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The Washington herald., 1920-12-18
WILSON COMPLETES
DC. HOME PURCHASE

The Now York Evening Sun Thurs
day night published that President
Wilson had completed the negotia-
tions for the purchase of a magnifi-
cent homo at 2340 8 street north
west, for a price said to be around
S150,o00. The house was owned by
Henry P. Fairbanks, and is one OF
the most beautiful homes in the
exclusive residential section.
1t is of colonial design and hai
eighteen rooms. The library is {,
room Of rare beauty of design. The
house is on a raised level. we'll on
the street, and the grounds around
II cover nearly half a block.
Although many rumors that the
President had selected home have
been in circulation for some time
TO announcement has heretofore
been made. .
Confirmation of the sale was made
at the once OF Randall II. Hagncr
and Company. OF 1918 Connecticut
avenue, who made the sale. All pa
pers have been signed and the deed
was placed on record late in the day
the society.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-18
.BOLSHEVlST ENVOY
GROWS OPTIMISTIC
Says Wrangel Defeat Not I'm
expected-Pictures Condi-
tions as Satisfactory.

BERLIN. Dec. 17.-"washington
D. vanderiip confidently assured us
that one Of the first acts Of the new
administration in the United States
would be to open trade negotiations
with Russia and we all hope this
is true, but personally / fear that
the resumption of commercial rela-
tions between the two countries
will not come so soon" said George
Lomonossov, a special representa-
tive of the Russian Soviet govern
ment with the powers of a cabinet
minister, who Is in Germany nego-
tiating the purchase OF locomotives,
during an interview today. The
Russians are eager" he continued,
ito resume friendly relations ana
make trade agreements with Amer
lea and Vanderlip's activities are
expected to be instrumental in
bringing the two countries closer
together when an opportunc mo-
ment arrives. At present England
Is doing all in her power to monop-
olize Russian trade, hit that will
not be permitted as such methods
are contrary to'the first principle
Of our government"
Tho Soviet officials are jubilant
over the defeat OF Gen. Wrangel
but IL was not unexpected for
| everyone knew IL was only a ques-
tion OF time, said the professor.
Russia wants and believes in
peace. he continued. but is convinced
that strong army Is necessary tc
| preserve ii. As soon as Russia IL
assured that the danger of foreign
invasion has ceased TO exist she will
reduce the size OF her army and de-
vote more attention to the recon
struction of the country which IA
.now being carried on. A drought
In Central and Eastern Russia ha,
caused a food shortage, but tn,
peasants still have plenty and thu
| cities are being supplied from 81
beria over an improved Transports
ton system, stated the Soviet repre-.
sentative. He verified reports that
money largely has been done away
with, goods being the only medium
| of exchange. This. at present, 4
| working to the disadvantage of tn,
| city population, as they do not hav,
anything 20 give the peasants in ex
change for food, but this plan. h,
stated, will be carried out satisfac
torily whSn the blockade is Iiftet
and the factories operate.
Copyright, 1870. Public Ledger Col
The Washington herald., 1920-12-18

vor OF the resolution. denounced she
New York building conspiracies
Il want 20 see these scouncrels
brought 20 book" said Senator
Thomas. Of Colorado.
The combination OF steel pro-
ducers which proposes TO dictate to
PURCHASERS the course they shall
pursue with regard 70 their en-
ployes and who refuse 20 supply
materials az whatever cost 70 thosr
who do not comply are a combins-
tion as vicious and as tndefensible
as any I ever heard Of said Senstor
Thomas
This vigorous denuncistion on tho
floor OF the Senate followed the
testimony OF Eugene Grace. preai-
dent of the Bethlehem Steel Com
pany. before the New York Legis-
Iative Committee. now conducting
a building inquiry.
Mr.. Grace told the committee
| in New York" Senator Thomas
said. that his company would not
men unless those concerns carry out
the principle OF the open shop.
Il am an open shop man myself
l belltN' IN II AhNhVN6hA- 0ha hhAos
believe in IL as long as ! believe
m equality OF opportunity in a
country like this, but the combins-
tion disclosed by Mr.. Grace is Un-
holy"
Senator Thomas made these re-
marks in discussing a resolutioa
by Senator Calder TO authorize the
appointment OF counsel 20 assist the
Senate subcommittee OF which he g.
chairman IN it's investigation of
housing conditions. He said that
as a general rule he opposed the
employment OF counsel by such in
vestigating committees, but because
OF the revelations made before the
Legislative committee in New York
he believed the employment Of coun-
The Washington herald., 1920-12-18
Bars Commercial
Enterprise From
u. S. Parks In Bill

Np more dams, reservoirs, power
houses or other evidences of heart
less commerce will mar the beauty
of national parks IL a bill recon-
mended by the Senate Commerce
Committee to the Senate Thursday
is adopted.
The measure was introduced De-
cember 7 by Senator Jones. OF
Washington, who appeared before
the committee and discussed the
vast consequences Of the bill In
every light affecting public welfare
and park beauty. 1t repeals the
river and harbor appropriation act
of August s, 1917. insofar as the
Federal Power Comm ssion has the
right to license the uses of national
parks and national monuments fol-
commercial purposes.
Hereafter" says the bill, "nc
permit, license, lease or authorize
tion for dams. conduits. reservoirs
power houses, transmission lines ol
other works for storage or car.
riage of water. or for the develop.
ment, transmission or utilization OF
power within the limits OF any ma,
tional park or national monument
shall be granted or made withou
specific authority Of Congress"
The Washington herald., 1920-12-18
HOUSING PROBE
THROUGH NATION
SOON TO BEGIN
Senate Authorizes Reso
luton Limiting Coun-
sells Fee to $1,000.

The Senate Thursday made way
for a nationwide Investigation OF
the building situation when IL
adopted a resolution authorizing
the continuance of the work of the
special Senate committee on recon
struction and production.
The resolution authorizes the en-
ployment OF counsel by the s1m-
mittee. Senator Calder. OF New
York, chairman OF the committee,
said he probably would ask Chair
man Lockwood, Of the New York
committee investigating conspirs'
cies in the building trades. and
Samuel Uutermyer counsel for
that committee. to act.
Seek Natiea-wiae Probe.
Senator Kenyon. Of Iowa. a mem.
Der of the Senate committee. who
had charge OF the resolution in the
Senate, yesterday said: I'VE art
going to try to see IL the same sort
of blackmaiI in New York in tn,
building trades has been carried or
in other States and has resulted ir
these building trusts and prevent
ed the buildinS of homes"
/ Several Senators, speaking in IA.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-18
CEODETIC
QUARTERSBAD
Survey Director Calls Hous'
ing Disgraceful-Asks
Better Wage.

Buildings in Washington occupied
by the United States Coast and
Geodetic Survey are disgraceful. un-
sanitary and directly responsible for
a loss OF IS per cent efficiency, and
salaries are inadequate to retain the
services Of an efficient permanent
personnel, according to the annual,
report Of Z. Lester Jones. director o.
the survey. made Thursday to the
Secretary Of Commerce for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 1920.
1.-The bureau Is housed in five diff
ferent buildings but one of which
is designed for its IEeeds." says the
report. Original field ecsrds made
at a cost of thousands of dollars are
continuously exposed to destruction
by fire. Employees are hundreds of
feet away from directive heads and
communication is only possible
through a labyrinth of stairs, halls
and bridges. The cost of the repairs
and upkeep of the buildings is 2h
per cent of their total value of
s317,900. Better housing OF the bu-
reau is necessary or further expan-
sion is impossible
IF the government is to progress
as IL should" continues the report,
the government must provide pay
for its employees that will permit at
least the ordinary comforts OF life
and some provision for old age. The
average pay OF the government
worker under existing conditions
does not permit this. The entrance
pay is generally too Bw to attract
efficient applicants. The result is
that in lower grades there is a con-
tinuous turnover and a very large
humber OF temporary employees. This
condition puts a direct burden or
the whole organization in that the
time of the seasoned employe is con-
stantly consumed in instructing the
new temporary employees"
The Washington herald., 1920-12-18
CASH REQUESTS
MADE BY WILLS

Tinotson E. Brown. who died De-
cember 10, makes a cash bequest Of
$4,000 to his sister. Mrs. o. NJ. Por-
terrain the will filed for probate
yesterday, and creates a trust lad
OF $4,000 for the benefit OF Charles.
Edward r. and Marie Brown, CHI.
dre1 of q deceased brother, John N.
Brown
A brother, Charles W. Brown, is
TO supervise the trust fund He is
instructed to pay each of these chill
dreB- $1,000 when they become OF
ages" Gertrude Brown, half-sister
Of the deceased. is given $50. The
balance of the estate is devised 10
ChaFles W. Brown.
-, Eslsie Z. Clark, niece of Mrs. So
plile 3. Wolf, who died Decemoer
Il, Is given $4,000 by her aunt, to-
get1er with other gifts Of personal
property. The Calvary Southern
Methodist Church, in Georgetown;
is given 800. Ellen Wolf is given
sI09, and whittier Carey $50. The
balance of the estate is to be -divid-
ID among Ellie z. CLARK, who is to
receive one-half, and two other
,nieces, Adelaide Sturdevant and
Ellen NJ Krause, who each receive
one-fourth.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-18
Bang! G.. w. u. Students
To Study T. N. T. P0lUer

George Washington University
che inlstry students are conducting
a laboratory research upon the ex-
plosfve T. ". 7. in an effort to make
il cheaper and more dependable.
The work rs being done under con-
tract. with the Ordnance Department
Of the army. -.s, 80
Four new members have been ad-
rnitted to membership in the exclu-
fivss Pyramid Honor Society of the
sniyersity. William Preston Haynes,
HColumbia College; Harold
nhoaaas Kay, OF the Law School:
iItbm Stayton, Of the Law School;
3D. Russell whyte, of Columbian
llRge, are the new members. DR..
hutel L Borden. member of the
9lly OF the medical school; Prof.
Hitt c. 'Croissant. OF the depart
N Of arts and SCIENCES. and Pro-.
hHaa e. V,f ' :, former sec
ss' -" Iol. have been
- t.0.- -. i. .Lclnbef SHY IN
The Washington herald., 1920-12-18
CIGARETTE SMOKERS
BREAK ALL RECORDS

Approximately 100000. 900 cigar
cites were manufactured in rhis
country last year. according to DR..
George h. Holmes, OF the Bureau
of Crop Estimates, who presented
the tobacco industry figures in this
country before the Agricultural His
tory Society Thursday night.
This Is the largest output OF cigar
cites in history and follows a banner
crop of l,500.000.o 900 pounds OF to-
bacco from this country this year.
The United States and two posses
sions. Porto Rico and the Philip
pines, raised more than one-half the
worlds tobacco crop this year.
About $4,000. 100000 OF the cigar
cites were held in this country,
while approximately l7,50o.0eo .0oo
were exported DR.. fHolmes said.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-18
To Investigate immigration.

. immigration problems will be in
vtStigated by a special committee
of the Chamber of Commerce of the
United States appointed yesterday
by President Joseph H Defrees. The
committee will convene in the near
future here for the first meeting at
which time plans for survey will be
made. John w. O'Leary. vice presi-
dent of the Chicago Trust Com
pany, is chairman OF the commit
tee.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-18
Announce New Siam Treaty.

A new commercial and navigation
treaty between the United states
and Siam was announced Thursday
by Acting Secretary of state Nor
man II Davis
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-15

them. lest now and then churchman stray. by &C
cident. into OF the gambling hells. light wine
and beer" emporiums. houses OF il-repute within
a stones throw OF the evangelist while speaking.
We wouldn't be surprised II a little electric
light in the alleys leading the tabernacle might
help bit in this particular-with signs the alley
entrances. suggesting that the revival attendants
be get into and follow the alleys Al cleo
trio light is worth dozen policemen any time; par
ticularly South Bend policemen-under the present
management.
Assuredly. with the tabernacle right in the midst
of much vice. those in attendance at the service
need protection against the contamination but why
depend on the police? If pocket picked.
someone slugged the consent of the chief would
have to be obtained before patroiman would dare
make arrest-under the orders. But, OF course.
son. sthing must be done. when there is like
Bob Jones in town. and there IS a revival TO
make those concerned forget the vice with which
they surrounded.
Sure. have a wonderful police department,
under the direction OF a most angelic city admins
tratiOn; but then maybe had better stick
text. Let the public be its Judge!
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-15
THE YOUNG MANS CHANCE.

The superior advantages for the young in
this great country of opportunity has been exempli-
fed in the lives of thousands of whose names
the honor rolls of the nation and OF
thousands of others who have passed away and
have left on historic pages records of vast achieve
nent from the humbIest beginnings These facts
have been reiterated with increasing emphasis
through the years. and the lives of the
have been embalmed in history with this luminous
a s a
In the East few years. confronted the country
has been with problems Of the greatest moment and
in the present of criticism social and Industrial
and the confusing anti-Americanism that
like noxious weed, has grown up from our soil
this great truth seems have been obscured and /
many quarters actually denied.
We being told now that the United States is
not the boosted home of opportunity and there
actually weakened natives who join the disturbing
alien that this country by its social civil,
laws is repressive rather than helpful toward the
ambitious and aspirations of its Young The
foundation for this change in feeling is largely the
fulminatons of the disappointed the cry of
the disloyal.
There has been no lessening of the old truth that
long has been the honor and glory OF the ma
ton contrasted with other countries where con
ditiOns have cut off all chance for the man who de-
sired to break through the barrier class
achieve a place for himself in the great activities
o life.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-15
More Truth
Than Poetry
By JAMES ]. MONTAGUE

THE BRAVE AND THE FREE.
Come Brethren, let's join in the
usual song:
Hooray for the Brave and the
Free!
No tyrants shall dare drag US round
by the hair;
Wen never he vassals, not We.
Although just at present. when pay
day has sped.
There's nothing remains of our
rolls,
Though to bod buccaneers that we
call prohteers,
We've mortgaged our wages and
souls,
Americans never were born 10 be
slaves
Or to cringe to monopoly's sway,
And though we may bow to the
food-hOgs just now,
They'll cease TO Cypress us-some
day.
Let s sing of the manhood that's
always been ours.
Since that earliest Fourth of July.
Our rights well assert; never mind
who is hurt;
lie great Etu VI 6ANNh We II NNAS
Though labor and capital go in
cahoots,
Putting prices wherever they like,
And if we complain, make it pain
fully plain
That they'll make us dig up-with
"A strike,
Americans never were born to
submit.
No dumb. driven cattle are we,
And though for a while we shell
out with a smile.
Some day we'll be utterly free.
So join i'm the song Of the Free and
the Proud.
That our forefathers once loved
TO sing.
We're as brave and as bold as the
heroes of old.
When they shook off the rule of
a king.
1t is true we are nicked for what
ever we buy.
And that prices go up every day;
We are also aware that our hair we
will tear
Yet always wen walk up and pay.
But Americans never were born to
bow down,
When tyranny raises its head:
Oppression VIII cease and Wen find
our release.
No doubt about that-when we're
dead.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-15
APRIL IS. 1920.
DTSORCANiZED LABOR.

The railroad strike is not the action Of organized
labor OF dsorganized labor For the best inter
ests OF labor and the public alike this fact should
10 clearly understood.
There has been no official sanction of the strike
By the established brotherhoods Their officers have
fought it from the first, going far as to declare
that loyal members of their organizations should
strike breakers.
The strike seems 10 be primarily a revolt against
the authority OF the brotherhOods. It is a vigorous
attempt on the part the radical element wrest
control from the conservatives who have far
ruided destiny of these labor organizations and
nnder whose leadership they have attained Iower
and prestige. It is an effort much like that which
preeipitated the strike last fall That strike
Jailed and the present ore must fail. not merely in
remove the present disturbance from the
life of the country but for the sake Of future in
dustriaI relations.
II another forcible example of the fact that the
way secure industrial peace is not to fight
ganized labor. but to support the conservative ele
OF the labor organizations.
When unionization once starts, IT must go the
Until labor is completely organized and
centralized, operating under a system that compes
respect and obedience to constituted labor
thorty there can be no satisfactory dealing of cay
itaI with labor on a big scale and guarantee of
labor's rights, the public rights. There are
bound 70 strikes disorder and confusion
I'll in every important industry labor and capital
are both thoroughly organized and subject to their
own constituted authorities, with the government
acting as arbtor and safeguarding the interests of
the general public.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-15
CIIARICE.


While Clarice has its origin in
the same root as Clare or Clara. its
evolution progressed in a far differ
ent manner. The Latin adjective
clarus. meaning bright or famous,
is Of course responsible for both
names, but where Clare followed the
English and French, Clarice is the
product of Italy.
The old Latin feminine of words
ending in "or" to signify the dOer.
was tx; in modern Italian this
became ice" Clarice. therefore
was the feminine name so evolved
and meant Ito make famous 1t
proved popular throughout Italy, its
famous bearer probably being the
wife of Lorenzo de Medici.
Though France already had a
Claire, she adopted Clarice, giving
a soft SIS" sound to the "e." This
explains the ClarissO which sprang
up in England and was given eX-
traordinary vogue by Richardson in
his novel where he made Clarissa
his heroine. The popularity of this
book in France. brought forth Clar-
isse. 1t is not the first instance Of
when one language adopts the
change made upon one of its own
words by another tongue.
Clarinda and Clairmond are two
other fanciful interpretations of the
original Clarice.
The diamond is Clarice's tails
manic gem. It's potency is best eX-
pressed i'm the old rhyme:
1.-The Evil Eye shall have no power
TO harm,
Her that shall wear the diamond
as a charm.
No monarch shall attempt 10 thwart
her will,
And cen the gods her wishes
shall fulfill"
Friday is Clarice's lucky day and
one her lucky number.
Copyright. 1920
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-15
NEVER ABOVE THE LAW.

In the early days aviation. which was not long
ago. flyer hero. TO be accorded the ar plause
Of the populace and the respect of the authorities
Now he is becoming suspicious character in tho
eyes of the police, TO judge from several recent
items in the of the day. be tempted
TO wonder at times what has happened to his halo
The other day In Los Angeles aviator
rested on charge of reckless drving-just if he
had been ordinary automobiles exceeding the
speed limit irma neglecting to sound his
horn at crossings. Four aviators who established
record by flying from Mineola. n Y. to Boston. a
distance of 23S miles, in 90 minutes and on land
ing at Revere Beach promptly arrested be-
cause they had failed TO procure permit A south
ern game warden picked ur wild bird that had
fallen dead in his front yard. A short time
when aviator landed in the vicinity with a gun
in his possession he was arrested the warden con-
sidering that his jurisdiction extended straight up
to the furthermos limits of space The aviator may
fly high but he is learning that he can never get
above the law.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-15
ALL RIGHT SOL, WHAT'S THE
ANSWER?
TILE WAIST NTERS

Dear BILL
You can easily be mistaken about
them: just by looking at them you
cannot know them for what they
are. They stand in languid fives or
skies in front Of a pool room, they
gather in melancholy groups on the
street corner. or sit dejectedly-one
here, one Therein the hotel lobby.
And always with that ali OF boredom
and reserve that Is so easily and
often mistaken for one OF austerity.
Aha! you say, as you observe them
punched, here is company, Here is
clique OF smart fellows, Are you
eager 70 meet them, TO join in their
conversations and disputes, 10 listen
10 their arguments? Then disap-
pointment awaits you, my friend.
disappointment keen and crushing.
For they are a people OF vague nod
dings and Understandings, of insight
ficant gestures and meaning ess
grimaces. They are only smart in
that. since apart from about base
ball and Kelly pool and such none
sence they have nothing 10 say, they
say nothing.
Their heads are well-Shaped. and
of intellectual proportions. Every
posture. every movement is studded
and premeditated. There is not a
single fault that can at once be de-
tected and labeled. Who. then. has
the impertinence to venture they
are impostures? Who is the gent
with the effrontery 10 stand up and
proclaim them dummies?
Ea! Their detection, their bore
dom, their surface austerity is not
so hard 20 explain. The problem,
after "A little reflection is solved by
fellow who has lived since 1908
on nothing but curds and whey. and
bread made out OF gluten flour, and
Piper Heidsick ,Sewing tobacco. The
answer is thi.
(tO be continued.
Sol Vent
p :. Seriously-Your column Is
improving daily read il daily.
and enjoy it: and everything I read
daily must be good. otherwise I
shouldn't enjoy it, much less read
it daily
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-15

two of the powerful malefics MAX
ing for delays, disappOintments and
uDheavals unlocked for both IN
business and in domestic affairs.
There is an influence at work to
bring about abrupt and unexpected
changes. but these, Is well as re-
movals and journeys, should be de-
ferred until more suspicious condi-
lions rule, II is Indicated that the
disposition will be restless and un-
settled. but this mood should be
conquered and the health should re-
ceive particular attention.
,l,bnse whose birthday it is may
he unsettled, restless and inclined to
worry at times. They should en-
deavor TO be optimistic, and should
guard their health. A child born
on this day will be restless and per-
haps unsettled.