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The Washington herald., 1921-09-13
NOW BRINGS
LESS THAN CENT

NEW YORK. Sept 12.-Further
marked depression in the market for
German exchange today brought the
value of the mark down to s2h
one hundredths of a cent, a new
low record and a loss of more than
I points compared with the clos
ing quotation of last week.
The collapse in marks unfavor-
ably influenced the rate Of ex-
change on other continental coun-
tries. French francs dropped to 7.22
cents per franc, a loss of "a points
compared with Saturday. Belgian
francs dropped % points. and Italian
exchange. at 4.24s cents per lire.
was off points 1t now requires
forty Polish marks to equal the
value of a cent.
Wall Street attributes weakness
in continental exchanges to the
growing tear that Germany may not
be able to meet her next reparatioD
payment. The possibility of a Ger
man moratorium is being widely
discussed.
Exchange on England continued
to hold firm. Demand sterling was
quoted at s3.73&, up y of cent.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-13
"SLAVE AUCTIONS"
HELD UPFOR WEEK

BOSTON, Sept. 1.-THE slave
auctions" on Boston Commons will
be discontinued this week in the
absence of Urbain Ledoux, known
to the great army of the unem-
ployed here as 'Mr. Zero" who is
recuperating after two weeks of
strenuous exertion in behalf of the
men down and out.
Guests at Ledoux's Hotel job
less" on Howard street, where zoo
homeless and pennies men sleep
nightly, vouch for the story that
Ledoux has been sleeping on an
average of onlv two hours p pteht-
The Washington herald., 1921-09-13
ARBUCKLE JURY
MAY COMPLETE
INQUEST TODAY
First Degree Murder In
dictment VIII Be
Asked.

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept IL. -
Roscoe Fatty" Arbuckle. charged
in a sworn complaint with the MUIR
der of Miss Virginia Rappe. must
wait until tomorrow to learn the
verdict of the coroner's jury.
After a long session the inquest
was adjourned late today until to-
morrow, when Mrs. BambIna Maude
belmont complaining witness
against Arbuckle. who was present
at the fatal party at the st. Francis
Hotel, will be called to testify.
With the adjournment of the in
quest the film star. plainly fatigued.
was led back to his cell in "Felons'
Row" of the city Jail.
-Four Physicians Questioned.
Testimony of four physicians and
of Harry Boyle was taken.
The physicians examined are: DR.
VI. L. Rumwell, DR.. William Opuls,
DR.. ]. Reed, DR.. Emmet Rexford
and DR.. Olaf Klarboe. who had been
attending or consulting physicians
at different times during Miss
Rappe's illness.
They were all questioned closely
as to whether the rupture which
caused her death could have been
of spontaneous origin.
The grand jury will be asked to
iDdict Arbuckle on a charge of first
degree murder, II was stated by Dis
trict Attorney Brady.
Girl Carried to Room.
H. ]. Boyle, assistant manager Of
the ST. Francis Hotel, told how he
had found the film comedian trying
10 carry her body from his suite to
another room.
when 1 got to Arbuckle's suite
1 found him with Miss Rappe in his
arms, trying TO carry her from his
room into another room" Boyle tes-
titled
The actor was wearing a dressing
gown over his pajamas, Boyle tes-
tilted. Miss Rappe was nude TO
the waist. took her from Arbuckle
and carried her to a nearby room" ."
Dr. Olaf Klarboe told how he was
called to the Arbuckle suite last
Monday. when 1 got there l saw
Arbuckle." he testified. This
woman has had too much party; too
much booze, / guess Arbuckle said
to me.
Il examined her body down 10 the
waist and saw no marks. She was
nude to the waist"
DR.. NJ. z. Rumwell. one of the sur
geons who performed an unofficial
CONTINUED OK PAGE THREE.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-13
SAYS ARMS PARLEY
WILL HURT LEAGUE
Especial Gable to The Washington Herald
and Chicago Tribune.)

Especial Gable to The Washington Herald
and Chicago Tribune.)
LONDON. Sept. 1.-THE Wash
ington conference may accomplish
lome immediate good, but in the
progress of civilization it will do
harm. for IT will furnish the people
of the United States with an ex-
cuse for not joining the league Of
nations" Judge C. B. Ames, assist
ant attorney general under the
Wilson administration, told the
Ecumenical Methodist conference
at London today.
The remarks were made during
a debate on a resolution appeal
ing to the Washington conference
not to cease its efforts until dis
armament was achieved. Moving
that the resolution be referred back
to the committee because it did not
mention the league. Judge Ames
said that the Harding administra-
ton, In calling the conference, had
set up a competitive body to the
league.
The resolution was adopted with
out amendment because it was
pointed out by another American
delegate that IL the league was
mentioned in the rsolution it would
cause a great disturbance in the
Methodist Church of the United
States.
(Couyrfk ht 1871
The Washington herald., 1921-09-13

tsry DENLY. according TO one Of the
members of the delegation, appeared
to look unfavorably on the reso-
lutions. The group calling on the
Cabinet members included John An
derson, E. c. Dawson. Edward r.
Williams, James L. Johnston, Hugh
L. Rankin. J. T. Hughes. b. L.
Rhinehart. william w. Keeler. r. d.
Coleman and William Mcintosh.
Future steps to be taken by the
navy employees in fighting the pay
reduction will not be decided on
until both committees have complet-
ed their reports, E. c. Dawson said
last night
Hope Expressed.
Hope that the President would see
lit 10 request the Secretary of the
Navy to defer enforcement Of the
new wage scale was expressed by
President Johnston of the machin-
lists union last night.
We believe. too, that the business
CONTINT-Fn nv PACE run
The Washington herald., 1921-09-13
ARMED men GUARD.
TOWN in ILLINOIS
Union Miners Encamped in
Hills Arouse Grave
Fears.

ELIzABETHTowN, ILL.,, Septic
Armed guards are once more patrol
ling the streets and environs of
Elizabethtown. and machine guns.
mounted on motor trucks, are
guarding the Rosiclare mine. The
Hardin County mine war seems to
be still in progress, though no overt
acts have been reported.
The resumption of armed pas
siveness" has changed the plans OF
Adjt. Gen. Frank S. Dickson and
Gov. Small's peace commission. They
had intended leaving for Springfield
today, but have now decided to leave
Wednesday IL nothing happens to
deter them
Reports Of union encampments In
the hills along the river continue to
arrive here with more or less dis
quieting effect on the morale of the
city. Most of the reports are un-
substantiated, but there seems to he
enough basis to them to cause on
cials to be constantly on the alert
The Washington herald., 1921-09-13
Miss Washington
Declines Stage
and Film, Offers
Tired Out by Strenuous
Week, She VIII Rest
At Her Home.

Completely tired out after n
strenuous week at Atlantic City,
where she was selected as the
MOTT beautiful young woman I'm
the United States, Miss Margaret
German. better known as sMi.s
Washington. was forced, yester-
day to take a complete rest, and
for the remainder of the week
will make few public appear
ances.
The pretty little high-school
girl found aweiting her I'm
Washington a number of offers
for motion pictures and the
stage, hut so far has declined
them all. She still has n year
ahead of her mt tie Western
High school and is hesitating to
accept anything which would
Interfere with her completing
her education. However, some
of the offers are extremely nat
tering, and she may take adVan-
taEe of one.
This afternoon she Will go
to the Public Health Service
Hospital Mt Mount Alto where
several of the disabled veterans
of the world war have expressed
m desire to see her. With this
exception and Thursday eve
ming, when she is to be guest
mt n dinner mt the Washington
Arts Club, she will not leave her
home during the week.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-13
RAIL SECURITIES
SOLD To PROVIDE
FUNDSFORR0AD
A d m nj s tr at ion Goes
Ahead Without Wait
ing on Congress.

The administration, without wait
ing for Congressional action. has
begun the sale of securities to pro-
vide funds for the railroads.
Car trust certificates in the
amount of s7,50O.ooO have been
bought by Kuhn. Loeb and Com
pany, bankers. of New York, the
Railroad Administration announced
yesterday.
The money derived will be utilized
by the Railroad Administration in
making settlements with the car.
riers, supplying funds they urgently
need.
Certificates Total $3.50, ,006, 900.
The sale is the first of large trans
actions which the administration
hopes to carry through in the near
future, as conditions In the money
market improve. Car trust certifi-
Gates which the government holds
total $3.50. 900. 900, and they will be
sold as rapidly as conditions war
rant.
The proceeds will go to the rail-
roads is order to tide them over
until Congress has had an oppor-
tunity to act on the administra-
tons railroad funding bill. This
measure provides for utilization of
the machinery of the War Finance
Corporation in selling obligations
which the. railroads propose to give
the government for their Indebted
ness. Funds from the sale would
be used to pay the Indebtedness of
the government to the roads
Meantime, however. railroads have
made earnest representation as to
ting immediate need for help. and
the administration decided to pro-
coed. President Harding and his
advisors hope that the revival of
the buying power of the railroads
will stimulate industry, and will be
an important factor in relieving
unemployment.
Sale Made At Par.
The government came into pos
session of the car trust certificates
through operation OF the transpor-
tation act of 1920. The government
advanced funds to the roads with
which to make purchases of equip
ment. in return for which the roads
gave certificates bearing 0 per cent
interest.
AhS SdiS dHnOuuCeu yesterday
was made at par and accrued in
terest, the only terms legally pos
sible. Negotiations are proceeding
for additional sales. and Secretary
of the Treasury Mellon believes
they will be made soon because of
improved conditions. The interest
rate up to the present had made
the investment unattractiye from
the standpoint of bankers.
Eugene Meyer. jr.. managing di-
rector of the War Finance Corpora
tion. negotiated the sale for the
government. The securities sold
were in blocks of s1.50O,O00. and
were from these roads: Atchison.
Topeka asd Santa Fe: Chicago.
burlington and Quincy; Norfolk and
Western; Central of New Jersey. and
Southern Pacific.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-13
Senate Committee Will
Refuse Retroactive
Surtax Repeal.
DECIDES TO KEEP
80 PER CENT RATE
Likely to Follow House
On Excess Profits
Provisions.

The Senate Finance Committee. it
now develops, will reject the major
recommendations of the administra-
ton for changes in the tax bill.
and will adhere to the principles
contained in the measure as 1t was
adopted by the House.
The committee definitely decided
yesterday that the reduction in sur
tax rates should be made effective
on January /. 1922. as the House
provided. Secretary of the Treasury
Mellon recommended that the re-
duction be made retroactive to jan
uary l, 1921. so it would apply to
the current year.
House Decision Favored.
At the same time. it was strongly
Indicated that the committee will
make the repeal of the excess profits
tax effective January l, 1922. Here
again there is concurrence in the
House provisions, and reputation of
Melons suggestions.
Another important decision of the
committee yesterday was that the
maximum surtaN rate should be
kept at 30 per cent. as the House
voted. Secretary Mellon asked that
a reduction to 25 per cent be made.
The final form of the capital stock
tax and the corporation tax are
yet to be decided.
VIII serde Question Today.
The excess profits question. and
others remaining to be finally de-
termined, will be settled today. ac-
cording to Senator Penrose. COM
mittee chairman. Minor matters
hinging on the main points will then
be disposed of rapidly. and special
lists will whip the bill into shape
for presentation to the Senate when
Congress re-convenes september 81.
Senator Penrose said he will bring
the tax bill before the Senate at
once
Il will call up the bill Immediately
and press for its passage at every
opportunity" said Penrose. Il an
ticipate no great delay
Against Penrose's Advice.
Penrose has favored repeal of the
excess profits tax as of January 1,
1921 If the committee follows the
course now II
will run counter to its chairman as
well as to Secretary Mellon.
These developments minimize the
possibility of long-drawn-out bat
tie with the House. The Lower
Chamber was prepared to contest
Senate alterations. and delay in final
enactment of the tax bill was in
prospect as a result.
The decisi0 nOf the committee to
follow the lead of the House is not
officially explained. 1t is believed,
however, that fear was felt that
voters would regard the revenue bill
with disfavor If the impression were
circulated that il was rich mans
tax" which relieved corporations
and persons of great wealth. while
reducing in no way the contributions
Of the small taxpayer.
Tariff Bill Next.
When the tax bill is out of the
way, the finance committee will
again turn it's attention to the tariff.
There is no great haste" to COM
plete this measure, II was said. while
at the same time no delays will be
imposed
Despite objections to the high
rates of the Fordney bill from some
quarters, Senator Penrose said the
tendency still is for rates entirely
protective"
The Washington herald., 1921-09-13
Federal Employees Open
NeIU Orleans MEETING

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 1z.-The
opening Of the convention of the Ma
tional Federation of Federal Em-
ployees was marked here by the ad-
dress of welcome of Gov. John NJ.
Parker. Of Louisiana. and Mai. r. c.
Jones. representing the mayor of New
Orleans.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-13
PROTEST DROPPING
BOMBS IN SOUND

NEW LONDON, Conn. Sept. IA
Fishermen from New London plan
a protest in Washington against
the extinction of fish in the waters
OF some parts Of Long Island Sound.
delegation of loyal fishermen,
accompanied by representatives OF
the Fulton Fish Market in New
YORK, called on the commandant at
the submarien base today and
asked him to take up lis subma-
rines far off shore for practice in
dropping depth bombs.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-13
Mexico Clothes
Poor in Honor
OfMdependence
Centennial Festivities In
cLude Lottery to Aid
InUaIid Soldiers.

Mexico In celebrating the cen-
tennial of her Independence this
month.
The festivities opened last
Saturday with the secretary of
states reception to foreign Dip
lomats.
Free distribution, clothing
10 10000 Door wns the chief
event Of Sunday.
A gala performance by the
Mexico city council was held
, yesterday.
Homage 10. independence he
roes by the President and cabi-
net WINS given in the cathedral.
Incidental TO the festivities Is
the centennial lottery Of $780,
600, the proceeds of which 20 to
invalid soldiers institutions.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-13
Especial Gable to The Washington Herald
and United News.)

Especial Gable to The Washington Herald
and United News.)
LONDON, Sept 12.-Eamonn de
'aleIa's reply to Lloyd George will
insist that the proposed round
table conference at Inverness begin
without any previous agreement as
TO what questions shall be dis
cussed. including even that principle
which Lloyd George has laid dowp
as the essential basis for the con-
ference-allegiance to the Crown
and adhesion to the United Kingdom,
according to well informed officials
in London.
The reply Is on it's way by special
courier to the British Premier in
Scotland.
Depends on Interpretation.
The reply is, therefore, a rejec-
tion or an acceptance, according tc
whichever Interpretation Lloy d
George cares to place upon il. II
the premier insists upon the prin-
ciple OF allegiance as an undeba Ia BILE
proposition, De Valera's answer
cannot be considered otherwise than
as a refusal to. enter the negotia-
tions. If, however, Lloyd George is
willing to discuss all phases of the
situation. including this principle,
the conference will be held.
Officials were greatly surprised at
the early dispatch OF the new note
to Lloyd George, for IL had been
expected that this action would be
delayed at least until after the
meeting of the Dali Eireann on
Wednesday
Sim Fein leaders openly insist
that acceptance of Lloyd Georges
proposals are impossible so long
as their hands are tied by prelIm-
inaary agreements and declare that
every angle of the situation must
be the subject of discussion by
the conference. 1t is conceded that
Both England and ireland are
anxious for peace and that each
side is willing to make concessions
for the sake of attaining that end.
But, as usual. the leaders on both
sides are distrustful of each other.
and the British are experiencing
difficulty in comprehending Irish
psychology, which seeks peace and
yet talks war.
Irish Expect Conference.
Therefore, while the British are
in an uncertain frame of mind, the
Irish followers are quietly conf
dent that the conference is newt
able. They hold that the real
question is not one of De Valera's
acceptance of Lloyd Georges terms,
but of Great Britain's acceptance
of the Irish demand for "a free and
unprsjudiced conference"
The greatest hope for peace, af-
ter all, rests in the mutual knowl-
edge that each side is prepared for
a desperate fight If the peace at
tempts fail. The Irish know that
the British are ready to squeeze
Sim Fein to death in an iron
military grip. And the British in
telligence officers have reported
officially that the morale of the
Irish republican army is intact and
it's numbers increased. 1t is in the
best condition of its history, con-
tinuing it's drills, and willing, il
necessary lin fact, many of its
members are anxious) to resume
the war.
Sir James Craig has returned to
Belfast after a two weeks alb
ssence. He presided over this af-
ternoon's cabinet melting, at which
the entire situation was discussed
at length
The Washington herald., 1921-09-13
URGES AUSTRALIA
JOIN CONFERENCE
Special Gable to The Washington Herald
and Chicago Tribune.)

SYDNEY. Sept. 12.-Lord North
cliffe, since his arrival here, has
been esdeavoring to impress the
Australians with the Importance of
the disarmament conference at
washington, to which he has re-
ferred in almost every speech or
interview
H. expressed the view that Aus
tralia and New Zealand have more
to gain or lose by the settlement of
the Pacific problems than any other
country. and should be represented
at Washington even II formal
separate Invitation was not issued,
as the whole future of Australia
may depend on the decisions of the
confereace.
Ccopyrisht, isal1
The Washington herald., 1921-09-13
BERLIN WORKERS
OUT ON STRIKE
Especial Gable to The Washington Herald
and Chioago Trfbune.)

BERLIN, Sept. I2.-workmen en-
ployed by the city of Berlin struck
at s o'clock this morning. tying up
several branches OF the city's ac-
tivities. The electric cars in Ber--
lin proper are not running, but the
automobile busses and subways are
operating as usual
The city's reputation as a clean
city is endangered as -esult of
the street sweepers walkodt. The
movies did NOT open tonight owing
to the lack OF electricity and a.
strike OF operators. The working
men are demanding increased
wages to meet the high cost of
living.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-13
Insists Conference Begin
Without Previous
Stipulation.
DE VALERA WANTS
FULL DISCUSSION
Unwilling to Make Alleg-
lance to Crown a
Condition.

Especial Gable to The twashington Heral
and Chicago Tribune.)
DUBLIN, Sept. IA tragic
Illustration of the present con-
"ition of the Irish nobility Is
SHOWN by the Earl of Meath,
VINO has called HIS tenants and
retainers together and showed
them his balance sheets which
Indicate credit balance ON a
years work Of only 5000. This
was mainly due to the excessive
Income tax and the high cost OF
living.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-13

CONTINUED on PAGE TWO.
, 1921-05-26

To Frederick G. Mexican, Jr. Judge
of the District Court Of the
Virgin Islands,
~Chistlansted, St. Croix.
The Governor directs that you, the
legally appointed Judge Of the District
Court CT The Virgin Islands of the Uni
ted States, continue to administer the
court and that you not surrender. in
any particular whatev.r, the functions
OF your office to anyone without definite,
instructions from the Governor. or upon
the receipt of a proper writ directed
to you from a court having Jurisdiction
SUMNER E. w. KITTELLE
Governor.
, 1921-05-26

$3.50 ''' '4NA'f y t4AiNf y I "
his Jurisdiction and to perform The duties
Of his office. ii is not conclusive of sub
sequent proceedings, if any be had, on
different fact to test the title to the Of
flee. State VS.. Oates, sc Wis. 634, 81 N.
W. 296. Nor does If determine any
question Of the tenure of the respond
ent 5 fttice. the power thereafter to re
move him and appoint another, or where
such power, if any, resides
AND WHEREAS, it is he opinion Of
the Governor Of the Virgin Islands of
the United States. that, in addi-
ton to other reasons, the facts in
the case as they actually exist are
at such variance with those contain
ed IN said opinion as to warrant and
command the Executive authority of
the Government OF the Virgin Islands,
he ha Iing due regard for the orderly ad-
rlnlStratlOn OF justice in said Islands,
to issue an executive order or decree pro
hibitlng ard enjoinjng all persons, and
particularly the said Lucius J. Nj. Nal
min, from in anyWise interfering with
or mOlesting the administration of the
Courts, or justice. or with the person or
persons n W., this 18th day of Nav, 1921.
in charge of the Courts and the other de-
partments of justice IN the said Y rgin-
Islands:
AND WHEREAS by an Act Of the
Congress of the United States. 3 March,
1917, all military, civil and judicial
powers necessary to govern the West m
dian Islands acquired from Denmark
shall be vested in a Governor and in such
persons as the President may appoint.
and shall be exercised in such manner as
the President shall direct until Congress
shall provide for the Government Of such
islands,"
NOW THEREFORE,, Summer 4. W
KittelIe, Governor of the Virgin Islands
of the United States of An erica, do here
by warn and adjure all persons, and par
ticulatly the said ucius J III. Malmin.
to refrain and desist from in anyWise in
terfering with or molesting the admins
tratlOn of the Courts, or justice, or any
department Thereof, of the said Virgin
Islands of the United States Of America,
as actually administered on this 18th dav
OF May, 1921, and they are hereby en-
joined and prohibited from so doing.
And it is hereby further proclaimed
that any one disregarding tbs order will
do so at his peril, that is to say, that he
will be prosecuted in accordance with
the law in such cases made and provided
WITNESS my Hand and the Seal of
the Government Of the Virgin Islands If
the Tn ted States this 18th day of May,
1921.
SUMNER E. W. KITTFLLE.
, 1921-05-26
GOVERNMENT OF
THE VIVGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED
STATES ST. THOMAS.
10 May 1921.

From Governor.
To Geo. A, Keyser, Government
Attorney Municipality Of ST
Croix, ChrIstiansted. St. Croix.
Its hereby ordered and directed thar.
in the event anyone should inta.fsr4
OF attempt to Interfere with The or
derby administration of the Courts
of the Virgin Islands of the Uni
ed States, you shall immediately institute
the necessary proceedings in the DISTRICT
Court of the Virgin Islands against
such offender.
SUMNER K W. KITELLF
Governor.
, 1921-05-26
ST. JOHNS CHURCH.

THE FIFTEENTH ANNUAL cONVO-
CATION
of the Episcopal Church in the Mission
airy District of Porto Rico will meet in
this parish from May 25th 10 May 9th.
The SESSIONS will be held in the
Councl' Hall from 1870 a. m tc 4 D. m.
on Thursday and Friday, and will be-
open to the public
The Convocation Services will be:
Wed 18th 7.3O. Solemn Fvensong at
which the Bishop will give his CHARGE.
Thurs 26. 6 a. m, Pontifcal High
Mass with corporate Communion Of the
members of Convocation.
Frid. II 1.30. Closing Service: So
lemn Evensong and Procession.
On SUNDAY the preacher, at Hiob
Mass will be the Rev. L. M. Haughwo1t,
and at Evensong the Rev. H C. Sal
m0nd.