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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-25
SHIPS Be MANNED
ENTIRELY BY AMERICANS

A plea for an American-manned
merchant MAXINE was made by Will.
lam A. Westcott, representing the
Masters, Mates and Pilots Associa-
ton of the Pacific Coast before the
Senate Commerce Committee yester'
day.
lie declared that the section OF the
seamen's act permitting aliens VINO
have fiied Americanization papers TO
OFFICER American cargo vessels should
be repealed.
During the war England went to
extreme lengths in the protection OF
her shipping" he said. Even Eng
lishmen whose parents were born
abroad, or had a slight tincture OF For
eign blood in them, were absolutely
barred from manning her ships. None
but Britishers, pure and simple, were
allowed on the vessels.
THE American policy has been en-
tirely different. We have permitted
and encouraged alien sailors to man
our merchant marine. ] have known
OF a situation on the Pacific Coast
where American sailors were idle,
hundreds of them out of work. while
foreign sailors had plenty OF jobs on
our ships"
Mr.. Westcott declared that the
future of American shipping depend
ed not alone on the financial arrange
ments which Congress sanctioned, but
on the efficiency and loyalty of the
officers and sailors upon them.
1T should be an integral part of
our shipping policy to have the crews
OF our vessels 100 per cent American"
he said.
The Senate Commerce Committee is
now nearing the close OF its long
nsriod IF he rim on shining pO1icV
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-25
US. TOKEEP CARGO
. FLEET FOR z YEARS
Nine Members of Senate Com
merce Committee Against
Sale of Ships.
CONTINUED from First Page)

(Continued from First Page)
routes, or even of the agreement that
the ships should be kept under the
American nag.
at is a grave legal question" he
said. VIZ a company nnds a route un-
profitable. or goes into bankruptcy
trying to follow it's understanding
with the Government, ! would not
pretend to say that we have power
to compel IL to go ahead under these
conditions. nor do / know what claim
we would have on the ships, mas
much as they had been paid for"
Up to- date the Shipping Board has
sold 1873 cargo ships. most OF them at
exceptionally high prices. The board
has justified its action on the ground
that IL made excellent business bar
gains in each particular case.
Would Sell 1000 ships.
There remains, however, nearly
9. 900 other ships which, under it's pre-
vious policy, IL proposed to sell as ex-
peditiously as possible. There was
no pretense that the Government
would get more than a "give-away"
price for the great majority OF these
ships. The Senate Commerce Com
mittee has heard the widest possible
range OF testimony with reference to
them.
Some witnesses have testified that
the ships ought to be held indefinite
"; others that they ought to be sold
in two years time; other experts have
stated that the Government ought TO
retain ownership. but that the ships
should be operated by private compa'
MES on a charter basis under Ship
ping Board supervision.
Under existing conditions the SEN
ate Commerce Committee will never
report out a shipping bill which will
mean nothing more than sabotage oil
the Governments cargo fleet. 1t has
given protracted study to the qucs'
ton of subsidy in various forms. but
the majority opinion Is that ship
subsidy bill can never pass Congress
no matter how meritorious 1t Is from
a business point of view.
Payne Ts See Bankers.
Chairman John Barton Payne, OF
the Shipping Board, is proceeding
with plans for propitiating Wall
Street so as to bring about better
money market for the sale OF ships
proved they are to be sold, which
now seems very unlikely.
He has called a meeting of the
bankers committee on ship securities,
to be held March at the New York
office OF the Shipping Board, A
Broadway.
Henry NJ Robinson. now acting
as chairman of the coal commission,
and also chairman Of the securities
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-25
Another Lucky Is
Figures in Wilson
Adriaic Message

And now IL appears that the
Presidents note on the AdriAtic
question, which marks his reap
pearance on the international bat
tlesround. was received In Europe
on Friday. the 18th.
Thirteen has always been held
in high favor by the President,
who is said to regard IL as his
lucky humber. He has thirteen
letters In his name-Woodrow
Wilson--to begin with. and ever
since he has taken part In Eu-
Topean matters thirteen has
played an important role in his
AFFAIRS.
When he went abroad the nrst
time he arrived in Brest on De-
cember IS, and on his second visit
TO France he arrived in Paris on
March -13.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-25

adopted daughter OF the same sgs.
When screams OF the victims finally
attracted his attention he attempted
10 rush up the stairs. but encountered
a sheet OF flame and was partially
overcome, falling down the stairs and
fracturlng a rib.
With the aid OF a neighbor rhomp-
son succeeded in securing a ladder
and reaching the attic from the out
side, but his wife and two children
were dead when he found them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-25
SCHMIDT is in AGAIN.

ATLANTA, Ga, Feb. 25.-Joe
Schmidt. who has paid the city OF At
lanta $4,000 according to "A police
court estimate. for drunkenness. is
again in the stookade. when refused
admission TO my home" he broke
down a perfectly good door TO get in.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-25
EPIDEMIC OF INFLUENZA
SPREADING IN MEXICO

MEXICO CITY. Feb. 25.-The cpl
demic of influenza in this city and
other parts of the country is spread
ing at an alarming rate, according
to official reports to the public health
office. Theaters, churches. and all
schools in this city were ordered
closed today. Preventive measures
are being taken elsewhere. also.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-25
RAPS exTRAvAGANT DRESS.

BRUSSELS. Feb. co.-csrdinsl Msr-
eier, In his Lenten pastoral, piames
society women for setting DAa
annie for working women In what
he terms their eXtrayagant and au-
daossus dress, sensual dances and
INJURY.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-25
FAMILY BURNS TO DEATH
AS POLICEMAN READS

HAMILTON, Ontario. Feb. 20
While Herbert Thompson, police
sergeant, sat before his kitchen stove.
reading a newspaper, nre in the at
tic OF his home burned TO death his
wife, twelve year old daughter and an
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-25

committee. will preside. John r.
Barber, OF Harris, Forbes & Co, Of
New York. has been appointed. secre-
tary.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-04
~ w
NINE

scenery. richness OF costumsn= ana
beauty OF lighting. While prima rliv
pageant OF exceeding artistry, IL also
mas moments OF great dramatic power.
~ SUITS the heat while Il entrances
the eye. II teaches i,s moral ,vhii" 4,
an'm"tcs tire imagination.
Walter Hampdcn. who continues =,
improve m public esteem as an actor
ot brilliant attachments. studious hah.
itS ana worthy aspirations, carries th.
;oah OF dramatic requirements witt,
dignity. simplicity and power Flo ia.
striking and pleasing figure as tha-
Wayfarer and drives homo to tHs-
heart a lesson THAI in the hands Of a.
i"Ss accomplished actor might nrovo
HUHhE and meaningless. =
Tnc story is that OF 4 wayfarer who
is heartsick and weary OF tho yearsl
OF hlo"dshed ana pillagc. I'm fancy ma
thinks X IS symbol Of the world's~
end as predicted in Revelation. and in,
this belief he is encouraged by pespair.s
vino leads him over the battieNelds OF
Flanders and urges him to shake hie.
faith in Christianity. Underssandin.-
steps in and offers TO prove to him that
faith is stili the greatest th!ns. in the
world.
There follows series OF tablcaus
! in which the Wavfarer is shown the
chosen people by the rivers OF Babylon,
cur sustained by their faith in the
coming OF The Messiah.
The next episode concesna the birth
of Christ. in which the Wayfarer In
greatly exalted. only to be dragged
Town once again BY Despair, when the
Lord is cruciiicd. Then follows tho
, Resurrection and the final episode.
assembling their Hags under the ban
ner OF the Lord.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-04
At Local Playhouses
S1RAND-Mondny, "The Rainbow
Girl
CITY AUDITORIUM-Sntu
matinee and night, SOusn and his
Band.
LNR1C--Vaudeyfl
'rThe Rainbow GirI.-

'"Thc Rainbow GirI.-
Greatest OF all the long lis. or rru-
sical comedy bcncfactions tia; char
tcteriZe the brilliant producing career
OF klaw ~ Erlangcr. is tn.i. achieve
'nent OF The Rainbow Girl" which.
w;th It's surprising glory OF wit mel
ody and grace. has flooded thc country
TO- three seasons from the always de-
pcndablc New Amsterdam Thca;cr @!
New frrk. With its primary Coiors OF
beauty. vivaciiy. youth. unfailing hu-
NOR and rare musical charm. "Thc
itainooW Girl VIII. no doubt. Hash n
radiant arch over the entire town
night.
Tho Rainbow Girl" Is said 10 DO a
itTonG ally OF the genuine British and
Yankee type. with AN ingenious .,ory
based upon one Of tho quaintes,. whirn-
h!Ga! iancies of the world famous hum
"iist. Jerome X. jerome spcetcd m.
renodcied lyricatcd ~ the Arne r!can
rit hennold WOLF. TO the >cxtraordI-
Z 1nSlly riracious musical ScttinE D-o-
r!a"d b. Louis a Hirsch
IN rs entirety The Rainbow Cir
- pure. unalloycd delight. PIC
q ~: H,eE which begins With a ripple
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-04

ineAdous!y successful, conccr: season.
mas drawn overlooking audiences dur
nv ms stay al the park. but before he
aiiVeu there this year he was on a
'ahtuian tour that was a succession OF
. oNations ana Of crowded houses and
open air places
tor his stay at Willow Grove he had
Sli engagements on successive even
ihE3 and receipts were Of that nacni-
fuue /" merit statement. 4, SaraHac
LAKE tho Sousa concert hld rocciD,s of
sou Next evening at Utica there
waF 500 IN tho box office. Al Eochcs-
yer ~ inc convention Hall the audience
amount Of 1880 Tho Auditorium at
nuDnrn made return 10 The tHsa surcr
OF sz.",o. and at Johnstown. where y
Suaiantec OF Sl.Ipp had been given tho
audience surpassed the expectations OF
lnc i.aNaEcmcn' .riic concluding day
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-04

ray make M the two jolly shows Man
a l,T1Ic Charles ,,tI W. Reg Is bringing to the
ccp,tons The list OF attractions is new
20 Richmond. Topping THO opening bill
! ~ one OF tas most popular feature acts
Brad. There IS probably no com,di,n
ni the roliiciiine Irish type moro wide
- or tarorabiy known in the variety
on new partner this season. and is
appearing in :, diversified pattcr sing
m.E ana Dancing act. Tho team his
scared 4 laughing Knockout in the
/ Prosramed as Hector" a remark
;:'oie exposition Of animal 9ngaci,y viii
, departure from tho animal acts with
"nicA raud"vtllc and circus audiences
are familiar.
fancitul fsivoii,y. combined with
wi I dnncinE and artisticnliy exc.
,ne u 'iStrtti'nent;ti mmsicsis tho Offer
.t.ss Murray ~ Il dashinE and dainty
singing comcdicnuc with y cl;,ssv zen,
cttoirG OF Light music. She is accom-.
.'tiiGn AZ the piano by an accomplished
Quaint and funny biack-faco comedy
wn!! De provided by Van and Curve
| sing, dance and exchange an original
iihc OF laughter provoking pat;er
oc las, -, ana hazardous gymnastic and
Suily. Rogers and Sully. n trio Of Jar =.
devil athletes. who will hn seen IN
spcctacGiIr exhibition
The Inter half OF tho week will,
! nrIn; another lively and entertaining.
| DILL which embraces several his. inuoh
,nE hit%: one OF these is The RcaStv
nennor. nonscnsical whirl OF spri.ht-
- comedy ana good music. presented bv
,nur Nsrsatiis specially Dcrfo' ,ncrs. ON
inc same Oil viii hc B.,rtholdi's Birds
nescFibeu ne the most original bird act
S SoT before the public: Howard and
S'nler Those Song Girlics." who h1vc
nnGEst of popular songs OF tho dnv:
! Inaries Scmon. THAT Narrow F.lIar :.
! """S' fantastic Kidding ana funny talk
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-04
On With the Play
ny ZNYDA GLOyER.
New York RcNie,v.


MEM YORK Jan. S.--Thcrc's n rcw
theatrical sensation In the metropolis.
and IL doesn't need tho bright lights
OF broadway in o! der 20 shine. Stag ed
in the home Of circuScs. political dem
onStrationS and big sporting contests
Madison Suuarc-for from the center
thea tcricni interests. "The Wayfarer"
has proved that other attractions than
bedroom f3rccs and "G!rly- girly" shows
en- draw huge crowds and win popular
enthusiasm.
Moreover. The Wayfarer," religious
in tone and serious in style. has shown
that great mass OF the people can
extract as much entertainment from u
pcrfol nance OF this kind as from one
IN which froth and frivo!ity dominate.
New York cannot easily recall Il
more beautiful or impressive spectacle.
Prepared and presented under the
auspices OF the lntCrchurch World
Movement. as the answer OF the church
to the Charge that during the recent
world clash religion was proved n
failure. it shows the direction Of mas
ter stage minds in management Of
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-04


ON the public"
/ Sousa will give two concerts at the
City Auditorium. matinee and evening.
! There will he Il complete change OF
program for each concert.
I GnIIi-Curcl.
When people in this day and ramcr-
alton await with tense caGcrness the
singing Of the Older and welI-known
operas. such as Lucia al L.aIn,ncr-
moor; when the singing, OF a loug-fa-
duccs 4 wild and instantaneous cxplo-
| sion Of applause, it is evident that Il
/ truly great artist has been given to
J the world.
| Fresh from conqucs, OF South
| Amc' ic2 where she sang with Caruso
! petite. charming. came 20 the United
| states and made hcr debut with the
/ Chicago Opera Company, under Cam
F.. fra.ntic enthusiasm. a. have seldom been
/: Witnessed In the Auditorium.
/ Amci!it Galli-Curci is an Italian by
! cirth. but by oNpcricnCc she is very
! much u cosmopolitan.
The acauiTins OF I'VE iangnagcs.
. other than ones own. aud the CirCum =
stances Incidental To "A career in art.
( react that way. and SO It is that the
,,o b SG'n 10 'T nii III, ,p one .on ma
English. French. Spanish. Russian. and
is really M authority on Italian liter
nturc. Her tremendous success in the
United states Is only I duplication %
her experiences elsewhere. for In Rome
where she made her debut: in Madrid
! in a naif-dozcn European ana South
american ccntcrs Of musicai art. aht
mas received oVations similar TO tina,
vita which she was greeted in thu,
,ountry.
Lialii-Curci is an authoritative pianist
iS well as \ famous singer. ana snc IN.
Sists that = complete musical training
is or the utmost Importance to thc
singer. 10 those who come TO her C1i
advice, she recommends a very thor
ou"h study Of the piano. or violin, ant
u broad. aesthetic education. This great
soprano viii be head mere at III. Audi
torluin OH Monday evening. January &c
i Co.
Keith Novelties Coming.
Keith comedy novelties in Cootliv ar
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-04

IN the nrs: act. sweeps into a veritablt
gale in tho second. When the auditor
s not laughing he /. charmed by the
piquancy OF the story, the sparkle o.:
tn" music. and the intervals arc filled
by the pretty faced, agile climbed girl
dancers in manner that becomes in
fictitious.
Tn. cast Is admirable In ito entire
pcrsonne! and has been the means o!
'iGht than ever before the charmins
singing coincidence. Grace walsh who
assumes tho title role; Billy Il. Van.
who reaches the utmoe. height OF
righteousness: Sydney Greenstrcet,
whose entrcc into musical comedy has
given added value 10 this class OF
entertainment; Harry Deli. Lenora No
TaSic, Hairy Eenham Gladys Fooshee.
William Clifton Jane Burby. Margai
Morrison, Marquita Dwight. Fred Solo
mon and score OF others.
Sou>n Musical Idol.
This IL what philadelphia news
paper has 10 say abour John Philir
Sousa- the famous bandmastcr and com
poser. who. with his band. will bc a;
the City Auditorium Saturday. January
10 giving matinee and evening con.
ccrts at popular prices:
How greatly the patrons Of Willow
Grove Park arc favored each summer
IN the character or band ard orchestra
! concerts is generally recognized. bu:
there IL no stronger proof OF the popu-
.aijy of the various ORGANIZATIONS heard
at the park than Is furnished by facts
relative to out-ot-town engagements
lieutenant John Philip SDusa, VINO with
his band is IN he midst OF q tfc-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-04

never fail - keep an audience in roars
OF laughter while nc IL on the stagc.
and the Four Isocacrs. sensational gym
naStS. giving Il thrilling serics OF II elk
tiskinS tcats ana displaying astonish-
ing agility skill. daring and endurance
With each OF the new vaudeville
shows will com" new and cntcrta in ing
nlotl0n- piCturn u.sDlANs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-04

/, or tho week. spent mt Ocean Grove
brought $1,000 into tho treasury. Thus
II may be seen to what extent the Sousa
! I'and and the Sousa music have a hold
ON the public"
Sousa will give two concerts at the
/ City Auditorium. matinee and evening.
! There will bn Il complete change OF
I program for each concert
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-28
INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION
IN SESSION IN RICHMOND
Nine Local Cases IN aud Number of
Reviews VIII lie Given
sIdcrntiOn

Hearings OF cases which have ac-
sumuiatcd al Richmond VIII BE- held
ny the Virginia State !ndus;rla al
Commission today tomorrow and
aainEoay. N the Prcsbyterian Build
aHs. The full commission VIII s.i
as some cases are UP for reviews
Among the cases 10 be reviewed {
ihat OF Mrs.. Margaret WarL W WI.
nam sloane & Co. OF NCrCulG The
po!Ht IN contention is whether or
ao' me accident causing the injury
20 Mrs. ward arc<- out 0: O. y ;he
another cas-" 10 De reviewed vii!
ps that %! Roosevelt Williams. who
disd from injuries n = stree, car &C.
c!oent IN Norfolk. :H- question 10 b..
decided being tn" extent uf depend
eng OF h!s relatives.
baWsy Prague q: Warr.r,or.
tanning compensation thA.Ggh 6:s-
p,oy- ~ tn 4 Temple Gw.;Hn-y
company and ,h- -At-nt OF d.satiI-
~ IS 70 - decided
pspsHd"r cE j. n" issue /. the case
OF 4-HHaEd Ferguson, who W.. .ru.
Hfosri by tn= BE- Tree i.u:r1J Der Com.
H""S at 4-.Nin2strn, ana extent o:
disability IN -a4t o: Eaoca RoSa
against the virginia lion md 90.
cPr.psh!- NJ c-s- comes from Wise
Richmond cases whfch come mn for
ne Hrst tim" are tnos- OF
.hnin%S Ear!s--a extent o.. z4h..l-y
IanS. lane Aa5--t1u -. T.r.-a.. Xii.
q 90 Je=-Tn J. iit-r Z nIuou1 ga
~ 90 yH. Nsu-rI,-u can -
Cox M'Ssoas. Ns-ey ":.4g- IS Iron com.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-28
WILSON'S NAME WILL RANK
With GREATEST IN HISTORY
"a r. s. McQuadc. OF Washington.
Tr'is Hichm"nd Chapter OF
bankers Institutr

That The name Of Wilson w5tlH
ran" among The greatest names In
history regardless Of whether Amer
Ica enters League Of Nations or
Got was ioreeaStc! by y J. Nc
Qnadt. weep ssid-nt Of Liberty Ma
ilonai Bank. OF WASHINGTON. - .
at meeting last night OF tn. E.cb-
mona Chapter Of the American In
sutute OF Banking, in the auditorium
OF the Chamber Of Commerce
Colonel Thomas I: McAdau!e. % TN.
Merchants National Bank. o! RiCh.
mona. stated that the spread o: Dol
sneN!sm Vas II. a large measure. an.
10 tac fact th"t people had not been
encouraged IN thrift and pror.r;I,
OWNING and therefore were eager Tor
change.
That. the Federal. reserve svsie,,
OF banking saved this country from
a panic greater and more dis.s.crous
ihdn any ever before seen II, m. ME
tory OF America. was stated by Colo
mel McAdams
In spite OF all that has been said
aDout the restriction Oh loans ,hcr.
y SO per cent more credit granted
ny the hann today than last wear
he said. = plea FOR the fun nav 70,
the worker and ia return tn. mi
Nxlne received. was made by colon.
McAdams. He stated tha; the colin.
Try wax gradually rcturr!n. to nor.
ina!cy and would soon bc on a ~.
war footing.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-28
WILL HOLD PARADE
.icca Temple, 4. J.. and 4. VI. TO
March From Masonic Temple TO
Cruy's ArmUrN.

Major W. Nick. Evans will he clliac
marshal oil the parade Of -hcca 'rrm-
pie. y. +. and y. NJ. tomorrow after
nouE. from :he Masonic Trwr:n 10
the Grays ArmorE. The parId" w!l!
leave adams and Broad Streets II
$50, proceeding to .iefT"rS oa. TO
Franklin. to Fifth, 10 Grace, l.: ,nce
10 Ninth, to Broad, 10 seventh TO she
Armory. y detail ~ police w!il b.
in line. Full regalia will be WORN
10y The entire order.
Thu parade viii be preceded hy a
bus session IN the MaSonic Tenn
III" ~ $50 O'clock. supper will be
serH.d as soon as tn" inirch-va ar
riN, at the armUry. and at 80 vii;
begin the ceremonial session. y
lars" class VIII l." initiated, many
q them from outside the cit". Soanr
&. these are IN attendance N the am
nual session OF tn" Grand Chapter
Royal Arch MasonS. and the C;rand
Comnandery, knights Tcmpllr. both
OF which are ROW in progress Il. the
Masonic Temple.