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The Washington times., 1921-05-08
Leeds to Wed in London.

LONDON, May THE Evening
News prints a story this evening say
ing II understands that the wedding
of William Leeds. son OF Princess
Anastasia, of Greece. and Princess
Xenia, OF Greece. will take place this
coming summer in the Greek Church
in London.
The Washington times., 1921-05-08
Seven Strikes on in u. S.

The strike, OF marine workers, al
fectlng all ports in the United States,
is one OF the seven labor disputes
brought to the attention of the De-
partment of Labor last week, IL was
announced yesterday. Six strikes and
thirty-nine controversies which have
not reached the strike stage were
reported. During the week the De-
partment adjusted six labor disputes.
The Washington times., 1921-05-08
|SPRING ONCE ice COLD
NOW YIELDS HOT WATER

GRAHAM. Va May What
a year ago was regarded as the
coolest spring In Graham is now
almost as hot as dish water and
has been abandoned for domestic
use.
The spring is located on the
premises OF Mrs. Arbela Benbow,
and the owner, as well as others,
are much mystified and puzzled
over the incident. Mrs. Benbow
has been compelled to abandon
the spring and move her milk
house to prevent the milk from
literally being cooked" in the
hot water.
The spring was almost as cold
as ice water until a few months
ago. when the water was noticed
turning warm, and IL the tenn
perature continues to rise the
spring soon will be hot enough
to boil an egg, remarked a mem
Der of the family today. No
cause can be ascribed for the
water being hot
The Washington times., 1921-05-08
Enroll $50 in Y. MY C. A.

MARTINSBURG, W. Va, May IA
total OF more than $50 members, old
and new, with revenue totaling more
than $1,000. of which more than 81 800
was cash, resulted from a weeks
roundup OF members for the Mar
tinsburg Y. NJ. c. A. here, The team
eaptained by w. H. Pau, secretary of
the chamber of commerce. led the
field. ...
Evening star., 1921-11-17
COURT BACKS POLICE.
Efforts to Break Up Thefts From
Automobiles Approved.

Efforts of the police department to
break up the daily thefts from automo-
biles have the full support of the Police
Court. according to the stand taken by
Judge Mcmahon yesterday, when impos-
ing heavy penalties upon two Defend
ants charged with larceny in connec-
ton with the theft of articles from au-
tomobiles.
Stealing from automobiles parked in
and around the District is a serious
matter" Judge McMahon stated. land
calls for a heavy penalty. All such
cases in the future will be dealt with
severely
This statement was made to Theodore
Johnson. colored, and John Mason, who
were sentenced by the court to serve
six months in Jail each. johnson. who
was arrested by Policeman C.. A. Berry,
was said to have in his possession when
arrested a tire, inner tube, four spark
plugs and set of auto tools. The arti-
cles We're said to have been taken from
the machine of Maj Charles n. Trager,
which was parked at 21st and B streets
on Monday.
Mason is said to have taken a motor
meter and wing ornaments from an au-
tomobile parked in front of a J down.
town theater. belonging to William Ray
holt. Policeman c. E. Mansfield made
the arrest.
Evening star., 1921-11-17
GEN. DIAZ IS WELCOMED
BY CLEVELAND SOCIETIES

CLEVELAND. November 17.-Mili-
tary organizations and the chamber
of commerce co-operated with Dr.
Nicola Cerri. Italian vice consul. and
representatives of Italian societies in
welcoming Gen. Armando Vittorio
DiaZ, commander-in-ch chief of the Ital-
ian armies. to Cleveland today He
arrived from Washington this morn
ing on the first leg of his trip to the
Pacific coast.
Special significance was attached to
his visit to this state in that the only
regiment of American soldiers to
serve on the Italian front during the
world war-the 232d Infantry-was
composed principally of Ohioans, a
majority of whom were C1evelanders
The regiment acted as the generals
military escort during his Vay here
Gen. DiaZ was met al the station by
a reception committee. headed by Dr.
Cerri, and escorted to the city hail.
where honorary citizenship was con-
ferred upon him. An almost contin-
uous reception followed. the princi-
pal one being set for noon.
An automobile tour, including a yis-
1t, at the generals request, to the
tomb of former President James A.
Garfield. was planned for this after
noon
\ banquet will be given in honor of
Gen. Diaz tonight by the. Military
order of Foreign Wars. Gen. Diaz
and his staff will leave tomorrow
morning for Columbus.
Evening star., 1921-11-17

ments granting special rights or priv
ileges, the well established principle
Of construction that such grants shall
be strictly construed in favor of the
grantors is to be observed.
Peace in Pacific Desired
IS. China's rights as a neutral are
to be fully respected in future wars
to which she is not a party.
80 Provision is to be made for the
peaceful settlement of international
disputes in the Pacific and the far
east.
10. Provision is to be made for fu-
ture conferences to be held from time
to time for the discussion of interna-
tional questions relative to the Pa
cific and the far east. as a basis for
determination of common policies of
the signatory powers in relation
thereto"
Evening star., 1921-11-17
by JUNICs b. WOOD,

When China stepped boldly out alone
| to open the conferences discussion of
far eastern problems a new policy
was born for the western Pacific. Her
unexpected move at yesterdays secret
session is significant of an admission
by the five powers of the actual status
in that part of the world and a reali-
cation by China that she must start
to walk alone. Other nations, strong
er In military way, may give her
moral support and financial assist
ance. but now that Russia's military
Is shattered. there Is none that will
fight for her: Japan might play the
want Japan as her champion. The
others are too far away and she must
make her fight alone.
u. S. to Support China.
That the United States will support
the program which China rather
sketchily outlined for d solution of
her external troubles seems certain.
moral support and all assistance of
the American delegates. but she must
take the initiative in her own fight
After the conference adopts the rules
which are to transform the troubled
far east into an Asiatic Utopia. China
"
America in the world capitals. but in
things which concern herself she must
start her own fight. There are sew
eral reasons which make this advsa-
bic. but one which is extremely
practical is sufficient-under the pro-
posed limitation of armaments, no
power can cross the Pacific or come
through Suez and make the fight for
her.
Among the Chinese delegates it was
said last night that ten days ago
they decided on the program which
has been presented They hoped that
the United States would present it
to the conference in their behalf.
Friendly talks with various repre-
sentatives Of the American govern
ment followed. The Chinese delegates
agreed with them that it was high
itself together, settle its squabbles at
home and stand up for itself The
world audience was here and this was
the golden opportunity for the intro
ductory bow in such a policy. Chair
| man Hughes was approached and he
promised the Chinese delegates that
they should have the first opportu-
nifty to present their case.
The momentous far eastern ques-
| tion backed into the conference with
i true oriental irregularity. 1t also
came in under the cover of a closed
SeSSlOn OF the committee on Pacific
and far eastern questions That au-
gust body which plans to quietly do
this portion of the conferences work
consists of the mo. l delegates" from
each of the nine nations. with one ad-
wiser and one secretary-interpreter er
for each nation. The public can get
| it's Information of the secret sessions
from the newspapers and even the re-
porters are not permitted to see the
performance.
China Crosses Threshold.
Nobody took the responsibility of
starting discussion of what China
had proposed. Instead the delegates
slipped mimeographed copies of the
, statement-there was an abundance
for distribution to reporters-into
their pockets, and the discussion was
left to come later. No public session
heralded the important subject, as on
naval armament.
As one delegate expressed it, prob
Evening star., 1921-11-17
Working Out Plan Procedure in Far East
BRITISH ADMIRAL CALLS
PRESIDENT ENORMOUSLY
SUPERIOR TO BISMARCK
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, November II. - Ad-
miral Sir Cyprian A. &. Bridge.
noted naval authority. in a letter
to the London Times proclaims
President Harding as one of the
great men of modern times,
Enormously superior to Bismarck,
and superior even to the illustrious
Cavour." He declares that the
American plan for limiting navies
is statesmanlike because 1t is
equitable and practicable. and
points out that if it is intended
that the American navy shall
eventually equal that of Great
Britain it is almost concession.
since, had the American 1915 pro-
gram been maintained I'VE should
either have been surpassed in
naval strength or been compelled
to expand our latest expensive
building program"
Admiral Bridge concludes: "Pres-
ident Harding has done more than
any one man to save civilization
from destruction by war. or. even
if there is no war, from bank
ruptcy due to the increasing Pc
cuniary cost of naval force"
Evening star., 1921-11-17
NO PROPOSAL MADE.
TO SCRAP YARDS
U. S. Cannot Understand
British Suggestion to Re-
tain One Plant.
By the Associated Press,

By the Associated Press.
The British suggestion that each Of
the naval powers retain at least one
naval building yard capable of turn
ing out one ship year does not ap-
pear to be understood by American
naval officers particularly familiar
with construction problems. There
was no suggestion in the American
limitation proposals that any yards
be scrapped, and SO far as navy yard
facilities in this country are con-
cerned, all will be needed. it is said,
in the maintenance and repair of the
retained fleet.
At present the United States has
several navy yards equipped to build
capital ships. 1t has not been con-
templated here that it would be nee
eSsary under the reduction program
TO scrap the equipment of these shops
and building docks. Some of the ma
chinery would not be needed. of
course, for repair work and would lie
idle, but the bulk Of the government
plants in each ease would be con-
stantiS IN use in keeping up the
eishteen battleshlpS to be retained by
the United States, it was said.
Sound Repair Program.
These ships, the newest in the Navy,
are in many cases now approaching
the point where regular overhaul
programs are necessary to keep them
IN frst-class shape, and with the
scrapping of the older ships that have
been keeping the yards busy W to
this time. officials feel that a sound
repair program as to first-class craft
can be adopted for the first time.
II the British suggestion. a wholly
informal one as yet SO far as known,
has to do with providing means fer
insuring the advancement of naval
engineering knowledge during the
proposed ten-year holiday, there is
no doubt that 1t will receive much ap-
proval among American naval officers.
That aspect of jhe holiday proposal
already has appealed to technical ex-
perts of the United States. They have
assumed that this would be covered
in the final form of the holiday agree
ment.
Kept in Better shape.
One thing that many officers hope
will be possible under the limitation
program is that the Navy can be kept
in better shape at all times than was
possible with the larger fleets and eX-
tensive work on new programs. This
has to do. it is said, more with prep
aration of plans for vessels of all
types than with the actual condi-
ton OF the ships afloat. Those are
always in about the state of readi-
ness it would be possible to keep
them; but with technical personnel
released by te,e reduction of the Navy
from other tasks. it is hoped that
plans for all sorts of auXiliaries
which would be needed in war car
be kept up on thoroughly matured
scale. and these vessels not be- az
was the case in 1911-1S. the product
of hurried planning. The question
involved is one of keeping a suffi-
cient technical force at work during
the naval holiday to round out and
revise the plans constantly.
Evening star., 1921-11-17
Sidelighk on the Conference

Surrounded by hundred newspa-
per correspondents. Arthur ]. Balfour.
leader of the British delegation to
the arms conference. stood last even
ing in the center of the dining room
st the British embassy and subjected
himself to veritable machine gun
fire Of questions from all quarters.
Escorted into the room by Ambassa-
dor Geddes and Lord Riddell, the for
mer prime minister received his
guests in a most cordial manner and
seemed extremely pleased at the in
terview. He walked bZtsll1 1O0 N0o
Evening star., 1921-11-17
EXECUTION DEFERRED.

old. slayer of Detective Sergeant
Armstrong. will not be hanged at the
District Jail tomorrow.
Because the mandate of the
Court of Appeals confirming his con-
viction has not yet been received by
the lower court. Chief Justice Mccoy
has deferred the execution until Fri
day, January 6, 1929.
The tragedy occurred at Union sta
tion, December IA, 1920. when Detec-
tive Armstrong attempted to place
the boy under arrest as he was flee
ing from the killing of Wallace Null
care, about one hour earlier, at his
store near Thomas Circle.
Evening star., 1921-11-17

questioner to another and greeted
them with a beaming smile. He re-
fused to delve into problems polite,
but offered to answer the curious,
which he did until he was requested
to speak offhand on a very delicate
subject. and then he replied merely by
a twinkle in his eye. The one outstand-
ing reservation of the evening was-he
was not to be quoted.
Arrangements were made by which
one Of the British delegation will
meet newspaper men every afternoon
hereafter. Mr.. Balfour was selected
- - 08 - aDDUaR,
Evening star., 1921-11-17
TEXT OF CHINA'S PROPOSALS,
INCLUDING ''OPEN DOOR" POLICY
Delegation Offers Sweeping Far East Pro-
gram-Wants Guarantees Against Ae-
erosion and Respect for Rights.

itations upon China's political juris-
dictional and administrative freedom
Of action are to be removed.
&c. Reasonable, definite terms of
duration are to be attached to China's
present commitments, which are with
out time limits.
~. In the Interpretation or instru-
Evening star., 1921-11-17

The moon is getting nearer to the
earth at speed of about fourteen
feet in 200 years. Astronomers up to
the present have not been able to ex-
plain why this is so.
Evening star., 1921-11-17
AGAIN HEADS FARM UNION.

TOPEKA, Kan, November IT,
Charles 8. Barrett Of Union City, Ga,
was unanimously reelected president
Of the National Farmers Union at the
annual convention here.
Evening star., 1921-12-22

which is accentuated by the flare Of
the voluminous crinoline skirt Of
heavy pink taffeta. This is cut in
points at the lower edge and border
ed with wide flounce Of silver lace.
matching that on the bodice. Under
georgette is dimly discernible, so that
the effect is not 700 transparent.
Long silver streamers dangle from
the latticed ribbon girdle and form a
bright, fringelike trimming for the
skirt, while spray of pink roses and
AS much attention is being given to
the evening coiffure, milady's hair
should be dressed in a quaint style in
keeping with the gown. and a rose
cluster corresponding with that on
the dress would add an effective
touch.
Advance models for spring or Palm
Beach wear are making their debut
in the local shops just in time for
holiday social events. They are more
irresistible than ever before and
show new colors and color combina-
tions, even though we thought they
had all been exh. ,usted long ago. The
model illustrated is of navy blue
georgette, youthfully designed. with
large, flowing kimono sleeves and a
wide gathered skirt which flares
slightly over the hips. A group of
tucks on each shoulder gives the
bodice basquelike appearance, which
is modified by soft girdle of folded
georgette. The cuffs are stiffened by
successive appliqued strip o. mar
row. dark red velvet ribbons, and two
groups of ribbon bands give the fare
to the skirt. A poinsettialike lower.
made with delicate ribbon petals. is
placed at one side of the girdle, and
from IT a shower of ribbon ends and
loops fall almost to the skirt hem.
B:ouses are becoming more interest
ing every day, and now boast of al
used for gowns. The attractive model
crepe. outlined with silver thread
Iarless, but a silver tasseled cord
ties in bow at the front and adds
smart touch which relieves its sim
plicity. The kinono sleeves are turn
ed back in cuffs which are silver
bordered, and even. the sash ends are
tipped with bright stitching. A large
crimson velvet flower appears at one
side of the waist, to prove that
blouses may be as gay as the newest
frock.
Among the unusual colors shown In
spring models one deserves especial
mention, although it rather defies
description something between a
fuchsia and cornf1ower blue, deep
wistaria" is the nearest tile we can
give to 1t. Perhaps it is seen to best
advantage by artificial light, for SO
far the only gowns which use ii have
been for dinner or dance wear.
Evening star., 1921-12-22
Unusual Soups

The unusual soup often starts on
very, ordinary dinner with great ap-
peal to the appetite and the eyes. A
famous chef and hotel man was re-
Gently bewailing the fact that one
could no longer offer hotel patrons
various soups and entrees because
one could no longer use wine in pre-
pairing them. But we need not let
that worry us. There are still many
very interesting soups thatsw may
offer our guests. Some are given mere.
Remember that serving soup very
hot Is one Of the most Important
things connected with 1t. Remember.
too. that minced parsley, egg balls
and other garnishes add more to the
tempting appearance of a soup than
they do even TO its taste.
Veal and Celery Soup.
Cut UP three pounds of veal: break
the bones; cover with four quarts of
cold water and simmer for four hours;
strain and return to the fire. Add
two bunches of celery and two
chopped onions; simmer until the
ee sieys iSeksn wfs twn tabe
spoons of cornstarch mixed with two
cups of milk; add two tablespoons of
butter in small bits: raheat and serve
with dice Of fried bread.
' Sweetbfead Soup.
Reheat one quart Of veal stock and
add two cups of cream which has
been beaten with the yolks Of two
eggs. Take from the fire. season to
taste and add one cup of parboiled
sweetbreads cut in bits. Garnish with
one cup of whipped cream and a bit
of minced parsley.
Peanut Bisque.s
Half pint of peanut butter is re-
quired in making this soup. 1t Is sold
very reasonably at the grocer's in
glass jars, or housewife can prepare
her own from the roasted nuts, in
which case shell and remove the
Dust lightly with salt and grind at
once. Pack in tumblers and keep in
a cool place until they are needed.
Put the peanut butter. together
with one quart of milk, one teaspoon
of grated onion and saltsDoon of
celery seed, into q double boiler and
stir until they become hot. Now add
a tablespoon of cornstarch moistened
in cold milk and allow 1t to thicken
Strain and season with half q tea
spoon Of salt. a dash of pepper and a
dash Of paprika.
Walnut Soup.
After removing the kernels from the
walnuts, chop them fine and cover
with one pint Of water one table.
spoon of onion juice. one saltspoon Of
for thirty minutes and add one pint
of hot milk. Thicken the soup with
one level tablespoon of cornstarch
moistened In cold milk. Before sery-
ing. add the well beaten yolk Of one
egg.
Evening star., 1921-12-22
Planning for the Christmas Dinner.

The following menu Is for con-
ventional Christmas dinner. It may
be varied, however. to meet the in
dividual pocketbook. For instance,
roast loin of pork may be substi-
tuted for turkey. accompanied by
apple sauce. A clam or oyster soup
may be served instead of plain clans
and oysters dropping the consomme
in this case, of course), thus COM
bining two courses. One or two OF
the vegetables may be omitted and
the plum pudding delicious. but un-
deniably expensive when well made)
may be left out as well. Few of US
can afford the menu just as 1t stands.
but am giving 1t as good model
to 30 by:
Celery olives
oysters or clans
Consomme
Roast turkey sage-onion stufhng
Cranberry sauce
White potatoes. boiled onions
Squash. turnlps
Mince pie Apple pie
c'ffs' Cider Cheese
IN many hOHeS Iuc SOOSc 10 heiu III
higher esteem than the turkey The
following menu is appropriate for
roast goose dinner:
Oyster Cocktails
Consomme
R.as. Goose, Chestnut Glufing
Giblet Gravy
chantilly Apple Sauce
orange Salad Mince Pie
Coffee Queen OF Puddinss
Nuts, Candies
Chestnut Stunning for Roast Goose
Cook ono tablespoon OF finely chopped
onion In one-Quarter cup of butter for
flve minutes ithout browning. Then
add half pound sausage meat, continue
half dosen finely chopped canned
mushrooms. one and a half cups Of
chestnut puree, two-thirds cup stale
bread crumbs, one tablespoon finely
chopped parsley, and season well with
salt and pepper. Stir this mixture
over fire till heated through, then add
two and a half dozen whole shelled
and blanched chestnuts. Cool before
stuffing. (The chestnut puree Is made
simply by boiling the shelled nuts till
tender, then mashing them well)
sauce in the ordinary way. rub 1t
through a sieve, and add to 1t two and
u half tablespoons powdered sugar
and five tablespoons Of fresh. grated
horseradish for every five medium.
sized apples used In making the
sauce. Just before serving fold into
1t an equal quantity Of stiffiy whipped
cream.
queen OF Puddings-cut toasted
y .r
Evening star., 1921-12-22
HOME ECONOMICS.
BY MRS. ELIZABETH KENT.

Santa Claus is originally a Dutch
saint and the little children of Hol-
land put out their wooden shoes for
his gifts on Christmas eve. A more
pi osperous or less frugal people
have shifted this tradition to the
stocking of our day.
A pretty plan for q small party on
Christmas eve is to have Santa Claus
appear and fill a row of stockings,
one for each person present. Stretch
a sheet which has been evenly
dampened all over by spongeful of
guests seated facing 1t on one side.
String a line of stockings of various
sizes on a cord behind the sheet;
then have some one with q gift of
clever pantomime dress up as Santa
Claus; stun out his winter overcoat
collar; make paper cap and beard
of fringed paper, and let him sling
a bagful of parcels over his shoulder.
Put out the lights Of the room where
the people are seated and light one
strong one back Of the sheet 50 that
thrown into strong relief on the
sheet. Let Santa fill the stockings
from his bag with appropriate action,
while some one recites The Night
Before Christmas" As he finishes
pear and the sheet fall. and when
the lights come on again let the
guests get their stockings. This re-
quires a little practice on Santa's
part. at keeping himself in profile to
curious effects. and It is necessary
to study them, else the whole play
may be spoiled.
Copyright. 1871
Evening star., 1921-12-22
EFFICIENT HOUSEKEEPING
BY LAURA KIRKMAN.

bread in half-inch cubes until you
have a cupful. Beat the yolks of
three eggs and white of one egg to-
gether and add to them one teaspoon
of vanilla, two cups sweet milk and
one-quarter cup granulated sugar.
Pour this uncooked custard over the
bread cubes and bake in a moderate
oven till firm; remove from oven and
cover the top with one cup of stewed
sweetened apples. Make meringue
of the remaining two egg-whites and
one-quarter cup of sugar, adding one
this over the stewed apples. Return
dish to cover till meringue is Drowned
and serve hot with hard sauce or
with cream.
Evening star., 1921-12-22
To Clean Vinegar Cruets, Bottles

Have you ever wondered about put
ting empty eggshells to some use?
Hereafter let the inside of the shell
d-y, then crush the shells and put
them away in a jar or box. When
your vinegar cruet. or, in fact, any
bottle, has spots and stains in it
which will not come off with water
and soap, drop a handful of the
crushed shells into the bottle. Pour
in little water. shake the bottle
well and the stains will disappear
THE HOUSEWIFE.
Copyright, 1921