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Evening star., 1920-02-18
ASSOCIATION FOR
DAYLIGHT SAVING
PetWorth Citizens to Ask
Action by Other Civic
Organizations.

BY margin of one vote the Pet
worth Citizens Association went on
record last night in favor of the day
light saving plan, such as was in eff
feet during the war. and will ask the
District Comm isSioners to adopt such
a regulation for Washington during
the coming summer if it lies within
their power. or to ask Congress to
put the plan in operation here, if it
cannot be done otherwise.
The association will also bring the
question to the attention of other
associations through the medium of
the Federation of Citizens Associ
ations.
After some discussion the question
of encouraging owners of gasoline
filing stations to beautify their
premises was referred to the COM
mittee on parks and gardens the
opinion of several members being that
failure of the street department prop
cry to repair and drain streets in
front of some of the Petworth filling
stations discouraged civic pride.
On motion of G. n. Hill The associ-
alton interested itself in the situation
at Kansas avenue and Shepherd street.
where failure to drain a low place
has caused water 10 back up in sew
eral Easements, in one place to such
an extent that the fire in the heater
was eXtinguished.
New members elected to the asso-
citation were DR.. Lawrence klare
Jacob Rulin, Thomas H Call. jr.; Jo-
seph H. Hartley and j. A. Williams.
Horace c.. Phelps presided.
Evening star., 1920-02-18
RUNAWAY R. R. ENGINE
CAUSE OF BAD M|||x.UP
Hits Another Locomotive, Driving
It Into Passenger Train Stand
ing at Union Station.

A runaway railroad engine caused
a crash into train of cars standing
in the Union station. from which the
passengers had just alighted, Mon
day night.
An engine of the Pennsylvania
railroad in some manner not deter
mined, started at the Ivy City round
house, running toward the city. and
on its course gradually got up speed.
and after it had passed Florida ave-
nue. at "Y" tower it crashed into a
Baltimore and Ohio yard engine.
The force of the collision was such
that the throttle of the yard engine.
from which the engineer and firema II
had jumped to save their lives. was
thrown open. and this engine ran
down into the station and struck the
passenger cars.
Practically every window in the
cars was broken. and the rear cars
were badly damaged. The yard en-
gine which had been struck by the
runaway had its cab completely de-
molished and its tender badly dam
aged.
1t is stated the prompt action Of a
signalman calling to the crew of the
yard engine to jump saved their lives,
as the cab in which they had been
seated but a few seconds before was
completely torn off.
An investigation is being made by
officials of the Washington Terminal
COMPANY to determine the cause OF
the Pennsylvania engines runaway.
Evening star., 1920-02-18
'LENTEN SEASON OF 40
DAyS|S OPENED TODAY
Churches Will Celebrate With
Special Services-Ends With
Easter Sunday, April 4.

Lent, the forty-day penitential sea-
son of Christendom, opened with the
observance of Ash Wednesday today.
For forty days, Sundays excluded,
special observance of the season by
various acts of penance is made.
Churches will celebrate with special
services. The season will end with
the advent of Easter Sunday, April 4.
The forty days of Lent are COM
memorative of the forty days seclu
sion in the desert which Christ OBJ
served a little more than 1855 years
ago.
The climax of the penitential sea-
son arrives with Good Friday. when
the crucifixion is commemorated. The
day will be marked with special serv
ices in many churches.
In Catholic churches Wednesday and
Friday nights throughout the season
will be dates of special sermons and
services. The Way of the Cross, an
exercise of the Catholic faith. in
which penitents mediate on fourteen
stages of the journey of Christ to
Calvary, is generally observed on
Fridays. Wednesdays in many
churches will be devoted to sermons
and prayer.
In the Catholic Church. also, Holy
Thursday. preceding Easter Sunday is
specially celebrated. Affairs are dec
Grated with flowers and special pro-
cessions are held. Good Friday. which
follows, is the only day of the year
when the mass does not include the
conservation
Evening star., 1920-02-18
REPRESENTATIVE BROWN
FOR TRUE AMERlCAN!SM
Tells Mayfower Descendants Way
to Conquer Socialism Is by
Argument and Logic.

An appeal for true Americans SIN"
was made by Representative Brown of
Wisconsin before the Society of May
flower Descendants at the residence of
T.. Southard Parker. 1888 Connecticut
avenue. last night. when he called
upon members to oppose Sedition laws
suppreSsinS freedom of speech and of
the press.
THE way to conquer socialism is BY
argument and logic. and not by United
States marShalS and force" he said.
Our forefatherS came to this country
to escape intolerance of religious and
civil institutions. The descendants of
such men should show by tolerance
their true AmericaniSm. We should
be careful of laws too drastic for the
preservation of freedom.
He declared that the Graham and
Davey laws Were too drastic. and
asked that Americans refuse to dis
play hysterical symptoms during civic
reStleSSneSS.
An address also was delivered by s.
T. MatheT Of the national park Serv-
ice. Department of the Interior.
AmcnC those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. O. NJ. Brumbaugh. Frank Bond.
Mrs G. r. NeShitt. Miss Ada Rhodes
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis Logan. Mr.. and Mrs
Fl y. Patten. =. II. Briggs and Thomas
:. Hopkins. former governor general
Of the society. Deputy Gov. T.. W.
Bradford presided.
Evening star., 1920-02-18
WOMEN T0UPH0LD
PARTY MACHINERY
Align With Organizations" !"
Say Leaders, Who Speak
at Chicago Meeting.

CHICAGO, February IS (by the AS
sociated ess).-Alignmen of wom-
an voters with existing political par
ties and abandonment of efforts to
inaugurate a political organization OF
their own today had the support of
leaders of the League of Women Vot-
ers successor to the National Ameri-
can Woman Suffrage Association.
Republican and democratic mem
bers of the league and Mrs. Carrie
Chapman Gait. retiring president OF
the suffrage association, urged the
women to affiliate with their respec-
tive parties. but not to become 'regu-
lars and go to the polls as mere in
dorsers of platforms others had writ
tnl.
Never indorse a platform without
inteIlisent consideration of it's planks,
but by all means enroll. as party ma
Chinery is necessary said Mrs. Gait
in her farewell address as head of the
association.
"Don't BE Regular"
Take vow before you leave Chi
cago and before you enroll in politi-
cal party, that you will never vote a
ticket until it has been submitted to
your intelligence and ratified by your
conscience" she continued. Don't be
a regular.
Get into a party and make it what
you want it to be- Miss Mary Car
rett Hay, chairman of the national
executive committee of the woman's s
division of the republican party. told
tha mass meeting which marked the
end of the suffrage association. l
do not believe there should ever be a
woman's party of any kind. Women
and men must work together politi-
cally. If you don't use your vote the
antis will. Get into some party. l
hope it will be the republican party.
Mrs. George Bass. chairman OF the
womens democratic committee, de-
clared she believed the democratic
party is the most pliable instrument
for the women of the United States IN
the matter of government.
Work for Members.
The League of Women Voters today
discussed methods to increase its
membership to secure funds for the
leagues support and to disseminate
information concerning proposed leg
iSlation.
The convention will adjourn today.
Evening star., 1920-02-18
LEGION CIRCUS SEEN
BY CAPACITY CROWD
Clowns and Plan of Teaching Chill
dren Art of Bareback Riding
Enthuses.

The arrival of less severe weather
brought capacity crowd to the sixth
performance of the American Legion
circus at Liberty Hut last night.
The clowns and the arrangement for
teaching children the art of bareback
riding on a trained horse kept the
crowd in laughter throughout the twen-
ty acts of the show. The Paldrons, in
a lamp jumping act, added specially
difficult features to their performance
la st night.
If the favorable weather continues.
Col. E. Lester Jones of the American
Legion said last night, the circus will
be assured of success.
Reserved seats may be obtained daily
at 1900 Pennsylvania avenue until l
o'clock. After that time the box office
at Liberty Hut will conduct the sale.
Plans to have the band and some per-
formers appear at Tree concerts In
front of public buildings have been
completed.
Robert Jackson, a thirteen-year-old
colored boy, proved to be the most
tenacious ifhpromptu performer on the
bareback riders derrick" The ap-
paratus is used to show spectators the
manner of training trick horSemen for
circuses. 1t consisted of a belted at
tachment which suspends the rider in
case of mishap.
Jackson clambered aboard. The horse
galloped around the ring. Bucking,
halting and speed could not dislodge
lost his first hold, he switched to the
tail of the horse. For seven turns
around the ring he was suspended in
a horizontal position, like the darkened
tail of a comet, while the crowd roared
with laughter.
Evening star., 1920-02-18
CAILLAUX TO GIVE VIEWS.
Former French Premier, on Trial,
Will Make Defense Friday.

PARIS. February 1.-THE formal
opening today of the trial of Joseph
Caillaux. former premier of France,
on charge of having plotted against
the external security of the state"
was taken up entirely with the roll
call of the senators. who are sitting
as the high court. and the reading of
the warrant and the bill of accusa-
ton. An adjournment was then
taken until Friday, when, with the
examination of NJ. CaillauX, the trial
will begin in earnest.
Under French legal procedure the
defendant during the trial may re-
view the whole of his political ca
reer and give also his foreign policy
while in Office. The defense has not
yet outlined it's plans, but the gen.
eral opinion in the senate this after
noon was that NJ. Caillaux, who is ex-
pected to make an address Friday ex-
tending over a period of two hours,
will champion his policy before the
war for closer relations with Ger
many and repudiate the charge of
having had intelligence with the en-
emy during hostilities.
Evening star., 1920-02-18
MIDLAND VALLEY RENTAL.
$765,679 Is Amount Announced
by Commerce Commission.

The Midland Valley Railroad Com
pany was awarded S16a.619 in the
first action as to just compensation
for annual rental OF railroads under
federal control. the Interstate Com
merce Commission announced today.
The Midland Valley. Railroad Com
a compensation contract carrying
about $4,000 offered by Director
General Hines. The roads standard
return. however, was said to have
been less than this figure prior TO
federal control. but the revenue OBJ
tanned in the last two years has been
larger. \ claim for $1.c50.000 for an
nual compensation had been fled by
the company. The road extends from
Hartford. Kan. to Wichita. Kan, and
has several branches.
Evening star., 1920-02-18
POLICEMEN ASSOCIATION.
AGAINST USE Of STRIKE !
Adopts Constitution Declaring A..
F. of L. and C. L. U. Afilia-
tions Foreign to Organization.

+ largely attended meeting of the
National Association of Policemen.
ganization two weeks ago was held
last night in the rooms of the as
sociation. 430 9th street
The committee on reorganization
submitted it's report for the revised
constitution and bylaws, which was
promptly adopted. The feature of
the constitution, which the promo
ters of the organization desire shall
be generally known to the public.
is that This association shall not
be, nor become, affiliated with any
labor union or other organization
that holds the right to make use of
the strike to enforce its demands"
This clause of the constitution was
adopted in accordance with the plans
of the promoters to do all in their
power and give assurance to the Dis
trict of Columbia Commissioners.
members of Congress and the public
generally that affiliation with the
American Federation of Labor and
Central Labor Union has no part in
the present organization. The con-
Stltutlon contains a death benefit
clause.
The first issue of the Patrolman.
the official publication of the associa-
ton. of which Milton d. Smith of the
traffic squad is the editor. was dis
tributed among the members. The
little paper will be printed monthly.
1t is an eight-page. two-column pa
per and is filled with interesting and
instructive matter for the policemen.
The advertising patronage indicates
that the business men of the city
are behind it with their cash.
Milton d. Smith offered a resolu-
uon, which was unanimously adopted.
extending the sympathy and interest
of the association with Maj. Raymond
W. Pullman, superintendent of the
department.. who. it was reported, is
confined to his home suffering with an
attack of pneumonia.
A general discussion of the pur-
poses of the organization brought out
that the association will not ask for
anything that will embarrass the
District of Columbia Commissioners
or the major and superintendent; that
in their effort to secure better nv-
ing wage they will be guided by the
advice of their SuperiorS: that in their
campaign to secure the siN-day week.
with one day off, the abolishment of
the reserve duty and better working
conditions the association hopes to
secure all these through conferences
with the head of the department..
The charge that the association will
take it's troubles to Congress is en-
phatically denied. 1t is the belief of
the promoters of the association that
through conferences the 1orce can De
strengthened and better protection
established without any added ex-
pense to the taxpayers. There is no
radical element in the organization.
it is claimed, and the work of the
association will be an open book at
all times The meetings are open to
any one who is interested enough to
attend them.
The officers of the association are:
President, c. A. Strobel; vice presi-
dent. D. r. Housley; recording sec
retary, c. H. Warder; financial secre-
tary, c. c. Wise, and treasurer, j. H.
Lee.
Evening star., 1920-02-18
VILLAGERS GET DRUNK on
LIQUOR TAKEN FROM SEA

LONDON. February 17.-Virtually
the male population of the village
Of La Grana. near Ferro. Spain. was
in a state of helpless intoxication"
for three days recently. the fishing
industry and all other work being
at a complete standstill. according
to a Madrid dispatch.
"Owing to the stormy weather. 1T
saws. "a number of cases of spirits
laden on incoming vessels had been
washed overheard. The casks were
picked up by fishermen. small trades
men and mechanics. who. after sell
ing part of the wreckage. assembled
in a building and consumed dozens
of bottles of brandy, rum and other
spirits. The orgy lasted for six
hours, at the end of which time the
whole crowd was found lying in hud-
died heaps about the floor in an un-
conscious condition.
"A detachment of marines was dis
patched to the building and. in the
presence of the captain of the port.
the people were shoveled like coal
into six large carts and conveyed.
still insensible. to the naval hospital
here under escort of marines with
fixed bayonets.
''The value of the liquor consumed
is estimated at f1.500. There are $40
patients ranging from sixteen to sew
enty years of age in the hospital"
Evening star., 1920-02-18
JUDGE RESIGNS BECAUSE
PROHIBITION CUTS FEES

MINEOLA. N: Y. February 1S.-Po-
lice Justice George A. Little an
nounced today that he had resigned
because prohibition prevented him
from making a living"
Since the ban went into effect last
month his revenues from the Office
dwindled more than SO per cent, the
justice stated. while there had been
not a single case of intoxication and
only few minor assault cases to be
tried,
Evening star., 1920-02-18
WILL HEAR TALK ON POLICIES
National Hebrew War Veterans to
Form ORGANIZATION.

NEW YORK. February 18.-The Ma
tional Hebrew War Veterans will be
organized at conference here to-
night. Principles and policies will be
discussed by Bernard G. Richards.
secretary Of the American Jewish
delegation to the peace conference;
Joseph l.. Buttonweiser, president Of
the Hebrew Technical Institute; Col.
Isadore Isaccs, national junior vice
commander of the G. A. R.; Com
mander Maurice Simmons. past COM
mander in chief of the United States
War Veterans, and others.
Evening star., 1920-02-18
FINDS DESERT" IS FERTILE.
Lindsay Discovers New Agricultu.
raj Land in Australia,

MELBOURNE, February 17.-David
Lindsay, the explorer, has discovered
large tracts of new agricultural land
in the northern territory of Australia
which previously had been marked on
the maps as desert land. The ex-
plorer reports that water is freely OBJ
tainable at shallow depth and that
cotton can successfully be grown in
the region. He asserts that cotton
already is growing wild over scattered
areas thTe'
David Lindsay, who WIS born in
Australia in 1856, has carried out wide
tours of exploration in the country.
Notable among his discoveries was the
existence of large auriferous area
in west Australia in 1890 which re-
suited in the finding of great gold
fields.
Evening star., 1920-02-18
Endicott Family Gets 10 Millions.

BOSTON. February lS.-The will of
Henry B. Endicott, former executive
manager Of the committee on public
safety and millionaire manufa cturer,
who died Thursday night. has been
filed for probate. 1t leaves virtually
the entire estate. estimated at s10.-
900. 900. to his immediate family. Old
servants and personal friends are
given minor bequeSts.
Evening star., 1920-02-18
Tries to End Life at Altar.

NEW YORK. February IS.-Kneeling
before the altar of Trinity Church, a
woman who gave her name as Maud
Randolph. thirty-five years old. of Los
Angeles. Calf, yesterday attempted
suicide by drinking poison. She will
recover. The police say financial trou-
bles prompted her act
Evening star., 1920-02-18
N. Y. FUR AUCTION SALES
HIGHEST EVER RECORDED

NEW YORK, February 1s.-Sales
Fur Auction Sales Corporations mid
fur auction sales corporations midi
winter sales aggregated 81 100000. the
highest total ever recorded by the cor
poration in a single day. Receipts
for the first two days of the sale now
total $3,1OO.O00. Brown muskrat skins
today sold for the record price of $5
each. while stone marten. marmot and
mink pelts were quoted at prices
ranging in increases from 65 to 100
per cent over those obtained in the
sale last October.
Evening star., 1920-02-18
q. S. PAYS SO SEALSKINs.
Contribution to Canada Under
Pelagic Sealing Treaty.

VANCOUVER, B. c.. February 18.-
The Canadian government has received
ninety-six sealskins from the United
States government, representing the
annual Is per cent constitution of the
gross number of seals taken on the
Russian Islands in the Bering sea
within the territory of Alaska.
The payment was made under the
pelagic sealing treaty.
Evening star., 1920-02-18
STORE WANTED

Suitable for medium and better class
Blouse Shop. Must be on main shop
ping street and on same block ada
sent to large department and wom-
ems wear stores. Ground floor, Is by
IS or larger. Will take over lease or
suitcase whole or part store. State
full particulars. Inclose map show
ing location. Strictly confidential.
Whitson's, 220 Fifth Avenue, New
York.
Evening star., 1920-02-18

The higher grades of the civil serv-
ice are still inaccessible to women in
Great Britain. and in the lower grades
women are not paid the same wages
nS m en- for the same work.
Evening star., 1920-02-18
TIDINGS
of
JOY.
and
PROFIT
(for n,ovie patrons)

(tOT movie P0tTOHS/
But in order to actually
get any of the JOY and
profit it will be necessary
for you to ANSWER this
Announcement promptly
by sending your name and
address plainly written on
a postcard. And don't let
anybody, or any skeptical
mood of your own, fool you
out of sending that post
card TODAY, for this is a
very special and limited
opportunity, which ends
almost as soon as it starts.
Evening star., 1920-02-18

Henriette Goldschmidt. the German
champion of the emancipation of
women. has just died. In 1855 she or
ganized the General Association Of
German Women.
Evening star., 1920-02-18
Quick Relief
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Evening star., 1920-02-18
WOULD REPAIR B0ULEvARDs
Mr.. Mudd Drafts Bill as to D. c.
MARYLAND Routes.

Congress will be asked to make
appropriations for repair of those
parts of the Baltimore and Marlboro
boulevards which are within the Dis
sydney E. Mudd has drafted Repre-
sentative Mudd calls the condition
of these boulevards "a disgrace to the
National Capital and will go before
the House appropriations committee,
demanding proper repair.
In his bill Representative Mudd
particularly mentions Bladensburg
road from 18th and H streets north
east to the District line. forming part
of the Baltimore pike, and the Marl-
boro road from the Pennsylvania ave-
nue. bridge to the District line.
Evening star., 1920-02-18

As soon as we have re-
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cost to you-together with
a list of Frohman Produc-
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man Stars.
This Book, which ex-
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Evening star., 1920-02-18
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Evening star., 1920-02-18

Five grams of radium. about a
keaped tablespoonful and worth $780,
900, were obtained from the old guns
used in the late war.