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The Washington herald., 1920-02-15
RAILSTRIKE
CALLED OFF
BY WORKERS
Brotherhood Heads Accept
9 President S Proposals
For Settlement.
TRUCE IS TENTATIVE
VIII Be Discussed at Confab
Feb. q Between Men
And Officials.

The threatened strike of 2,o00I-
900 railroad employees was averted
yesterday for the time being when
representatives of the brotherhoods
tentatively accepted President Will
sons proposal for a settlement.
The one exception is the Brother
hood of Maintenance of Way En-
ployes. who did not sign the letter
of acceptance and who received a
strike call for a m. Tuesday.
Information received late last
night from Detroit. however. was
that the strike had been called OF
following receipt of the Presidents
wire.
Mr.. Wilson last night wired Allan
Barker, president Of the Brother
hood OF Maintenance of Way EN-
ployes. at Detroit. calling upon them
TO Immediately withdraw the order
for strike Of that organization.
The proposal of Mr.. Wilson. ac-
cepted by the union representatives
tentatively. will be discussed at a
meeting here February % of all
railroad labor organizations in
volved. to consider the proposal Of
iciaIly.
Would Create Tribunal
Mr. Wilson's proposal provides
for the creation OF a tribunal. some
what similar to the coal tribunal.
to be composed OF railroad officials
and employees to take up these
problems and carry them to a con-
clusior-"
Mr.. Wilson began his proposal
with a declaration against any
strike of railroad employees at this
time The declaration was directed
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The Washington herald., 1920-02-15
ALLIES MAYPAY
FOR RED REIGN
Winston Churchil Predicts
Penalty Will Be Heavy
One.

Dundee, Scotland, Feb. H-winstor
Churchill, British War Secretary.
drew a volley OF mingled cheers ano
Kisses when he predicted in an ad-
dress here tonight that the allies
may pay a heavy penalty soon in con-
sequence OF the success Of the BoI.
shevists in overcoming opposition n
Russia.
Mr.. Churchill warned that the pres.
ent policy Of the allies is literally
throwing Germany into the arms OF
the Bolshevists. Now that our en-.
emies are down" he said. I'VE should
not trample them"
He urged the arrangement Of q
treaty with the Turks as quickly a.
possible on a basis OF proper regard
for Mohammedan principles.
The Washington herald., 1920-02-15
TRADE MEETING
WANTS FINANCE
CONFERENCE

Mexico City. Feb. IA resolu-
tion calling upon American financial
organizations to act Immediately
toward calling a world conference
of leaders in commerce and finance
for the purpose of stabilizing eco
nomic conditions was adopted by
American Chamber of Commerce for
Mexico, at its closing session today.
Ina smuch as the international
financial situation is unsatisfactory
and bidders worla commerce. we
urge that such organizations as
the American Bankers Association.
the Chamber of Commerce of the
United States and the National For
eign Trade Council act Immediately
toward calling a world conference
OF leaders of commerce and finance
for the purpose of stabilizing con-
ditions." the resolution read.
The. conference recommended for
consideration of the American or
ganizations the plan suggested by
John ]. Arnold. of the Bank of Italy
of San Francisco.
Arnold. in an address delivered
before the conference Wednesday,
recommended that the world bank
ing and business leaders study the
resources and liabilities of all ma
tions. consolidate war debts as we'll
as outstanding trade balances and
form an international clearing house
to eliminate extreme fluctuations
and standardize the worlds cur
rency.
The Washington herald., 1920-02-15
ALLIES MODIFY
DEMAND FOR
CULPRITS
Note Insists on Surrender Of
Won Hindenburg and
LudendorR:

London. Feb. IL THE allies are
agreed upon all questions discussed" Z"
Premier Millerand. Of France. said to-
day when asked for a statement on
the deliberations of the council of
premiers
Consequently" the French premier
added, the allied reply to Germany
was unanimous.
Advices from French sources said
the note TO Germany reiterating the
allied demand for surrender of Ger
man war guilty, as provided in Arti-
Gle Is of the peace treaty. makes a
distinction between authors Of crimes
and subordinates. admits the dificul-
ties confronting Germany in comply
ing with the allied demand so far as
the indirectly guilty are concerned. but
insists the directly guilty, including
Field Marshal Won Hindenburg and
Ludendorf must be surrendered rJr
trial.
The note. Il is said. points out the
allies accepted a compromise. because
OF their desire to re-establish peace
throughout Europe and their wish not
to be responsible for disorders in
Germany. The note, il was said, con-
siders the possibility of Hollands in
ability to deliver the former Kaiser.
and intimates the allied demand for
extradition may be withdrawn il the
Dutch goyerrment deports William
of HoheiEobern to the Dutrh Indies.
The cofSncfl also discussed the Jugo-
sIay- Italian territorial dispute in the
,lAdristic. and drew up an ultimatum-
like note u Jugo-Slavss, to be pre-
sented to NJ. Trumbitch, the Jugo-
Slav representative. probably today.
The note. it was understood, insists
upon immediate settlement Of the dis-
pute.
The French complaints on delay Of
German coal deliveries to France. as
provided in the treaty of Versailles,
were referred TO the reparations CON-
mitteee. The council also discussed
the Hungarian situation.
The Washington herald., 1920-02-15
Failure to Rlly around One
Of Many Candidates Marks
Political Uncertainty of Age

dition Of uncertainty has presented
itself. In 1895 fair degree Of
doubt attended in advance of the
action Of both conventIons-al-
though the nomination of Mckinley
was reasonably assured. But Bryan.
at any rate. was a surprise. Since
that time, however, the choice of
one convention or the other was
always indicated six months OF
more prior to the gathering of the
nominating bodies. In 1899 the re-
nomination Of both Bryan and Me-
Kinley was apparent from the mo.
ment men began talking presiden-
tial politics. In 1904 Roosevelt was
obviously and Parker apparently
the choice OF his party four months
before the conventions. though the
latter had to night for his honors.
In 1908 the denomination of Taft
CONTINUED ON PAGE THIRTEEN.
The Washington herald., 1920-02-15
''PRIVATE RESIDENCE"
YIELDS 1900 BOTTLES

New York, Feb. 14.-When consti-
tutional prohibition became effect
i've John H. Brede, Brooklyn saloon
keeper, put this sign on the door of
his bar:
Private residence of John II.
Brede."
But despite the sign. prohibition
agent swooped down on Johns
home and seized nine barrels OF
wine and 1900 bottles of whisky,
gin. champagne and other liquors.
Brede was arraigned in Flatbush
court today and held in $1,000 bail
for the. special sessions court.
Brede said he would make the
case a test to decide whether a man
can convert his saloon into his pri-
vate home and store liquor there
for personal use.
The Washington herald., 1920-02-15
VENTS SATIRE
IN RESOLUTION
Mason, Republican, Illinois,
Says Lansing Aimed
At Tumulty.

Out Of the surprise and discussion
following the resignation of Secre-
tary of State Lansing. one man IL,
Congress found chance for a piece
of satire and humor.
Representative Mason, Illinois, in
troduced a resolution asking the
House Foreign Affairs Committee to
investigate whether Lansing. by call
ing Cabinet meetings without the
Presidents knowledge. violated the
Constitution.
Mason declared he wants to deter
mine whether the Cabinet members
who attended the meetings should be
dismissed and whether the Constitu-
tion is broken. destroyed or demol-
ished beyond repair" by. Lansing's act.
The American people. still in fear
and trembling. want to know whether
the Constitution was broken beyond
repair or whether the correspondence
of the now President and the ex-Sec-
retary of State is what is known in
the French language as camoufiage
and in the English language as bunk, :.
the resolution reads. J
The same people are shocked. and
view with alarm the fact that osfler
members of the cabinet have been
present at such unconstitutional
gatherings and have conspired with
Robert Lansing to break, destroy
and utterly demolish the Constitu-
ton so that the aforesaid people
will be Obliged to live on their by
laws until a new constitution can
be adopted or the old one repaired
The resolution then states that it
is rumored Lansing did not desire to
usurp the powers of the President,
but those of Joe Tumulty. his Sec
retary.
Another charge is that Secretaries
Baker and Daniels met clandestine-
ly" and discussed Rear Admiral
Sims charges against the Navy De-
partment, and it is claimed that
Postmaster General Burleson con-
ferred with Attorney General Pal
mer regarding suppressing un-
friendly newspapers and reducing
the pay of postal employees. These,
Mason claims, under the President S
Interpretation, violates the Consti-
tuition.
The Washington herald., 1920-02-15
ASSAILS DEMOTION
OF ARMY OFFICERS

Senator Pat Harrison. of Mississippi
yesterday criticised the War Depart
ment's demotion of officers.
NO blacker page has been written.
mo greater degree of injustice per-
petuated. no more inequitabIe wrongs
inflicted upon any part of the lighting.
forces than has been meted out ky
the General Stan in its policy of de-
noting officers" aid Harrison in a
speech in the Senate. The plan of
dCmotion adopted and enforced by the
Genral Staff has caused unrest and
dissatisfaction within the ranks OF
the regular army that in my opinion.
1t will require a decade to remove.
Citing instances of demotion. Harri-
son said:
"I know of none that smacks of
UGH injustice and gross discrimina-
ton as the case of Gen. Preston
Rrown. He served in France as chief
of stan of the Second Division at
Chapeau Thierry. scissors and st.
Mihiel: Chief of STAFF of the Fourth
Army Corps in front of Metz. and by
selection and special assignment COM
manded the Third Division in the Ar
gonne. He was assistant Chief of
staff OF all the American Expedition
larry Forces. and was awarded the Dis
tinguished Service Medal for handi-
ing with great credit the details of
the battle at Chateau Thierry. sois-
sons and st. Mihiel.
"on his return to the United states
nc was Immediately denoted to the
grade OF major.
The Washington herald., 1920-02-15
CITY Is VISITED
BY SUMMER
STORM
Thunder, Lightning and
Hail Surprise Resi-
dents.

Thunder. lightning and hail, ac-
companied by a none-too-gentle
wind. performed elemental aero
battles in Washington last night.
Jupiter Pluvius. Boreas and other
Important gentlemen gave vent to
contemptuous laughter as the 1920
calendar protested that such storms
were not ! due for a couple OF
months yet. washington's oldest
inhabitants hold the storm to be an
Inevitable omen of an early spring.
Judging by the Weather Bureaus
statistics. Washington is further
away from spfng temperature this
year than last Yesterdays highest
temperature was SO and the lowest
80. while last years figures for the
corresponding day read so and a..
The city may lay. the clear cold
weather that will be here today and
tomorrow at the doors of last nights
storm. aay the government bar
ometric oracIes. Early this morn
ing rain will fall. but the weather
will be clear and moderately cold
during the day.
Tonight cold wave will send
the mercury scuttling downward.
1t will continue cold tomorrow. The
Weather Bureau last night decided
that the storm had come from Gen.
trail Virginia. Originally Washing
ton was to have had snow. but the
Old Dominion disturbance collided
with some warm weather near this
city, resulting in an elemental mix
up and the accompanying aerial
pyrotechnics
The Washington herald., 1920-02-15
LABOR TO.QUIZ
SOCIAL WORK
Community Service from
One Cross-Examination
To Enter Another.

Community Service. Inc, having
run the gantlet of the Board of
Trade and Chamber of Commerce
joint committee. whose investiga-
ton into the organizations activi-
ties has ended. now will answer
questions put forth by Washington
labor.
A mass meeting in the auditorium
of Central High School to discuss
Community Service will be held
Wednesday night. under the auspi-
ces of the Central Labor Union.
William W. Keller. president of
the labor body. will preside.
Rabbi Abram Simon, Mrs. Marie
Moore Forrest and yet unan-
nounced Congressional labor leader
will speak. Miss Bessie schreiner
of Community Service. will offer a
musical program.
The board room of the Chamber of
Commerce, where the business mems
committee inquired about the work Of
the Washington community centers
and Community Service for four
nights last week. was dark last night.
Briefs from both organizations req
resented in the inquiry may be fled
with James T. Lloyd. chairman Of the
committee, before noon tomorrow. In
the meantime the committee is ccn-
sidering both sides of the, case, and
Community Service is preparing for
its sss,5oo drive
Mrs. James Carroll Frazer. chair
man Of the Navy League ball. given
at the Willard Hotel last Thursday,
has been appointed chairman of the
women's committee for the drive.
The Washington herald., 1920-02-15
By WILLIS ). ABBOT

One day few weeks ago. the
skies being bright. I encountered q
well known political writer from
the middle West sitting on a bench
in Lafayette Square contemplating
the white House.
why this idleness?" I inquired.
I'm not idle" he responded with
some heat II am compiling a list
of members OF the why Not Club"
whats that?"
It's a new political club made up
of eminent statesmen who walk
along here. slow up gaze reflective
ly upon the white House, square
their shoulders, pull down their
waistcoats and go on murmuring
meditatively, Well. why not? why
notr"
There are a multitude of candi-
dates today for the presidential
nomination in each party. but a
very great portion of them belong
to the class indicated by my, phiIo-
sophical friend from Ohio. In some
ways the present situation is un-
precedented. Less than four months
before the first OF the two great
party conventions is to be held there
Is absolutely no rallying of either
people or politicians about the
standard of any one Of the more or
less distinguished gentlemen whose
names are mentioned as aspirants
for the presidential honor.
Condition Of Uscertainty.
In the present political generation
the life of which may be reckoned
at twenty-five years-no such con-
The Washington herald., 1920-02-15
Opening Gun Fired.
In Political War
Of Suffs and Ants
ny Herald Leased wire.

New York, Feb. 4.-The opening
gun Of war between opposing camps
of women was fired tonight and.
judging from the detonation of the
explosion. the misslA was Of the
Big Bertha variety. The gage OF
battle is this:
Women may vote in the next
Presidential election at their own
risk, but court actions now in con-
temptation are intended to nu,lify
the effect of their ballots and pc-
litical chaos is declared to be in
evitable.
The offensive in the warfare was
taken by the National Association
Opposed to Woman Suffrage. and
the Molly Pitcher Of the anti
forces was Miss Mary G. Kilbreth.
president Of the organization.
The Washington herald., 1920-02-15
Oppose Credit Seizure
Of Stones in Cemetery

Richmond. Va, Feb. 14.-Senator
Leedy's tombstone bill giving vend-
ors Of stones the right to remove
monuments and slabs from graves
In default of payment has been re-
ported unfavorably by the Senate
committee for courts of justice. the
vote standing s to 3.
Dealers insisted they have as
much right to vendors lien as
other merchants. The present law
does not permit the removal of
tombstones. as they are considered
a part of the freehold as soon as
they are erected in q cemetery
The Washington herald., 1920-02-15
Charge Man Married Six
Times; Attempts Another

Montgomery. Ala. Feb. H.
Marion H. Mays "a. machinist,
was arrested here today charged
with polygamy.- Six living wives.
all residing in Alabama, and an at
tempt to marry another Is his rec
ord. according to the charge against
him.
He was taken into custody when
he applied for a marriage license to
wed for the sevNnth time, Ii was
stated.
The Washington herald., 1920-02-15
Civilian Killed and Officer
Wounded In Dublin Riot

Dublin. Feb. IA civilian was kill
ed and a constable wounded In Q
clash between civilians and polics
near Rathdrum. eight miles south OF
wicklow. according TO reports her
today.
Police said two constsbles on pa
troll were smbushed by a party oi
civilians. Two of the civilians wers
arrested.
Police and troops rsideJ the rod
donces OF Sim Fein members hers
yesterday. arresting many persons
including several Dublin oounciidV
The Washington herald., 1920-02-15
Boston Newspaper Owner Dies.

Boston. Feb. H. : Samuel Pierce
Mandell, aged 81. president OF the
Boston Transcript Company. died at
HE home here today following an Ill
ness OF several weeks, He is survived
by . son. George 8. Aandell
The Washington herald., 1920-02-15
Lloyd George Not Coming Here.

London Feb. 14-Premier Lloyd
George is not contemplating any
trip to America, IT. was stated au-
thoritstively in Downing street to-
day.
The Washington herald., 1920-02-15

'rhe resolution calling Tor daily
press owned by cooperative organi-
cations raised rumras when an
amendment was offered seering ad-
vertisements out. This was finally
~ ithJrawn.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-28
l.. o. o. M.

The regular meeting Of Columbia
Lodge 126 was held Tue sdsy with a
large attendance. The entertain
ment .committee reported arrange
ments for the summer excursion TO
Marshall Hall were nearing compile
tton and it. S expected Virginia
Lodge 1916, Alexandria, will arrange
to Join forces with Columbia Lodge
and hold their annual excursion
jointly. With the cooperation OF
the womsn's Mooseheart Legion
Chapter, just organized, and who
have promised their whofe-hearted
support, the outing this year should
prove one of the most successful
ever participated in by Columbia
Ledge.
Next Tuesday there will be a spe-
cial meeting and installation of Of
ficers followed by an old style smok-
ing concert at Moose Hall. Seventh
and G streets northwest
The woman's Mooseheart Legion's
first ball last Thursday was 9 big
success. There were over zoe. 7as~7-
bers and visitors on the floor, and
the dancing arrangements were
splendidly carried out by the en-
tertainment committee. Blacks
Mcosehead Orchestra furnished the
music. Virginia Lodge. 1876. was rep
resented by Dictator Chichester. Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Morrow. w. r.
White, NJ. Burns. r. II. Gray. Nj.
and Mrs. Angavarine, H. B. Smith, J.
Cannon, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Scharn.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-28
Spanish War Veterans

Richard j. Harden Camp. which
meets Thursday evening, will re-
member that it Is April 1. and all
comrades may expect a pleasant
time. as the good of the order will
be in keeping with the day and
ROBBERS rules of order will be
strictly observed.
Admiral George Dewey Camp en-
joyed another enthusiastic meeting
Friday night by introducing several
fiat feet" to the naval degree un-
der Kimmel tactics.
Commander Ford, who has been
ill for over two months, presided
and conducted the muster exercises.
Several applications for membership
were received. The camp will hold
muster day exercises at its next
meeting.
Royal Arch.
High Priest Lucien G. Yung. of
Mt. Horeb Chapter. announces the
royal arch degree for Tuesday eve-
ming. After the comforting of the
degree some surprises will await
the companions in the banquet room
of the temple. High Priest Yung
requests a large attendance and an
nounces that the meeting will be
called to order promptly at TAO.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-28
Woodmen of the World

Elm Camp, No. s, held it's meeting
Thursday evening. March s. Sew
eral applications were received. The
camp is trying to have a large class
for a public initiation May 20, and
several prizes are offered for this
drive. Capt. VIM. Wade, of the uni
form rank. resigned as captain, and
Sergt. Wenzel was elected in his
place. Elm Camp meets each Thurs
day night corner of Ninth and F
streets northwest, in Old Masonic
Temple, at o'clock.
Fraser Camp, No. IA. held its
meeting March %. Seven applica-
tions were received. Sovereign X.
Sanders was reported sick, and the
camp authorized that q basket of
fruit be sent him. Entertainment
committee reported progress on the
question of holding the regular an
niversary of the camp about the
later part of May. Remarks were
made for. good of the order by Dis
trict Manager n. w. Thayer, DR..
Rawlson and Publicity hanager
James Freeland.
The school of instruction held its
first and second sessions at Elm
and Fraser camps March Is and %.
The meeting of the staff officers and
captains of the uniform rank COM
panies Will be held at Old Glory
Hall, Thfr frd and Pennsylvania ave-
nue. SOUTHEAST, March 80.
Schedule of the bowlers for week
ending April 3: Alpha Camp VS..
Oak, March 90; Fraser Camp VS.. Ma
tional. March 80: Old Glory Camp
VS.. Elm, March 81. Come and root
for the teams.
Morris Sheppard Grove, No. z. held
an interesting meeting March Is. A
visitation to Willow Grove Is con-
templated by Morris Sheppard April
s. The grove extends to Sovereign
J. w. Sanders its deepest sympathy
in the loss of his SON. Congratula-
tions are to be forwarded by the
clerk to Sovereign Banker Norris
Sheppard and Mrs. Sheppard. Our
best wishes for a long, happy and
useful life to the little one. so
say we ALL"
The Washington herald., 1920-03-28
United Confederate
Veterans

Impressive memorial services re-
Gently were conducted by Washing
ton Camp III. United Confederate
Veterans. in honor of the memory of
Senator John II. Bankhead. the last
Senator who served four full years
as a Confederate soldier. Senator
Bankhead was a member of the
Washington Camp of Confederate
Veterans.
Other deceased Confederate vet
Grams honored in memorials were G.
G. Thompson. also a member OF the
Washington Camp. and Gen. Will
lam L. Mickle. adjutant general OF
the United Confederate Veteran As
sociation. The meeting was con-
Quoted by Col. Fred BeaH. the camp
commander. assisted by Col. Loyett
Pierce, adjutant.
Representative William L. Bank
head and Mrs. Bankhead were pres
ent and the son OF the late Senator
spoke a few words of gratitude to
the camp for the honor shown his
father.
Col. Robert f. Lee. standing be-
meath the portrait of his illustrious
! grandfather, Gen. Lee. spoke of the
love and loyalty which Southern
people had for each other. and he
paid a high tribute to the common
soldier of the Confederacy.
The tribute to Senator Bank head
was delivered by Col. Joseph Bau-
! mer. who served i'm Company II OF
the Si'1snnth Alabama Infantry
with the late Senator.
The crowning glory Of his event
full career and achievements" said
Col. Baumer. was the inception OF
the great national highway that
bears his name, linking the East
and West. proclaiming him as one
or the great benefactors of the
western hemisphere"
Charles Lathrop Pack, president
| of the American Forestry. Associa-
| ton, has suggested that memorial
trees be planted on each side of the
Bankhead national highway, to fur
ther honor his memory.
Col. Lee Crandall paid tribute to
the late Gen. Mickle. a South Caro-
! linian who fought with the army Of
Northern Virginia and later dis
tinguished himself as an educator
and author.
Capt. II. II. Marmaduke read a
glowing tribute to his comrade,
George c. Thompson. p private SOL
der of the 30th Virginia Infantry,
whose record showed that in all If
/ four years service as a soldier he
never missed a roll call His body
Is buried within the shadow of the
Confederate monument.
Other speakers were: Brigadier
General Chas. B. Howry. former
Judge OF the District Court OF
| Claims. ard f. r. Fravell, represent
! ing the Washington Camp of the
Sons of Confederate Veterans. Tho
Rev. Andrew r. Bird, chaplain of
the Sons of Confederate Veterans,
pronounced the benediction, the in
vocation having been given by DR.
Clovis V. Chappell.
The Confederate choir sang the
hymns. solo Face to Face" being
sung by Mrs. Samuel Burleigh Mil
ton. A reading. The Confederate
Soldier" was given by Mrs. Maude
Howell Smith.