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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-28
3VET SAYINGS
ARE CHARGED
T0VA. COLONEL
opie Slew Orderly In Dugout,
Letter to Watson
Asserts.
Internat,on.l News servlee.

The charge that Lieutenant-Colo.
nel H. l.. Opie. of staunton. Va. killed
his orderly, William Woolwine. In .
dugout near the Argonne in October,
1918, was contained in letter which
Senator Watson Of Georgia today
handed Senator Brandegee OF Con-
necticut, chairman of the committee
investigating "the Watson charges"
This is the third different killing OF
one of his men that Ii charged against
Opie, who was formerly a major In
command Of a battalion Of the 116th
infantry Opie has already denied
the other two charges.
The third Is made by Lemuel o.
Smith, of Marion, Va, a former SER
geant of Company M, of Optics bat
TALON. Smith said he was decorated
by the French and the American
governments.
II was commanding detail COM
posed of Privates Tod Ellison, Lee
Collins and William Askew bringing In
four prisoners when we heard shot
in a dugout," wrote Smith.
1--WE entered and found William
Woolwine, Opie's orderly, lying dead
The room was still full of smoke Of the
gun and Opie was looking at the body.
He told us he had killed Woolwine and
ordered us to carry the body out"
Watson demanded today, that Smith
and the three other privates whom he
named be summoned as Witnesses.
Watson further handed to Brande-
gee a letter from John 8. Cannon. an
attorney and q former officer Of the
A. e. F., whose address is sol Lloyd
Tor Gloy6 building, Kansas City, Mo-,
l. I'll
on which he sat sentenced to death
negro whom he believed innocent.
Cannon charges that the presiding
officer Of the court forced the verdict
Of conviction and refused to allow the
negro to testify in his own behalf.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-28
CO-EDS0N TRAIL
Of GRID HERO'S
FIRST CARESS
Syracuse University All Upset
Over Youth Who Never Felt
Thrill of Oscillation.

SYRACUSE, N. Y, Dec. ga
small army of Syracuse University
co-eds today are camped on the trail
Of Frank Culver, Of Toledo, Ohio. cap
tain-elect of the 1922 Orange football
team, hero OF the past season and one
of the most popular-in male circles
students at Syracuse University.
How come?
Easy.
Culver proudly boasts that he has
never. never slipped nectar from the
lips of fair feminity. And, he adds.
neither has he ever been kissed In
turn.
All OF which constitute a fair chal-
lenge. aver scores of Syracuse co-eds,
and they intend to see that Culver 8
unkissed distinction fades pronto!
Culver confesses that he isn't ex-
actly a womanhater, but he does think
that "dra&gin' women around at n
dance" is mighty fine way to waste
time. Culver's college record proves
that he has the courage Of his convic-
tons, for in his three years at SYRIA
cuse he has had one date"
And that was forced upon him. A
sorority telephoned his fraternity to
send up a couple of freshmen for a
dance. Culver was one Of the elected.
He had enough II was his first n1d
final social engagement in sorority cir.
Giles.
He just can't see EN-"
That's the way his frat brothers
term 1t.
when we have a Dance" they say,
"Cul will work with us diligently to
decorate and get things ready, but
when 1t comes to the dance itself he
lays low. He won't come. And those
that do he brands lounge lizards tea
drinkers and cake eaters.'"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-28
THIEVES STEAL hEARSE
OF FUNERAL DIRECTOR

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 2S.-Since the
reign of crime began in the city two
years ago thieves have taken hot
stoves. 300-pound safes and many odd
trinkets. but It remained for a couple
of blase marauderers to enter the
garage of John A. Freyvogel, funeral
director, yesterday and steal a large
gray hearse.
Just what the thieves wanted with
the hearse probably never will be
known, as they deserted their grue-
some loot after they had collided with
a bakers wagon, damaging both
vehicles.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-28

Handsome Two-piece Suite-Davenport
and Armchair. The backs Of both pieces
are covered as the balance-so that the
Davenport may be placed anywhere in the
ROOM Loose cushion spring upholstery;
covered with artistic tapestry ............
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-28
Conference for Veterans.

Arrangements were being com.
pleted today by Director Forbes OF
the Veterans Bureau, for the confer.
once of educators and scientists,
which will open here tomorrow to
study methods for the rehabilitation
Of disabled veterans of the world
war. The conference will be under
the direction of John Finley, of New
York, and will be in session for three
day0
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-28
Copyright. 1919

unusual fill the role OF the
usual winter broadcoh has scarf
being fnged scarf we'll The coat itself
sleeves with turnedback velvet
skirt decorated with lines of steel buttons
belted the natural wastne
sporting smartness that makes
for which ordinary coat too
bulky Astrakhan
costume it's soft pleasing contrast with the
fabric, brick red kasha cotn
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-28

Even a sick child loves the ''fruity'
taste of california Fig Syrup" II
the little tongue Is coated, or II your
child is listless, cross, feverish, full
Of cold, or has collie, give a tea
spoonful to cleanse the liver and
bowels. In q few hours you can
see for yourself how thoroughly 1t
works all the constipation poison,
sour bile and waste out OF the bowels.
and you have a well, playful child
again.
Millions of mothers keep "Califor-
mia Fig Syrup" handy. They know
. teaspoonfui today saves a sick
child tomorrow. Ask your druggist
for genuine California Fig Syrup"
which has directions for babies and
children of all ages printed on the
bottle. Mother! You must say Cal
ifornia" or you may get an imita-
ton fig syrup.-Advertisem
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-28
Reduced Prices for
Dining Room Suites

Exactly Illustrated)
Handsome ten-piece Suite, In solden
Oak-as you can see very graceful de-
sign. Consists of Buffet. China Closet
Serving Table and a 6foot Dining Table
with 4s-inch round top-five Side Chairs and
one Armchair-chairs upholstered in genu-
Inc leather. The price will be surprise.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-28

SOCIETY BRAND leadership is so
we'll established that in the face of
cut prices all about U.s. men have gladly paid us full
prices for these clothes.
Not only have they paid full prices, but they
have given us by far the largest business in his
tOry-proof conclusive that Washington men
think of Society Brand clothes than ever before
And now, for the half yearly sale, entire Stock
consisting chiefly of Society Brand clothes offered at
reduced prices.
*Fuu dress. afternoon and dinner suits motif
Choice is practically unlimited. We have suits and
overcoats for every man-sout or thin short or tall
regular 'irregularhe will find just what he wants
here And if the garment does need altering, he gets
guaranteed fit without extra cost
All Society Brand and The Hecht Co.
Suits and OvercOats that
were $35 to $40 reduced to DZ(''~
were SIS to $50 reduced to p0I''0
were SIS to $50 reduced to 49,
were $65 to $40 reduced to D50
were SIS to $s5 reduced to $3.50
se5&se7.5o overcoats reduced to $685.
The Hechf Co
9TH att Rzsz: prices are 11a;as7eed 9TH atF
The New York herald., 1921-10-24
GERMAN SOPRANO SINGS.

Miss Elena Gernardt, the German So
prano, whose interpretations OF lieder
were very popular here a few years ago
and who had not been heard since early
In 1917. reappeared last evening in a
song recital in Town Hall. Five
Beethoven songs, including some of her
old battle horses. such as adelaide. "
formed the first group on the programme
and six by Brahms the last
1t was in the arrangement Of the CEN
trail group that Miss Gcrhardt departed
from the conventions in q way to earn
thanks. Here she placed the songs OF
American and English composers, Mr..
Carpenter having two representations
and Mr.. Granger one. II is to be hoped
that other singers will have the courage
TO put the Americans In tho second
group and some stalwart like Brahms
at the end.
Miss Gerhardt's singing showed the
characteristics noted when she was last
here. Her tones were not always beau
tifu. were often badly produced and
sometimes off the pitch. Her style re-
taincd its familiar laborcd phrasing and
want OF finish. But she sang as here
tofore. with much. sincerity and With
understanding. Conrad Bos, the inde-
fatigable. was Mt the piano Tho audi
ence was of good size and fervent In its
expressions OF admiration.
The New York herald., 1921-10-24
WIDENER PARTY LEAVES
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS
Starts ;n Private Car for
Country Place in Kentucky.

Special Despatch to TIE NEW YORK HERALD.
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, w. Va, Oct.
2s.--Mr. Joseph f. Widener of EllSins
Park, Philadelphia, his daughter. Mrs.
Carter Il. Leidy. and Mr.. Leidy arrived
in a private car to-day. Mrs. Widener,
who has been here several weeks taking
the cure left with them tonight for
Lexington. Ky, where they will stay at
IImendorf, their country place. formerly
owned by the late James b. Hasgin.
Mr.. Henry +. Eldrdge of Newport,
r. l., accompanied them.
Last night Mrs. Widener gave a din
Dorothy Hancock. Mrs. Julian VI. Gerard.
Mrs. Charles b. Dillingham;, Miss Martha
Wall. Messrs. William r. II. Hit. i.
Markoe Robertson and Edward q. jane
way. Later they attended the movies
and dance In the ballroom.
A buffet luncheon was given by Mrs.
Edward McKenna at her cottage for her
niece, Mrs. Logan G.. Thomson. and Mr..
Thomson of Cincinnati, and Mr.. and Mrs.
lclmore ID. Hotchkiss. Jr., of Richmond,
Va, who were married In New York last
week. Mr.. and Mrs. Hotchkiss were
chief guests at tea given by Mr.. ana
Mrs. Thornton Lewis at the Meadows.
Miss Dorothy Hancock gave lunch
con at Kates Mountain Lodge. The
guests included Mr.. and Mrs Effngham
Lawrence. Mr.. and Mrs. John Homo Auer-
bach. Mr.. James A. Blair. Jr., OF New
York: John X. Mohr and Howard Is
Mohr OF Philadelphia and Miss Han
cocks mother. Mrs Lewis Frncock.
The New York herald., 1921-10-24
LUNCHEON AT ATLANTIC CITY
Womcn's British Hockey Team
CHESTS of Philadelphia Players.

Special Despatch to THE New York HERAL:,.
ATLANTIC CITY, n. j., Oct. 23.--The
British women's hockey team which re-
Gently defeated the Philadelphia women
players We're the guests of the latter at
luncheon in the Brighton Hotel to-day.
Miss Marjorie Taylor of Chestnut Hill
was hostess. The British players are
Misses Evelyn Willcoclx, Wolverhamp-
ton; X. f. Liderdale. Cheltenham; p.
Newell Price, Bristol: Helen G. Arm
Held, Sussex; M. s. Clay Kent; p. S.
Cnrlett Walhall 0. w. Ward, Devon-
shire; Cicily Warner. Currey; Margaret
Amos. Hitchin; NJ. A. Gaskell and c. S.
0askel, Cambridge; w. A. Baumann.
l.. l.. s. Stewart and Edith r. Clark.
Lcndon.
The Princess de Braganza Joined her
mother, Mrs. Jean Saint Cyr Of New
York, for over Sunday Mrs. Saint Cyr
is making months sojourn at the Ritz
Carlton.
Three members OF the Japanese dele
cation that will sit in the armament
conference at Washington are at the
Ritz-Carlton. They are X. Ohayaski
and s. Imamura of Osaka and G. Fugi-
mura Of Toxic.
At the Traymore are Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward Truesdell, Mr.. and Mrs. David
Mill3r, Mr.. and Mrs. r.. W. Rockwell
Mr. Courtlandt Palmer and Mrs. Walter
Noe.
Mrs. Spencer Cole and Mrs. Frederic
B. McNich arrived from New York to-
gether and are at the Marlborough Blen-
helm. Mr.. and Mrs. Carl b. Heine OF
New York and Mrs. q. A. Ruge of Lake
Mahcpac. n. Y, also are there.
The New York herald., 1921-10-24
81 Colleges Will
Join Arms Farley
Opening Wednesday
Other Acccptances Are Expect.
ed Before Conference Be-
gins in Princeton.
Photo by Underwood & Underwood.

Special Despatch TO THE New YORK HEsALp.
PRINCETON, Oct. 23.--The intercol-
legiatc conference on disarmament at
Princeton next Wednesday is rapidly be-
ginning to assume an international as
pect, the League of Pan American Stu
dents and Chinese students having re-
quested the Princeton undergraduate
committee that representation be grant
ed to them A communication has also
been received from the Right. Hon. II.
A. l.. Fisher, president OF the Board OF
Education of the British Government,
saying that he will send cable from
English students TO be read to the
Princeton conference.
Tho committee in charge announced
to-day that thirty-two colleges had al
ready sent word that delegates would
represent them. while others are ex-
pected to reply Immediately.
Tho programme for the conference
consists OF az afternoon meeting, c; BAN
quet and an evening meeting. The first
is to be business session only. re-
stricted to delegates. A committee will
then be appointed TO draw up resolu-
tions which will be presented at the
handuet. The evening meeting is TO be
in the nature of great mass meeting.
at which the public Is welcome to at
tend.
President IGibben is 10 open proceed
ings in the afternoon by formally well
coming the delegates to Princeton. I'M
rtediateiy following viii be a speech by
Norman MacKaye. who will discuss the
question OF disarmament from the stand
point Of young man who fought dur
ing the war. Prof. Edwin w. Kem-
inerrer OF the Princeton faculty will
then explain a series OF statistical charts
which he has compiled showing The loss
Of life. waste of material and other eco
nomic losses OF war. Following this
the meeting is TO be thrown open TO gen.
eral discussion and Il resolutions COM
inittee will be elected.
At the evening mass meeting Col.
Franklin D'Olier of Philadelphia. for
merly commander OF the American Le-
gion, will be the first speaker. He will
he followed by Vernon kellogg, who was
ir 1915 and 1916 director Of the Ameri-
can Commission for Relief In Belgium
and the right hand man of Herbert
Hoover in all later relief work. Mr..
Kellogg has Just returned from Europe.
where he made special study OF the
disarma ment question. Major-G Gen. John
+. ORyan OF New York, the COM
mander of the Twenty-seventh Division.
and Dwight w. Morrow, a partner in J..
p Morgan & Co, also will make ad-
dresses
The New York herald., 1921-10-24
Gruenberg Prize
Symphonic Poem
Played at Concert
Work Is Admirable in Orches-
tratiOn, but Thematic
Ideas Are Elusive.

In paper on The American Com
poser read by Mr.. Arthur Whiting be-
fore the National Institute of Arts and
Letters in 1914 there was this sentence :
Bach was nos encouraged to use his
powers and TO become aware of what was
really In him because of the stimulus
to art given by the Leipsic Choral Union,
Which offered prize of 4 thousand
gulden for the most inspired setting Of
the st. Matthew Passion, stirring the
composers for miles around (who needed
that sum OF money! TO produce the
| kind of originality which they believed
to be likely TO pque the fancy OF the
particular gentlemen who had kindly
consented to act as judges for the COM
petition"
This seems applicable to the present
season of music. Lately that which
secured to its creator tho $1,000 given
by Mrs. Coolidge was heard at the fes-
tival of chamber music in Pittsffeld.
Yesterday afternoon at the first of the
Symphony Socety's Aeolicn Hall matt
nees the veil of secrecy was drawn
from THE Hill OF Dreams the SYM
phonic poem of Louis Gutenberg, which
carried off the $1,000 prize given by
marry ftaThncss ldpei.
Mr. Gruenberg's work was escorted
into the public presence unfortunately.
On one side OF it stood the andantc and
variations from Beethoven quartet in
A. opus IS. and on the other Cesar
Francks symphony. The hearing OF
these works served TO emphasize the
fundamental snortcoming OF Mr.. Gruen-
berg's. Beethoven's variations are sim
pie. almost naive but they aie incessant
melody. Franck's developm' nts are far
reaching. logical. profoundly intellec
tual. but they are Developments Of mclo-
dies. Mr.. Grucnberg's symphonic poem
is an admirable piece of musical work.
ing out and orchestratio ;, but the the
matte ideas are resrettably elusive.
The time Is almost ripe sor reaction
against compositions without melodic
ideas. But that Is a matter to be dis
cussed at length on some other occasion.
The point to be stressed now is that Mr..
Gutenberg has written a symphonic
poem which has fine instrumental quail
ity and which indicates n succession OF
varying moods. But because Of the In
definiteness Of his themes { @ work lacks
point. Doubtless 1t was the b. st OF those
entered In the competition and prob
ably 1t deserved the prize. But 1t did
not in itself demonstrate tnc value Of
prizes as lures for genius.
The record must conclude with the
explanation oc the title. When Mr..
Gutenberg was studying in Vienna he
used to live near hill and was accus-
toned to climb IL and rest upon II.
dreaming his ireamings. Dream music,
therefore. may he forgiven for possess
ing some vagueness. The composer was
called out after the perforn ance of his
work and modesty Acknowledged the
applause of an amiable audience
The New York herald., 1921-10-24
STARS APPEAR AT BENEFIT
FOR NEEDY BRITISH SOLDIERS
Mr.. John w. Davis, Formerly
Ambassador to England.
Makes Address.

An audience that completely filled the
New Amsterdam Theatre last night was
entertained by n galaxy OF stars ,who
gave their services for Z c benefit of
the United British Relief Committee of
New Yoris. The proceeds VIII be de-
voted to the work OF the committee
among the disabied and needy British
soldiers now here. and thereby American
charities will be relieved o. consider
able burden.
Sir William Wisefli3r. Bart. who was
chairman of the nights entertainment,
introduced to the audience Mr. John w.
Davis. formerly American Ambassador
10 the Court Of st. James :. who made
few pertinent. remarks, ana then Leon
Enroll undertook the duties OF announc-
ing each turn. Fl afforded almost as
much amuser!.nt as did the various
aftlsts VINO followed in quick succession
Mr.. ana Mrs. George Spirk, who ap-
peared almost at the last minute. did
some of their sentimental and amusing
songs, and they were followed by the
rangerne' quartet, whose songs are
iamiiiar to theatregoers. Next on the
piii came Miss Grace La Rue. whose cos
tune was OF the same shade as the name
Oh the quartet hat preceded her, and she
gave her Poi song with much effect
Miss Agnes Bartholomew was anus
ing In itch impersonations, and John
Barclay. who stands six feet seven, who
was introduced by Mr.. Enrol as one OF
cne midgets of the stage. sang two songs,
and he was followed by Irving Berlin
whose popular songs of course made a
hit Next on the bill was Miss Elsie
Janis. who recited Lest We Forget"
her own poem, afterward singing her
Spring Song with q bit of dance.
She had to beg her audience to let her
gor to her Country place" Miss Janis
was followed by Mr.. Errol IN a scream
ingly funny farce. "The Guest" In which
he acted one Of his drunken roles. This
ended the first part of the programme.
The second part began with a short
speech by the British Consul, Gen. H.
Gloster Armstrong, who read Telegram,
of regret from Sir Auckland Geddes, the
British Ambassador, and from Lady
Geddes, who were unable to attend as
they had hoped. and also cable from
Lloyd George, who gave his approval to
the efforts of the committee which was
received yesterday at the Embassy in
Washington.
The remainder of the programme in
t-oduced Sir Harry Lauder in speech
and songs. the first act OF "a Bill of
Divorcement" and 1.-THE Triangle" the
shortest three act drama on record.
In the audience were Mr.. and Mrs.
Winfield Scott Hoyt, Major and Mrs.
Louis Livingston Seaman, Mr.. and Mrs.
George w. Burleigh. Mrs. NJ. Lawrence
Keene. Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Rogers,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles l.. Cammann. Mr..
and Mrs. Henry J. Whlgham. Mr.. and
Mrs. Mortimer l.. Schiff, Mrs NJ. Brady
The New York herald., 1921-10-24
CONTRALTo PLEAsEs HEARERS
Miss Merle Alcocls Gives Recital
Pianist md vfoIinist Play.

Miss Merle Alcock. contralto, was
heard In a song recital yesterday after
noon in Town Hall. She gave standard
German lieder. Vaughn Williams's song,
My Boy Johnny" and among other
lyrics group of bayou ballads, with
texts and melodies collected by Miss
Nina Monroe and edited by Kurt
SCHNEIDER, which she said are sung In
Louisiana by the negroes. Only words
OF praise are due the recital Miss
Alcock's singing combined a beautiful
voice well used with clear diction and
finc intelligence. Mr. SCHNEIDER played
the accomplishments with skill
At Carnegie Hall in the afternoon the
young Hungarian pianist Erwin
Nyiregyhazi. gave his second recital of
There were great brilllancy, force and
viRor In his playing. though moments
or seeming reticence. erratic rhythm and
hard tone impaired It's general smooth
ness. His list included. by Chopin. the
II minor fantasy and A flat polonaisc.
A nocturne OF Griog was given with
poetic feeling. while contrasting in the
same group Listz's "Mazeppa" etude
wos made n dazzling tour dc force
In the evening at Carnegie Hall Miss
Erika Morini, n young violnist, who
played here several times last season
and aroused interest by her uncommon
violin talent, gave a recital under the
auspices of the Junior League of the
American Convalescent Home for Vien-
mas Children. In a programme with
Sa int -Saans's y minor concerto as the
principal number her performance again
seemed 10 give much pleasure. The au-
dience was Of fair size,
The New York herald., 1921-10-24
1000 BROOKLYN WOMEN
IN NWONDERLANDBAZAAR
Fete to Open Friday for Ben
Eft of Colony House.

Brooklyn women and some public
spirited men engaged in civic pursuits
will hold the largest bazaar ever at
tempted I'm the borough next Fr:day and
Saturday afternoons and evenings in the
Thirteenth Regiment Armory Sumner
and Putnam avenues. More than 1000
women of social, club and philanthroplc
Affiliations have united in the fete. which
Is to bo known as THE Streets OF Won
derland." for the benefit of Colony
House. q civic centre at 1876 Atlantic
avenue
The chief directing forces are Mrs.
George w Knight Mrs George g. Stout,
Mr. David A. Boody. DIR. Edward Ev-
erett Hicks, Mrs. John Lansing Swan,
Mrs George G. Taft, Mrs. ]. T. w. Kas-
tendieck. Mrs. Frederick G.. Fisher, Mrs.
William NJ. Calder. Mrs. Robert G. Ice,
Mrs. William H. Good. Mrs. Juan A.
Almirall, Mrs Raymond Bayliss. Mrs.
Willard D. Berard, Mrs. Edward w.
Hnskins. Miss Mabel Heffley, Mrs. John
y. Holman, Mrs. Charles McChesney
Mrs. John NJ. Perry, Mrs. Charles IT
Pierce. Mrs. w. @. Ryon and Mrs. Henry
Smith.
There VIII be more than one hundred
bee tbs. chlldrens kirness. a tea gar
den and card party of 400 tables The
booths will be arranged In streets and
courts.
Gov. Miller will be present on FRIDAY
or Saturday night. The Governors wife
Is Il member OF the recepticn committee
that also Includes Mrs. William NJ. CAL
de-, Mrs. Walter Glib. Mrs. William G..
Beecher. Mrs. William TX. English and
Mrs sydney Grant. The hostess com
mittee for patriotic Night" (on Satur-
da,) will be headed by Mrs. William III.
Good Mrs. Frederick G.. Fisher will
supervise the big card party. The tea
garden will be directed by Mrs. J. r. w.
Kastendieck. Mrs. Robert c. Leo. who
was Miss Elsie Calder. is chairman of
the lxirmess.