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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-17
MRS. CARTEN
 ENTERTAINS

Mrs. Franklin J. Carten entertained at a bridge luncheon at the Ridgley few days ago and the table was centered with sweet peas. Covers were laid for N. Among those who won prizes were Mrs. A. L. Kidd, Mrs. J. c. Robinson, Mrs Jo- seph Savage Mrs. J. D. DeBardeleben and Mrs L. A. Swett.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-17

 INVITATION

The following invitations have been is- sued: MT. and Mrs Charles R. Guthrie re- quest the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter, Emma Bell. to Mir. Harvey Louis Kyle, on Thursday evening, July 3. 1919, at I'll Fifty-first street north, at 8 o'clock, Birmingham, Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-17
|SOCIETYAND CLUB UBNEWSANDAC IVITIESO OFWOMEN

Mir. and Mrs. A. C. Crowder, Mir. and Mrs J. R. Hornady, Mir. and Mrs. James Hood, Mir. and Mrs. Rollo Stenmehl, MT. and Mrs w. C. Cunningham, pr. and Mrs J. R. Finder, pr. and Mrs. Arnold, MT. and Mrs. H. Chichester and Mir. and Mrs. Milton Sims.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-17

The people of Epes had a delightful time while they were celebrating the fourth anniversary of the monument at Fort Tombigbee, by an all day picnic and a special programme. It is the intention of the people to celebrate the erection or this monument in such manner each anniversary and a cordial invitation IS extended to all.
 Fort Tombgbee is situated on the banks of the Ton-bigbee river one mile rom Epes. It is picturesque place, sur rounded by ramparts, which were made during the French and Indian war, also by beautiful cedars. The ground IS car peted with wild roses, strawberries, Vlo- lets a9d golden rods. The river forming the background all combined, makes very beautiful place for a park This n onument was erected by the Danes June F, 1915.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-17
Without IA Wrinkle

 THAT'S the kind of iron ] ing the AMERICANS new flat work ironing machine turns out.
 Fancy garments, em- broidered linens, flat work of all kinds, is ironed exquisitely and SAFELY on this new device.
 First, of course, the AMERICAN washes fine things carefully with pure soap and doesn't scrub the life out. Try the AMER ICAN this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-17
1.-THE RED LANTERN"
THE CAST

N GORGEOUS and gripping indeed is
 IL 1 the photoplay entitled "The Red S Lantern" in which Nazimova,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-19
ARMAMENT LIMITATION
COMING UP HERE IN FALL
Committees Preparing Outlines Of
Program to Be Submitted at
White House Meeting.

PARIS. June 81 (by the Associated
Press).-The indications are that the
initial project for the limitations Of
the ornaments of the great naval and
military powers will be ready to pre-
sent al the first meeting Of the league
of nations in Washington in October.
While the plans are subject to the
signing and ratification of the treaty.
a number of committees are prepar-
ing a general outline of work, which
will include. besides organization.
many important subjects under the
direction of the league, including dis
armament.
The allied reply to the German
contemporaries made the definite
statement that the allies intend to be-
gin Immediate negotiations" for the
Limitation of ornaments. 1t was ex-
planned in conference quarters today
that the immediate negotiations con-
templated were to be under the league
of nations, and that a plan would he
ready to present at the october meet
ing.
This will be dependent. however.
upon Improvement in conditions re-
lating to frontier warfare in eastern
Europe, as some of the powers are
disinclined to enter upon disarmament
until quiet has been restored.
The plans for limitation apply to
American, as well as European coun-
tries, and practically all the American
countries having considerable armies
and navy are expected to become
members of the league before Octo-
Der. Santo Domingo has applied. and
is the first country outside the origi-
nal membership making such applica-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-19
CLEMENCEAU'S REGRETS
TO BROCKDORFF-RANTZA

PARIS. June 1S.-M. Clemenceau, as
president of the peace conference, has
sent the following letter to count Won
Brockdorff -Rantzau, president of the
German delegation, regretting the re-
cent demonstration against German
delegates at Versailles:
''Mr. President: / have been in
formed that at the time of the de-
parture from Versailles of the Ger
man delegation last (Monday) night
a crowd gathered at the doors of
your residence and that some noisy
incidents followed. l hasten to ex-
press to you my full regrets for acts
which are SO contrary to the laws of
hospitality. These manifestations
could only have happened because of
the absence of a certain number of
police officials who had been called
away on duty in the neighborhood of
Versailles.
The project of the Seine and Disc
department will offer an apology to
Herr Won Haniel and will be relieved
from office. as well as the police COM
missioner, for not having taken ap-
propriate measures, which had been
ordered
Il beg you to accept. Mr. President,
the assurances of my high considera-
ton.
(Signed) "CLEMENCEAU."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-19
ROBS STARVING BABIES
Worlds Meanest Thief at Work in
This City Steals Money Given
for Near East Relief.

The meanest person in the world
was at work in this city yesterday
afternoon.
He-or she-stole five-dollar bill
from the BARREL" standing in front of
Washington headquarters of the COM
mittee for relief in the near east, 1425
F street.
The barrel. covered with wire net
ting. was placed in position some time
ago, and placards called on sympa-
thizers in the relief movement to drop
in their contributions, During the
afternoon yesterday somebody drop
ped a five-dollar bill in the barrel. 1t
was there only short time until
somebody else-the aforesaid mean
est person in the world-came along
and stole it. thereby stealing just that
much food out of the mouths of starv-
ing babies in Armenia and other near
eastern countries, for whom the relief
is designed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-19
MACPHERSON A HOME RULER.
Chief Secretary. However, Would
Have Ireland in Empire.

DUBLIN. June is (by the Associated
Press) .-James Ian Macpherson, chief
secretary for Ireland, in an interview
today said he still was an unrepent-
ant home ruler. but that under the
plan of home rule which he contem-
plates Ireland would remain within
the British empire.
Mr.. MACPHERSON said he was con-
WINGED the British people never would
agree to the establishment of an in
dependent republic in Ireland. He
also expressed the belief that the
Sim Fem movement was on the
wane, having failed to accomplish
any of its pledges, while its policy
of abstention from membership in
parliament led to neglect of Irish
interests at Westminster.
The real difficulties of establishing
home rule in Ireland, Mr.. MacPher-
aSn added. lay among the Irish them
8elves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-19
RUSS FUGITIvES LAND.
Reach New York in Flight From
Wrath of Bolsheyiki.

NEW YORK. June ls-Thirteen
Russian fugitives from the wrath of
The bolsheviki. including Archbishop
Platon. metropolitan of Odessa. ar
sived here yesterday on the steam
ship Vladimir from Novorussik.
All of the party with the exception
of Archbishop Platon were detained
al Ellis Island for investigation by
the immigration authorities The
metropolitan, who formerly was
dignitary of the Russian Greek Cath
Ollie Church in the United States, was
permitted TO land after an exchange
of kilograms with officials at Wash
-!ngton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-19
SENATOR GORE INJURED.
Shoulder Bruised When Automo-
bile Bearing Him Overturns.

SIOUX FALLS, S. D., June 19.-
Senator Thomas p. Gore of Okla
homa was injured late yesterday aft
ernoop when an automobile in which
he was rushing from Mitchell to
Sioux Falls overturned. throwing the
senator out on to the ground. He
was not painfully injured, according
to attending physicians. His shoulder
was badly bruised. but he suffered no
internal injuries.
ing to Sioux Falls to catch a train
for Washington when the accident
occurred. A front wheel of the auto
mobile caught in a rut. overbalanc-
ing the car. He plans to continue his
trip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-19
BELIEVE SCOUTS SAW
MILLION GOAL PASSED

NEW YORK, June 19.-Full success
in all it's objectives has crowned Boy
Scout week, June to IA, according
to statements issued here today by
William G. McAdoo. chairman of the
National Citizens Committee: James
e. West, chief scout executive, and
Colin H. Livingston, president of the
scout movement.
1t was necessary to extend the time
limit of the campaign in New York
and few other communities, but the
directors of the drive expressed con-
fidence that completed reports. when
received, will show that the goal of
100000 associate members has been
passed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-19
WIRE RETURN BILL I
PASSED IN HOUSE

After reconsidering it's action ex-
tending government fixed telegraph
rates for six months. the House today.
without a record vote, passed the
amended Senate bill providing for re-
turn of the telegraph and telephone
properties to private control and re-
pealing the law undar which those
properties and the cable system were
taken over by the President
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-19
ITALY MAY ANNEX HUME ,
AND FACE PARIS WITH FACT
Important Move in Adriatic Is Forecast by
Correspondent INQUIRER in Clash
With Jugoslaus.

1t is considered that the JnEosiavS,
although good soldiers. would be ia
capable of standing against the Italians.
Furthermore. it is doubtful In vie!. of
their hesitation and indecision in other
questions, whether Britain. France and
the United States would he willing to
make more than platonic protest
against such vigorous action on ltaly's
part.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-19
BEGINS CAMPAIGN
FOR JULY 4 FUND
R. W. Hynson Takes Over
Craftsmanship Of Finance
Committee.
FEATURES OF PROGRAM

r. W. Hynson of the National City
Company took over the Craftsmanship
of the finance committee for the
Fourth of July celebration, and began
an intensive drive to get the remainder
of the $4,000 needed to make the event
a success.
Contributions have been coming in
slowly, but members of the finance
committee are confident this has been
due to failure on the part of the people
of the city to realize the magnitude
of the demonstration which is being
planned and it's Importance as an in
ternational event.
MIR. Hynson is satisfied that when
the business and professional men be-
come acquainted with the facts they
will not hesitate to give the amount
still needed.
Headquarters of Committee.
Headquarters Of the finance COM
mittee have been opened in Mr.. Hyn-
sons Office. TAI 18th street. Among
those associated with him are Capt.
julius Peyser Of the festival ways and
means committee, Charles B. Lyddane.
Herbert Shannon, Leo Baum. Harry
w. Hahn, j. Maury Dove, jr.: Henry
Lansburgh. George r. Linkins, Max
Fischer. Harry Wardman. A. c. Meyer.
Edward S. Brashears, George S. De
Neale, Sidney c. Kaufman, Frank NJ.
Low, B. OLeary, Harry s. Wolf. Earl
Goodwin. Joseph d. Kaufman. Milton
King, Edwin b. Rheem, John p. Story.
Sol Herzog. c. H. Pope, Louis Simon,
Seton Darr. Hilleary L. Offutt. jr;
Milton Hopfenmaier, William A. Hill,
ID C,Ix yx1 h.,
Sigmund. Clarence Pearson. Isaac
Goldenberg. Holcombe johnson and
Sidney Lust
Nearly all the nations which have
diplomatic representatives in Wash
ington will take part in the series of
tableaux and pageants to symbolic
the return of peace to the world.
Tableau for Capitol Steps.
Mrs Marie Moore Forrest, pageant
for the allegorical tableau on the
Capitol steps which will bring the
festivities of the day to a close.
Singing by a chorus of several thou
sand people. band music and a review
of the parade will take place in ad
dition to the spectacle.
President Wilson, Vice President
Marshall and all of the officials of
the fedreal government in Washing
ton. as well as diplomats and repre-
sentatives of foreign governments
and the members of Congress. are
being invited to attend these exer-
cises.
The spectacle will open. said Mrs.
Forrest. with a symbolization of the
return of peace, marked by the ap-
pearance of figure at the top of the
Capitol steps and coming down the
steps attended by heralds and maids
of honor. A dance typifying the spirit
of the event will be given at the foot
Of the steps by the maids of honor.
Spread of Liberty.
The next scene is interpretative of
the spread of the spirit of liberty
among the nations Of the world. and
will be participated in by characters
and figures representing the peoples
and races of all continents.
Other scenes will represent the
spirit of the new relationship be-
tween industry and workers, and the
spirit of love and Of peace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-19
DETAINED SHIPS PROCEED.
Eight American Steamers With
Food for GERMANY Leave Deal.

DEAL, England, Wednesday, June
1s-The eight American steamers
with cargoes of provisions for Ger
many. which were detained here for
a few days, have proceeded for Ger
man ports.
There was a report early today that
they would be held here pending the
signing of the peace treaty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-19
London Wool Offerings, 5000 Bales

LONDON, Wednesday, June 1S.-The
offerings at the wool auction sales
today amounted to 5000 bales. Choice
greasy combings were often per
cent dearer and scoureds advanced
touched IS 9hd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-19
Wounded Will Be Enrolled.

Arrangements have been completed
by the administration of the Walter
reed Army General Hospital for the
registration of the wounded District
OF Columbia patients there to enable
them to secure the medals that are
to be furnished by the citizens. There
are a number of District soldiers at
that hospital. and they Will be re-
corded and their names supplied to
the committee having charge of the
distribution of the medals
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-19
French Mine Strike Settled.

PARIS. June ls.-The miners strike
mas been settled to the satisfaction
Gf both sides and work will be re-
stunned tomorrow in the coal mines
r of northern France. according to the
newspapers this evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-19
FAVORABLE REPORT
ON TEACHERS BILL
Retirement Measure, With
Amendments, Comes From
D. C. House Committee.
BUILDINGS REGULATION

Chairman Mapes of the House COM
was authorized at a meeting Of the
committee today to report favorably
the bill for the retirement of public
school teachers in the District of Co
lumbia. The measure reported is
House bill 581S, which was introduced
June IA by Mr.. Mapes. being the re-
vised bill framed after the recent
hearing o. school teachers.
Several amendments were made in
the text of the bill as introduced. 1t
was provided that teacher who
shall have reached the age of seventy
shall still be retained on the active
list in the Judgment Of ree-fourths
of the members of the board of edu-
cation. The other amendment re-
lated to unimportant changes in
verbiage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-19
Mr.. Spencer Offers Resolution.

Before Senator Thomas spoke, Sem
ator Spencer. republican. of Missouri.
who had not previously indicated his
views regarding the league of nations,
introduced resolution proposing
that the Senate declare that under
any league plan adopted application
of the Monroe doctrine must be re-
served entirely for national determi-
nation. The resolution went over
without action.
The Spencer resolution would de-
clare the Monroe doctrine IAN es-
sential national policy, and that the
necessity ana extent Of its application
and enforcement are matters to be de-
termined alone by the, United States"
The tariff, immigration and like in
ternal questions would be declared
matters to be determined entirely
by the country in which they arise
and under no circumstances questions
for settlement under the league of
nations"
The resolution would declare also
that the United States cannot band
itself in advance to either make war
in the future or to send it's Army and
Navy into other lands for purposes
of control"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-19
MEDAL ELlG|BLES
ENROLLING SLOWLY
D. c. Service Men Entitled to
Honor Symbols Backward
in Appearing.
HASTE REING Urged
HASTE BEING URGE

Washington's soldiers. sailors and
marines are still appearing slowly to
register for the medals which the city
desires to give them on July 4, regis
trars at the several headquarters re-
ported again today.
The committee in charge of award
ing the medals had hoped to get all
those entitled to receive the honor en-
rolled this week. Members of the COM
mittee feel now, however. that, unless
the service men put aside their bash
fulness and register in larger numbers
between now and Saturday night,
many will go unhonored.
Where to Enroll.
An additional registration booth
was opened today in the Navy De-
partment building, with Lieut.. How
ard FISK in charge. The other places
where you can enroll are: Basement
floor, District building. 14th street
ana pennsylvania avenue; National
Guard Armory. 472 L street northwest.
and room S35. Southern building, 18th
and H streets
Families who have men still away
in the service should make written
l.
II. Grove. room ~, District building,
giving the name and full particulars
about the man entitled to the medal.
Relatives of men who died in the
service also should make written ap-
plication for a medal. which will be
presented to tho next of kim
Recent Registrars.
Among the latest men to register at
the booth in the District building
was Maj. Oliver p. Newman, former
District Commissioner. Other officers
who enrolled at the District building
today were Col. Easby-Smith. Com
mander G. T. Jewel of 2135 r street,
veteran naval officer; Capt. E. J.
Dorm. Z. S. NJ; Col. o. c. Pierce of the
Motor Transport Corps. who was dec
Grated for meritorius service, and Sec
ond Lieut.. Gilmore K. Mckay.
Lieut.. Mckay. who lives at SIT 10th
street northeast, was with the 96th
aero squadron and won the croix de
guerre and distinguished service cross
for bravery at ST. Mihiel and the Ar
gonne. where he brought down two
German planes.
Private Roland Cragg, s13 18th
street. VINO registered today, was an
ambulance driver and DISTINGUISHED
himself, bringing wounded from the
trenches under shell fire for four DAYS
and nights. He wears the croix de
guerre.
Prlvate Homer E. Greenfield of the
old District National Guard and Pri-
vate Elmer c. Andrews of the 3Ieth
Machine Gun Battalion, both under
treatment at Walter Reed Hospital
for wounds received in action. regis
tered at the District building TODAY.
another honor man to enroll was
capt Thomas f. Jones. medical Of
fcer of the 36Sth Infantry, who was
gwen the distinguished service cross
Tor dressing wounds at the front.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-19
LOWERED PAY MAY
CR|PPLE-SERV|CE
Congress- Failure to Increase
Wage of Pumping Station
Operatives Threatens Crisis.
WOULD PERIL SAFETY

Failure of Congress to include in the
District bill increases in the pay OF
operatives at the water and sewerage
pumping stations threatened today TO
cripple the functions of these in
stitutfons to the point where the
health and safety of WashinGtoniana
may be seriously menaced
The hill. as it goes to conference.
viii put the workers at the pumping
stations back on the pre-war statu-
tory salary basis. 1t means reducing
their present compensation by APP
proNimately half. as they are now
paid on per diem basis out of a war
emergency fund. which expires
July l.
No one at the District building, least
OF all the Commissioners, believes the
men viii be willing to accept the re-
duced pay when they can make much
more on the outside. That there will
be wholesale designations July l. un-
less some way to remedy the situation
is found, no one doubts.
Serious Crisis Within Two Weeks.
A crisis may be precipitated within
two weeks which, from "A health and
general welfare standpoint. VIII be
the most serious Washington ever en-
perienced. municipal officials predicts ed
today.
The Commissioners share in this
view
How to meet the situation is a prob
lem the Commissioners and heads of
the water and sewerage departments
are studying from every angle, with
apparently no feasible plan of relief
in sight
Submitted Plan for Increase.
When the District bill was being
framed in the House, the Commission
ers submitted recommendations for
employees of the pumping stations
Inese increases, plus the bonus of
S24o authorized by Congress for gov
eminent workers generally, would
give them total amount approximat-
ing what they now are paid out of
the war emergency fund on a per
diem basis
For example, the statutory compen-
sation OF an assistant steam engineer
at the water pumping station before
the war was $1,000 a year. The
amount was increased on pc
diem basis during the war to sl.652 .06.
The Commissioners proposed to the
House that the statutory amount be
increased permanently to $3.50. This.
/ with the bonus, would give total
| of $3.50. The present salary of an
assistant engineer who is on a per
diem basis and receives the bonus is
S1t772.06. 1t thus is seen that the Com
missioner's recommendation contem-
| plated keeping the pumping station
employees at practically their present
compensation, though on an annual or
statutory basis.
Recommendations Not Approved.
The House did not approve the rec
ommendation. Nor has the Senate.
Consequently, there is no way to ad-
just the matter in conference. the ac-
ton of both branches of Congress in
the matter having been the same.
1t is the fact that makes the out
look serious. With no funds available
out of which to continue the men at
per diem rates, the Commits ioners
hands appear to be tied.
There are nineteen operatives at
the sewerage-pumping station and
fourteen at the water-pumping sta
ton. If they should quit their posts
and the District government is I'M
able to replace them a serious situa-
ton would result.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-19
Vote for Churchwomen.

The committee also ordered a favor
able report on the bill allowing wom-
en- to vote in the convention of the
Protestant Episcopal Church Of the
Diocese of Washington. incorporated
under act Of Congress-.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-19
BY PAUL SCOTT MowRER

III +HCH SNVT Mo '" EI1N'
Special Gable to The Star and the
Chicago Daily News. Copyright, 1919.
PARIS, June 19.-I have reason to
believe that the Italians are preparing
for an important move in the Adria tic.
1t is possible that the annexation of
Fiume will be proclaimed in order to
confront the peace conference with an
fact.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-19
Would Regulate Buildings.

Commissioner Brownlow and Engi-
neer Commissioner Kutz appeared be-
fore the committee in behalf Of the
Commissioners bill to create a COM
ton and use of buildings in the Dis
trict of Columbia, and to establish
building zones. Col. Kutz said that an
immense building boom will soon be
under way in Washington, and he ex-
poets that building operations in
Washington within the next year will
years. The necessity for the proposed
bill was explained to the committee.
Members of the committee evinced
favorable interest in the bill and it
was decided to hold a special meet
ing of the committee some day next
week. when Col kutz will go over the
bill by sections and explain them.