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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1920-01-13
Campaign Launched to
Bring X. c. Base Here

A campaign was launched at an
enthusiastic meeting OF the Po-
tomac Council. knights Of colum-
bus. in their headquarters, 6O6 E
street northwest. last night to re-
move the K. of c. national head
quarters from New Haven. Conn.
to this city and also to cause the
National Capital to be. selected as
the scene of their next national
convention. Both the Spalding and
Keane councils. il developed at the
meeting, will join in an attempt to
accomplish these two objects.
1t was announced at the meeting
that Prof. Charles II, Mccarthy, OF
the Catholic University. has been
engaged to give a series of wesIy-
lectures beginning next Friday
night. which are designed to give
the public a fundamental concep-
tion of American ideals in a fight
to eradicate Bolshevism and radi-
calism. DR.. Mccarthy will show the
unGoubted advantage of the Amer
lean government over the Soviet
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1920-01-13

record as one or nos more than two
or three consisting entirely Of
wounded men, and 1t is believed to
be the largest of these.
Although each man who Joined the
post last night had been wounded,
II Is no intention of the organization
to bar others from membership.
]. Butte. New York Yank, who lost
leg in battle, was chosen temporary
commander. There were approximate
ly 500 at the meeting. held in the Red
Cross room. Another meeting will be
held Thursday to elect officers.
Col E. Lester Jones. commander Of
the legion in the District, and How
ard Fiske. adjutant for this division.
addressed the meeting.
The Walter Reed Post adds another
unique chapter to the interesting his
tory of the American Legion in Wash
inston. 1t was here the first post
We formed, with Coonel Jones hav-
ing the honor Of the first membership
taken out. The first woman's post in
any veterans organization in the his
tory OF the country with full rights of
men members was organized in the
legion here. and the Capital claims in
the American Legion the first and
ony post of marinetes; the first Army
Nurse Corps post, and the first post
of oolored women. yeoraen a..
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1920-01-13
ONE MORE LOAN
VITAL, SAYS
HOOVER
Aid Europe This Last
Time," Former Food
Chief Tells House.

The task of victualing Europe
until the autumn harvest will not be
the burden on America that 1t was
last year. due to enormously i'm
proved conditions" former Food Ad-
ministrator Herbert Hoover testified
yesterday before the House Ways
and Means Committee. This COM
mittee Is considering Secretary
Glass's request for additional credit
loans for European food relief.
amounting to s150.o00,ooO. Mr..
Hooer urged the advisability of Con-
gress authorizing the credits asked,
at the same time serving notice on
the world that this would be "the
last time"
VIII Secure Loans.
Mr.. Hoover pointed out that the
extension of additional credits for
food relief will prevent economic
collapse this winter. and at the same
time will secure the money already
advanced by this government to the
nations of Central Europe. The
greater part of the money loaned.
CONTINUED on PAGE TWO.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1920-01-13
Petworth's Crazy Quilt
School Is Described as
Inadequate and Disgrace

Under conditions detrimental to
their health the children OF the Pet
worth section of the city. or that
portion of them who can obtain ad-
mission to the Petworth School, are
forced to daily receive their instruc-
ton. 1t is not a school In the sense
that one would think of a school
in a modern city. The school" is a
collection of an eight-room building,
four makeshift portables. an old
churhc which the congregation
months ago decided was UNIT for
adults to worship in. and an old.
dilapidated house. The collection
often is referred to sarcastically as
"Petworth University"
Observations made ny a repre-
sentative of The Washington Herald
indicate that the children of Pet
worth are attempting to absorb their
education under insanitary condi-
tions. Inadequate washroom facili-
ties are provided: Fairgrounds, al
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1920-01-13
Favor Better Schools
And Liquor for Hospital

Citizens of the Piney Branch road
section last night Joined the rapidly
growing campaign TO secure a better
school system for Washington.
More teachers. and more pay for
the teachers; a more comprehensive
school building plan. and the Gre
alton of separate department in
the school system to handle clerical
work and other business details are
suggestions for Improvement in
cluded in a resolution odopted by the
Pine yBranch Citizens Association.
at a meeting in the Iowa Avenue
Methodist Church.
II was decided to affiliate with the
National Capital School Betterment
Council
The association endorsed the plan
to turn over to hospitals the liquor
confiscated by the police.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1920-01-13
BIDS$15O,OOO;;
GETS LIBRARY
American Wins Newgate
Collection of Rare Vol
umes in London,

London. Jan. IL. - George ID.
Smiths sensational and meteoric
quest for precious books was
wound up today when the Ameri-
can. outbidding the British museum,
the worlds greatest collector, ac-
quired the famous Newgate Lii
brary. paying sI50.OO0.
Mr.. Smith. who has been in Eu-
rope for several months. acting. il
is said. for Henry f. Huntington.
the New York millionaire. has
spent s1.250.OO0 for rare volumes.
many of which he is about to take
back with him to the United States
the greatest collection ever car
ried thither in a single trip. He
will sail on the Carmania tomor-
row. but will return in June for
the rest.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1920-01-13
STUDENTS WILL TAKE
BALLOT ON TREATY

Students and faculty members of
George Washington University to-
day will take a referendum vote on
the treaty of peace and the league
of nations covenant. The referen-
dunn will be part of a nationwide
vote to be participated in by 700
colleges and universities.
Six questions-for, against, and
compromise-frame after CONSUL
tation with leaders on both sides,
will be voted upon.
As soon as compiled. the George
Washington University vote will be
telegraphed to the intercollegiate
Treaty Referendum Committee at
New York. which will record the
results of the vote from all parts
of the country.
Senator Lodge and Senator Hitch
cock. leaders of the opposing sides
of the question. have prepared
statements summarizing their stand
for the guidance of the voters.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1920-01-13

though sufficient now. are not prop
erly prepared for use: children are
crowded into - small. low-ceiling
rooms reached by narrow stairs
which In an emergency would be
dangerous.
The school is I'm the heart Of a
fast-growing section. Its territory
or rather the territory it is suppos.
ed to cover-extends from Rock
Creek Church road north to Allison
street. and from the Soldiers Home
ooundary-which is on a line with
First street northwest to Four
teenth street northwest. A survey
Of this territory shows long rows of
houses going up, every one Of which
means a potential addition to the
school population of Petworth.
May Have to he Shifted.
Already working under a load be-
yond Its capacity. there are fears
that February promotions might
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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1920-01-13

Kornchek stubbed his toe against
the head of Bunk No. 1S, occupied
by Phillip Yanowl. and his pistol
was discharged.
The quarry workers were robbed
of $40. The man in bunk No. 1s
was stripped of his money belt while
he lay moaning.
They were all arrested the next
morning at Indian River. They were
astounded to learn of the killing.
The Canadian criminal code pro-
vides that "if several persons form a
common intention to prosecute any
unlawful purpose. and to assist each
other therein. each Of them is a party
to every offense committed by any
of them in the prosecution Of such a
common purpose, commission Of which
offense was. or ought to have been
known, to be a probable consequence
of the prosecution of such a COM
mon purpose"
That bars the element of accident,
and makes the five bungiing bandits
equally guilty.
Canadian attorneys explain that the
prevalence Of lynching in the United
States is difficult for an Englishman
to understand because. under British
law. 1t would only be necessary to
prove that man was a member Of q
lynch mob to convict him Of first
degree murder.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1920-01-13
Peaceful Europe
Has Just About
%, Wars Now


Europe has a long way to go
before the peace dove can aIight
without loss OF plumage, ac-
cording to figures compiled by
the military intelligence divis-
ion.
There are just twenty three
wars on the continent at pres
ent. say the wise ones OF the
division. A large part Of these
were fomented by Bolshevik
Russia, which is in arms against
every European nation save Ger
many. The new countries are
trying out their sinews, nearly
all being involved in hostilities.
The number of wars could be
increased. nominally. by other
methods of grouping. say intel
ligence officers.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1920-01-13
Not Enough Senators
To Attend Is Meetings

The Senate overstepped itself yes
terday when IT tried to hold thirteen
committee meetings at one time and
found there were not enough sena-
tors to go around.
As a result several scheduled
meetings were postponed. including
the Senate Agriculture COMMITTEES,
which is working on the Kenyon
Kendrick bills for regulating the
packers and the live stock industry.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1920-01-13

Toronto, Ont, Jan. 11.-Canada has
a law whihc, legal authorities insist,
would abolish lynching iu the United
States and cut down the number
of crimes of violence. 1t would. they
say, serve to check the crime wave"
which is sweeping through every
large city in the country.
Five men are held in the grim lit
tie Jail in Peterboro. sentenced to
hang January Is under this law.
They were convicted because one
Of them accidentally killed man,
while all were committing robbery.
They are Michael Bahri. Thomas
Korncheck, Phillip Rotyuski, Samuel
Zaluski and Alex Martynuk. all
Russians. save Bahri. who is Aus
trian.
The death sentence has been COM
muted to life Imprisonment for all
but Bahri and Kornchek on the plea
of Barrister Essery. No pardon or
parole can intervene in the cases of
the three. who will spend at least
twenty years in prison. after which
time the Canadian custom favors re-
lease. If the prisoners record is
clean.
Bahri led the gang in a holdup
of the employees of the Ontario Rock
Company. at Haveiock. seventeen
miles east Of Peterboro.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1920-01-13
500 Cases of Canadian Club
Found In Lumber Car
CBy Herald Leased WIre.D

New York. Jan. IA carload Of
lumber consigned to the George
W. Jackson Lumber Company" &"
which arrived at Perth Amboy, n
J., last Saturday. has been found
to contain between 500 and 900
cases Of Canadian Club whisky.
Two layers of lumber had been
placed all around the whisky in
such a way as to make the car
appear to contain nothing bu the
lumber.
John R Egan, deputy collector Of
customs at Perth Amboy. took
charge of the whsky. which today
was put under seal to be sent to
the New York customs house.
There is no such concern as the
George W.. Jackson Lumber Com
pany in Perth Amboy.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1920-01-13
Demand for Ex-Kaiser's
Extraditio inspected Soon

London, Jan. 12.-Demand for the
extradition of the ex-kaiser will be
made by the allies within fourteen
days. the Evening Standard an
nounced this afternoon, attributing
its information to an authoritative
source" Inner circles at Paris are
certain that Holland will object to
surrendering the former emperor.
citing cases where England refused
to yield political refugees. continued
the newspaper.
The allies cannot set a precent Of
coercing small nations such as Hol-
land. Furthermore, the blockade has
lapsed which might have been used
as means of enforcing the request,
the Evening Standard pointed out.
In addition, the newspaper said, the
league Of nations is without a weapon
to back up the demand.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1920-01-13
Wounded YanksJ sJoinHands
In American Legion Post Here

Three hundred men at Walter Reed
Hospital last night former the Wal
ter Reed Post, No. p, Of the Ameri-
can Legion. with every members in
itiation fee and membership dues
paid up for one year. 1t was a record
for the District for paid-up member
meeting and the new post goes on
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1920-01-13
Murdered Mans Wife
Arrested for Perjury
CBy Herald Leased wirel

Mount Clemens, Mich. Jan. IA
Mrs. Brown. wife of the murdered
Detroit millionaire, whose body was
found in his automobile near here
on Christmas Eve. was taken into
custody late tonight. and is being
held on a charge OF perjury arising
from statements made by her during
investigatin of the crime
As the result of additional evil
,dence being divulged to Attorney
General Grossbeck. Special Prose-
cutor B. v. Nunnelly and Prosecut-
ing Attorney johnson, another per-
son is expected to be inovived In the
Investigation
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1920-01-13
z Dead, Fl Cars Piled Up
In Idaho Freight Wreck
(By Herald Leased Wire,)

F. Boise. Idaho, Jan. 1.-Two un-
Identified men are dead and twenty
one freight cars are demolished as
a result Of the second section of an
Oregon Short Line freight train
breaking loose and running away
down Melbury Hill, near Glenns
Ferry, and crashing into an east
bound passenger train.
The automatic closing of the block
at the foot of the hill warned the
eastbound passenger train and saved
many lives.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1920-01-13
Sensation Hinted at
In Irish Police Probe

London. Jan. 13. Sensational
charges will be made when the
House of Commons investigates the
recent dismissal without reason of
Sir Joseph Byrnes. inspector gen.
eral of the Irish constabulary.
The Daily News learns Lord
French complained just prior to
Bryne' removal that Republican
sympathies were spreading among
the ranks of the Irish constabulary.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1920-01-13
Mexican Refugees to Talk
AT San Antonio Hearing
(By Herald Leased wire.)

San Antonio. Texas, Jan. I2.-wit-
nesses began arriving here today to
testify in the Fall Senate subcom-
mittee hearings. The first witnesses
to testify will be those from San An
tonic, numbering about fifty. among
whom win probably be number of
prominent Mexican political refugees.
Senator Fall will reach here tomor-
row morning from FL Paso. where he
has been conducting an Investigation.
The hearings probably will not omen
until Tuesday afternoon or possibly
Wednesday morning.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1920-01-13
50-50D.C.T TAX
SYSTEM KILLED
BY HOUSE VOTE
Mapes Bill to Abolish Pres
ent Method Passes
202 to ll9.
SEE HOPE In SENATE
Friends of Half-and-Half
Idea to Make Stand In
Upper Body.
SEE HOPE In SENATE

BY vote of 2o2 to 11s. the House
yesterday passed the Mapes bill
abolishing the half-and-haIf ar
rangement of financing the District
Friends of the half-and-half plan
will now turn their attention to the
Senate where. If a precedent of long
standing is not broken. the Mapes
bill will be defeated.
This year the bill abolishing the
half-and-half plan Is separate leg
islation- Before, 1t always was
tackled on to the District appropris-
tion bill as a rider. Thus the Sem
ate has been in position to force
its views upon the House by
threatening to delay the passage Of
the measure appropriating money
for the District
Whether the Mapes forces can re-
cruit enough strength from the
ranks of Senators who have voted
against abolishment of the half and
half because of conscientious OBJ
lection to passing rider" legisla-
tion. is a matter which can not be
determined until the measure
reaches the Senate floor.
Vote Is n Surprise.
The large majority by which the
Mapes bill passed the House was a
distinct surprise to its opponents,
many of whom held out the hope
that a Republican Congress would
reverse the decisions of previous
Congresses with a Democratic ma
jority.
Representative Mapes, of Michigan.
chairman of the District Commit
tee, and author of the bill. opened
debate on the measure. He was
followed by Representative T. s.
Williams. of Illinois. who wrote the
majority report Of the committee.
Both men followed closely the line
of their respective reports.
L1AhaAls u ACAAos
speaking for the bill. declared that
pride in the National Capital-a
strong argument OF the opposition
does not enter into the discussion OF
fiscal affairs, but that the question
must be decided upon its merits from
a financial standpoint
Representative Burdick. of Rhode
Island: ZihIman. Of Maryland; and
Reed. of West Virginia, offered spirit
ed arguments for retention of the
half-and-half plan.
Tn1es Higher Back Home.
Representative Caraway. of Arkan-
sas. asserted there was not a member
Of Congress who does not pay twice
CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO.
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new ANTI-RED
BILLCALLS FOR
DEATH PENALTY
Measure Would Punish the
Use Of Force and
Violence.
NATIONS LIFE In PERIL
Aims to Protect Rights of
Free Speech and Fress
Press.
NATIONS LIFE In PERIL

A sedition bill. considered far more
drastic than the Sterling measure re-
Gently passed by the Senate, was re-
ported out yesterday by the House Ju-
dietary Committee.
The House bill carries the death
penalty. in the discretion of the jury,
for melting or participating In re-
bellion or insurrection against the
government or in cases where the
death of any person Is the result OF
the use of force or violence to change
or overthrow the government.
THE whole bill," says the report
the use of force and violence exclu-
sively. and is a comprehensive law to
enable the government to preserve
its own existence and the Constitution
and laws of the United States and
the gosernments of the several States.
Aimed to Satisfy Country.
The life OF the nation is threat
ened today. the security and safety
of our citizens Is imperiled, and it
is firmly. believed that strong REM
edy is demanded by our people-and
this bill furnished such a law as
will, we believe, satisfy the country,
and enable the authorities to grapple
with the growing evil in our midst
The right of free speech and a
free press will always be maintained
inviolate.''
The bill was drawn by a subcom-
mittee headed by Representative Gra-
ham. Republican, of Pennsylvania,
which used the bill submitted by
Attorney General Palmer and several
members of the House as basis
Mr.. Graham declared the advocacy
OF any change in the government by
lawful means through the will and
votes of the majority is in no way
interfered with W." I
To he Jammed Through House.
The Judiciary Committee plans TO
substitute its bill for the Sterling
bill and put it through the House in
that shape. Then the differences
between the two branches will be
fought out in conference.
1t behooes the Congress quickly to
respond to the vigorous cal flor leg
islation coming from every part of
the country, because of the prepa-
ration of outrages. and also because
of the revelations brought home to
US by recent Investigations showing
the vigor and extent of the pernici-
GUS and dangerous teachings of
aliens and others who would destroy
all government by force and create
a state of anarchy. The request of
the Attorney General, who has asked
for legislation. should be answered
without delay.
The death penalty may not be in
fiicted in any case unless the jury in
the case shall recommend that it
should be imposed.
"A conspiracy clause is added to
cover two or more persons conspir-
ing to commit the acts or any of
them prohibited in this section.
The whole bill is drawn along the
line of furnishing the use of force
and violence exclusively. and is a
comprehensive law to enable the
Government to preserve it's own ex-
istence, and the constitution and
laws of the United States and the
government of the several States.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1920-01-13
Wyoming 10 Ratify Amendment.

Cheyenne. wyo.. Jan. 12-Governor
Robert B. Carey today issued q proc
lamation calling for a special ses-
sion Of the Wyoming legislature to
meet January IS to ratify the Susan
B. Anthony Federal Suffrage Amend
ment.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1920-01-13
Sheer Lies, Says Hapgood,
Of Reports He Aided Reds
OBy Herald Leased wire.)

Indianapolis. Ind, Jan. 12.-Allega-
tions that he was friendly with the
Soviet government of Russia and that
he sought financial aid for the red"
regime were described here today as
sheer lies by Norman Hapgood,
former minister to Denmark.
A second attack in Harvey's Week
ly aroused the denunciation of his
accusers. Mr.. Hapgood is visiting a
brother here.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1920-01-13
Miner Confesses Murder,
-Four Years Puzzle to Police
(By Herald Leased wire.)

Mahoney City, Pa, Jan. IAN
thony Oransky, Scranton coal
miner, aged AZ, today confessed to
the murder of John Cherba here
April 10, 1915. clearing up the fout
year old murder which baffied po-
lice.
Cherba. father. of eight children n.
was shot to death and robbed while
on his ay home from the mines
with his pay. Oransky became vio-
lently insane after his confession.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1920-01-13
New German Plot.

London, Jan. 12.-German naval Of
ficials have revealed to the German
a plot to sink the German
warcraft. which the Germans are
pledged to turn over to the allies in
reparation for the Scapa Flow incl
dent. according to an Exchange Tele-
graph dispatch from Berlin today.
quoting the newspaper FTeiheit.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1920-01-13
Approve Bill With Raise
In Pay Of Military Men

A 20 per cent increase all down the
line for officers and men Of the army,
navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard
was agreed on in a bill ordered re-
ported out yesterday by the House
Military Affairs Committee.
The bill also will include a provi-
sion granting travel allowance to the
families Of officers transferred from
one post to another.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1920-01-13
II Per Cent Intoxicating in N. Y!

Albany. N Y, Jan. Ex-senator
Kenneth F. Sutherland, of Broowlyn,
tonight introduced bill amending
the liquor tax to define an intoxicat-
ing liquor as any beverage containing
more than Il per cent alcohol 1t
was referred to the judiciary COM
mittee.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1920-01-13
Bulgaria Rattle. Treaty..

Soma. JAN 12.-The sobron5e (BuI-
garian PariiamenU today ratified
the peace treaty with the allied
powers.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1920-01-13

"our Changing Civilization,
lecture tonight by L. w. Rogers.
Hotel Raleigh.