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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-31
DRYS LINING UP TO !,
FIGHT TRANSFER Of
LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Win Strength In Congress for
Attack on Proposal Of Sec
Rotary Mellon.
By w. n. ATKINS.
International News Service,


Booze problems today became more
complex for the Government. with q
fiare-up Of differences in Congress
and within the Administration itself
over liquor law enforcement
'Drys made a fresh attack on the
proposal OF Secretary OF the Treas
ury Mellon TO transfer liquor law en-
forcement to the Department of
Justice.
4 Danger to the proposal arose to-
day from the fact that although Sem
ator Penrose and other rock-ribbed
Republicans are supporting the pro-
pSsaI. stiIl other prominent Repub-
iicans listed as ardent "drys" are
lined up In opposition.
The Treasury went ahead today
with its program to issue beer regu-
lations. without waiting for Congress
to act on volstead's bill. Authority
is expected to be given within a
week to brewers to manufacture and
soil beer with q kick for the sick on
physicians prescriptions. Prediction
WAS made that Revenue Commits
sioner Blair may refuse to set any
limit upon the amount OF beer pre-
scribed. and leave TO doctors discre-
ton the question Of quantity. This
Will be done II Blair follows strictly
the Palmer opinion. which removed
the lid from medicinal beer.
A new set of regulations removing
the limit upon the number of whiskey
prescription blanks issued to doctors
was before Commissioner Blair to-
day for approval. blair is expected
to affix his signature to an order re-
voking the rule now in force. which
limited doctors TO 100 blanks every
three months. This order is expect
ed within a few days.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-31
COLLIE PROVES LOVE
BESIDE DEAD MASTER

EUGENE. Ore. May si.-Proof that
there is no greater love thap that OF a
dog for his master was given by a
Scotch collie, which had to be iassoed
before the neighbors could remove the
dead body of his master Christian
Wissnreid. who dropped dead on his
farm near here.
body of Wisenreid, a ninety three
ysar-oid resident of Lane county. the
dog refused to allow them to come
close. After he had been subdued the
faithful animal followed the hearse
twelve miles into Eugene and entered
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-31
Great Falls Park.

Tho formal opening of the 1921
season Of Great Falls Park on Memo
rial Day was attended by a record
breaking crowd which greatly en-
joyed the many attractions provided.
Free dancing In the large pavilion
overlooking the falls, free concerts
by an augmented orchestra, amuse-
ments for the children, fishing, boat
ing and other outdoor attractions
are furnished for old and young. The
natural attractions of Great Falls
Park make It the ideal place for q
days outing
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-31
ARMY OF UNEMPLOYED
IN FRANCE SMALLER

PARIS. May 31.-Unempioyment In
France is not as serious as In many
other European countries. There are
at present about 10000 unemployed
and only 72.00o OF these are receiving
out of work pay. Reports received In
Paris from all the important indus
trial districts show that industry Is
of the war.
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B. r. kEiTH'S-
Vaudeville.

John Steele. the tenor OF Follirs
and photograph fame. was the h!t
of the bill at the performances at
b, F. Keith's Theater yesterday. He
sang some of his old songs and
several new ones, and the audience
was loath to let him get away. Un-
like most singers, Steele gave the
audience all they wanted, responding
graciously to the applause. Nearly
everyone has heard him either on the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-31
Glen Echo Park.

Arrival of that brand OF weather
which makes the great outdoors
take on q new charm has swelled
the crowds at Glen Echo Park to
even greater proportions than they
reached during the opening week.
Situated high up over the Potomac
In a wealth OF shade trees the park
is not only one of the pretti.st
places but about the coolest ons
about the Capital Last night the
attendance was no exception to tho
rule of large crowds that are there
nightly and early and late the thou
sands of amusement seekers seemed
intent on not passing up any Of
the resorts numerous attractions.
So far the new coaster dip has
led in popularity and last night its
trains of three cars were kept
speeding around it's 5000 feet Of
track carrying full loads each time.
Again II demonstrated the fact that
II Is a repeater" to use park par
lance, for the riders almost inva-
rlably stayed on for a second or
third trip around.
The derby racer, which gives even
a keener thrill, was a close second
and II. too, did a capacity business
to accommodate everyone who want
ed a ride on IT. The whip, water
ride, carrousel, and other fun pro-
viders were all In operation and as
seems the nightly rule all had their
full share of attention.
The dancers are finding the new
ballroom and the music just 10 their
liking evidently for every night the
floor Is filled from the nrst number,
almost. to the final one. The ball
room Is completely screened In. but
IL delightfully."- cool as there Is moth
ing to obstruot the breeze from any
direction.
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To say that Barney Bernard's de-
lineation Of the evil effect Of money
upon human character. which 10 the
rum and substance Of TWO Blocks
Away" was q success last night 10
putting II mildly. He was compelled
to make brief speech of thanks,
both for himself and the members of
his capable company, after the seo-
ond act. 1t II not taking much risk.
either, to say that this latest Offering
by Aaron Hoffman. while not espe-
cially brilliant In any way. should
continue to be successful financially.
even as IL will be artisticaily when
certain crudities are erased.
Two character bits are offered in
this new play. that of Nathaniel
Pommerantz, a poor East Side ooh
bier. and that of Bill Lewis. his old
friend with a penchant for walking
beats with cops and dreaming of
how perfect an officer of the law he
could be. Jane, the adopted daugh-
ter OF these two old friends. 10 q
Hketchy sort of q thing after the
first act In the lovely cool cellar"
on Second avenue. Vivian Tobin
was good in that nrst act and.
possibly. the author IL more to
blame for the weakness of the part
thereafter.
Barney Bernard, in makeup, In
stage presence, in accent, In gesture.
is wellnigh perfect as the poverty
stricken cobbler of the opening
scene. There are false tones In the
second act. recalling Abe Potash. but
with the return of poverty In the
final scene. Bernard 10 once more
perfect and. as the curtain falls on
the sleeping man. one leaves feeling
sure that after all, II Is better for
Orange" TO be "Pommerantz."
There IL a mastery monologue In
that second act. though. worthy of
commentator. Rich beyond his
dreams. Pommerantz disputes with
Orange" the name he has acquired
along with his wealth. The dispute
Is with the man In the mirror ere
Pommerantz goes forth into the
stormy night. 1t IL logical, we'll
sustained and convincing.
Nevertheless, Orange" the man of
riches, Is never so good as Pommer-
anti, the poor cobbler. and 80 II IL
fitting that In that fnal scene Pom
mersntz returns, hia money going to
the rightful heir.
Dodson l. Mitchell, as Bill Lewis.
the rightful heir, offers another clever
bit of character play. His best scene
is the last when he ia planning the
capture of the contriving lawyer A.
he orders the policeman out OF the
room TO await orders" re Ia the
high police official Of his dreams. He
makes no false moves throughout.
There is nothing particularly orig
inal about 1.-TWO Blocks Away" but
there is something entertaining and,
with Bernard and Mitchell carrying
the major load, II should progress for
while. The corroding influence of
riches on human character is as old
as the ages. The dialogue 10 weak
In places, it's humor forced. Indeed,
something must eventually be done
to explain the Wallets Importance of
the second act.
John Rutherford Is acceptable as
the dishonest lawyer. Evening
clothes At him we'll. The remainder
OF the cast merely act as providers
of atmosphere"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-31
Colonial Beach.

"washington's Atlantic CITY, as
Colonial Beach IL deservedly named,
has never proved more popular on Its
opening of the season on Decoration
Day than 1t has this summer. Hun
dreds of picnickers, family parties
and couples took the seventy-mile
boat ride. on the large steamer ST.
Johns down the Potomac river to this
popular resort.
Many Of the hotels and cottages
were opened for the season. giving
the Washington excursioniBts all the
city advantages at the other end Of
their river trip. The beach 10 splen-
did. and IL has been improved by In
seriously arranged boardwaIks. bath
houses. wharfs. piers and other con-
veniences. Saltwater bathing. fish,
ing, Grabbing and boating were In
dulged in by many of the visitors.
Last but not least 10 the large
dancing pavilion which was the mecca
Of many. 1t being situated out over
the waters edge where the cool
breezes were always blowing. Soko-
lows jazz orchestra furnished the
music for the dancing at the beach
and Of the steamer on Its both trips
TO and from the beach.
Beginning tonight. Tuesday. the
trips win be renewed, the steamer st.
Johns leaving the Seventh street
wharf at 7:15 p, m, returning at IL
q. m. Music and dancing will be a
feature Of every trip.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-31
~ LOUIS ASHLEY.

Charles Dillingham; presented be-
fore an appreciativo audience at the
National TheateE last night Barney
In Two Blocks Away" In
three acts. by Aaron Holman.
THE CAST.
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AND j. s.
IN COMMON BOND,
SAYS PRESIDENT
Message to Britain on Occasion
Of dwelling Washington Me-
mortal Read at St. Paul's.
r.tsrnatsonaI News Service.

LONDON. May s1.-The hope that
Great Britain and the United states
may continue to be animated by
the same ideals Of liberty, human
| ity. and enlightenment which drew
them together in the world war was
expressed by President Harding yester-
day In a Memorial Day message to
the British people.
President Harding's message was
read In Saint Paurs Cathedral. Lon
| don. in the Town Hall at Liver
pool. and At sulgrave Manor, the
ancestral homo of Washington's an
cestora, whore they were unveiled
simultaneously today three busts OF
the Father OF the American Re-
public. The busts were presented
as the gifts OF the American pso-
pie to the British government.
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
The Presidsnt's message follows;
"On the occasion Of the unwilling
busts of George Washington at Saint
PauIs. the Town Hall of Liverpool.
and sulgrave Manor. am moved to
express my hope that these gifts from
the American people may be received
as testifyinE anew their long estab-
lished friendship for the British ma
ton, and may inspire a continued re-
ciprocation of that sentiment by the
British people.
They will remind both peoples
that Washington was an Enslishman
by birth and tradition before he be-
came the leader In founding the new
Anglo-Saxon nation of this continent.
They will recall that these nations
have q common Inheritance In Ian
guage. institutions, customs and sym
pathies. They will attest a common
devotion to those ideals OF liberty.
humanity and enlightenment which
have been the inspiration of both.
Their gracious acceptance for lodge
ment in the British shrines of our
common patriotism, cannot but make
this occasion a reminder of the sac
rifces that In recent time have drawn
these two peoples so close together.
MOTIVE OF GIFT.
TN the greatest and most unselfsh
effort that men ever put forth to pro-
tect human honor and treasured insti-
tutions. they stood shoulder to shout
der. They learned how great a re-
sponsibility they shared in the world.
how greatly they might discharge IL
when serving In complete accord and
in alliance with other peoples like
wise devoted to human rights. liber-
ties and welfare. II these memorials
shall somewhat contribute to the per
petuation of such accord in such
causes they will have done for hu-
mainly the precise service whose hope
IL the motive Of the gift
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-31

The oldest, tree In the world IL said
to be In Ceylon, and now Is In it's
twenty-second century.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-31

the undertaking parlor. where IL took
considerable maneuvering to put him
out.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-31

"A Manageable Mother" a COM
edy of Washington social life. by Mrs.
Q. c. Calhoun. was produced at the
-Belasco Theater last night
under the direction OF John Hoffman.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-31
Barney Bernard Is a Success

1.-TWO Blocks Away" Offers
Character Actor Excellent
Opportunity to Show His
Skill, Though There Is Lit
tie New in Play.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-31
The Potomac Chesapeake
Cruise to Baltimore

II you know this trip. you are for 81;
II you do not. by all means get acquainted
Mix little Joy with life. Chesapeake
dsys-snd nishts-sre joyful occasions all
the summer long. The psistisl steamers
Three Rivers" and ''Dorohester' sail
Mondays. Wednesdays, and Saturdays. $500
p. NJ. from Washington, $500 p. NJ. from
Baltimore. Two nights and a day each
way Comfy ststerooms: excellent meals;
comparatively inexpensive. For reservations
out of Washington call j. p. Stephenson.
Agent, Seventh St Wharf. Main las. For
information about other celebrated inland
cruises QUE of Baltimore write or call r..
II. soulsby. q. p. A., BC&A a MD&v
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-05-09
Appeals to Men
TO Enter Citizen
Training Camps
General Pershing Re-
conmends Upbui1d ding
of Trained Citizen Re-
serve for Emergencies.

Washington. May S-General Per-
shing appealed Sunday to young men to
attend the citizens training camps this
summer and aid the war department to
build up trained citizen reserve.
Our position and influence in world
affaiars,' he said, "are measured by
our purpose to maintain the high prin-
ciples of justice and humanity. The
fulfillment OF this purpose depends
upon our readiness to defend its integ-
rity.
Our traditions are opposed to the
maintenance of large standing army.
but We have failed to train our citizen
soldiers in time of peace.
From military standpoint our
policy should provide a permanent mil
itary establishment, large enough to
guard against sudden attack, force
sufficient to meet our international
obligations, particularly on the Amer
ican continent, such force as may be
necessary to meet our internal re-
quirements; a trained citizen reserve
to meet the emergency Of
war"
Many benefits result from the train
ing of civilians through the camps, the
general continued, including the incul-
cation in youth Of a respect for con-
stituted authority and the principles of
self discipline. Such training also en-
initiative and gives young
men confidence in their abilities in ad
dition to developing physical vigor and
manliness. and fostering the national
spirit of freedom. he said.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-05-09
POLISH MINISTER PLACES
BLAME ON GERMAN PRESS

Rome, May Sin letter to Count
Sforza, the Italian foreign minister,
regret was expressed Sunday by M.
Skirmunt, Polish minister, who COM
planned that it was an article pu5-
lished in the German press which had
given the Poles the impression that
the inter r-allied commission had decid-
ed on a partition of Upper Silesia not
in conformity with the result Of the
plebiscite.
The Polish insurgents, he declared,
had not attacked the inter-allied
troops as French, British or Italians,
but as an armed force opposing the
most sacred aspirations of the Poles.
He declared that the Polish govern
ment had no responsibility for the
movement and had acted to prevent
enlistment of volunteers.
The Tribuna also prints an inter
view with the German ambassador, DIR.
Won Beresberg Gossler, in which he de-
clares Germany had known coup de
main was in preparation. With re-
gard to statements that the Polish
government was not responsible, he
said that for several weeks an open
and violent campaign had been going
on in Warsaw in favor of action
Acrid condemnations of the Polish
uprisings are appearing in the news
papers.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-05-09
Harding Lauds Elks
In an Address Before
Washington Lodge

Washington. May s.-The principles
of patriotism inspiring the ritual Of the
Elks were lauded by President Hard
ing, who is a member. Sunday in an ad
dress at the Washington lodge of the
order.
The occasion was a memorial service
for local Elks, who had served in the
world war. and the unveiling by the
president Of bronze tablet on which
the names of $40 of the fraternal order
are inscribed.
The Elks. he said, was a great fra
ternal order because it was founded
on the principles of business, fidelity,
charity and brotherly love-
In the morning the president and
Mrs Harding. accompanied by Post
master General Hays, observed Moth
ers' day by attending services at Cal
vary Baptist church.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-05-09
lnterurban Electric
Lines May Be Classed
as Interstate Carriers

Washington. May S.-Any street
railway line can become an interstate
carrier and as such derive the benefits
OF government prescribed rates If the
oeclsion of the interstate commerce
commission in the Wheeling Traction
20: - stands. the National Association Of
railway and Utilities Commissioners
s.3 sac IN motion to reopen the case,
iAeG e, with the commission.
Inc wheeling company filed tariffs
WIN WIN the commission to fix through
n rs:es from West Virginia points to
pcints l, IN Ohio reached By the lines and
1iso ns:. increased fares within the state Of
vnlo. Inc commission permitted the
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-05-09

box, only ballots bearing the word
yes" being issued.
Exclusion from the naval board Of
inquiry Of "all Haitians who had any
thing to say regarding the numerous
cases of murder, brutality, rape, ar
son, etc, that is, of Haitians who wish
the way in which the forces Of occu-
patton had carried out their duty in
Haiti"
CHASTITY Prison Mortality.
Furthermore it is charged that
more than 1000 prisoners died in 1918,
1919 and 1920 in the prisons at Camp
Haitian and that at Chabert, an
American camp, 5,475 prisoners died
during these three years."
The ghastly mortality in the pris-
ons." continues the memorial, ito
gether with confirmation by responsible
men, reveals record Of atrocities. of
brutality. and cruelty which defies.
description. It Is record for which
it would be difficult to find parallel"
The memorial concludes by stating
that during the five years of Ameri-
can occupation Haiti passed through
such sacrifices. tortures. distinctions,
and misery as have never
before been known in the course of its
history" For these wrongs and in
juries the Haitian people as repara-
tion," says the memorial, and they also
request:
Demands Of the Haltians.
Immediate abolition of martial law
and courtsmartial
Immediate reorganization Of the |
Haitian police and military forces, and
within a short period Of the |!
American military forces.
Abrogation Of the convention of 1915 |
under which American military occupa-
hon began.
Convocation within a short period of !
4 constituent assembly with all guaran- !
ices of electoral labor. I
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-05-09
RUSS IMPORTS
SHOW INCREASE

Riga, May S.-(By the Associated
Press).-Although the volume of trade
did not reach the large proportions
predicted from Moscow for the first
month of open navigation from the
Baltic ports, imports of foreign goods
into soviet Russia through Esthonia
and Letvia in April is estimated to
have approximated $4,000 tons, the
largest amount to enter Russia since
the blockade was lifted.
An Esthonian source estimates that
4OO,OOO,OOO gold rubles from Russia
have been sent abroad from Reval on
which Esthonia has taken q transit tax
of 100000 rubles.
1t is indicated that soviet trade is
sprlnging into considerable activity.
Moscow reports the arrival of five for
eign ships at Novorossissk, three of
these vessels being British. 1t is also
announced Italian wine exporters are
now n organizing for trade through the
So far virtually all this trade has
been for cash.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-05-09
MERELY SEEKS
LABOR UNION
ENS[AVENENT
So Matthew Woll Char
acterizes Recent Pro-
posal of Judge Gary.
Says Government Reg
ulation Would Keep
Labor in Subjection.

Cincinnati, May 8.-The recent pro
posal of Chairman Gary of the United
Steel corporation for governmental
regulation of labor unions is but an
other attempt to keep in continual
subjection and enslavement the wage
earners." Matthew Woll, president OF
the international Photograph En-
gravers' union, declared in a statement
sent out to the members of his organi-
zation, made public here tonight
To Handicap Labor Unions.
Mr.. VOL, who is a vice president
OF the American Federation of Labor
and member of the federation's exc
cutive council here, warned the work
ers that Judge Gary has in mind
nothing more nor less than the extern
sion OF existing antitrust and anti
combination laws and relentless en-
forcement of such laws to prevent the
effective functioning of the trade
unions without disturbing capital"
Would Foster Socialism.
Judge Gary disclaims he sa be-
iiever in socialism" continued the labor
leader, "yet no one is giving greater
to this movement than he
and his kind.
He outlined a plan to his stock
holders by which all capital and labor
would be supervised by an impartial
governmental commission and chal-
enged labor to accept the proposal.
Weaken Power Of Labor.
without careful analysis one might
,e led to believe that Judge Gary's
purpose was relinquishing or subordin-
ltlng his control and that of the board
i directors over the steel industry.
3anish the thought. Judge Gary is
merely using popular and progressive
erminology to mask the sinister
hought and purpose of Strengthening
lis hold upon the steel industry and
o weaken, if not destroy, the ever in
reasing force and power of Organized
vorkmen in their struggle to bring the
lght of publicity and the torch of jus-
ice into the affairs of Judge Gary and
lis kind" '''A
Declaring tina. the "steel trust"
Vill be unionized, Mr.. Woll said mo
ne appreciates more keenly than
udge Gary that the workers in the
teel mills cannot be continuously on
ressed and depressed without the
park of protest and Of revolt setting
flame ultimately the entire steel in
ustrial nation"