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The Washington times., 1919-03-28

JOHN j. D0WELL, 1880 Calvert
street northwest: l think the United
States should join the league Of na-
tons because q league will prevent
future wars.
MSS MARION NICHOLS, Duns-
more apartments: l favor the league
Of nations provided the Monroe doc
trine is safeguarded and each ma
ton Is given the right to settle its
own internal affairs.
LIEUT.. II. B. KNOX, Baltimore,
Nd: If the league of nations plan is
adopted, the world will be the Brit
ish empire. We would lose every
thing and gain nothing by joining
the league. The British will have
six votes TO one by the United States.
It is suggested that Lord Robert
Cecil, a British nobleman, be made
the first president Of the league.
Washington would turn over in his
grave IL he we're informed that the
American democracy, which he help
ed to create we're to be placed under
the rule Of an Englishman, and a
at that. Why should the
American people sign away with the
pen that which Washington gained
With the sword? Are we to be ruled
again by foreigners? Is the nag OF
the so-called league Of nations to
float over the American nag?
MSS BERTHA OAKLEY, 46O l
street southwest: / am in favor of
the principle Of the league Of ma
tons; but I am opposed to the cove
nant In its present form. Let amend
ments safeguarding the Monroe doc
trine and the freedom Of the Ameri-
can people be adopted.
r. ARCHER, 512 H street north
sSt: Perhaps the league Of nations
is all right; but I look with suspi-
ciOn on any proposal to give for
signers a hand In our government.
The Washington times., 1919-03-28
GALE TURNS AERO
OVER ON AVIATOR

Driven to earth by the heavy gale.
his machine battered and wrecked.
Capt. James Osgood. Boiling Field
flyer. was pinned under the wreckage
of his plane last night in the woods
at Backwater, near Baltimore.
He was on the last lap OF a trip
from New York to Washington.
As Captain Osgood brought his ma
chine 10 earth when the velocity OF
the wind made further flight impossi-
BILE. il turned over and landed on top
of the aviator. He was bruised and
cut. Captain OsgOod was able to
crawl out of the wreckage unassist-
ed. His injuries were dressed at a
farm house.
Captain Osgood made the trip to
Washington today on the train. His
machine was carted up and sent to
Mineola Field for repairs.
The Washington times., 1919-03-28
IS OF CAPITALS
TREESBLOWND DOWN

Eighteen trees, including eleven
of the largest in Washington, were
either blown down or ruined by the
gale which swept the city last night,
Clifford Lanham. superintendent Of
trees and parking, announced today.
The trees were in all sections of the
city and a number of them were Of
unusual beauty. Scores of trees were
marred by the loss of limbs. and the
streets were strewn with branches.
Mr.. LanhRm ordered out twenty
men to repair trees and remove those
which were blown down.
The Washington times., 1919-03-28
TWO CHILDREN BITTEN
BY UMMUZZLED DOGS

Two children were bitten by unmuz-
zled dogs yesterday.
Catherine English. fourteen years
old. Of 1926 Z street northwest, was
bitten on the right leg by dog while
near her home. The wound was eau
terized by a staff physician at Casual
~ Hospital.
While playing on B street near Sixth
street northeast yesterday. WILDER
Casey, nine years old, OF 523 B street
northeast, was bitten on the face. The
boy was treated by his family physi-
clan.
The Washington times., 1919-03-28
HUSBAND FAILS TO
PROVE DIVORCE CASE

After a trial lasting three weeks
nearly a record for a divorce case in
the District-Lloyd A. Brooke failed
to prove that his wife, Mrs. Rosina
V. Brooke, was guilty OF wrongdoing
alleged in his suit for absolute d.
vorce. The court dismissed the case
Brooke fled suit against his wife
March IS. 1915, alleging misconduct.
'..~-rey samuel McC. Hawken ap-
Cor Mrs. Brooke.
The Washington times., 1919-03-28

ton OF other poppies growing far
overseas. will be the shrine of many
piIgrimsges-a mecca for those be-
reaved women who may never have
the opportunity to visit the graves
of their loved ones in France.
The poppies of Flanders field have
been immortalized in verse by Lieut.
Col. John McCrse, Of Montreal. who
himself lies buried there. This poem
was the inspiration for the poppy field
memorial for Washington men.
The Washington times., 1919-03-28
S45O IN JEWELRY IS
STOLEN IN NORTHWEST

Thieves entered the home OF Mrs.
John }. Fox, 500 Princeton avenue
northwest. Wednesday night and stole
jewelry valued at $3.50, the police were
told today.
Included in the list of stolen jew
els is a diamond ring valued at $500
and diamond lavalliere valued at
800. The jewelry was taken during
Mrs. FOX's absence from home.
The Washington times., 1919-03-28
GOveEaBeaf Taking Had.

Agencies OF the Federal Govern
msnt including Roger W. BsbsOn. Of
the Department Of Labor, win submit
le the Utilities Commission when the
hearfngS for increased revenues for
tAe Washington Railway and Electric
begin next Friday. considerable ad-
rice on the traction situation in
Warrington, but it is Of q nature that
E-ould require action by Congress.
the commission has to act upon the
authority Il now has.
Mr.. Babson and officials Of the War
finance Corporation see a gloomy out
iook for public utility corporations
throughout the country. with immense
deterioration in service rendered un-
issg something can be done in the way
7f relief
The concern OF these officiaIs as
10 conditions here is two-fold: First,
Washington 10 the Federal Capital,
and should set an example for the
,ountry In action that will aid the
cubic and the companies, obviatfnE
financial embarrassment of a serious
nature; second, as the Federal Can't
tal. the Government is vitally con-
ferned in proper transportation for
IS employees Breaking down Of
transportation on the lines Of a weak
company will cripple the efficiency
employees Of the United States ana Of
usiness ana Industry generally.
The Washington times., 1919-03-28
BahsOR's SurreItionG.

hr. Babson is putting forward a
Dumber Of suggestions to the Com
mission. They involve municipal
ounership outright. which ought to
be authorized by Congress. but prob.
sbly will not be authorized until the
Federal Government is hit hard
enough by poor transportation 70
iake q hand; a partnership arrange
Inent between tn District ana the
companies by which profits, after all
expenses were allowed would be
divided equally; guarantee-pGyment
II new securities to be issued to
raise money, which can not now. be
obtained owing to depleted finances;
end what is known a. the Currier
plan, operation Of the companies by
q board Of directors made up Jointly
OF representatives Of the stockholders
and Of the District government. The
rates for public service are fixed
by this board Of directors.
So Gar as Washington is concerned,
none Of these plans could be used
without act Of Congress. When Con-
gTeSB meets again the Utilities Com
mission may or may not address Il
on the street railway situation here.
IL is at least certain that Warrington
conditions are not likely TO improve
The Utilities Commission will be slow
70 give relief along lines prayed for
by the Washington Railway ano
Electric Company n that relief il TO
be used for dividend purposeA
The Washington times., 1919-03-28
Fields Of Poppies To
Blow at Smithsonian
For DC. Dead Heroes

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks still braveIy singing ny.
Scarce heard amidst the guns below.
We are the dead short days ago
Weslived, felt dawn saw sunset glow.
Loved and were loved. and now we lie
In Flanders fields
Take up our quarrel with the foe.
10 you from falling hands we throw
The torch; be yours 70 hold 1t high;
II ye break faith with US who die
we SnS d y not sleep houSh poppies
In Flanders aslds
The pOppies will blow this summer
over the fields OF France where 2O6
Washington boys lie buried in heroes
graves. And in order to bring the
spirit of that fower-dotted hero-land
nearer home, a field OF peoples OF the
same colors and varieties as those
that grow on Flanders field is to be
part OF the city beautifcation planned
by the officer in charge of public
buildings ard grounds.
Col. Charles s. Ridley today an
Eouneed that the flower beds in the
Smithsonian grounds, more particu-
larly those close to the Smithsonian
Institution, are to be filled with
poppies OF Flanders field, a silent,
hoWery tribute TO the District of
Columbia boys who paid the
supreme penalty in the greatest war
Of history.
II possible, an endeavor will be
made to have brought over from
france a block OF earth from
Flanders Held itself to carry out the
sentiment and to make the symbol
even more effective.
Continuous blooming from early sum
mer until late fall Is planned. and as
fast as one group OF blooms fade, the
gardeners will arrange to have an
other supply to take the place.
1t is believed that the idea will be
met with immediate response, and
that these poppy beds, in commemora-
The Washington times., 1919-03-28
TheInquiring
Reporter
Every Day He Asks a Question
OF Five WaShiHgtOniaAs
Picked At ReRdOm.
The QUESTION.
y = =

Do You think that the United
STATES ShoHid enter the League Of
NGtioHS:s
The Washington times., 1919-03-28
WHERE ASKED.
THE ANSWERS.

On F street between Twelfth and
Thirteenth streets.
The Washington times., 1919-03-28

In Argument before the commission
yesterday counsel for the company
claimed that its properties could not
be replaced today. at actual cost for
ess than $4,000 O0Q.
Il the commission were to use these
tgures as q basis for rate making
lssuming them % De correct, as they
host likely are. the people Of wash
hgton would have 20 pay car fares Of
b cents instead OF 5 cents TO permit
leturns Of per cent on replacement
kalustion.
The commission, when it sets the
tsl1ation Of the Capital Traction prop
lrties, which are In better shape than
Itreet F8tlWay properties Of any other
,ompany In the country, win not Ak
ne valuation upon the replacement
F1st at this time. but upon reprOduc-
t0n cost ot q pre-War date.
The commission win early next
Feek again take up valuation Of the
Washington Railway and Electric
company properties. not including the
Pot5mac Electric Light Company, the
Esluation OF which was made and an
n0UnCed over two years ago. Addi-
GonaI testimony win be introduced
kefoFe aPguments are made.
The Washington times., 1919-03-28
SNAGNFK|NG
VALUE. Of CAR
CO. PROPERTY
4 Officials Figures Are Taken
Public win Have to Pay 10.
Cent Fare.
BY BILL PRICE.

The Public utilities Commission has
Uncovered intricate problems in the
kaluation proceedings, OF the wash
heton street railways which it is
lselxing TO eoneIuds as rapidly az pos
hbie.
The most interesting Of these is
he appreciation in the reproduction
faluss Of the railway properties ow'
hg to the high prices OF everything
md the possibility that the scale Of
lTiess win be high for several years
b eome.
The object Of valuation proceedings
70 discover the cost Of a property
of the purpose OF making rates TO
Ne public, the almost universal policy
q public service commissions being
b adjust rates for street car fares
lr electric lighting in such q way as
% give reasonable returns to the
lt0clholdeFs and TO permit setting
lsids OF funds for depreciation, i'm
trovements, etc Valuation is not
pade as . basis for selling.
To the utility companies it Is Of
special importance as to the date
lied for reproduction valuation. This
3 Illustrated IN the case OF the Cepl~
Sii Traction Company, which con-
tlUded Arguments upon valuation be-
turs the Utilities Commission yester-
lay. When the commission ended the
testimony IN these proceedings some
hing like two years ago there was
tRreement between the company and
ne commission that the physical val
Iation, With certain exemptions, was
l6mething over S10.OO0,O00. The
tens upon which agreement could
set be reached amount 20 &2y00o,0 900
Or 100000 more, including real
tstate ownership.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-05
FRENCH BID strongly
FOR AMERICAN TOURISTS
Government Bureau Opened to Di-
rect Publicity Campaign to Draw
Dollars From United States.

PARIS, November II Correspond
ence Of the Associated Press. Amer
lean tourists are being urged by the
government to come to Franco. Hun
dreds of thousands OF them. possibly
a million, are expected to bring here
millions of dollars that will help to re-
build France. Aside from the idea Of
cementinx the two nations friendship
through better acquaintance. the tour
let movement is regarded by those IN
terested as q great new business enter
prise Immediately ard immensely prof
dentally, it is said the coming Of Amerf-
% ns who can afford European travel at
its present cost will aid in the various
forms Of foreign financial aid France
is seeking.
Agents seat to United states.
government department called the
national office of touring was establish
! ed recently to engineer a publicity CAM
paign for foreign visitors and TO super,
wise service bureaus to make travel
pleasant and to prevent overchargine.
An unofficial corporation supported by
railroads, hotels. travel agencies and
i others who profit by touring has been
organized. 1t is the French Touring
Company. Through it agents are belns
Americans will be offered French rail-
road tickets. travel programs and simi-
lar information.
NEWSPAPERS have not been enthusi-
actfc over the plan. The Excelsior said
"the public fears the economic dis
turbances their coming might cause in
referring to the proposed visit Of the
mucf-talked-of million Americans" It
explains that everything is already be-
yond reach in price and there IL no
room in the notels. What will condi-
tions be when it becomes necessary to
lodge and feed these new guests who do
not look at the cost of things?
PlAA to Reserve Rooms.
70 remedy such conditions, the gov.
ernn1entAl agency suggests that when
heavy travel begins in April conditions
will be more nearly normal. A definite
plan to reserve rooms for coming tour
| lists has been inauSurated already. All
hotels in France. numbering about 25,-
Co., have been asked to submit their
rates and to pledge themselves not to
charge: more in the case of the govern
fnent conducted travellers.
The lodging difficulties and the high
cost of everything is recognized by all,
but it is believed great food of travel
will come in spite of the cost. The gov
ernment's aim is to see that travellers
are not charged more than the infor.
nation agencies estimate and that they
are given benefit of advice and aid in
making their stay in France entertain
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-05
Unseen Beue4ciaries.

In Merrie Old England the custom
of carol singing lent q picturesque
touch to the highways and byways at
Christmas time.
The sweet voices Of the street min
strels as they trudsed about the mar
row streets, lighted only by the dim
ffickers Of their lanterns, made glad
the Christmas eve. When the steady
beam of q candle appeared In the VIM
dow of householder the little group
stopped in the swirl of the snow
flakes to sing, God Rest Ye, Merrie
Gentlemen"
Modern America has an established
custom of spreading Christmas cheer.
too. In the Red Cross Christmas seal
the message of the Christ Child has a
practical application. The little
stamps which are sold for penny
apiece are an inseparable part of an
American Christmas.
Packasess that are wrapped with
silver ribbons and white tissue paper
have the Red Cross Christmas seal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-05
How to Be Healthy
Practical Talks on Disease Prevention
Prepared by the 81
NATIONAL TUBERCULOSIS ASSOCIATION

Prepared by the

upon them as a final touch of loving
care: Even though that bit Of senti;-
ment may be intended only for the
recipient Of the gift. there are other
unseen and unknown beneficiaries.
Maybe the gift is only a humble toy
wrapped IN coarse manila and tied
With Butchers twfne But the Red
Cross seal will be there. It adds a
note OF holiday spirit. along with the
molly berries and the mistletoe.
For eleven years American house,
noids have welcomed this tiny SYM
Dol OF health and good cheer as part
Of the Christmas celebration.
From the very first it has stood for
the night against terrible disease
wnich need1essly Stays thousands.
From its sale has come the funds to
carry on the great educational work.
Ior the organised forces which are
hghting tuberculosis recognize that
prevention is half the battle.
see that all your mail. your gifts.
your greetings are we'll plastered
with these seals. In themselves they
are tiny: but their power is great.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-05

sharp points of his antlers and made a
long tear in Lightfoot's gray coat. 1t
only made Lightfoot fight harder.
the ground was torn up BY their feet
Both were getting out of breath ana
from time to time they had to stop
Tor moments rest, still with their
heads together. Then they would
push and shove and strain again more
hereely than ever. Never had such a
fight been seen in the Green ForestI :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-05
U. s. ASKED TO FIND SHIPS,
Tug Slocum and Two Subchasers
Whereabouts in Doubt.

SAN FRANCISCO, December 5.-The
State Department has been asked to 10.
cate the United States tug Slocum and
convoy of two submarine chasers
which have not been heard from since
they departed from Balboa November
20, the Army transport service an
nounced.
Authorities declared there was no an
prehension felt for the vessels, as it
was believed they had put in at some
isolated point for fuel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-05


Climbed Trees From which They
Could See.
Crow over in another part of the
Green Forest, heard him and took up
the cry and at once hurried over to
Paddy's pond. Everybody who was
near enough hurried there. Bobby
Coon and Unc' Billy Postum climbed
trees from which they could see and
at the same time be safe. Billy Mink
hurried to a safe place on the dam of
Paddy the Beaver. Paddy himself
climbed up on the roof of his house
out In the pond. Peter Rabbit and
Jumper the Hare, who happened to be
not far away. hurried over where they
could peep out from under some
young femlock trees. Buster Eear
shuffled down the hill and watched
from the other side of the pond. Red
dy and Granny Fox were both there
For what seemed like the longest
time, but which was for only min
ute. LiEhtfoot and the big stranger
stood glazing at each other. Then.
snorting with rage, they lowered
their heads and plunged together
Their antlers clashed with a noise
that rang through the Green Forest
and both fell to their knees. There
they pushed and struggled
It was a terrible fight. Everybody
said SO. II they hadn't known be-
fore, everybody knew now what those
great antlers were for. Once the big
stranger managed to reach Lisht.
foot's right shoulder with one Of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-05
LT1IILE S1oRlEs
6rbEDTInE
BY THORNTON w. BURGESS.
Copyright, 1919, by T. W. Burgess.)
The Great Fight.

Down from the top of the ridge
back of the pond of Paddy the Beaver.
plunged Lightfoot the Deer, his eyes
blazing with rage. He had UNDER
stood the screaming of Sammy Jay.
He knew that somewhere down there
was the big stranger he had been
looking for. j,
The big stranger had understood
Sammy's screaming quite as well as
Lightfoot. He knew that to run away
now would be to prove himself cow
ard and forever disgrace himself In
the eyes of Miss Daintyfoot. He must
fight. There was no way out of 1T;
he must fight. The hair on the back
of his neck stood up with anger just
as did the hair on the neck Of Light.
foot. His eyes blazed. He bounded
out into a little open place by the
pond Of Paddy the Beaver and there
he waited.
Meanwhile Sammy Jay was flying
about in the greatest excitement,
screaming at the top Of his lungs: "A
fight! A fight! A fight" Blacky the
The Cordova daily times., 1919-09-19
CAMPAIGN FOR
 MEMORIAL IS
 TOBECLN SOON

PORTLAND, Ore, Sept. 19 (by As sociated Press) The first of a series of state conferences in the northwest preliminary to the national campaign in October to raise Theodore Roose- welt memorial fund of $5,OO0,O00, was held at Portland yesterday.
 A state conference of Montana citi- zens interested in the movement to erect memorial building at Wash ington, D. C., was held at Helena also yesterday. Similar conferences will be held at Moscow, Pocatello and Boise, Idaho, on September 25, and on September 20 conferences will be held at Seattle and Spokane.
 The movement is non-part1san Ill character and has for it's object the preservation of Roosevelt ideals. Proposents of the plan expect to erect a memorial building at the national capital and to purchase and main tain a park at Oyster Bay. The ac- tual campaign will be held from Oc- tober 20 to 27.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-09-19
CRICSBY A PASSENGER FOR NORTHLAND ON
 STEAMSHIP ALASKA

SEATTLE, Sept. 19 (by Associated Press) The steamship Alaska sailed for Northern ports at g o'clock this morning, carrying eighty-one passen- gers.
 George Grigsby, delegate in con- gross from Alaska, is a passenger for Juneau The Cordova passengers are:
 Dr. l.. w. Wolff F. B. Gillespie, Miss Mable Douglas, Mrs. Norting- ham, Miss E. M. Loggins, s. lido, A. Hagan, James McGavook, F. Strimple, T. O. Farrell, Dr. J. H. Condit Mrs. Edith Johnson, MT. and Mrs. M. Brock, w. l.. Fursman, T. w. DOno- hoe, R. F. Snyder, Miss B. Armstrong, l.. J. Russell, G. Barleigh, c. A. Reed, L. F. Laucher, E. R. Uderl, H. New ton, Mrs. J. H. Stafford, H. T. Edeler, s. l.. Whitfield, MT. and Mrs. J. H.. Russel and child, Mrs. John Pegues and two children, and M. Wiley.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-09-19
OPPOSITION TO PEACE TREATY
 IS READY FOR COMING BATTLE

legislature at St. Paul today, and at Minneapolis on Saturday night.
 Hiram's PitiIess Logic
 ST. PAUL, Sept. 19 (by Associated Press) s).-Senator Hiram Johnson of California addressed the state legis- lature here today in opposition to the League of Nations.
 If action on the League of Nations covenant were delayed sixty days, he said, the people would speak in posi- tive terms and insist upon it's defeat in order to protect the country's inter ests.
 Public sentiment was against the league, said the speaker, and it was growing daily and rapidly assuming the proportions of a revolution.
 Pitiless logic was gradually dispel- ling the halo around the so-called league, said the senator, and he stated that President Wilson had abandoned his fourteen points"
The Cordova daily times., 1919-09-19
ORGANIZATION
 OF EMPLOYES
 OF NEW YORK

NEW YORK, Sept. 19 (by Associ- ated Press). Fifteen unions of city employees of this city have approved a proposal to form a central council and to affiliate with the American Moderation of Labor.
 The unionists are endeavoring to or ganize all the New York city employees, including policemen and firemen, into one union, to be called the Central Union, and to be affiliated with the American Federation of Labor. They all seek wage increases, some of them to the extent of 65 per cent.
 No Raise for Government Employes
 WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 (by Asso- Ciated Press 1.-The United States Fleet Corporation and the navy de- partment have decided not to grant wage increases to navy employees or government shipyard workmen.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-09-19

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 (by Asso- ciated Press).-The Bulgarian peace treaty, a summary of which has been cabled here, shows that Bulgaria must pay two and a quarter billions of francs in gold during a period of thirty seven years, as reparation.
 Consolidation of the army must be completed in three months, and volunteer enIistments must be substi- tuted for conscription. The army is to be reduced to 10000 men.
 But one establishment for the man. ufacture of war materials will be al lowed, and the Bulgarians must sur render their warships, submarines and airplanes.
 Eulgarians Did Not Approve War
 PARIS, Sept. 19 (by Associated Press). ).-When the Bulgarian peace treaty was given to the Bulgarian mis- sion today, General Theoforff, head of the mission, declared that the Bull