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The Washington herald., 1920-12-12
XMAS SHOPPING
REACHING PEAK
The Eleven Days Remaining
Promise Busiest Time for
Merchants.

Eleven shopping days remain be-
fore Christmas Day.
To the shopping public and the
merchants of Washington these
eleven days mean the spanning of
the busiest period of the year be-
cause the spirit of Christmas is
now fully developed.
"The prediction of the MERCHANTS
and Manufacturers Association that
the current year would witness a
record volume of Christmas busi-
ness has been more than realized
to date" said Charles J. Columbus
secretary of this organization
During the past few days." CO.
lumbus states, "the association has
heard from its members in a great
diversity of lines and in no single
instance have we yet to record the
fact of anything but big business.
THE response of the buying pub
lie to the appeal for early Christ
mas shopping has been gratifying.
II Is especially important at this
time that the public should realize
that the morning hours are the best
for buying and as many as can pos
sib,y do so should take advantage
OF that time in which to meet their
needs"
The Washington herald., 1920-12-12
JACQUES HAEsT.

n EVENLY Jobs in nine years is
- travelling at . good clip-but as
~ liberal education In the art of
baking. the varied training has
turned out a remarkable cookster Of
fancy edibles.
Jacques Haest-even the name
blends--of sis Eleventh street
northwest. has at last reached
Warrington after q Stwelve-year
tour Of the continent. where he
Hbagged most OF the tricks OF
his trade. His is to the pastry
kitchen what Caruso Is to red seal
records.
Haest has a novel way of an
,nouncing his arrival In a new city.
He Immediately sets to work on u
window ornamentation, built entire
ly OF stuffs of his kitchens.
Up at the Bellevue Farms restaur-
ant. Fourteenth and @ streets north
west, he Is now displaying the lat
est product of his handicraft. an
almond house for Mutt and Jeff,
who Incidentally are enjoying REIN
carnation in the candy form. The
two W. k. characters. with a WELL
cooked turkey on their openair fire
are eyeing via a dotted candy line.
the chimney of their shack. in an
ticipation of Christmas eve activi-
ties. Construction of the novelty
took Haest IL hours.
Haest has played Broadway, nu-
merous pastry shops along Manhat-
tan's crooked backbone having
found the ingenious and versatile
The Washington herald., 1920-12-12
XMAS SEAL SALE
NOW TWO MILLION
Half Amount Set as Goal Is
Reached-Campaign to
Continue.

NEARLY half the number of Christ
mas seals set as q sales goal by the
Washington tuberculosis Associa-
tion, 100000. has been disposed OF.
it was announced last night. This
figure was attained last year and 1t
is hoped at least to equal 1t in the
Present drive.
Though most of the booths closed
Yesterday. returns from the govern
ntent departments are still to come
in and will greatly swell the total.
Arrangements have been made to
continue sales at a few central
points, including woodward and
Lbthrop's, the Chesapeake and Poto-
mac Telephone Company and the
ONCE of. the tuberculosis associa-
tipn- A booth will be opened at the
p6stofice at Eighteenth street and
Columbia road, tomorrow. in charge
OF Mrs. Sidney West and the Council
Of Jewish Women Another booth
was opened yesterday in the branch
postofiice in the Southern Building
under Mrs. J. v. Harring's direction.
One OF the most gratifying fea-
lures Of the Christmas seal sale has
been the number OF persons who
when asked to purchase 100 seals
have responded with additional dol
lars for the good of the couse.
Amounts thus received have been as
high as SIS. Many business firms
have sent contributions in addition
to the purchase of seals.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-12
CHAPLAIN REFLECTS
ON WARS LESSONS

If peace means a loss of the fght-
ing spirit, IL the price of It be that
wealth accumulates and men de-
cay"-snything would be better.
The wealth of a nation-ceertainly
the wealth of a republics in its
men and only in its men. 1t was
the glory of America that in the
war our men were so eager to have
their full share of hardship, so
eager and so fit: and that eager
spirit now must net be lost. The
young men of the republic must
learn that In time of peace there
is room for them to do and to dare;
that the country needs. in time of
peace as much as in time of war, all
their enthusiasm, all their fiery de-
votion. all their fighting blood.
Some day a new battle hymn of
the republic will be written, as ef-
fective as the old hymn, but with no
note of bayonets and guns. 1t is
for America. II seems to me, to breed
n different type of man from what
the world has ever seen-to breed
men who will strike for the right in
time Of peace as daringiy' and as
eagerly as they would march to the
front in time of war. Warriors of
peace-that is what the republic
needs, that is what, in Gods good
time. the republic everywhere wiz
have.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-12
DEFER BENEFITS
TO U.S.. LABORERS
Civil Service Declines to Ask
Retirement Priv
ileges.

Informed of the final determina-
tion of the Civil Service Commission
not to make recommendation at this
time to President Wilson trat the
benefits of the retirement law be ex-
tended 10 government laborers, the
executive committee of the Joint Con-
ference on Retirement at meeting
yesterday afternoon decided to seek
tn guidanc of friends in Congress as
to their next move.
Since last summer, Chairman
Robert H. Alcorn said. correspon-
dence had ben exchanged between
himself and the Civil Service Com
missioners relative to extension of
the retirement law to unclassified
permonent employees of the govern
ment. In November, a hearing was
granted a special committee of the
conference by Commissioner Wales.
The upshot Of this was a letter from
the commission on December Z re-
fusing to make the desired recon-
mendations to the President because
Ii was felt that the government
should have at least twelve months
to work out plans for the admins
tration of the act with respect to
the employees originally included
within its provisions"
Chairman Alcorn appointed Z. J.
Ryan. Thomas Flaherty, Frank w.
Lee. Edward J. Gainor. C. Eder Reed,
William d. Clark and George A.
Warren as a subcommittee to carry
the matter to Congress.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-12
MEREDITH SCORES
UNJUST ATTACKS
Makes Plea for Better Under
standing of Government
In Address.

A plea for better understanding
Of the government by the American
people was made by Secretary of
Agriculture Edwin T. Meredith at
the University Club Friday night,
speaking at a meeting Of the Fed
eral Club. composed of government
bureau chiefs and experts.
|, How a man can wave the flag on
the Fourth of July, march in the
Decoration Day parade and for prac-
tically 365 days declare the govern
ment Is inefficient, wasteful and
made up of robbers" said Secretary
Meredith. seems to me to show lack
Of the proper spirit ofpatriotism and
national pride"
Meredith said the people generally
had false impression of the gov
ernment, which should be corrected
by the Federal service officials.
Some believe government officials
to be autocratic in their dealings"
said Meredith. Some believe the
officials wouldn't overwork them
selves, or allow anyone else to
overwork; whereas, these men are
in the government service because
they have a real interest in the ma
ton"
The Secretary urged the estab-
lishment of personal contact with
the public, and especially with
those whom the department serves.
He declared that the people were
unacquainted with the government
machinery. and cited instances in
which his department is saving
farmers millions of dollars annu-
ally.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-12
ORATORYDELAYS
VOTE TO REVIVE
FINANCE BOARD
Opposition to Farm Aid
By Federal Reserve
Voiced on Floor.

iLofis speeches by friends Of the
n1sasnre yesterday prevented the
Senate reaching q vote on the pro-
posal TO revive the war finance cor
poration to open up export markets
ftit t6rm products. A vote probably
win be taken Monday.
Although this was the second day
OF debate on the measure, 1t was
evident few Senators wotld oppose
its fnal passage. The only Senator
definitely committed against the
measure issenator Thomas. Of Colo
Objections to the resolution today
principally were against the section
OF dipecting the Federal Reserve sys-
tenn to give financial aid to farmers.
Senator Smoot announced he would
offer an amendment to strike out
this section. Pomerene. Democrat.
of Ohio, said he favored reviving the
finance corporation. but did not want
TO wreck" the Federal Reserve
.-sszt~nl Senator GLASS;, Democrat.
of Virginia, declared this section was
an unjust Criticism" Of the Federal
y rye Board
ASenator Thomas said the speeches
or the resolution indicated that
there was q state OF mind In the
senate on this question which was
almost hysterical." He said the
present depresred business condi-
tions Of the country were unavoid-
able as a result of imitation. Should
the resolution be passed, he said,
before the end of the winter, Con-
gTess would be called on to sup
pIement several times over" the
nearly $500, 100000 now In the
Treasury to the account of the War
Finance Corporation.
Vice Governor Platt of the Fed
eral Reserve Board yesterday ap-
proved the bill of Representative
Young. OF North Dakota. providing
for the transfer Of the S100.00o. 900
profits of the Reserve Board to
farm loan banks to take up agri-
cultural paper. This Is one Of the
food of measures that have been
introduced in both houses Of Con-
Gtess to aid the farmer.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-12
AIDS MOVE FOR
AIR FIELD HERE

Melvin C. Hazen, surveyor of the
District. is lending his cooperation
to the Merchants and Manufactur-
ers' Association in securing a To-
cation for the flying field of tho
engineering branch of the Air Serv-
ice now located at Dayton, Ohio,
which this organization is endeav-
oring to secure for Washington.
The Merchants and Manufactur-
ers' Association has addressed let
ters to prominent real estate firms
urging them individually to find land
area suitable for the flying field and
to list the locations with the Mer-
chants and Manufacturers Associa-
tion.
1t Is the purpose of the organiza-
tion to make a written report to
Gen. C.. T. Menoher. chief of the
Air Service, covering all available
sites so that an early determine
tion may be made.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-12
THIRD CONCERT BY
MARINES MONDAY

The third of the winter series Of
Monday afternoon concerts by the
Marine Band will be held at the au-
citorium Of the Marine Barracks,
Eighth and G streets southeast to-
morrow afternoon at o'clock. Fol-
lowing the concert ceremonial drill
will be given by the Marine Corps
Institute Detachment and the entire
Marine Band.
The concert program will be as
follows:
1. March. Clear for Action.
..t..-..... .Blankenberg
?. Overture. "Oberon". Weber
5. Alteration .............B .Borowsky
4. Suite dOrchestre, Caucasian
Sketches" .Iwanow
a. In the Mountains, Allegro
Moderate.
b. In the Village, Larghetto
:. In the Mosque, Adagietto
d. Procession of the Sardar ..
Tempo di Marcia
g. Waltz, "Simplicaus". Strauss
G. Scenes from Bohemian GIRL.
.Balfe
Z. Characteristic Fantasia, Loves
Spring g.............. Won Blon
Marine Hymn. The Halls of
Montezuma."
The Star Spangled Banner"
The Washington herald., 1920-12-12
ANNUAL DINNER
OF TRADE BOARD
TOBE BIG EVENT
Tickets Now Available
Waters Brings Talent
From New York.

Tickets for the annual mid-win-
ter dinner Of the Washington Board
of Trade. which are now ready for
distribution through George Pitt.
chairman Of the ticket committee,
and at the Offices of the board. are
rapidly being spoken for. Mr.. Pitt
asked last night that members who
desire Them should put in their ap-
phcations at once.
Charles J. Waters. chairman of
the membership committee. who is
In charge of the dinner, returned
from New York City last week where
he engaged a number of celebrities
who will entertain the board on the
evening OF January 22 in the ball
room of the New willard.
In addition to functioning as
chairman of the entertainment COM
mittee. Mr.. Waters will also act an
stage manager.
Work has already begun at the
hotel in anticipation Of this auspi-
cious occasion on the Board OF
Trades calendar, as the dinner this
year promises, without a doubt. tn
surpass anything ever before at
tempted.
A number of nationally prominent
figures will be the guests of honor
at the dinner.
Thomas Bradley. president Of the
board. and ]. Varry Cunningham,
secretary. will Serve on the recep-
tion committee. The names of the
others in charge follow: Fred J.
White and John r. Casper. proper
ties and mechanical effects; o. r.
Evans. electrical effects: John H
Small. decorations: Arthur Carr
tables and sections; E. E. Ramey,
collection Of tickets and Richard L
Conner, secretary to the committee.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-12
Describe Steps Taken
To Curb Social Disease

Representatives of the various
countries participating in the ALL
American Conference on Venereal
Diseases, at the final public session.
Friday night at the National Mu-
scum, explained the conditions ex-
listing in their countries and what
steps were being taken to correct
them.
Those who spoke were DR.. NJ. P.
Ravenel, for this country; DR.. de
FQnseca, of Brazil; DR.. John A. Am
ydt. deputy health commissioner of
the District; Sir Arthur Newsholme,
of, England; DR.. Zuniga Idiaquez, Of
Honduras. and DR.. F. C. Najero, of
Mexico.
Miss Jane Adams, of Chicago and
NV York, delivered a brief ad-
d5kss congratulating the conference
on the work II has done.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-12
'CIV1cSOCETY
OF MT. PLEASANT
O. O.K.SETIMATES
Approves Sum Asked by
Commissioners for
D. C. Needs.

Endorsement Of the District Com
missions $4,000, 900 annual estimate
for the city's appropriations was
given by the Mount Pleasant citi-
zens' Association's meeting in the
Powell School last night -
BY adopting the report Of Maj. A.
NJ. Holcombe. chairman OF the school
committee, the association vouched
Its approval Of the Commissioners
recommendations In which were In
cluded several improvements the as
sociation fostered and developed
Mrs. Susan s. Aiburtis, q teacher
In the Wilson Normal School, spoke
and secured the promise of the
body's aid in helping obtain a sepa-
rate teaching, body to instruct in
nature study. yr. -
At this time the children of the
District schools are doing work OF
great benefit in protecting the trees
that make up much toward beautf-
flying Washington. she told the as
sembly.
DR.. c. B. Campbell. chairman of
the public health Committee ,advo-
Gated enforcement Of local statutes
affecting the care OF garbage. He
urged householders to use nt re-
Capt. WI. Bancroft suggested
that the society. make the February
meeting a social one, with a mu-
sical and entertaining program. to
be followed by dancing.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-12
HARRY T. HARRISON
DIES IN PETERSBURG

Harry T. Harrison, editor of the
Loudoun Times. died eaerly Friday
night at his home in Petersburg,
va.friends in Washington have
been informed.
Harrison, who was 4s years old,
suffered a stroke of paralysis one
week since which finally resulted N
death. He was successful in his
newspaper enterprise, a DIRECTOR of
the Loudoun National bank and was
well known in Washington.
Funeral services will be heidi at
2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the
Harrison residence.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-12

baker, pastry-man, confectioner and
chocolateur as good a drawing card
as star cabaret act. His window
ornamentations have often beck
oned to hungry eyes through the
plate glass of Fifth avenue ana
Forty-second street..
Before Haest came to this coun-
try a year. and a half ago, he
worked in Belgium, France, Hol-
land. Switzerland. Sweden and Ger
many. He has been in Washington
only three weeks. but his Thanks
giving Offering pictured herewith is
his second kitchen creation. His
previous surprise was a regulation
size picture hat. made entirely of
colored hard candy.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-12
Outlines Finance Plan
To ObfGin Waterways

Issuins Of bonds 20 be paid for
by charge OF tolls 10 The proper
method 70 obtain ~sterwsys. sc-
cording 20 Raymond Lemassena.
delegate from Newark. n. J.. 20 the
Rivers and Harbors Congress. which
was concluded Friday.
Lemassena told the MEMBER o.
the congress that he thought ft
would be well 20 try this plan out
on the linking OF Newark Bay and
New York Bay He said there was
no doubt but what the tolls would
pay expenses and eventually pay
up the bond issue.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-12
School Teachers Ask
Raises In Sir States

MEMPHIS. Tenn. Dec. Ii.-Res-
1oiutions asking for higher State
taxes for educational purposes and
more pay for teachers were pre-
sented at the citizens educational
conference OF Tennessee. Arkansas.
Mississippi. Kentucky. Louisiann
and Alabama. in session here today.
The conference win be asked 10
adopt n resolution requesting the
legislature of each OF these States
to Increase school taxes 20 per cent.
Il was indicated
The Increased money secured for
the schools would be used TO In
crease the pay of teachers. start
more normal schools and extend
State university courses.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-12
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The Washington herald., 1920-12-12
Washington Society Film
VIII Be Released Tuesday

Washington society folk will
have a chance to see themselves as
others see them when the seven
reel film feature. The Soul. of Amer
ica,." Is shown at the New Masonic
Temple. opening Tuesday. Several
hundred well-known persons took
mart IN the production, which was
dlrned here one year ago under au-
spices of the Navy League. and
built upon the American pageant
EfYen at the New willard.
The pageant was arranged and
produced under direction of Mrs.
Marie Moore Forrest. in co-opera-
ton with a committee. of which
Mrs. James Carroll Frazier was
chairman and Mrs. Newton D. Baker
vice chairman.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-12
Materials Of Kitchen
Build Almond House

The eobbfe-stene house
pictured here n made en-
tfrely Of alnenas and sugar.
the handfwerk Of Jacques
Haest. Danish pastry naan at
the Bellevue Farms restaur-
ant, Fourteenth and G
streets northwest. H est
spends his leisure time con-
structfng novel window dis
plays from the materials In
HIS kitchen.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-12
AGREES TO CURTAIL
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY

The House yesterday agreed
unanimously to abandon its usual
Christmas recess of two weeks be-
cause of the necessity of passing
all appropriation bills before the
end of the present short session.
Republican Leader Mondell OBJ
tained unanimous consent for \
brief adjournment from Thursday
December 20, TO Monday, Dccem-
ber "a.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-12
Ponzi Starts Jail Term.

PLYMOUTH. Mass, Dec. IL. -
Charles Ponzi, Boston's famous get
rich-quick millionaire, arrived here
today and moved into 9 cell in
Plymouth Jail, where he will re-
main for five years. He was relieved
of his swagger suit and -attired in
a gray wool suit, after being bathed
like any other prisoner. He hasn't
yet been assigned to duty.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-12
Boy at Play Pnshed
On St0Ue and Burned

CLEAR SPRING. Nd, Dec. IL
Bernard Swope was burned about
the body and face by being acci-
dentally knocked against a cook
stove by his elder brpther while
they were playing in the kitchen.
The lads clothing ignited and his
mother, aided by her other son, ex-
tinguished the flames.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-12
Says Man Had 20 Wives.

A. schaefrer. suspected Of nayinS
20 wives, remained in the Tombs
today while police searched for the
alleged spouses. Three were said to
have been located. Schaeffer refused
to talk about the case. His bail was
reduced from $4,000 to S25, 900 but
he could not supply 1t.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-12
Old Hotel Changes Hands.

LURAY, Va, Dec. 1.-THE Mansion
Inn, Luray, one of the best-known
hotels in the valley of Virginia. has
just been sold by Walter Campbell.
of the auditors ONCE, Richmond.
who formerly conducted the hotel.
to Ralph z. Minis. a former hotel
man Of Manassas. The price paid
was $4,000.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-12
The Weather

Forecast for Today and Teni6rrow.
District Of Columbia and Maryland
Increasing cloudiness and warmer
today; tomorrow unsettled. probably
rain; moderate south and southwest
winds.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-12
Doctor to Lead Fund Drive,

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. Dec. II.
DR.. Hugh H. Young. Of Baltimore,
head of the department of theological
surgery, at Johns Hopkins Univer-
sity, and one of the foremost sur
geons in the country, has accepted
the chairmanship for Maryland for
the University of Virginia Centen-
nial Endowment Fund.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-12
wife Seeks Divorce

UPPER MARLBORO. Nd. Dec. IL.
Pearl Payne has nied suit In the
Circuit Court here for absolute di-
vorce from Aloysius Payne. OF wash
ington- Desertion and non-support
are alleged The bill states that the
couple were married in Washington.
August 3. 1917 and that the wife
was deserted on October ! following.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-12
Mosby Veteran Dead.

WARRENToN, Va, Dec. 11.-Bar.
nett Creel, . prominent farmer and
veteran of Mosby'si command. died
At his homo near Marshall, aged 7e,
terry. He leaves q wife, six daughters
and two sons.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-12
CITY Health Officer Dead.

WINCHESTER, Va, Dec. IL
Robert Doran. 81 years old. until
recently city health officer. died to-
day or heart disease at Memorial
Hospital. He was for many years
secretary OF the Winchester lodge
of Elks and Rouss Fire Company.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-12

Highest, 46; lowest, AZ.
Relative humidity-s q. m, IS; .
p m, So; p. m. So.
Rainfall Is p. m. to 8 p. m.), o.
Hours of sunshine, 1.s.
Per cent of possible sunshine, IT.
Temperature same date last year
highest, 81; lowest, 20.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-12-10
WORKERS IN NEEDLE
TRADES TO SUPPORT
CLOTHING MAKERS
NBy The Associated Pressl

New York, Dec. 9.-Unqualified
support of the Needle Trades ALI
ance, launched here today with
membership of nearly 100000. was
pledged to the thousands of idle
clothing workers in Boston and
New York in their fight against the
Clothing Manufacturers ass0cia-
ton.
The attitude of the Boston and
New York clothing manufacturers
in breaking off relations with the
union and announcing the return
to the piece work system, was con-
demned as an attack at the very
foundations of trade unionism and
move ito bring about a return to
the sweat shop system"
The alliance includes the ANAL
gamated Clothing Workers of
America, International Ladies
Garment Workers union, Tnterna-
tlonal Journeyman Tailors' union.
United Cloth Hat and Cap Max
ers' union and International Fur
riers' union.
Benjamin Schlesinger, pres dent
of the garment workers, was made
permanent chairman of the ALI
ance, which will be the defensive
and offensive organization of the
big international unions and will
deal with their labor problems and
disputes with the manufacturers In
the textile world.
The United Garment Workers
declined an invitation to join the
alliance.