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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-03-01
BOARD OF TRADE
HEARS DR.. SEE AND.
OTHER SPEAKERS
Minister Tells of Gains
BY China at Arms
Conference.

Sao-Ke Alfred SIZE. Chinese Min
lister, told members OF the wash-
ington 30 rrd OF Trade, latt night,
at the meeting of the board at the
New Willard. that China had gained
much from the recent disarmament
conference.
The minister said his country had
surrendered no point of q vital
character, and a basis for greater
gains had been laid. The settlement
Of the Shantung issue would always
be remembered by the Chinese peo-
pie as being a real concession to
them, and 1t brought America
nearer in spirit and sympathy to
the Orientals.
Tells OF ID. c. water supply.
Col. Francis Weller. speaking of
the District of Columbia aater sup
ply, called attention to the appro-
priation favorably reported by the
Senate yesterday, whereby $780,
goo would be used in beginning
CONJUNCTION for a new apueduct.
The water situation, he said. WIS
critical. only eighteen hours sup
ply being In. reserve at the present
time.
The new aqueduct. according TO
Weller. would require four years
to build. but when finished would
constitute one of the finest systems
in the world.
Reviews Auditorium Plans.
Col Robert n. Harper spoke Of
tentative plans laid for erection OF
Washington Auditorium.
DR.. Harvey w. Wiley told Of the
dire need OF more stringent milk
laws.
William S. Washburn. making his
report OF public school conditions.
said that more care should he mani
Tested in perfecting the system OF
education.
J. b. Powell secretary. American
Chamber OF Commerce OF China.
spoke OF trade relations between
America and China Thomas Brad
ley presided. A buffet supper was
served after the meeting.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-03-01
Snow Storm Due
In Capital Tonight
Cold Wave Sweeping From
West Expected to
Hit District.

Snow storms sweeping the West
accompanied by frigid weather in
the Dakotas- are scheduled to strike
the District tonight, the weather
man predicts Cold wave warnings
were issued for Northern New York
and the New England States.
The mercury dropped steadily yes
'terday and at 10 o'clock last night
registered at 80 degrees. Snow is
due in the District tonight, with
increasing cold and cloudiness to-
day, according to the weather man.
The weather will moderate slightly
tomorrow with snow or rain, ac-
cording to predictions. The mer-
curry dropped Is degrees yesterday.
The severity of the storm in the
West is shown by thermometer
registrations at S p. m. At Bis
marck. y. n, zero was reported
degrees below at Cheyenne, wyo..
and degrees above at Duluth,
MINI. Meanwhile, citizens of
Tampa, Fla. took their daily dip
in the ocean with the mercury at a
degrees.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-03-01
fMardi Gras Fete
Finds Paris Gay
Students and Pretty Girls
Throng Boulevards
In Mad Revel.

PARIS. Feb. 2S.-Gaiety,, prasti-
cally approximating the hilarity Of
'piewar Mardi Gras fetes reigned all
day and night as the cIt~ eele-
brated its annual outdoor revel.
The boulevards were tammed with
pretty girls and carefree students
laughing and shouting. Sightseers
Joined them frequently in their out.
bursts OF frivolity. Confetti, in
spite of the greatly increased cost.
filled the air and left an inch deep
coating for the sweepers.
Hundreds of students. masked and
Consumed In every conceivable CON-
hination OF colors and design. pa
raded through the streets and kissed
all the pretty girls in sight. The
more beautiful were kissed not once
but many times. and occasional
fights started when a sweetheart OF
husband objected to this display OF
affection, or a student attempted to
monopolize an especially eligible
maiden.
But generally 1t. was all taken as
part of the days sport.
Other students r!ayed boisterous
games of crack the whip" on the
boulevards. ..> .-sN
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-03-01
LONG RELEASED
ON $4,000 BOND

George l.. Long. alleged writer of
threatening letters which were re-
teivcd. by persons prominent in
Washington official and social cir
Giles, was released yesterday from
the District Jail under $4,000 bond.
Although the accused man was
permitted to return to his home.
1910 y street northwest. his &C
tions are being held under surveil-
lance by Department of Justice OPP
eratives and local police.
Prior to his release from the
prison. Long was officially served
with a warrant charging him with
making threats of violence. which
had been sworn to bylHeadquarters
Detective Patrick O'Brien on the in
formation received regarding tho
letters addressed to Mrs. Mary Scott
Townsend. 2l21 Massachusetts ave
nue. northwest.
The alleged threatening letter
writer will be arraigned in Police
Court tomorrow, the time for his
arraignment, originally set for last
Monday, having been postponed to
enable the court to summon desired
Witnesses
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-03-01
Blanket Prohibition for zap
Meets Death Blow in Senate
Reservation Rejected, Together With That
Granting Americans Equality With
Japs on Island.

called. He challenged prohibition
advocates to support him.
Senator Reed. of Missouri, spoke in
support OF Frances, proposal. after
amending II to prohibit import or
export of booze, as well as its man.
ufacture and sale.
Treaty regulations already pre-.
vent the sale of intoxicants to ma
tives. Senator Lodge argued, after
which he left the Senate in q state
of obvious irritation at the horse
play.
Reed Defends Natives.
Reed declared ensIavement CT the
natives. and sale of opium to them
is now possible.
why should we not extend the
prohibition laws to zap so some
Japanese Volstead could exercise
his genius there?" Reed demanded.
Then he pictured the situation
that would arise IL the natives. de
MED the solace OF drink" were
forced to labor by Japanese, whose
minds might be under the influence
of drink. .
Think of Japan building a gov
eminent distillery." said Reed, "by
the forced labor OF natives suffer
ing with the accumulated thirst of
years. And what If, the Japanese
should want to bring the liquor to
California under their own flag.
The present administration would
never have nerve enough to stop
them"
What If the Japanese violated
prohibition" asked Senator Wat
son. OF Georgia.
Wed call Washington confer
ence and yield to Japan" said Reed.
Only IL for Reservation.
Eleven Senators voted for the
France reservation. Senators ster-
ling. Willis. Jones. of Washington,
and Sheppard. leading prohibition
advocates. were not among them.
The Senate yesterday took its
first test vote on an arms confer
ence treaty. the result OF which
was surprising because only three
Democrats voted with their. leader.
Senator Underwood. The vote. was
on an amendmtnt offered by NSena
tor P:ttman.- q Democratic. member
Of the Foreign Relations Commit.
tee, declaring American nationals
shau have the same rights in zap
as Japanese. BE-. :. g.. -. =
Senators Williams, Pomerene and
Myers were alone in supporting
Underwood. 90
Senator'S Borah and France,
among the Republicans, declined to
follow the leadership of Senator
Lodge. Senator johnson, Repub-
lican irreconcilable. was not present.
The amendment was rejected by
a vote of % to so.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-03-01
Announces HyattsUiIIe
Roll of Honor Students

HfATTSNILLE. Md. Feb. IS
Prof. X. J. Morris, principal of the
Hyattsvillc High School, announces
the following honor roll Of students
who have made an average of 90
per cent or more in their studies
during February:
First year-VirEinia SturSis, Max
Inc Forte, Mary Louise Carr, Mar
garet Kitchin, Helen Sampson, Lou
ise Chatterton. Frances Norton. Mar
Garet Temple. Margaretta West, Ha-
eel kreider. Mary Latino Smith, Ma
rion Sommers. Frances Rector, Mae
Gordon, Dorothy McKnew. Second
year - Frances Gruver. Margaret
Wolfe. Third ycar-Esther Cady,
Togo Matthews. Bernice Moler. Cliff
ford Botcler. Helen Clagett. Bessie
Anderson. Emma CLANCY. Florence
Schaeffer, Dorothy Hutchinson. Luz
cile Esvin. Fourth year-Grace Gros-
didier, Dorothy Norton.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-03-01
IMPORTANT coming
CHANGE PROPOSED
Would Restrict Section
East of Judiciary So.
To Residences.

Proposals to change a large Sec
ton OF the city east of Judiciary
Square from first commercial e
residential are to be considered Al
the hearing OF the District zonIng
Commission on March IL. accord
ing to reliable information obtained
at the District Building yesterday
The District Commissioners feel
that the section would develop into
a fine residential section il COM
mercial houses were prohibited.
The approximate boundaries OF
the area are G street on tho north
New Jersey avenue on the west
and Indiana avenue on the south
east. The area at present contains
only a few business houses of a
permanent character.
At a meeting Of the Coming Com
mission yesterday lot at Thir.
teenth and l. streets northwest. or
which a Chinaman desired to oper
a restaurant. was changed from
residential to first COMMERCIAL. over
the protest OF a number OF colored
residents Of that section.
7 The frontage on both sides Of I
street northwest. between Portnel
place and sixteenth street. wa'
changed from residential to frs
commercial. A part OF the prop
erty bounded by Georgia avenue
and the proposed line OF Thirteenth
and Peabody streets and Georgis
avenue northwest was changed
from A area to r area to permi
the erection OF houses.
Property at the intersection o
Nichols avenue and Sheridan roaC
southeast was changed from resi-
Dental to second commercial. Othe,
minor lot changes were permitted
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-03-01
BRITAIN GIVES
INDEPENDENCE
TO EGYPTIANS
Sultan's Crown Restored
As Soon as Guarantees
Are Legislated.

/ LONDON, Feb. 2S.--The British
government has announced its ac-
acknowledgement of the independence
Of Egypt, and its policy by which
the British protectorate over the
Nile Is terminated. The sovereignty
of the Sultan will be restored. A
Parliamentary act confirming the
government decision will be sought
at once.
Announcement OF the recognition
OF Egypt's. sovereignty Is embodied
In the publication OF two official
papers. one from Lord Curzon to
Lord Allenby, British governor in
Egypt, and the other from Lord
Allenby to the Sultan.
Proclamation ISSUED.
Entitled "A Declaration to Egypt
and confirming the governments
decision. Lord Allenby.s letter is
somewhat in the form Of procla-
nation. 4 1t reeftes that,' ,
|. "Whereas,. His Ma jesty' srsgo verm-
,ment. Elm ascordancs with declared
intentions desires forthwith TO rec
ognize Egypt as antindenepdent and
sovereign state. and.
Whereas. the relations of HIS
Majesty's government and Egypt
are of vital interest to the British
Empire, the following principles
are hereby declared:
The: British protectOrate. termi-
mated and Egypt is declared an in
dependent and sovereign state
The document goes on to declare
that as soon as Egypt shall enact
indemnity LEGISLATION applying to
all Inhabitants. the present martial
law will be withdrawn.
Protection Demanded.
Under the head Of matters re-
served to the discretion OF the
British government until they are
adjusted by free discussion. and
friendly accommodation" are: -.
p, l. The security OF British COM
fnunications.
2. Defense of Egypt against for
eign aggression or interference.
either direct or indirect.
8. Protection Of foreign interests.
{. Protection OF the minorities.
Pending the conclusion of agree
ments on these subjects the pres
ent status in all these matters will
remain Intact.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-03-01

. The island of zap. so far as the
American Senate is concerned, VIII
be free from blanket prohibition.
Tha American-Japanese treaty re-
lating to the island already prohib-
its sale of liquor to the natives.
The Senate decided yesterday. after
an hour and a half of fun. not to
adopt a reservation which would
prohibit manufacture and sale, or
import or export OF intoxicants.
The reservation was proposed by
Senator France, of Maryland. who
argued that 1t was wrong to put
the natives of the island under con-
troll of the pagan empire" of Japan
without protecting them against the
"insidious influences" of drink. 1t
was, France argued. the Christian
duty of America to protect the Yaps.
or Yapites, or however they are
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-03-01
Northeast Citizens
Establish Headquarters

Headquarters for the organiza-
ton committee OF the Northeast
Citizens Association. which will
conduct a membership campaign.
were established last night in the
Northeast Masonic Temple. 523 H
street northeast. under direction of
President Evan H. Tucker.
E. D. Smith. 507 II street north
east, is chairman Of the commit
tee. L. e. Diggins. 643. Sixth street
northeast. is secretary. and NJ. r.
Painter. 654 Sixth street northeast
is treasurer. Subcommittee chair
men appointed last night include j.
NJ. Pearce, r. B. Lincolns. l.. NAPLES,
A. F. Thompson and r. s. Higgins.
The ''Carry-On Club" OF the associ-
alton, which Is seeking reduced gas
rates and improved street car serv-
ice on the II street line. will meet
with the organization committee
next Monday
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-03-01
Georgetown Societies
Prepare for Debates

With Yale University scheduled
as the first opponent. March Is. the
three principal debating societies at
Georgetown College this week re-
organized for the series of second
semester debates.
The Philodemic Society. from
which were chosen the three de-
baters to represent the Hilltop in
the Yale contest. will be headed by
the following officers: Joseph A.
MCGOWAN, Of Indiana. president:
John s. Mccain. of Maine. vice
president; Joseph A. McDonough. of
New York. secretary: James ]: Han
lon. of Pennsylvania. treasurer:
George Brennan. Of New York.
censor; Sylvan J. Pauly, OF Mon
tana. corresponding secretary. Nc
Gowan. Mccain and Pauly will
comprise the Georgetown team that
meets Vale.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-03-01
Washington Girl Takes
Part in College Debate

SOUTH HADLEY. Mass. Feb. IS.
Miss Julia b. Hutton, daughter of
Col. Paul c. Hutton. 1914 Macomb
street. Washington. D. C.. who en-
tered Mount Holyoke College this fall
from. Notre Dame College. Is one OF
the two juniors chosen to take part
in the intercollegiate debate on March
IS, in which two teams each from
Smith. Wellesley. Vassar. Barnard.
Radcliffe and Mount Holyoke contest.
The subject Is: Resolved. That the
United States Should Grant Immedi-
ate independence to the Philippines"
Miss Hutton lived for about three
years in the Philippines. and there
fore has an intimate knowledge Of
the subject
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-03-01
BONUS BILL OUT
WITHIN FEW DAYS
Majority Members of Ways
And Means Committee
See Action Near. :.

Report on bonus legislation may
be expected within the next few
days, it was stated last night.
Following two conferences yes
terday- of majority members Of the
committee, Chairman Fordney said
that the committee would resume
work on the legislation this morn
Ing. No decision has been reached,
1t was said. but definite progress
will be made following tGday's
meeting. IL is expected.
Representative Mondell, Rspubli-
can leader. expressed the opinion
that the sales tax would not be
employed to raise necessary funds
for whatever bonus Legislation is
enacted. While the Ways and
Means Committee discussed the
sales tax plan at yesterdays con-
ference, no means of raising the
money has been determined upon,
The President has emphasized that
the problem of taxation for the
bonus must be met in whatever leg
islation is passed.
Representatives of the American
Legion. including Hanford McNider,
national commander, and John
Thomas Taylor, legislative agent.
following a conference with -Presi-
dent Harding yesterday, announced
that the President is in full AFFORD
with the desires of the American
Legion.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-03-01
TEXTILE STRIKE
PLAN REJECTED

PROVIDENCE, r. l.. Feb. IS. -
Representatives of mill owners and
the 1900 textile operatives now on
strike in this State yesterday re-
fused to accept the proposal that
Judge J. Jerome Hahn be made sole
arbiter of their difficulties. The de-
cision was made public after a con-
ference lasting several hours at the
State house. s-w-,,s.-.u e. . 80.
The proposition was made by the
State board OF mediation and con-
Citation. of which! Judge Hahn Is
chairman. and which has been try
ing to find grounds for ,agreemen,
since the strike started 1t had
been felt by many that acceptance
of the boards proposal was the
only solution offered to settle the
strike in a very few days. Now it
may drag on for many weeks.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-03-01
CORONER ORDERS
RELEASE OF KONIS

Peter Konis, "a years old. s23 B
street northwest. who was arrested
in connection with the mysterious
death of his bride OF twenty-seven
days. Mrs: Jane c. Konis. "a years
old, was released by order OF the
coroner yesterday for lack Of evil
dence.
Upon information as to where and
by whom the cyanide OF potassium.
found in the woman's stomach. was
purchased will rest the fixing OF the
blame for Mrs. Konis' death. said
Coroner Ramsey J. hewitt.
The coroner's jury yesterday aft
ernoon rendered a verdict to the ef-
feet that the woman came to her
death by drinking cyanide of po-
tassium in some manner unknown
to the jury.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-03-01
Sues for Use of Coal Cars.

The Quemahoning Coal Company.
Inc. of Pennsylvania. filed suit yes
terday in the District Supreme Court
against James c. Davis, Director
General of Railroads. to recover
s1s3.475.46 and interest. alleged to
be due for use OF the company's
coal cars on the Baltimore and Ohio
system during Federal control Of the
road.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-03-01
Revival Topic Announced.

mo Men and Women in Heaven"
will be the topic tonight of a SER
mon by DR.. A. c. Dixon, an evan
gelist conducting services at Cos
mopolitan Baptist Church. These
services. which will be continued
over a period of ninety days, are
part of city-wide campaign
amongst the colored people under
auspices of the National Negro Min
isters' Alliance. and the White Cross
Free Labor Bureau.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-03-01
OLDEST DWELLING
IN LEESBURG BURNS

LEESBCRG. Va. Feb. 2S.-The
oldest building in Leesburg. a log
dwelling said to have been built in
1857, when the town was known as
Georgetown. was destroyed by fire
last night.
The occupants, colored family
with six children. narrowly escaped,
the mother setting her last child
out just before the roof fell in.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-03-01
Mt. Pleasant Y. w. C. A.
Women Will Aid DriUe

Cooperation of the girl reserves
of the Y. W. C. A.. was urged in
the campaign to secure $4,000 for
continuance of girls work in this
city during the coming year, by
Miss Grace NJ. Anvil, before the
Mount Pleasant Chapter of the Y.
w. c. A. yesterday.
Miss Gertrude Macarthur, gen.
eral secretary of the association.
outlined the proposed work. Miss
/. B. Johnson. chairman of the
Mount Pleasant Chapter; Mrs. E. B.
Johns. vice chairman; Mrs. F. r.
Sales, secretary, and Mrs. Walter
Fowler. treasurer, were selected to
conduct the campaign in that SEQ
ton.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-03-01
RaLstOn of Indiana
Senate Candidate

INDIANAPOLIS. Feb. 2S.-Demo-
cratic leaders of this State are elated
over the announcement of former
Gov. Samuel NJ. Ralston that he will
be a candidate for United States Sen
ator.
Political observers see in Ralston
strong Democratic opponent Of Sem
ator New. administration choice for
reelection. and former Senator Bev-
eridGe. Bull Moose candidate. Raj
ston yielded today to pressure of par
ty leaders throughout the State. after
he had refused to be a candidate.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-03-01
CONGRESS MEMBER
PRAISES LEGION

Representative Lamar LETTERS. of
Alabama. last night lauded the Amer
lean Legion In an address before
members OF Stuart waIcott Post, No.
10. in the District Building.
Ten candidates-Charles G. Berg
man. Howard S. Duell. Simon W
LonE.- J. Ashley Mason. John Nc
Grath. Louis Rodis. William v. War
rem. Stelios BitsRxis and John Nc
Leod-were admitted to membership
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-03-01
GOMPERS FIGHTS
N. Y. LABOR BILL

In an effort to forestall enactment
of Industrial Court legislation in
New York similar to that already
enacted in Kansas. Samuel Gompers.
president of the American Fedora
ton OF Labor. has gone to Albany
to petition the legislature
He will lead a small army OF
union laborers to the capital We'd
nesday. it Is understood. and IL nee
esssry to Gov. Miller himself. to OBJ
tain assurances that the pending bill
will he killed on the ground that
1t would set in operation compulsory
labor laws
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-03-01
DEATH NOTICES.

~1~~s~-@~~s~
JoHNsoN-Departed this life after a long
and lingering Illness, Monday morning
February "a at 6:35 q. m. BESSIE.
beloved wife Of CHARLES W. JOHN
son.
Funeral from her late residence. 1915
eth st. NV. At IL m. Relatives anil
friends invited. Interment at Harmony
Cemetery. e6S
wALL-At IL a. m. Monday. Feb. n,
Capt wM. B. WALL. 1T his residence,
3Of Cedar St. Cherrydale, Va.
Solemn requiem mass will be celebrated at
1890. Thursday morning, March 2, at
ST. Agnes Church, Chsrrydale. Va.
Rev. Father Lackey officiating. He will
he buried with full military honors in
Arlington Cemetery at l O'clock Rela-
lives and friends invited.
sHEARMAN-On February Is 1922, at his
residence the Balfour, JAMES Angus
TINE SHEARMAN. aged 50, years.
FuneraI services private. Interment In
Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn. y. Y.
657
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-03-01
Bows to Hear Indian Story

ago will be explained in an address
at the Boys Club. $50 c street north
west. tonight at o'clock by two
Indian chiefs. George Moninnick and
James Walahee. through their inter-
prefer, Thomas K. Yallup.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1922-10-11
NEARLY 80 GALLONS
WHlSkEY CAPTURED
Officers Make Another Big
Raid on Jay Bird Ons
Man Arrested

Saturday afternoon county Of
licers decided to make another raid
on Jay Bird and see how much whis-
key had accumulated within the past
week and captured twenty seven
gallons of moonshine whiskey
around the premises. The contra
band was found in ten and FIVE gal
lon keg containers but no one was
arrested. Sunday morning they went
back again but only found about
two gallons. Their return trip though
was amply rewarded MS they arrest.
ed man by the name OF Percy Pot
tington, who is believed to be one
of the main distributors.
II will be remembered that fiv,
others were arrested Mt the same
place just one week ago but they
have not been tried yet but it is an
derstood their cases will be heard on
the l.ith of this month.
This last raid will in all PROBABLE
ity prove death blow" to the whis-
key business in Jay Bird as nearly
every inhabitant Of the place have
been arrested or placed under a
peace bond within the last month
and unless another stranger like
Pottington comes in ii will be diff
fieult matter to distribute the booze
from this place again.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1922-10-11

Carrie Rhodes was taking her first
trip on the train. The conductor
came through and called for the
tickets. Carrie readily gave up her
ticket y few minutes Inter the con
fectionery boy comming through.
called "Chewing-gum."
Never" cried Carrie bravely,
you can take my ticket, but not my
chewing gum"