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The Washington herald., 1920-05-11
BOOSTERS END
RIVER CRUISE
Congressman F. N. Zihlman
Praises Spirit Of District
Merchants.

Better understanding would re-
suit between Congressmen and the
business men Of the District as we'll
az the other citizens IL they could
meet more often under such condi-
tons as those prevailing during the
Booster outing of the Merchants and
Manufacturers Association, Repre-
sentative zihlmap of Maryland, told
the merchants before. leaving the
boat In Baltimore yesterday.
Tne representative expressed re-
gret that more members of Con-
gress had not found II possible TO
accept the invitation Of the mer-
chants, as he said. by getting to-
gether on q social plane much of
the prejudices now found In Con-
gress and Of the local citizens to-
ward Congress would be wiped
away.
The Boosters ended their Potomac
River boosting excursion yesterday
az Baltimore, when the steamer
Three Rivers, Capt. H. A. Bohannon,
Phil King. president Of the asso-
citation, congratulated those In
charge of the arrangements for the
success OF the event, and instructed
secretary Columbus to write a let
ter personally thanking the men.
An impromptu dance was staged
on Miller's Wharf. the stop just be-
fore ST. Mary's City. and Boxes OF
chocolates were presented to the
young women who came down to
greet the Boosters and participate
In their entertainment.
During the. trip up the bay prizes
aggregating more than $4,000 were
awarded FOR competitions held al
various times during the day.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-11
NEED $4,000 MORE
FOR M. E. HOME SITE

All but $4,000 of the $4,000 fund
to complete the purchase of the site
for the new Methodist Home for the
aged at Connecticut avenue and
Ellicott street has been raised, ac-
cording to reports of team captains
at the close of the drive last night.
Since returns are still incomplete,
and several churches are still to be
heard from, it is believed that the
full $4,000 will be realized within
a few days.
Churches were divided into ten
groups. At the close of the cam
paign the total stands at S66,22i.
divided as follows: Luther l.. Der
rick. $500: Edwin Williamson.
$S.400: Charles w. Bohannon. $4,000:
y. Phelps Hand. $685.: w. Fl. Hotel,
$6's25: Capt. F. II. Briant. $6.6oO;
Rev. G. Ellis Williams, $6,464; Rev.
H. +. Downs. $500; Rev. E. N.
Bergerstock, $4,S50: F. B. Ely,
$3,235.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-11
CAN'T BEAT "TIz"
when feet HURT
"Tiz" for sore, tired, pufed-up
aching, calloused feet
or corns.

You can be happy-footed in a
moment. Use "Tiz" and never SUI
fer with tender. raw. burning, blis-
tered, swollen, tired, smelly feet.
"Tiz" and only "Tiz" takes the pain
and soreness out Of corns, callouses
and bunions.
As soon as you put your feet In a
'Tiz" bath. you just feel the happi-
ness soaking in. How good your
poor. old feet feel. They want to
dance for joy. "Tiz" is grand. l.sTiz"
instantly draws out all the poison
Gus exudations which pun up your
feet and cause sore, innamed, aoh-
ing. .sweaty. smelly feet.
Get a box of "Tiz" at any drug
store or department store. Get in.
stant foot relief. Laugh at foot SUI
ferers who complain. Because your
feet are never, never going to bother
or make You limp amy more.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-11
BETHESDA FIREMEN
RENEW ACTIVITIES

After three years of inactivity the
bethesda Fire Association. at a meet
ing held last night in the home of
George G. Bradley. reorganized and
took such action as is necessary to
put it on a basis for active duty.
George G. Bradley was elected
president of the rejuvenated organi-
zation and NJ. L. Peake and E. L.
Stock were chosen as vice president
and secretary-treasurer respectively
The volunteer fire department
ceased. to function after several of
its members were called to the colors
in 1917. Committees were named to
select suitable fire apparatus and
provide means for the purchase
thereof.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-11
Edwards Likes Job;
Says He Prefers it
To Vice'Presidency

New York, May Io.-The gov
erncrship OF New Jersey Is some
job-as political jobs go. Take
it from Gov. Edward I. Edwards.
who ought to know. Here is
what Gov. Edwards regards as
a conservative comparison:
Relative values: one New
Jersey govrrnorshIp equals
twelve Vice Presidcucies of the
United States.
Gov. Edwards is seeking the
Democratic Presidential n0mi-
nation. Today he was in the
Edwards headquarters aud said.
when asked il he would accept
second place on the ticket:
DO l look like a damned
fool? wouldn't trade the gov
eTnorship OF New Jersey for a
dozen such"
The Washington herald., 1920-05-11
TIE SOCIAL CALENDAR.

TODAY.
Undersecretlry Of State and Mrs.
Flank L. Polk. dinner for Secretary Of
State and Mrs. Bainbridge Colby.
Mrs. W. G. Clephane, for Columbian
Women Of George Washington Univer-
sity.
THURSDAY.
Mrs. Truman II. Newberry, at home.
Silver tea at Washington Club from
to Z, for Salvation Army.
Fortnightly soiree OF the French Club
Of the Washington Salon.
FRIDAY.
Washington Barracks dinner dance at
Officers Club.
SATURDAY.
st. Johns Junior Auxiliary, garden
party and sale.
Friends School. May fete and bazaar
at Friends School Country Club
Mrs. Henry y. Dimock, for Political
Study Club.
All Souls Church, garden party from
4 to Q at Kendall Green.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-11
CIVIC GROUP FAVORS
BONUS FOR TEACHERS

Members of Piney Branch Citi-
zens Association went on record last
night as favoring the proposed $500
bonus for teachers.
a resolution also was adopted
recommending the extension of
Thirteenth street from Spring road,
northward. All property affected has
already been condemned.
DIR. L. c. Rice, chairman of the
committee on public health, reported
that at the south branch of the
reservoir a leak has bred mos
quitoes. District Commissioners
have been informed.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-11
The Secret of Keeping
The Skin WrinkIe-Free

The great secret Of keepirx the face
smooth, wrinkle-free and refined in texture
Is 70 use an enectiVe astringent when the
skin shows a tendency to become Ioo-a or
t1e pores to enlarge. The best thing Of the
mind Is simple solution made BY diSsoIy-
ing an ounce Of pure powdered saxoIIte in
. hah-ptnt OF witch-hazel. Used as a wash
louon' this promptly tightens the skin
which Of course Smooths ont the Ijnas 40
wrinkles and reduces too large pores.
Large pores, by the way. encour.re
olaekheads. being 50 easily eIogEed with
dirt and CRIME. The lotion referred 10
therefore serves as blackhead preventive,
IL Is also valuable in cases OF SaRxin9
cheeks and chin, the astringent action a.
sourse serving to draw in the folds and
obliterate the crease. Powdered saxoIite
aow being sold BY druggists generally in
his country, any woman can make this
lotion herseh.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-11
Hotel Knickerbocker Soon
To Be Made Office Building
CBy Herald Leased wire.D

New York. May ls--The Hotel
Knickerbocker, Broadway and Forty
second street. will be closed May 30
and converted into an office build
ing.
Vincent Astor is head of the COM
pany that owns the hotel. Furnish
ings Of the hostelry will be placed
on sale at auction June 10.
The Knickerbocker was opened in
October. 1906. is twelve stories and
cost about $3.50O.O0O to build and
outfit. james b. Regan was lessee
and manager.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-11
Randle Heights Citizens
Seek Better Car Service

Citizens of the Randle Heights
district have asked the Federal
Utilities Commission for aid in Sc
curing better transportation faciIi-
ties between that section, and the
center of the city.
At last nights meeting a resolu-
tion was adopted asking the Federal
Utilities Commission to authorize the
use of the trucks of the Capital
Traction Company by the cars of. the
East Washington Heights Traction
Road in order to establish direct
service,
Repeated requests for the Capital
Traction Company to extend their
line beyond the present terminus,
the west end of the Pennsylvania
avenue bridge. have been un-
successful
The Washington herald., 1920-05-11
COURT STOPS SHIP
SALE PERMANENTLY

= Justice Jennings Bailey, of the
District Supreme Court. yesterday
handed down permanent injunc-
tion against the sale by the United
States Shipping Board of the fleet
of former German passenger liners
now being operated by the govern
ment.
Two attempts to auction Off the
former German liners were made by
the Shipping Board.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-11
UTILITY BOARD ACTS
ON II ANDH TRANSFER

Permission to issue a transfer on
transfer at Seventeenth and III
streets northwest, on Washington
Railway and Electric Company cars
running from Mount Pleasant 10
Potomac Park was granted yester-
day by the Public Utilities Com
mission. : -.
Consent also was given to on
crate three one-man cars on the
Potomac Park line. The rulings are
effective May Is.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-11
BILLPROVIDES
MOTHERS AID
Senator Curtis Would Give
Pensions for Support of
Needy Children.

Pensions for needy mothers in the
District with children under is
years Of age are provided for in a
bill introduced yesterday by Senator
Curtis, Of Kansas.
The bill authorizes the Board Of
Children's Guardians OF the District
to make the payments under direc-
tion OF the District Commissioners.
A similar bill was introduced in
the House last week by Tinkham. OF
Massachusetts,.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-11
Merchants Throat Cut;
Believed to Be Suicide

Fredericksburg. Va. May 10
Thomas Collawn, SO years old. mer-
chant of Caroline County. who was
found dead in his room today, was
believed to have committed suicide
His throat had been slashed with
a knife. No motive for suicide was
known by his friends.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-11
Horse Show Enhie. Break Record.

Entries for the coming horse show
and race meeting, of the National
Capital Horse Show and Amateur
and Military Racing Association
broke all records for any year in
the history OF the Organization yes
terday.
While month ago the chances
of having a harness show seemed
remote the past two weeks have
brought many entries.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-11

ton en- route to New York and Can
ada. They are stopping at the New
Willard during their stay here.
The, officers stationed. at Washing
ton Barracks will give a dinner
dance at the officers Club on Fri
day evening.
The Gamma Eta Chapter of Delta
Tau Delta will entertain at a spring
tea at the chapter house, 1922 Mas
sachusetts avenue. from to I, Sat
urday.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-11

Lord Curzon's first wife, was mar
ried at st. Johns Church in this
city twenty-six years ago, and the
ceremony was followed by a large
and brilliant reception at the Letter
mansion on Dupont circle.
Lady Cynthia, whose marriage
will be attended not only by the
King and Queen of England and the
Dowager Queen Alexandra. but also
by the King and Queen of the Bel
CLANS, who made the trip across the
channel in an airplane. more strong
ly resembles her mother than either
of her sisters. She is a beautiful
young woman of tall and command
ing appearance. She has maintained
a London establishment with her
older sister. Lady Irene Curzon, in the
heart of Mayfair since her fathers
second marriage. They were both
prominent in war work during the
world war.
Lady Alexandria Curzon, the
youngest of the three sisters. has
been for several years past at board
ing school, where her young cousin,
Nancy Campbell. elder daughter of
Gen and Mrs. Colin Campbell, is
also in attendance, returning to the
home of her sisters only during her
vacations.
The King and Queen of the Bel
gians are deeply indebted to Lord
Curzon for it was he who opened his
home to their children during the
period when 1t was not safe for
them to remain in their own coun-
try. During the years that the Bel
gian princess and the heir apparent
made their home with the Curzons
the strongest friendship was ce-
mented between them. The youth
full Crown Prince Leopold is just a
year or two the senior of Lady
Alexandria Curzon.
Lieut.. Col. and Mrs. Frank F.
Hutchins have visiting them Mrs.
Hutchins' mother. Mrs. Felix p. Nc
Whirter. of Indianapolis Mrs. Nc
Whirter is the Indiana director on
the national board of the General
Federation of Women's Clubs.
Mrs. Charles Boughton Wood will
go to Chicago in June to attend the
Republican national convention. AL
fred Halves, who with Mrs. Halves,
spent Sunday with Mrs. Wood, has
returned to New York.
Miss Katherine Judge. who has as
her guest Mrs. George Jameson, of
Richmond, Va. will leave shortly
with Mrs. Jameson for a motor trip
to Richmond.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-11
DAUGHTER OF LORD CURZON
TO BE MARRIED TODAY.

A marriage Of more than ordinary
interest in Washington is that OF
Lady Cynthia Curzon, daughter OF
Lord CurZon. to Lieut.. Oswald Nose
ly. OF England, which will take place
in London today. The brides moth
er. the late Mary Letter Curzon,
The Washington herald., 1920-05-11
BAND CONCERT

Concert by the u. =. Soldiers, Hmm.
Band. bandstand, today beginning at
s;3O O'clock. John s. NJ. Zimmerman.
bandmaster.
March. The Banner Of Liberty"
..''.........t -. >. :. Zimmerman
Overture. Don Quixote'', .GrnenwaId
SUITE Romantic, atlantis tThe
Lost continent) .........S .Snfranek
I'd Nocturne and Morning Hymn OF
Praise. -
e. A COURT FUNCTION.
t0 ! Love Thee THE Prince and Aana).
lD The Destruction Of Atlantis.
Potpourri. "A Nautical Fantasia.
s.......- ...ss. TObani
tSongs of the Seal
Rag oddity. "Intoxication fsng"
-. ........... -. .......,.. :. WhiddPu
Nalse, Misses. .-.........-. .Zamecnik
Finale. Listen tn This" Kaufman
"The Star spangled Banner"
The Washington herald., 1920-05-11
PLANS TO ENTERTAIN
DURING HORSE SHOW WEEK.

Mrs. Thomas +. Logan, who has
just returned from New York, en-
teTtained informally at dinner last
evening at the Maison DUPONT
Numerous parties are being ar
ranged at that most attractive new
place for horseshow week.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-11
MR.. AND MRS. DEPEw
GOING TO HOT SPRINGS,

Mr.. and Mrs. Chauncey NJ. Depew
expect to leave shortly for Hot
Springs, Va. for their Usual spring
visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Nelson Page,
who are stopping at the Shoreham
during their brief stay in Washing
ton, win leave shortly for New
England. where Mr.. Page will make
a series of addresses. They will
also visit Mrs. Pages daughter in
Massachusetts,.
Maj. Gen. George o. Squier, U. s.
A. chief of the Air Service, is
stopping at the Hotel Astor, New
York, where he went to attend the
dinner on Friday night at the Ensi-
nering Societies Building in honor
Of Orville Wright. to whom Gen.
Squier presented the John Fitz
medal.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Percy Ro-
bertson, whose marriage took place
in Newport News, Va, Saturday. arc
spending a'short time in Washing
The Washington herald., 1920-05-11
BYE. c. DRUM-HUNT.

The President and Mrs. Wilson
went out for an automobile ride late
yesterday afternoon.
The names of President and Mrs.
Wilson headed the list of distin-
guished patrons for the navy ball
given at the Hotel Commodore, New
York City. last evening. for the ben
efit Of the Navy Club.
The Secretary of State and Mrs.
Bainbridge Colby will be the guests
OF honor at a dinner to be given this
evening by the Undersecretary of
State and Mrs. Frank L. Polk. Mr..
Colby returned from New York last
night.
The Minister from Switzerland,
Marc Peter, who spent several
months in Cuba, accompanied by
Emile Fontanel, Of the legation
staf. returned to washington yes
terday. Mr.. Fontanel will go to
California before returning to
Washington.
Mrs. Franklin X. Lane, who came
to Washington Sunday, returned to
New York last evening.
Capt. and Mrs. Carlo Huntington,
Of the italian embassy. spent the
weekend in New York.
Mrs. Joseph Freiinghuysen. wife
Of Senator Frelinghuysen, Of New
Jersey. will return this morning
from q short visit to New York.
Mrs. Ira C. copley. wife Of Repre-
sentative Copley. will leave about
May IS for her home In Aurora. Ill.
where she will spend the summer
months, and where Mr.. copley will
Join her later.
Mrs Hampson Gary will return
this week from New York, where
she went with Mr.. Gary. who sailed
short time ago to take up his du-
ties as United States Minister to
Switzerland. Mrs. Gary expects to
join Mr.. Gary in Switzerland later
in the season.
WILL RETURN TO ITALY
LATTER PART OF MONTH.
Capt. Tappi, Of the italian en-
bassy, will leave for New York the
end OF the week. previous to sailing
for Italy the latter part of the
month.
DEs JdIueS Lawrence DuQley anu
his son, Donald Dudley, are now in
Paris, where they will remain for a
brief visit before touring southern
France and Italy previous to their
return to the United States.
DR.. and Mrs. Livingston Ferrant
entertained a small company at
luncheon Sunday in honor of Mrs.
Z. H Hartman, of New FORK.
Andrea Geisser Celesia di Vegli-
asco, third secretary of the Italian
embassy, and Mime. Celesia di Vegli-
asco entertained at dinner Sunday
evening in honor of their guests.
Don Valentino Molina, the Spanish
artist, and Nine. Molina.
Miss Anna Hamlin, who returned
from a visit to Boston Sunday even
ipg, has as her guest Miss Tracy
Lyon. of New York. Miss Lyon will
remain with Miss HamIin for two
or three weeks and will attend the
horse show with her. Mrs. Hamlin
will remain in Boston for several
weeks.
Mrs. William +. Dennis and Mrs.
Charles n. Riker have gone to
Louisville, Ky, to attend the races.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-11

DR.. Lewis Bliss has returned to
the city after spending a few days
with his brother in Boston, Mass
His sister-in-law. Mrs. c. Bliss, re-
turned with him for a short visit
here.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-11

DR.. James Armitage Emery has
announced the engagement of his
daughter. Helen Katherine, to Will
lam Curtis Handley, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John F. HandIey. of LineviIIe.
Ala. The wedding will take place
May 26 at the home of DIR. Emery
in Grafton street. The ceremony
will be performed by the Rev.
Father Smythe.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-11

DR.. and Mrs. Livingston Ferrant
entertained a small company at
luncheon Sunday in honor of Mrs
Z. H. Hartman, of New FORK.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-11

Andrea Geisser Celesia di Vegli-
asco, third secretary of the italian
embassy. and Nine. Celesia di Vegli-
asco entertained at dinner Sunday
evening in honor Of their guests.
Don Valentino Molina, the Spanish
artist, and Nine. Molina.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-11

DR.. James Lawrence Dudley and
his son, Donald Dudley, are now in
Paris, where they will remain for
brief visit before touring southern
France and Italy previous to their
return to the United States.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-11

Mrs. william +. Dennis and Mrs.
Charles n. Riker have gone to
Louisville, Ky, to attend the races.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-11

Miss Anna Hamlin, who returned
from a visit to Boston Sunday even
ipg. has as her guest Miss Tracy
Lyon, OF New York. Miss Lyon will
remain with Miss HamIin for two
or three weeks and will attend the
horse show with her. Mrs. Hamlin
weeks.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-11
WILL RETURN TO ITALY
LATTER PART OF MONTH.

Capt. Tappi, OF the Italian en-
bassy. will leave for New York the
end Of the week, previous to sailing
for Italy the latter part of the
month.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-04-13
Bishop Was First
 to Make Near-Beer

Chicago. April 12-Bishop Samuel Fallows of the Episcopal church frs, made "near beer," according to a statement by him published today '"Some 45 years ago." he said he de sired to test 'pet theory" that it was the atmosphere, the companion ship" that was the fundamental at traction of the saloon and not the alcoholic beverages sold.
 "So I decided to become a saloon keepcr.' the bishop was quoted. He invoked the aid of chemists and aft CT much experimenting a liquid that "had" taste, the foam. the gurgle' of regular beer, but "as inocuous as prunc whip. At least it was first" Bishop Fallows said. "Our clientele increased rapidly. So rap idly that in fact that at the end of the first month l was overwhelmed d with joy. The third rail was always full.
 "Then one night the habitues de- veloped suspicious symptoms, the pristine ecclesiastical wallop was missing. But in it's place was kick like that of flivver handle. It had fermented."
 That was remedied by using the liquid before it had time to ferment, the bishop continued, but eventually he had to close the shop because he had not competed as successfully as he had hoped for with his rivals.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-04-13
Overall Club of
 5000 Members to
 Beat Down Fl. C. l..

Birmingham, Ala. April 12.-The Birmingham Overall club, with a membership of 5000, was formally organized at mass meeting tonight.
 Alvin Douglass, well known at torney, was elected chairman, and Theodore Lamar, business man and attorney, was made secretary.
 Friday was set as the day on the streets clad in overalls. A pledge was taken that they will be worn until the price of clothing "hits the toboggan."
 Bitter attacks upon the cost of clothing marked the meeting, which was attended by men in every walk of life.
 "The people have gone on strike against profiteering in clothes," said MT. Lamar.
 Telegrams from all parts of the country were read by Secretary La mar indorsing the movement and ask ing for information as to the best means of organizing clubs. Qualification for membership con- sists simply of ownership of a pair of overalls. There are no dues. Mem bers are obligated to wear overalls while at. work and are urged to do business only with other men who Wear overalls. While blue denims were recommended, other kinds may be worn.
 Secretary Lamar stated he had in- quired into the prices of overalls and 1 learned that the average cost at present for "pants" and jumper is $3
 of I hear of anybody trying to profiteer in overalls l will prose- cute them myself" said MT. Lamar.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-04-13
CLAIMS 13 OTHER
 STATES IN MEXICO PLAN TO SECEDE
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 u-oo~~~-~~-o~~~oDo ~~oDoO0~>~~---~@~N~''-0> said Carranza planned to set up a military dictatorship and oust the present state officials as part or scheme to defeat the presldentiai of General Alvaro Obre- pon. citizen of Sonora.
 Before the break came, open threats were made that if Carran- ga troops attempted to enter the state they would be met with s1ate ., troops and revolution result. The same authorities now say an attempt bv CarranZa to force the state 10 re, turn to the central government Will mean bloodshed, General r. Elais Gales, former governor of sonora and until recently a member of Car ranza's cabinet, has been made mlll- tarv commander of the new "repub- lie" Gales has called for volun- teers to resist any attempted inva- sion of the state by federal troops.
 Custom houses and all Mexican federal property throughout the state have been seized by the state 
 Several days ago Carranza was re- ported to have $500 soldiers moblllz- ed on the southern boundary line of Sonora. No report has since been received of the disposition of his force.
 The state of Sonora now is feed ing and caring for 2,000 4aqul h. dians who recently have been in re. bellion, and these, it was said, would be among the troops to resist any Carranza attempt to capture the state. The Yaquis are being cared for, it was said. pending the outcome of peace negotiations with them.
 Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mex, April 12.-A proclamation has made it's appearance on the streets here call ing the citizens to arms against the Carranza government. The proc lamation is signed by the president of the municipa of this city and "ls- sued by order of General P. Elise Gales, commander in chief of all forces of the republic of Sonora