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The Washington herald., 1920-01-29
News Of Warrenton, Va.

Warrenton. Va. Jan. 26.-At a
supervisors a committee was ap-
pointed to look into the advisable
ity of selling the site and building
of the county clerks Office. oc-
cupyinE- a frontage on Main street
together with a green or small
park. 1t is proposed to build an
cient to house the clerks Office.
Or. NJ. G. Douglas. who recently
underwent an operation in Wash
ington, is on the way to recovery.
Mr.. II. c. Groome has been re-
called to Philadelphia on account of
the illness of Miss Susan Groom.
who with Mrs. Groom is spending
the winter in Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. James F. Rose have
returned to their home in Mime
sofa after a visit to Col. and Mrs.
John b. Rose in Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis J. Deacon nd
Miss Josephine Deacon have gone
to Florida, where they will spend
the winter.
Miss Mary o. Amber, county
home demonstration agent, has re-
turned to Warrenton after a win
ter vacation at her home, Charlotte
Court House.
Maj. Charles Wood. who has been
in the employment of the Depart
ment of Commerce. spent several
days with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
D. p. Wood.
Mr.. and Mrs. Petersen. of Utah,
are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. David
NJ. Warren at Whitehall Farm"
Mrs. Henry L. Lee. of Marshall.
FauQuier County. says a carrier
pigeon came to her home on January
@. carrying a band on its right leg
with the inscription. "SCCa L 4lel
on left. NO. 46l3''
Edward T. James. Confederate vet
eran. died at the Soldiers Home In
Richmond. and was brought to BeaI-
ton for burial. He had been at the
home only a few days before his
death.
Albert Fletcher. jr.. supervisor of
the census for the Eighth District,
reports the work progressing speedily.
The enumeration is expected to be
completed in two weeks.
Mrs. Z. c. Garrett is suffering from
a broken arm, resulting from a fall
on the ice.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-29
GALLI-CURCI CHARMS
HUGE Poll AUDIENCE

Nine. Amelfta Galli-Curci, prima
dona soprano of the Chicago Grand
Opera Company. assisted by Mr.. Man
usi Berenguer. fiutist. and Mr.. Homer
pianist. was presented at
Polls theater yesterday afternoon by
Mrs. kotie Wilson Greene.
As in former seasons, the "Galli'
slaves were present en- masse, filling
all parts of the auditorium as well as
the stage. but withal the enthusia sm
was hardly commensurate with. the
numbers present. 1t has been notice
able this season that many of the
greatest artists are becoming more
and more dependent upon the written
word. and Nine. Galli-Curci is no ex-
ception. This is doubtless one of the
great causes for lack OF enthusiasm.
In most cases there is no more reason
for a singer to read her words than
for an actress to appear reading a
When Nine. Galli-Curci
sang yalverde's "Ciavelitos'' Qn
Spanish), she gave her entire self to
ser audience and consequently the
was received with real ap-
plause and appreciation. and was re-
peated. sung facing those upon the
stage.
The third and last numbers, La
Vilanella'' by Deli Acqua, and Jul
la voce," from Bellinis "Puritani,
were sung with flute obligato. played
by Mr.. Berenguer. While these COM
positions were wonderfully executed.
giving the great soprano the opportu-
nifty to display her famous coloratura
work. they lacked warmth and real
feeling.
Nine. GalIi-Curci was most appeal
ing in Murdocks "Oh. Have You
Blessed" Novelties The Little Dam
ozel." and two encores. "Old Folks
at Home" and Loves Old Sweet
Song" The latter songs were simply
and sweetly rendered and were well
come, thrice welcome. after the pyro-
technics of the larger numbers.
Mr.. Homer SaJnuels. the accompa-
mist, was the composer of The Little
Bells of Sevilla,' which contained an
exquisite Accompaniment. SO beauu-
fully played that it rivaled the air.
This song. but for some poor enunci-
alton oil the part of the singer, would
have been one Of the gems of the
afternoon.
The flute. an instrument s<dom
heard in solo work, was beautifully
played by Mr.. Berenguer in the intri-
cate "Fantaisie" by Hue.
1t was interesting and pleasing to
note the warmth and charm of Nine.
CALI -Curcfs personality. which was
SO in contract to the aloof quaintness
of her first appearance in this city.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-29
PERUVIAN OPERA STAR
At BELASC0 SUNDAY

Mime. Msrguerite D'Alvarez, sister
OF the Peruvian Ambassador and pro-
claimed as one Of the worlds leading
grand opera icontraltos. win be heard
at the Belasco Theafer Sunday even
ing In Joint concert with Toschz
Seidei. the master violinist. under the
management OF NJ. +. Kline. Of the
Chamber Music Society.
Nine. D'Alvarex, a star of the Chi
cago Grand Opera Company. has
proven q sensation in London, Chicago
and New York and will be heard here
for the first time Sunday.
She is described as being the pos
SCISSOR OF q face of rare beauty, an
actress of power. with a voice rich.
fun, veivety and excellently schoosed
Fine enunciation in Italian. French.
English and Spanish is said to be a
feature OF her singing
Nine. D'Alvsrex and Seiders sp-
pearance will be the third OF the
series Of concerts diplomatiques ar
ranged by Kline, which will bring to
Washington the leading artists Of the
world.
Seiders mastery OF the violin e
well known.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-29
y
MERGER LIKELY
TO Be RESISTED
Kutz and Browlow Con-
cede Necessity for Law
To Condemn Lines.
NEW BILL IN PROSPECT
United Companies Could
Earn Six Per Cent, Com
mittee Is Told.
NEW BILL In PROSPECT

Prospect OF Congressional action
to force a merger of the two local
street car companies was again
emphasized yesterday during the
hearings before the House District
committee on the bill submitted by
the Public Utilities Commission
providing a different method for
taxing the two companies
Both Commissioners Kutz and
Brownlow. in repiy to questions of
Chairman Mapes, declared that in
their opinion. a merger of the two
companies would ultimately be
necessary to solve the present diff
fcHlties of the District traction
system. Both were in favor of such
course, they said, but agreed
that condemnation proceedings
probably would be necessary TO
bring II about.
differences drawn by witnesses
from Chairman Mapes' remarks
and questions during the hearing
we're that the committee woulI
abandon the present bill apd draw
smother providing for a mandatory
merger.
Suggest "staEger" Hours.
one way of improving the traffic
situation in the District is the adop-
tion of "stagger" hours by the gov
ernment departments. both Commits
sioners testified.
Efforts of the utilities commission
TO inducei the departments to adopt
the ''stageer" plan reached point
at one. time where a letter was written
to President Wilson asking that the
matter be considered by the Cabinet.
Commissioner Kutz testified. This
letter was referred to various chief
clerks, who reported it would cause
considerable inconvenience.
Kutz charged the department with
extreme seIfishness in refusing to
tighten the burden Of the car compa-
nies by adopting this plan.
In discussing the proposed merger
plan Commissioner Kutz told the COM
mittee that the two companies. II
merged. would be able to earn s per
cent. and that the further increase
asked by the Washington Railway
and Electric Company would not be
necessary.
Ham Points to Need of Proat.
w. +. Ham. president of the w. R.
and E., at this point endeavored un-
successfully to force Commissioner
Kutz to admit that IL the combined
companies could only earn s per cent
a further increase would be necessary
to allow them to pay a profit.
Replying to questions of Chairman
Mapes, Commissioner kutz said the
Capital Traction Company had lived
UP to a higher standard in regard to
equipment than the w. r. and Z.
Commissioner Kutz admitted that the
bill under consideration. while permit
ting a merger of the two lines would
not of itself insure it's consummation.
Neither would it equalize the earning
power of the two companies. he said.
The Capital Traction Company would
always enjoy an advantage.
A parallel line to the one on Four
teenth street to relieve congestion of
cars on that route was advocated by
Commissioner Kutz as a matter Of
urgent necessity.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-29

England's present premier will advo-
cate profit-sharing bridge between
capital and labor. varied program
Of pensions and government insur-
ance and q more liberal imperial pol
Icy. it is indicated. The Irish prob
lem is certain to receive his atten-
ton.
The Henderson Labor Mission.
which has been touring ireland. has
expressed its opposition to an inde-
pendent Irish republic. Several days
ago Sim Fein publicly prophecized
such an expression. The English la
borites. however. admit the Irish sit
uation Is extremely grave and spells
early settlement or early revolu-
tion." The Henderson group favors
broad measure Of home rule. appar-
entity shaped around the Canadian
pattern. This report Is certain to
have a psychological reaction in Ire
land. embittering the Republicans and
intensifying the Sinn Fein agitation.
Precautions I'm India.
England is taking energetic meas
ures to guard against revolution or
German penetration in her imperial
domains. India starts off by barrying
enemy aliens" for five years. at least.
without any diplomatic suffering.
Germany is telling the allies that she
doesn't intend to watch France AID
England swallowing the Near. the
Middle and the Far East without try
ing to take a bite herself. English
craftsmanship read volumes in the
recent appointment OF DIR. Solf, Ger
manS's former minister of foriegn
affairs. as ambassador to Toxic
Australia and New Zealand also took
anxious notice and many Australians
like Premier Hughes. are convinced
that the next big war will be fought
in the East.
New Bolshevik attacks, north oi
Olovets. are reported. The Reds un'
doubtedly are aiming at the ice-fret
harbors on the White Russian Muir
mansk front. The allied trade onei
is having a natural Russian reaction
The Let's seem to have the Russian
Reds on the run toward the Russian
borders. Dispatches from North Rus
sa say that the Firms also have
started on a military excursion into
Russia. Finland. like Poland. Is not
at all satisfied with her present From
tier. This general European tendency
to neglect the larger and essential
issue of Bolshevism for the minor is
sue of a bit OF territory has already
proven a boomerang, but in the Old
World no lessons are ever learned.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-29
Brewers Call National
Meeting for Feb. rs
dBy Herald Leased Nire1

Atlantic City, y. j.. Jan. 2s.-The
United States Brewers Association
has called an emergency convention
here at the Hotel Traymore for Feb.
26 and %. The convention has been
twice postponed previously because
of national developments. Noted
attorneys are listed among the
speakers.
Just what the program will be
has not been announced. although
ii is said that the brewers have
some plans relative to prohibition
that need executive consideration"
of the entire trade. A national pro-
gram that will have a strong bear
ing on the presidential campaign
Is reported to be foremost among
the topics that will be considered
behind closed doors
The Washington herald., 1920-01-29
Urge Tunnel for N. Y. Mail
To Cut Cost and Traffic

Great economy would result from
the building of a mail tunnel between
the Grand Central and Nhe Pennsyl-
vania railroad stations in New York,
Assistant Postmaster General Koons
told the Senate postoffice sub-commit-
tee yesterday.
Mail trucks would thereby be taken
from the crowded city streets, he
said. Senator Calder, New York.
urged that the S2,000.0o0 asked by
Koons for this purpose be allowed.
Kons said that the tunnel proposed
would be 15 by s feet, single tracked
and operated by electric power. The
tunnel would be one and one-half
miles long and cost about s6s,0o0 a
year for upkeep. he estimated. as
against $4,000 a year spent on tn
trucking system at present.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-29
Rodicalized Labor Drifts
10 Grips With Government
Throughout the Old World
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wages to returning soldiers. Nfaia-
testa's anarchistic appeal 10 max
ing q startling impression on these
unemployed women. He is recruit
ing them to spread the gospel of
anarchy and mass dictatorship in
Italy's lower class homes.
The governments propaganda is
feverishiy active to counterfeit such
anti-governmental and anti-mon-
archical agitation. In the poorer
quarters Of the cities women social
workers are employed for visiting
and lecture purposes. In the rural
districts efforts are being made to
elicit the help Of the parish priests.
who have considerable influence
with the peasantry. In this par
ticular. crisis the country generally
Is with Nitti. but should he strike.
he will try to strike hard enough
not only to destroy this threatened
revolution but also the roots of any
immediate countrywide revolt.
Spain I'm Tumult.
In Spain reactionary elements have
blocked social and industrial recon-
struction to the country's hurt La
Dor has become explosive and extern
sive strikes come and go with men,
acing regularity. Conditions are
working to the advantage of the Re-
publicans. and republicanism is every
where gathering fresh energies. The
king Is personally popular, but par
liamentary conservatism Is throwing
quicksand under the dais Of his
throne. Queen Victoria's establish
ment of public kitchens" at Madrid
and elsewhere are futile drops In a
veritsbie ocean of economic and So
cial needs.
Meanwhile. Lloyd George = trying
to hnd a political ford between the
cataract of socialism and the rapids
of toryism.i OF course. real Georgians
will never desert him, and. besides.
be is flirting for the support of the
more moderate laborites and the anti
Asquith liberals. The prime minister
proposes TO form a new coalition
party and introduce a spirit of pateT-
nalism into English government. He
is opposed to the naturalization of
mines and other industries. for which
powerful elements in English labor
are constantly agitating. However.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-29
Conduit Road Residents
Will Discuss Sidewalks

Property owners and residents OF
Conduit road will hold a meeting
tonight. at p. m, in the parish hall.
Our Lady OF Victory Church. to con-
slider The widening of the lower end
OF Conduit road.
District Engineer Commissioner
Eutz will submit plans for widening
the road and laying a sidewalk The
meeting win be held under the aus
pices OF the Conduit Road Citizens
Association.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-29
VIRGINIA BREVITIES.

Richmond-VirgInia suffragists are
elated at the prospect of a refere ndum
vote on the ratifi:ati IN Of the Federal
amendment. At the Equal Suffrage
headquarters here the action of the
House of delegates in putting the
matter up to the voters was inter
preted as meaning victory. Many
legislators believe, however, the pas
sage of the resolution means a delay
fer at least two years. 1t will b. i'm
possible for Virginia women TO vote
next November.
- Richmond-Randolph student
debaters won a forensic contest with
the Richmond College team. They
took the negative on this topic: Re-
solved, that England should recognize
Ireland as an independent republic. ="
s.Richmond-Members Of the Rich
mond Academy of M&dicine and Sur
gerry oppose the use of prophylactic
vaccine in the schools OF the State
as a means of checking the spread
of influenza. DIR. E. c. l.. Miller was
chairman of the committee which con-
sidered the question. The principal
contention was that since the germs
which cause the disease have not been
definitely determined no vaccine can
be made. The deisease is increasing
here.
Danville-Thomas Hamlin. for many
years Commonwealth attorney. and
chairman of the Danville Democratic
committee, died in Richmond.
Richmond-S. Dabney Crenshaw has
been elected president Of the Univer-
sity Club.
Richmond-A contract has been let
for $4,000 by Scottish Rite Masons
for the remodeling of the Scottish
Rite Cathedral here.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-29
Allies May Ask Holland
If Kaiser Can Be Held

London. Jan. 2s.-The allies. ac-
cording to the Daily Express. are
about to ask the Dutch government
whether, in view of it's refusal to
surrender the eX-Kaiser. IL is pre-
pared 10 guarantee its ability to re-
tain him in Holland permanently.
The note will ask the Dutch gov
eminent il il is prepared to give as
surances Wilhelm will be unable TO
escape to Germany should develop
ments there tempt him to seek his
restoration as emperor.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-29
Johnson Injects League
Into MissowiElection

Excelsior Springs. Mo-, Jan. 2s.-Sen-
ator Hiram johnson, of California, has
carried the league of nations fight into
the Third Missouri districts special
Congressional election battle. He de-
clared the voters must decide whether
they are to be internationalized or
remain Americans. under American
control. johnson insisted that cues.
ton was bigger than the Congress.
sional candidates and gave them scant
mention.
The administration side of the
treaty fight was presented tonight at
Liberty BY Breckenridge Long. assist.
ant Secretary of State
The Washington herald., 1920-01-29
STOPPED Up Sewer Pipes
Bring 3 to Police Court

4 case Of interest to landlords and
tenants which does not come under
the new Rent Commission was argued
before Judge Robert Hardison in the
Police Court yesterday.
1t was brought to determine whether
the landlord. the tenant. or both Joint
ly. are liable for certain repairs under
the health and plumbing regulations.
The case involved repairs to sewer
pipes at 9l6, East Capitol street.
Stoppage caused the sewage to back
up in the lower floors of the building
The joint defendants were Charles
w. Parsons and Frank Cisna, ten
ants. and Mrs. Mary J. Edwards,
owner. who resides at 11o3 East Cap
itol street
Judge Hardison reserved his deci-
sion. Heretofore in similar cases he
has held that owner and tenant are
jointly responsible.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-29
Rewards for Whisky Raids
Proposed by Virginian

Richmond. Jan. ga bill was in
troduced today in the State Senate
by Senator Pendleton. Of Scott County,
which would stimulate police officers
to enforce the prohibition laws.
Under the provisions of~the m..ls-
ure sheriffs should be given $c5 for
the capture Of each still, and $3.50
for the seizure OF less than two gal
Ions of liquor. II more than two gal
be given
This measure was devised to check
the tendency noted in Maryland and
other States to discourage enforce
ment.
Senator Hening. =, Of Goochland
County, presented a bill which would
prohibit marriages of first cousins.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-29
End 0ne-Year Enistments
In Infantry and Cavalry

There will be no more enlist
ments for one year in the Infantry
and cavalry, under a decision
reached yesterday by the General
Staf.
Recruits must now enlist for
three years. except in the Field
Artillery, Engineer Corps. and
Chemical Warfare Service. II was
stated that the quota of one-year
enlistment men permitted in the
army is practically filled. OF the
whole number OF $4,000 in the army
there are already $4,000 one-year
men.
Men now to be accepted for one
year enlistment in the Field Artil-
lery and Engineer Corps are re-
quired to have to their credit some
previous service. This qualification
Will not be required. however. for
men who desire to enlist for one
year in the Chemical Warfare Serv-
ice.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-29
WANT WHISKY
TO FIGHT FLU
La'key Considers Proposal
To Sell Hospitals Liquor
Police Seize.

Tentative consideration 10 being
given by United States District
Attorney Laskey TO a proposal tn
turn over TO the hospitals OF thu
District the vast quantity OF liquor
seized by the police when arrests
were made under the several pro-
hibition laws that have been oper-
ative here.
II is the contention of some ply
sicians that alcoholic liquors ars
invaluable for patients at certain
stages OF influenza ana other pul->
monary disease. and that the laclS
of these stimulants at Washing
ton hospitals may result IN unncc-
essary deaths. DR.. Frank Abbott
superintendent OF Washington Asy-
lum Hospital, WHO was in charge
of the Districts influenza hospital
last year. faYors the distribution
to the local hospitals OF the con-
hscated whiskey and other intoxi-
cants. He says he found slcohoI
of great value in the treatment or
influenza cases. especially in get
ting the patients over the crisis.
Assistant District Attorney Ralph
Given stated yesterday afternoon
that in order for the hospitals L.
get the liquor. il will he necessary-
to get a permit from tho internal
revenue authorities. This could bo
presented to the court who could
thereupon. in his Judgment. issue
an order for the liquor TO be sold
to the hospital authorities at A.
very low figure.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-29
Bill to Ban Speed Autos
Presented in Maryland

Annapolis. Nd. Jan. IS. - State
Senator Oliver Metzeroff has intro
duced a bill in the legislature TO put
a prohibitive tax on high-speed
autos that would outlaw a majority
of machines on the market.
Senator Metzerott also Is author
OF a bill now pending action that
would combine the Maryland and
District of Columbia licenses.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-29
GRUMPY?
IF Constipated. Bilious or
Headachy. Take
+ "Cascarets."

Brain foggy? Blue devils got
you? Don't stay sick, bilious,
headachy, constipated. : Remove
the liver and bowel poison which
is keeping your head dizzy, your
tongue coated, your breath bad
and stomach sour Why not
spepd a few cents for a box of
Cascarets and enjoy the incest,
gentlest laxative-cafhartic you
ever experienced? Cascarets
never gripe, sicken or incon-
yenienee pne like Salts, Oil, Cal
omel or harsh Pills. They work
while you sleep.-7Ady,
The Washington herald., 1920-01-29
Blame for Hannan's s Death
Laid to Careless Driver

A negligent truck driver was blamed
by a coroner's jury yesterday for the
death Tuesday of Joseph H. Hannah.
4&, 1852 Eighth street norwest. The
drivers name is not known by police.
He is being sought.
The truck had collided with an au-
tomobile driven by Mrs. Anna Carter,
2zs Eleventh street northwest, whose
car skidded and threw Hannah. q
Pedestrian. to the pavement. e
The Washington herald., 1920-01-29
Simple Way to
Take Off Fat

There can be nothing simpler than taking
a convenient little tablet, four times each
day until your weight is reduced TO normal.
That's ail-just purchase a case Of Marmola
Prescription Tablets from your druggist Tor
IL you prefer. send 81 to Marmola Co., s64
Woodward Ave-, Detroit. Mich and follow
directions. No dieting. no exercise. Eat
what You want-be as lazy as you like and
keep on getting simmer. And the best part
of Marmola Prescription Tablets is their
harmlessness. That Is your absolute safe
guard.-Adv.