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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-01-01
CLASH or ITALY
AND FRAlNCESEEM,
DUE TO WRANGE

Cable Service to The Star.
ROME, January danger Of a
clash between Italy and France is
seen in the movements of Gen.
Wrangel's army into Italy and ad-
jacent territory. Four thousand of
his soldiers have taken refuge in
Cattaro. The French government
has taken steps to induce the Jugo--
slavs to absorb 10000 refugees OF
his forces.
The Corriere dello Serre OF Nj
Ian says that Italy will not toll
crate this attempt to make CattarO
a Russian point Of support by order
of France. It points out that
France. having extended its rec
ognition to Wrangefs armies. 1t
should take in the defeated forces.
The Rome press in a body protests
against the landing Of WrangeIs
army in Cattaro, which 1t fears Will
spread infection to Italy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-01-01
TAGLESS AUTQSTS
TAKEN BY POLICE
Many Forced to Go to Station
Houses Because Of Absence
of 1921 Licenses.

Police early this morning started
enforcing the law against owners OF
automobiles who appeared on the
streets without the 1921 license tags
displayed on their cars. Scores Of
owners, many Of them under the
impression that several days grace
would be allowed and others pleading
forgetfulness, were stopped by the
police and required to go to police
station.
AS many as a dozen motorists were
in the ninth precinct station early
in the morning waiting to have their
names recorded as alleged violatcrs OF
the law, while In other stations the
numbers increased until they prom
Used to total hundreds. Nineteen ar
rests were made in the business Sec
ton before 10 O'Clock.
Collateral In ExActed.
Each person arrested was required
to deposit IS collateral for his appear
ance in Police Court, Mqpday morning
1t is probable that the>number OF traf-
fie cases in court Monday morning
will be great enough to keep one
Judge busy most OF the day.
Several hundred motorists spent
part Of the day standing patiently
In line at the District building wait
fhg for 1921 automobile tags. In
addition to the price OF the tag, they
paid the penalty Of Inconvenience for
having failed to get tags early in
December.
: Wade H. Coombs, superintendent Of
licenses, had his clerks on the Job at
10 O'Clock this morning and kept the
Office open until 2 o'clock for the ac-
eofppsodation Of car owners who plan
to take trips today and tomorrow.
AT II o'clock tho superintendent esti-
mated he would sch 1909 tags to-
day.
fetal fssued. 2D,00O.
Yesterday the license Office disposed
of 3,600 applications, bringing the
total issued up to $4,000.
The police were hotified yesterday
to arrest any mototist who drove his
car today without a 1921 tag.
A policeman en- route to headqaar-
ters this morning noticed 4 machine
without the new blue-and-gray tag
He hailed the driver, who assured the
offcsr h0 had a new tag.
When the policeman informed him
the tag was not on tho machine the
motoffSt looked in the tonneau and
Uncovered that he had forgotten to
display the plate in its proper place.
He was notified to meet the officer
In Police Court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-01-01
DIR. BALL0U BACK,
PUSHES PROGRAM
Confers With President ST.
mon on New Buildings
Requested.

DR.. Frank W. Ballou, superinten.
dent OF schools. ushered in the New
Year by spending most Of the morning
in his Office at the franklin School,
studying the proposed emergency
building program now before the
Senate subcommittee on appropria-
lions minus $1,000. 900 OF the IS, 500, 900
indicated as necessary to start work
on the project. The superintendent
returned to Washington unexpected
~ last night from Potsdam, N. T.,
his home. where he has been most
of the week visiting his parents.
DR.. Ballou went into conference
with DR.. Abram Simon, president OF
the board of education, over the
school building program. whicb IN
its present form as fe-drafted by the
District Commissioners carries an
appropriation OF approximately So
$4,000. School officials have uo4ntosj
oat that at least $500. 900 is needed
70 Degin work on the PROPOSED S.
100000 building program.
In the supplementary estinn at a
eabmitted to the Senate appropria-
tiohS subcommittee the Comm fasi IN.
ers elashed about S1,ooe,0ee from the
revenues officials OF the schools slim:
lated rs needed at once.
Further PlaAs Net Nefues.
Dr.. Balfcu stated today THAT he had
not formed any further plans FOR arx.
Inf Congress to grant the FUNDS ,scs
essasy to begin work on the school
bsiidinE presram. It y. likely. how
e evSr mat ann.s schcol authofities viii
show members OF the Senate sub
committee on appropriations that
n0thfng short of the 4s,5U0,t0 an.
Preparation requested viii suiflce.
Y was said that the proposed build
tiohal classfooms, which are 1,ee6ed
TO relieve present overcrowded con-
ditiors in the schools, and that u,-
less It is carried out completely many
children again hext year will b.
forced to be quaftered in undesirable
structures or put. into classes op-
Grated on the two.shift system,
which reduces their education yire
tuAlly 50 per cent.
Fetiti6hs to BE Drawn.
While school authorities are maxi
ing plans further 70 impress on
members OF Congress the urgent ne.
cessity OF carrying out the emer-
seney school building program; rep.
resentatives of civic ORGANIZATIONS
and wofnen's clubs intend to draw an
petitions asking members of the leg
islative bodies at the Capitol to grant
the $3,500,000 asked by the school
board.
A. ]. Driscoll, president of the Mid
City Citizens Association, stated to-
day that he would get in touch with
the heads Of the two.score citizens
associations and urge them to have
their respective Organisations take
the steps necessary to show Congress
that Washington demands more and
better schools.
II am sure" said Mr.. Driscoll,
"that my association will fofego
every other improvement until Ne
get the schools In shape, At for our
children"
The Central Labor Union at it's
meeting Monday night in Musicians
Hail is expected to take action re-
iterating its stand in favor of the
carrying out the school building prof.
eet as proposed by the school boar d.
The Federation of Citizens AssocIa-
tions also is likely to take some ac.
ton on the question at it's meeting
next Saturday night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-01-01
TEAM RUNS AWAY.
other Traffic Incidents Reported by
the Police.

a team of horses owned by Wise
Bros, dairymen. s2o6 N Street. ran
away frena wisconsin avenue ana o
street about. 5:so O'clock this morn
ing. The wagon broke, an. electric
light pole at the southwest corner Of
wisconsin, and Prospect avenues. The
wagon was damaged to the amount
Of s7e and one horse was injured.
ts,uis d. Herman, 5103 Georgia
avenue, and c. e. Graves. 725 Web
eter street were drivers of .automo-
biles that collided on Rock Creek
Church road last night Slight dam
are to both machines result ed.
An automobile owned and driven by
Francis H. Hirsh, 400 Columbia road,
war da maSed as d result OF a col
iiai0n with q taxicab driven by II. l..
Reddef,, S37 q street, at 14th ana
Belmont streets about 1:15 o'cloeh
this horning. ~e
John Moran, a2s.-E street. north.
east, was knocked down by Capital
Traction car at Pennsylvania avenue
and 9Th street yesterday afternoon.
He received no serious injury.
A collision between automobiles
driven by D. D: Lambert, Woodward
building, and Frank Sill, 1901 Nichols
avenue, occurred at 18th and X
streets about 1910 o'clock this morn.
ing. Both vehicles were damaged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-01-01
|50M GOLDEN GATE
CELEBRATION HURT
Walk Over Excavation Falls
With Crowd-Feur Cut in
New Year Row.
By the Associated Press


SAN FRANCISCO. Calf. January 1.
About fifty New Year merrymakers
were injured. several seriously. when
temporary sidewalk over an exca-
walton for new theater building at
Market and Taylor streets here col
lapsed early today
A thfrty-foot section of the walk
excavation with about 100 persons, ac-
cording to witnesses.
Twenty persons were removed to
the Central Emergency Hospital for
treatment. in ambulance. patrol wag-
ons and automobiles comma ndeered
for the purpose. No fatalities oc-
CURED. according to early accounts.
Four men. all suffering from prob
ably fatal knife wounds. were taken
to the Mission Emergency Hospital
early today, according to the police,
after being attacked at New Year
joust by i've other men. The names
of the men were not given.
San Francisco ushered in the new
year with all ity old-time zest. The
annual parade down Market street
was little smaller than that of last
year. but the confetti, the noise and
the spirit of revelry were the .same
as in years when the law had not
damned so forcibly the flow Of bev-
-erages calculated to aid in the merry
making. Tables At cafes and caba-
rets were at q premium. More cele-
orators were turned away at several
of these than found room inside, not
the announcement from
federal prohibition enforcement Off
Gals that the rule of bring your
own" would not be permitted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-01-01
LIVELY AT NEW ORLEANS


NEW ORLEANS. January i--Niaus
the oid-ttsne champagne And other
Forms Of acquired enthusiasm. the
New Year celebration in the Crescent
city. while probably net 30 boister.
Gus rs some In years gone by. WAS q
lively affair. ~"
Dancing and noisemaking. without
alcoholic Inspiration, Featured the
birth Of the New Year. TheAters ana
restaurants were filled with parties
Of merrymakers until a late hour,
while merry bands marched Through,
the streets. singing and scattering
confetti, much the same as IN the
days before the war and probation.
. The use of pocket containers at q
number Of hotels and restaurants was
reported. but the large majority OF
the celebrators were content with
toasting 1921 with cups that spar.
killed.. but refused to cheer. aes. = 90
Popping Bottles In Mexico.
DOUGLAS, Ariz.. January with
dispatches coming from eastern cit
les portraying the desert dryness of
the eastern United States. southwest
ern border imbibers arranged to see
the old year out in Mexico. Aqua
Prieta. Mexico. Just across the border
from this city. greeted the New Year
with cabaret life, popping bottles,
sizzling gin and foaming beer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-01-01
WHO KNOWS?

Who will be here on New Year day
In nineteen twenty-five
OF IN the friends We Lore most dear.
Who viii be here to give us cheer
In nineteen twenty-five? 49,
Who win be absent on that day
Perhaps-perhaps-n NOR.
Pefchance beneath the oceans wave
Or laid away in earth's cold grave:
God knows but what's in store.
Just when Hen terminate our time
Ie all q mystery;
he tells rs only to beware
And for that endless life prepare
Destined for You and me.
Don't take this matter thourhtiessly-
Times hying very fast;
Today We note the friends now gune
For whom ne have not ceased to mourn
Within the twelve months past
They we're IS spry and gay rs we
Their laughter just as loud;
They little thought 50 soon they'd be
Dispatched into eternity,
Beyond the silver cloud
So while there still is ample time.
Let every person do
just what they know Is right and good
And what God said they really should.
Ere nineteen twenty-five.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-01-01
SENATORS DEBATE JUDGES
Second Meeting Of g. q. School of
Law Set for January.

Senator; Selden p. Spencer OF Mis-
souri,, Senator William F. Kenyon OF
Iowa and Representative James v. Nc
Clintic Of Oklahoma will be the judges
OF the second prize debate OF George
town University School of Law to be
held January between the juniors
and seniors. The question to be de-.
bated is Resolved, that ships Of
American registry should be exempt
from Panama canal tolls
Representing the Junior Debating
Society are Charles William Faulkner
OF Massachusetts,, Howard Fletcher
Brecht of Washington and Frank Jo-
seph .AIbus Of Washington, alterna-
tive. The senior debaters will be
Frank William Cullen Of New York,
John Joseph Darby of the District OF
Columbia and John Emmet Haltigan
o fthe District OF Columbia. alterna-
Thomas n. Gardner Of Rhode Island,
president. OF the Junior Debating So.
ciety, Will preside .,9.f'.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-01-01
FIRE At STAR Bull 1hG.
Slight Damage to New Structure
+ Caused by Flames.

Fire originating in the rear Of the
ground noor Of the new building Of
The + -ening Star, caused by an over
head .ue leading from large melt
ing pot, today partially destroyed an
airshaft and surrounding construc.
ton work. causing q damage Of ap-
proximAtely SEQ.
Prompt fire-fghting work by Henry
BrightAeart, an employee Of the stereo-
typing room or The star, who
the flames as they were beginning
to gain Roadway, kept the blaze In
check until the arrival Of the flre
department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-01-01
REPORTS ON CORK FIRES.
Gen. Strickland's Findings Receiv.
ed at Irish Once.

LONDON. january 1-Gen. Sir Ed
ward Stricklands report relative to
the destructive fires at Cork was re-
ceived at the Irish ONCE here yester-
says the Daily Mail, which adds it
viii be made public early next week.
Well Informed people in Dublin are
declared to assert that the cabinet
has known the tenor of the repor.
The London Times this morning
quotes a statement made in govern
mont circles that an attempt to OBJ
tain guarantees more elective than
mere truce for a cessation of hostifi-
ties in Ireland has failed. The news
paper says that Negotiations through
the Ri Rev. Patrick ]. Cune, Bishop
of Perth, Australia, on this point have
been broken of.
circles that negotiations between
Downing street and the Sim Fein
through At least one of the avenues re-
Gently expfered. have broken down. 1t
appears the government asked guar1n-
tees for cessation Of guerrilla warfare
more effective than mere truce
DUBLIN December~ sf.-The Sian
says SIR Aucklsad .Geddes. the British
amhassador IN the United States. re-
Gently te4egraphed. the government in
London asking il to furnish any evf
dence that munitions or money were
reaching Sinn Feiners from the United
States. 50 that he could exert greater
pressure on the American government
than previously and secure the sup
preston of the Slim Fem organization
in America and the expulsion OF
Esmon de valera,
NEW YORK. January Mrs.
Muriel AacSwiney. widow of the hate
lord mayor OF Cork, has received the
f<.rv x1-rI< w~<l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-01-01
Homeless, Arranging to Break Into
st. Marks, Greeted by Rector.

NEW YORK. January 1.-Eight hun
dred homeless and unemployed men
started the New Year by sleeping in
the pews Of one Of New York's most
historic churches-St. Marks. in the
Bowery--earfy today.
The men, part Of q crowd Of more
than Leu, met in a Bowery hall on
New Fear eve and planned to break
into the church for the nights lodging
if sdmittance was refused them. But
when they approached the ancient edi-
fec on ID avenue they found it bril-
liAntfy illuminated and the rector DR..
William Norman Guthrie, waiting for
them, with an invitation to come in
side.
CleeEynan's Aadress.
When the motley crowd had settled in
the pews DR.. Guthrie addressed them,
! than crime" to use church for any
except religious uses. no Christian min
lister lin his senses" could refuse to
yield an emergency shelter.
May the churches do their lfttle,'' he
said, ito show themselves worthy of the
confidence of the friend1ess. and surely
the community viii not compel the
churches long 10 lend themselves to such
irregular use.''
DR.. Guthrie then told the men he had
stantial breakfast There wAs no ans
order and the men listened with re.
spectful attention to the cssrxyman's
resnara1
81. Marks Protestant Episcopal
Church, located almost in the heart Of
the lover Fart Side. WAS efxanfzed In
1871. In a crypt underneath the church
10 buried the body of Gov. Petrus Stuy-
veeant. one Of the Dutch governors Of
old New YORK =. ,ltt
Ogre se Prsadhstasa.
The OGRE Of prohibition stallnA among
the Nov Teax rewelers along New YoR11s
coA1pA AId sciy{lians oelaA.s he "okresf'
n,eflbers az tho city,s police force ana
gevefnEbent enfefcesneut AeentA, cast q
aARIpef upon the. enthusiasm OF the
tlfr0Ags who sought to usher out. the
old year and greet the new In the NAH
ner Of AHte-pfohibitiOn days.
From the battery to the upper
boundaries II ManAa41aA. fUrce8 OF POI
lice and revenue officers sought 70 make
New Yorks Secoad Dry New Year.
though its nfst under tho, eighteenth
0f = rear ago. sOAkoefy mingled with tia
milling crowds that janimed Sidewalks
IN the theatrical and hotel districts ard
axeMts eat at tAbae8 In tho crowded
cafes and restaurant.
Broadway, through its white light sec-
ton, was crowded at an earlier hour
last night than in previous yoafB and
there was the customary 3Ankling Of ccgw
belis and footing 1t horns. There IVES
officers arrested q Few men on boot
leExfng'' charged the night court, Tor
the arst time In it, history. adjourned
before midntght without the affAignlAeszt
Il q prisoner on charges arising out Of
the celebration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-01-01
$4,000 GEM MYSTERY.
Chicago Pslice Fail IA Find Owner;
Suspect Ringsters.

CHICAGO, January 1-Ehforts of
the police department to find an owner
for $4,000 worth of diamonds after
q search of twenty-four hours have
proved futile. ne as ar c,am n,;n Fame into
when John W. Worthington was ar
rested. after displaying $751; worth
Of fine cut stones to prospective buyer
who became suspicious and called the
police. -. i.s~-.=-ss..
police where he got the Diamonds.
Poles believe Wsrthfn6tSn Is Ac5lhs
as q fence for ring" OF Canadian
Jewel thieves .. - - -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-01-01
GIRL SCOUTS NEW HOME.
Local Headquarters Transferred to
1905 20th Street.

The headquarters OF the Girl Scouts
of the District OF Columbia was trans
ferred yesterday from the Woodward
building to the Mason House. 1906
Goth street. where a room has been
set aside for their purpose. Miss sue
White. from the New York head
Girls wishing to afiiliate with this
can receive Information
at the new office. A great need "a
felt for captains-women who will
undertake the formation ana conduct
of troops Mrs. Frederick II. Brooke
10 commissioner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-01-01
SEE BRIGHT FUTURE
FOR u. s. BUSINESS
scentinusd from first r.s.J

~ OtI Sk-I6
simply because the dollar woild not
nuy much. The purchasing power OF
the salaried class diminisffed and they
weren't able to buy new clothes and
other necessities.
reasonable, levels, the saIaried class
win nnd the dollar going back to
something like reasonable purcha s.
Ing power, buying will come more
heavily from the salaried class than
from any other in the immediate flu
ture The same reasoning holds true.
however. with respect to all classes
OF people who have postponed buying
until prices come down.
Answer to Downward Tread.
or course. the retailers prices carry
the. answer to the whole downward
movement OF prices, Just as do land
lords rents In both instances cer--
tain fixed charges prevent retailers
and Landlords from reducing prices
and labor are important factors. New
ertheless, to induce buying ana to
get a larger volume OF business. re-
taile1s are expected, now that Chrict-
mas Is over, to put on clearance sales
everywhere and get rid of much of
way for new goods which will be
purchased at a lower cost than before.
Just as soon az spring comes and
building materials drop. which lis the
estate men everywhere, the erection
of more dwellings will affect the
price of rents to all classes of people
Many concerns are forcing the price
Of labor down by shutting down their
tory" This rather painful process
of reimbursement will in some cases
be justified and in others unjustified
No generalizations are being INDUCED
in by government officials except one
when the price of everything that
is to be bought comes down there
will be no excuse for the price OF
labor staying up.
Must Come to End.
Broadly speaking, government ex-
vised legislative proposals to cure
business difficulties has about ended
and that the raising of false homes
and the creating of artificial situa-
lions by appeals to Congress ami the
government have come to an end. All
the agitation for revival of the war
Finance Corporation and the demand
that the Federal Reserve Board en-
tend more liberal credits has about
hzzied out President Wilson will veto
the war finance resolution, and IL Con
Eress passes the measure over the
veto it is safe bet that the rnaclhin-
cry OF the War Finance Corporation will
never get going Under the present ad-
mini stration. 90,
Having no particular political axes
to grind for a while the present ad-
wants to 60 out of power
with a record of sound finance and
and many democratic OFF,
GERS insist that the republicans will
pursue the same policy when they
once get inside the Treasury build
ing and examine the state of govern
ment finances as a consequence of the
war expenditures. The return to
gradual, and 1891 should see the
change the people have waited for SO
since the armistiee in
1918. -. ss..-s.
fCopyrisht. ls3e1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-01-01
vALERA's CAREER co1oRFuL
Escaped From English Jail-sud-
denly: Appears In q. s.

NEW YORK, January 1-.After his
mysssrious escape from prison in
E"f Fsna. de ss,ssa appeared In Paris
was notified OF his election as "presi-
dent of the Irish republic. He again
appeared In Ireland and attended the
Sim rein parliament A few days
Later a,sI,. he :. ,ieH Fit; supposedly on a
De valera's whereabouts Continued
a mystery until June 20. 1913, when
ne suddenly appeared In this coun-
try and took a luxurious suite at the
appeal for funds in behalf Of the
Irish republic" He also started a
campaign to bring about the recoEni-
ton of the republic" by the United
states.
After making. q number of adj
dresses in eastern cities. de Valera
began nationwide speaking tour of
the country in behalf of the Sim Fein
republic" He was received with high
horors In many cities and was honored
universities. Several state legislatures
Also were Addressed by the Irish pres
.ident" s.--
Received VIII Disf.vor.
His appearances In some sections o!
the country was received with con.
. siderable disfavor. however. especial.
Iy Ia the southern states He wa
greeted with both cheers and Misses
in Birmingham, Ala. and was pre-
vented from speaking in South Caro-
|. lima. While In Portland. Ore. his
autonob4le was rushed by members
Of the American Legion and stripped
Of its Irish Jag decofa tons
while making second tour in be-
half or the "Irfsh republic loan" in
October. 1913. he was notified OF his
rs-election AZ 'president" of the Sim
De valera suddenly disappeared
June 9. 1920. bot day or 50 later APP
nessea in Chicago. where the repuh.
progress. and urged the Introduction
OF An. Irish plank IN the platform.
Failing to gain reoognftion by the
republicane, he went to the demo-
ratio national convention at San
frencaeco. but his plank also was re-
tscte6 there.
freDars1 Three AaArss,es,
4 message OF fareveeli 70 Au,~rtoa.
Dictated by MI. do Valera ana msde
s69baaG ny NJ. Boiaud. -waa foiioNed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-01-01
UPPER MARLBORO.

UPPER MARLBORO, Wd, Anuary |
Especial Cora LeaNh has 7flled suit
in the circuit eourt here for abso
lutte divorce from James g, Leadh, al.
leging desertion. According ID the
bill, they were married In WAe6ine4
ton September 10. 1915, ana the wifs
was deserted August s. 1917.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-01-01
ABsALoM KoINEn DEAD.

/. STAUNTON. Va. January 1.--Absa-
lom Koiner, for MANY years state
senator. former president OF the
oivh war. died here yesterday at the
age of ninety-seven. Mr.. Koinef was
born in Augusta county, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-01-01
CHILE SOCIALISTS RI EDGE

SANTIAGO. chile. December 81
sion here, today adopted resolu-
ton providing for adhesion to the
third, or Moscow internAtionale. It
was decided to reorSanise the party,
which at present isF not represented
in the national congress.