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The Washington herald., 1920-01-01
Virginia Lees Personal Answers
To Herald Readers Questions

The dawn Of another New Year brings
thoughts of years which have gone before.
This human race of ours bothers itself but
little with the customs of the by-gone times and
the origin of things. But after believing in
some superstition or celebrating an anniversary
year after year. sooner later there comes
time when we begin to wonder why"
The first of the year has been time for
celebration since the days of the Roman en-
pire. At that time greetings were exchanged
The Washington herald., 1920-01-01
A Number of Things.

Dear Miss Lee. win you please snswer the
following questions for constant reader; u
there ANYTHING that win improve an oily skinf
Is ia proper for high school Eiri to wear hair
1bbonsl Docs the use Of lid curies intire
The Washington herald., 1920-01-01
HOW TO STAIN FLOORS.

When staining a floor. the stain
should be applied in the direction OF
the grain Of the wood, to give an even
appearances.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-01
HANY PARTIES At
CAFE ST. HARKS.

Robert silvercruys. attache Of the
Belgian Embassy. will leave WASH
lngton to sail Saturday on the s. s.
Adriatic for Europe. He will go at
once to Belgium where he will report
at the foreign office.
Commodore and Mrs. II. Welles
Rusk entertained at the supper dance
at the Cafe St Marks last evening
when their guests included Mrs.
Rusk's brother-in-law and sister,
Prince and Princess Hohenlohe, who
are visiting the princess father. Alex
ender BTitton.
A large number of dinner parties
Rave been arranged TO this even
ng. most OF the hosts and hostesses
planning to take their guests later
20 the ball at the willard given for
he Columbia Hospital. Among the
Inner hosts of the evening will be
Miss Amaryllis Gillett. who will en-
certain in compliment to the SScre<
|lary of the Interior and Mrs.
Franklin K Lane; Mr.. and Mrs.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-01
A DINNER SUNDAY
AT BRITISH EMBASSY.

Viscount Jellicoe of Scapa, admiral
of the fleet OF Great Britain. with
members of his STAFF. will arrive in
Washington next Sunday from Can
ada and during the next few days
of their stay in the Capital they
will be the guests of the United
States navy, which has arranged
quarters for the visitors at Ward
man Park Inn.
The first event Of a round of So
cial receptions and dinners in honor
of the distinguished party will take
place Sunday evening; when Ronald
Lindsay, counselor and charge of
the British Embassy since the re-
tirement Of viscount Grey, win en-
terrain the admiral and stan at a
formal dinner at the British EN-
bassy, inviting to meet them Sec
rotary Daniels and a number of
officers Of the United States navy
and other notables.
The chief-of-staff Of Admiral Jel-
'licoe is Commodore F. C.. Dreyer,
C. B. and c. 3. E., who command
ed the superdreadnaught Iron Duke
during the battle of Jutland. In
fact. most of the members of the
stan which accompanies the admiral
on this visit participated in that or
other famous naval engagements dur
ing the world war. Paymaster Capt.
H H. Share. c. B., his secretary,
filled a similar post during 1911 and
1872, and also was active in the war.
Commodore B. H. Ramsay, ". v.
o.. commanded the Broke and also
has a creditable record of service in
the Somaliliand operations. He Is
flag commodore on the admirai's
stan. Comdr. II. r. Sawbridge, an
d-submarine oficer: Lieut.. L.-V.
Moran. NJ. v. o. and D. c. s., flag
lieutenant and signal officer (former-
ly Of the famous Dover PATROL; Pay
master Lieut.. Comdr: c. K, Lloyd,
secretary Of the chief-of-staff, and
Pay Lieut.. s. d. Guinness, r. N.
R.. complete the stan with the ad-
miral.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-01
By &. c. DRUM-HUNT

President Wilson viii spend a Quiet
New Year Day and the White House
VIII present a remarkable contrast TO
he busy scenes OF other years. when
l public reception by the President
vas an annual event In the National
Capital; a time-honored custom aban-
ioned by President Wilson shortly
Utter his first inauguration. Today
he President and Mrs. Wilson will
spend quietly with Miss Margaret
Wilson and Mr.. and Mrs. Francis B.
5ayre. who are visiting at the Execu-
i've Mansion.
The most interesting function Of the
lay viii be the breakfast which the
Secretary Of State and Mrs. Robert
Lansing win give in compliment to
he diplomatic corps, when the guests
win include all OF the ambassadors
and ministers on duty in Washington
and the members of their families
md the charge d'affaires. II will be
he first diplomatic breakfast since
he great war started.
The Secretary Of war and Mrs. New
ION Baker will receive today with the
Assistant Secretary OF War aud Ben
edict Crowell. when the latter will
hold large reception at their resi-
ience. The occasion will give a de-
fghtful opportunity to the army ON
eers and their wives stationed in and
around Washington to present their
respects. The reception will be in
iormal. and those assisting at. the tee
ABLE will include Mrs. James w.
Wadsworth, jr.; Mrs. Tasker H. Bliss.
wife OF Maj. Gen. Bliss; Mrs. G. w.
Burr, wife of Maj. Gen Burr Of the
general stan; Mrs. Frank T. Hines,
wife Of Brig. Gen Hines, chief Of
smbarkation. and Miss Elizabeth
Freas, who is visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Baker.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-01

MANY DINNERS AT
CHEVY CHASE CLUB.
The Chevy Chase Club was the
scene of q large number of interest
The Washington herald., 1920-01-01

Maj. Gen. George Barnett, COM
mandant Of the Marine CORPS, and
Mrs. Barnett. accompanied by the lat
ter's daughter, Miss Anne Hamilton
Gordon. went to Baltimore last night
to attend the bachelors cotillion last
evening. Gen. and Mrs. Barnett en-
tertained aha dinner in Baltimore
before the dance in compliment to
Miss Gordon.
Mrs. Barnett/will receive on Mon
days in January.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-01
4 CABINET
3ECEPTI0N.

The Secretary of the Navy and Mrs
Daniels will be hosts at a large re-
ception today. The chiefs Of the bu-
reaus of the navy department and
their wives will assist them in re-
ceiving. the ladies taking turns at the
tea table. Mrs. Adelaide Worth Bag
ley and the Misses BagIey, mother
and sisters of Mrs. Daniels, the three
younger sons of Mr.. and Mrs Daniels
and several of the seasons debutantes
will also assist There will be dane
ing in the ballroom atop the house,
for which the Mayfiower Band will
play. while the Marine Band will give
musical program on the second
noor.
Mrs. Joshua Willis Alexander. wife
Of the Secretary of Commerce, will be
II home this afternoon from to 6
o'clock at their residence, ITO Rhode
Island avenue, which also is the home
Of their son-in-law and daughter, DR..
and Mrs. n. r. Jenner Mrs. Alex
Rnder will be assisted by Mrs. Jenner
and Miss Rowena Alexander.
The Ambassador Of Argentina, DR..
Thomas A. LeBreton. Is making q
short stay in New York.
The Minister Of Bulgaria and Mime.
Panaretoff have as their guest, Dr.
Eleanor Burns. professor of the Wom-
ems College in Constantinople. Dr.
Burns will be lat home with Mime.
Panaretof on Saturday afternoon
which will mark the first of a series
Of Saturday at homes" which Nine.
Panaretoff will observe throughout the
season Next Saturday Mime. Pam
aretoff viii be assisted by Mrs. Whit
man Cross and Nine. George Poulieff,
wife of the counselor OF the legation.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-01
Neglected.

Neglected.
Dear Miss Lee: have been going with q
boy for about six months whose work called
him away from the city three weeks ago.
When he had been gone two days received a
postal card from him. mailed en- route but
since then q have not heard from him. Do
you think he cares for me il he treats me that
Nays-Bhe Bses
To some people letter writing Is the
worst sort Of a bore. They do not
enjoy writing and thoughtlessly they
let day by day drift by without at
tending to the most important mat
tiers. However, IL the young man
cared a very great deal for you, you
would have every reason to expect a
letter before the end OF three weeks.
1t may be that he is very busy putting
over some business deal. II he gave
you no address you could not be ex-
pected to answer his card. For these
reasons would suggest that you wait
for further developments. II you do
not receive a letter with satisfactory
explanations / would suggest that YOU
let the matter drop. Interest your
self in other things.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-01
House by Side Of Road.

Dear Miss Lee: Win you kindly inform me
from what poem the following quotation is
taken: Let me live in a bouss By the side
Of the road and be q friend to nanf'-R. G.
The lines you mention appear In q
poem entitled, THE House by the
Side Of the Road" written by Sam
Walter Foss. -#
The Washington herald., 1920-01-01

the h,iri How long shculd Siri Is yess q
age, feet inches tall, wear her dressesf-B.
For an excessively oily skin. rub once
q day with vinegar or camphor. 1t
is certainly proper for q high school
girl to wear hair ribbons, especially
II she is Is years Of age. A perky
bow is genrallye very becoming. II kid
curriers' are put on the hair carefully
they should not prove injurious to
any great degree for there will be no
danger Of breaking the ends of the
hair. Any means Of adding an addi-
tional crinp to the hair is bound to
be slightly detrimental in the end. A
l5-year-old girl who is s feet inches
tall should wear her dresses q tribe
longer than does the average girl her
age. I would suggest sevrale inches
above the shoe tops.
Nnse,y~> e.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-01
CITY CLUB
ENTERTAINs.

ENTERTAINs.
Members of the City Club. ON Far
rasut Square, have been invited to
attend the oid-fashioned New Year
Day reception and dance to be given
by the women's City Club this
aftefnoon from = to o'clock in the
clubhouse, % Jackson place; north
west.
The invitation has been extended
by Miss Mary o'Toole. president Of
The Washington herald., 1920-01-01
AT HOME
TODAY,

George K. Gilman and his sister
in-law. Mrs Martha L. Gilman will
keep open house, according to the
custom in Hawaii. in their apart
ment at the Tuxedo, from 8 to 6
o'clock today.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-01

The Ambassador of Argentina, DR..
Thomas A. LeBreton. Is making a
short stay in New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-14
Band of International Bond Thieves At Work,
 According to Evidence
By Associated Press

New York, May 1S-Evidence of the existence of a band of international bond thieves, who traded in stolen mo- tor cars as a side line and had poli- ticians in certain cities on their pay roll, is in possession of the district attorneys office, it was learned here tonight. Assistant District Attorney Dooling, who, with Saul & Meyers, has been Investigating New York's huge securities thefts, declared that from papers found on several prisoners caught in the dragnet he had good reason to believe that the operations of the swindlers in this city and Cleve- land have expanded beyond the limits of the American continent
 So brazen were they in their opera tions that their leaders, according to information he received. tried to buy a New York hotel, offering S1,00O, 900 for it.
 The arrest last night of Robert Me Donald, who described himself as a stock salesman and is said to be a close friend of "Nicky" Arnstein, is one of the best finds" in long time, MT. Dooling said Among his effects were found several checks on non-ex- istent banks and numerous blank cer- tificates of stocks in various non-ex- iStent mines, he added.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-14
STATE UNIVERSITY
 STUDENT DROWNED
Montgomery County Youth Victim of Swollen River.
 Body Not Yet Found

University. May B.-(Special) )-(fhomas Eldrdge Davis of Near Ramer. Mont gcmery county, student of the University of Alabama, was drowned in the black Warrior river here this afternoon He was in bathing with Tex Leigh McClark of Demopols. a fellow student, at the time of the accident The river is greatly swollen by recent rains and according to Clarke Young Davis suddenly was swept under by the swift current and of university students with the aid of
 lock and dam officials on the river im- n.ediately began dragging for the body of Davis. but up to d. late hour tonight his body had not been found.
 The deceased was 10 years of age and was a junior in the engineering depart , ment of the university. He has a
 brother, Frank Davis, who is also stu-
 dent of the university but he was away in Birmingham at the time of his broth
 CTS drowing. Thomas Eldridge was graduate of sydney Lanier High School
 in Montgomery. He is survived by his mother and father and a number of bf others and sisters.
 Young Davis was one of the ablest stu dents at the university. He had made the honor roll for two~years, was a mem- Der of the Engineers Club and the Quad rangle and fellow in chemistry. He re- gently applied for a Rhodes schol-
 arship. He a member of the Metho dist Church and an active Sunday School worker. His death was severe shock
 to the faculty and students of the uni vSrSitV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-14
BOlshevik Government Is a Ghastly Failure,
 Says Report of Ryan
nr Assooiated Press

Washington. May B.-The Russian boi- shcvili government Is a social adven- ture become a ghastly failure" according to Col. Edward w. Ryan Red Cross com- missioner for. North Russia and the Bai- tic states.
 Colonel RDan is just back from a sur- reptitious visit into Russia with tas Esthonian peace delegation, and his oe- servatfons are contained in report re ceived by the state department Rus sia cannot hold out six months, lie sa'o' without aid from abroad.
 The country must either receive asslst- arce from beyond the borders of Russ q. the report said. "or there Eill be cnaos'
 Colonel Evan left Reval on Marcn = travelling as a private citizen "ltn t..o Esthonian mission. He spent the IolioW- ing day in Petrograd, arriving Tn Moseo. March 26 and returning to Fetrosrau ny days later and to Reval April 7. Hl9 mort. communicated to Robert E' Ol5, Red Cross commissioner for europe @"t Forwarded here. is said to be the hrst au- ttoritative frst-hand information on eol ' ditions in Russia received since lhe le'''" " of inc BuIlitt mission year ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-14
TONNAGE TAX CASE IS ARGUED BEFORE
 SUPREME COURT
Decision Certain Before Re- cess June 30 and May Be Rendered Within the
 Next 10 Days
By FRED H. GORMLEY
 Montgomery Bureau The Aae-Herald
 22I-2 First National Bank Building

Montgomery, May 13.-( -(Specia1)--Argu- ments were made before the supreme court Thursday in the tonnage tax case Involving annual revenue to the state treasury of s5O0,e00. Iron and coal min ing companies of the Birmingham district attacked the validity of the license tax of ? cents a ton on coal and cents a ton on iron ore on the contention that the imposition of the tax after the pay ment of an ad valorem tax on the prop erty is double taxation. The case is a test one and was agreed upon between the state and all corporations and per sons against whom the tax was levie.l If the state loses, all money paid into the state treasury will be refunded.
 In this case the Republic Iron and Steel Company, by agreement, was made the defendant. Judge William L. Martin of the Montgomery circuit court rendered decision in favor of the state, holding the tax to be valid.
 All members of the court were on the bench during the arguments. Governor Thomas E. kiiny was an interested lis tener If the state loses the case it will seriously affect the state treasury. as the supreme court recently held the income oe,X to be unconstitutional. thus deprv lnSy the state of about $100),000 annually. otfe decision will be handed down in the oBnhage tax before the summer recess tbegins June 30, as cases involving revenue are preferred, and it will be no surprise if a decision were rendered within two weeks. It is also expected that a rul- ing on the states application for rehear- ing in the income tax case will be forth coming within fortnight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-14
JUDGE ID RULE ON
 MOVING ORDINANCE
COnstitutionality of Ordi- nance Attacked In Cir :.
 cult Court on Appeal

Constitutionality of the Birmingham moving ordinance will probably be de- ci6ed by Judge William E. Fort in the criminal division of the circuit court today vigorous attack upon the ordinance was made in the case of George C. Harris, president of the Har- ris Transfer and Warehouse Company, which has been on trial before Judge Fort. Demurrers in the case were argued at length yesterday afternoon,
 After hearing the arguments, Judge Fcrt took the case under adVisement in order 10 go over number of au thCrities which were cited by the at torneys for both sides in their argu- ments. He announced that he would, rule upon the matter today if possible.
 The case is an appeal from the re- ccrders court, where Mir. Harris was fined for alleged failure to make Cer- tain reports required under the terms of the moving ordinance.
 Arguments yesterday afternoon were on demurrers which attack the ordinance on the ground that it seeks to declare the failure of a transfer company or other person moving per soral property from enc place to an other in the city of Birmingham a misdemeanor. The failure to make such a report is not misdemeanor under the state law. according to the contention of the defense. They main. tair. that the city has no authority to declare what is a mlsdemeanor, when the state has not exercised this func- tior and declared such an act or omis- siCn of an act a misdemeanor. The defense maintains that should tho court hold that this provision of the ordinance is unconstitutional the ordi- nance will be left without any provi- sion for a penalty for failure to com ply with it's provisions and will not be enforceable.
 Numerous authorities bearing on both sides of the question were cited by the attorneys and are being gons over by Judge Fort
 The ordinance provides that all trs nsfer companies, draymen and others moving personal property in the city of Birmingham must make a report to the police department. The ordinance requires that this repor' must show the name of the person fo whom the property was moved and must show the address from which and that to which. it was moved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-14

A tragedy of the storm happened at the intersection of Avenue E and Thirty fifth street Wednesday evening when a fer Company in Fairfield ran into bro- ken down wagon loaded with rails en route from one of the T. c. l. plants to one of the nearby mines. The iron rails were protruding from the rear of the wagon and, as the wagon was broken in two, they were standing at various angles. The jitney driver, blinded by the heavy downpour of rain, ran into the rear c>f the wagon and the rails stabbed through the windshield and on through the back of the automobile cover.
 Mrs. Margaret Ramsey, matron of the Mercy Home, was severely hurt about the face and will probably lose one eye; Andy Ramage had several ribs broken and suffered severe internal injuries, the driver was cut about the body and on the wrist. and rescuers found Mrs. Eliza beth Graham pinned under six rails. The extent of her injuries has not been ascer- tained. Mrs. Andy Rummage, the other occupant of the car. was unhurt. The car was practically demolished.
 People in the neighborhood quickly gathered and carried the injured people to the home of Mrs. c. A. Birk, where first aid was given, and they were later removed to the Ensley Infirmary The Ensley police arrested James smith, the negro driver. who had left the broken wagon in the highway, and placed nm
 in the Ensley jail, where he Will await the outcome of the injuries to the victims. He was a driver for the T, C. l. company
 The occupants of the jitney had been to the T. C. l. base hospital to see sick relative.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-14
50 POLICE BARRACKS
 DESTROYED IN RAIDS
Rx Assnriaied Press

Dublin, May 13.-Fifty police barracks were destroyed in the raids Wednesday night. according to an official state ment issued from Dublin Castle this eve ming. Twenty income tax offices were raided and the documents burned, and seven courthouses were also raided.
 The destruction of police barracks, as shown by the Castle communication. was almost as great ard organized on the same scale as similar attacks last Easter, when more than sixty barracks we're attacked. Most of the barracks in the present case had been abandoned and no loss of life was entailed.
 Several attacks occurred in the coun- ties of Antrim, Cork, Ieitrim and Wex- ford where one or two barracks were burned The procedure in all cases was alike: Where caretakers were in charge they weAe first removed; then infiamma- ble mixtures or explosives were applied to the huts and the buildings were par tialy or wholly destroyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-14
CAPTIRES HIGHWAYMAN

Frank Carrlck, a Pratt Clty youth WhU works as a delivery clerk for the w. N. Barnes grocery store, proved equal to emergency occasions yesterday morning at 10 O clock, when J. B. Logan. negro boy. r years of age, held him up at the point of a pistol as he was on his de- livery route. When young Carrick re- fused to be searched, the negro shot him through the shirt in the side and afterwards through the hand. In spite of the wound, he took the pistol from the negro and made him get on the wagon, in which he was hauling groceries, ana carried him back to the grocery store, where he was turned over to the police. The police turned him over to the Bir- mingham authorities.
 Young Carrick was highly commended for his bravery and presence of mind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-14
PENSACOLA GROCER
 IS CONVICTED A $
 SUGAR PROFITEER
By Associated Press

Pensacola. Fla. May 1S.-The first con northern district of Florida was obtained today, when jury in federal district court here returned verdict of guilty against E. M. Applegate, a grocer ac- cused of making an unlawful profit ill sugar.
 It was testified that Applegate bough; sugar at $9,30 per 100 pounds and sold it at retail at the rate of S35 per 100 pounds. Five other grocers are to be tried on charges of profiteerng in sugar. In charging the grand jury recently, Pre- siding Judge Sheppard announced hs would give the limit of the law to per sons convicted of profiteering. He will pass sentence later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-14
Indiana Republican
 Delegates Instructed i,
 For General Wood
ey Associated Press

1,dianapolis. May 1S.-mdiana repa'- ,taaps in state convention today by ..a.-,, of seven votes instructed the four delegates at large to the ha''o'''' vention to support Major General ago,- tior' vel, , [yood for inc presidential nomination. ;,,, ara e.o Woo' ,.ae -53 to 7l5. After naming d,'s dne snlofe Iote state ticket and adopting % plst[oFm sf 9istriet lef delegates from Indiana a 9N ,at;onal Ii, convention in Chicago aIss ,aye t"V "'iS, been instructed for Wood. slVtns tbe ,, general ten supporters in all rom '''' i'oon,e eoanto,. Hiram Johnson, who ran see-
 ,S to wood in the state primary eieer tion 1nu last week. will have four instruete' u'si,t,, sixfeen other delegates from Indiana will go to the convention without i'l1 structions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-14
BALL TONIGHT IN
 AID OF VETERANS

For the benefit of the United Confed- crate Veterans reunion, which will be held in Montgomery May 19 and 20. ball will he given at Ben Hur Temple tonight at o'clock
 The entire proceeds of the ball will go towards aiding the veterans of Camp Wilcox to attend the reunion Tickets are 50 cents each. and ladies when accom- panied by an escort will be admitted free
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-14
TONS NITRATE RELEASED FOR SALE
 BY WAR DEPARTMENT
By Associated Press

Washington, May 13.-Under authority of a joint resolution adopted recently by Congress, the war department today rd- leased 100000 tons of nitrate of soda for sale to the public. The selling price has been fixed at $SS.9O per ton, which is esti- mated to be the precise cost to the gov ernment.
 The stock from which the nitrate will be drawn are now stored at Brunswick, Ga, Fernandina, Fla, Galveston, Tex, Jacksonville, Fla. Pensacola, Fla. Tampa, Fla, Little Rock, Ark, Hope we'll Va, and Nitro, w. Va.