Evening Star Newspaper, February 17, 1923, Page 5

KATE OHARE BARES SLAVERY INPRSINS Says Women Are Driven at i Top Speed, and Tells of “Black Hole.” ‘SERVED AS ENEMY SPY Wenal Conference in Ohio Hears | Denunciation of System in Ef- | fect Over U. S. By the Associated Press. OBERLIN, Ohlo, February 17.— Charges that chattel slavery is being Dracticed in prisons of the United Htates were made in an address here by Kate Richards O'Hare, speaking before the conference on prison con- ditlons in Ohio. Practically every penal institution in the state served #8 a target for the oratorical .guns of speakers. Mrs. O'Hare recited some of her ex- Yerience in the Missouri state peni- tentlary, where she served a year for Wiolation of the espionage act. “I found that under the guise of Punishment for crime and in the name ©f reformation of the criminal a tre- mendously profitable form of chattel #lavery has grown up in this coun- try,” Mrs. O'Hare said. “When I reached the prison I found 1 had been sold by the United States Jepartment of Justice to a prison board composed of a mule buyer, a livery stable keeper and a country #ditor, all political appointees.” Deacribes “Black Hole Mrs. O'Hare declared that women 4n the Missouri prison were driven ®t top speed making overalls, under 1he survelllance of a male overseer dn a position to force his attentions ©n the women through his ability to panish those who would not submit 1o One form of punishment, she faid, was imprisonment iu the “black hole,” which she described as a cell built in a xolid stone wall, barely Jarge enough to contain human body. Dr. Hastings Hart New York, for- yuer president of the American Prison Association, advocated taking county Jalls out of the hands of county com- missioners and sheriffs and putting them under the control of the state, With jailers chosen by civil service. There has been no improvement in the falls in recent vears, he said. “The Illinois state board of chari- ties has worked fifty vears trying 10 clean up county jails, reporting Progress every 1wo years,” he said. “Its last report shows that only twenty Jjails in the state are fit for use. Conditlons in other states are simuar.” { Changes in Stations of I Army and Navy Officers Of Interest to Capital Army. Brig. Gens. Milton Franklin W. Ward, Officer: Reserve § Corps, have been relieved from de- tail as members of the general staff! <orps and will proceed to their homes. | Col. Osa E. Hunt, inspector gen- eral's department, will be retired Keptember 2, 1923, on his own appli- cation, after more than (thirty-four years' service. apt. Leo A. Reckord and { Trask. Medical Corps, has been relieved from duty at Wal- ter Reed General Hospital, this city, #nd ordered to Fort Benjamin Har. son, Ind., for duty. The resignation of Capt, John A. IKeyton, Medical Corps, has been ac- | cepted 'by the President to tuke ef- fect February 5 Warrant Officer William Just returned from Germa assigned to duty at Fort M Ga. Warrant Officer John N. Wolfe, just returned from Germany, has b or- dered to Fort Benning, Ga., for duty. Private Daniel D. Johnson. Medical | TDepartment, has been duty at Fort Huachuc nd or- | dered to duty at the general inter-| mediate_depot, this cit 1 Maj. Gen. Henry T. Allen has been ordered to this city for duty Majs. William A Sproule and Wal- ter Fraser, Veterinary Corps, have | been promoted to the grade of lieu- tenant colonel Maj. James G. Stees been ordered to report to the Secre- tary of the Interior for srvice in con- nection with the government railroad in Alaska. Lieut. Col. Frederick Mears, Corps of Engineers, has been relieved from duty in Alaska and ordered to Seat- ! Wash., for duty. 1 Col. Frank C. Boggs, Corps of En glneers, at the W Department, has been ordered to Philadelphia’ for | duty. Warrant Officer George H. at Fort Benjamin Harrison, heen placed on the retired 1 count of disability incident service. An Army retiring board has been ppointed to meet in this city for the examination of such officers as may he ordered to report to it. The detail for the board is: Brig. Gen. Harry H. Bandholtz, Cols, George Vidmer, ¢ alry; Joseph H. Ford, Medical Corps C. C. Collins, Medical Cory; Clement A. Trott, Infantry. and ranc H. Pope, _Quartermaster Corps, and Lieut. Col. Harry L. Gilchrist, Medi- cal Corps. Majs. Brown S. MClintle and Tenry . Coburn, jr;, Medical Corps, are detalled as medical ex- aminers before the board { Handley, has been Pherson, ed from retired, has Taylor. Ind., has t on ac- to the Navy. Lisut. Commander John H. S. Des- sez, at the navy vard, New York, has been detailed as executive officer of the cruiser Tacoma, Lieut. Vincent A. Clarke of the cruiser Chicago has been ordered to this city for duty in the bureau of engineering, Navy Department. Lieut. Robert “T. Darrow of the crulser Wilmington has been detailed as_navigator of the cruiser Denver. Lieut. Karl Rundquist of the U.S. 8. Pyro has been assigned to the com- mand of the U. S. S Napa. Lieut. Commander Charles R. O'Leary, Supply Corps, has been de- tached from the Veterans' Bureau, this city, and ordered to duty in the bu- reau of supplies and accounts, Navy Department. jeut. Percy W. ifus, Medical Corps, at Quantico, Va., has been or- | dered’to Hampton Roads, Va, Lfeut. ‘John M. Holmes, Supply Corps, has been detailed as disbursing officer, Navy purchasing office, New York elty. TWO HELD IN MURDER. HACKENSACK, N. J, February 17.—Bergen county authorities were last night checking the evidence! against two men held by the New York police in connection with the| murder of Christine Hervish, in Wal- 1ington, /Thanksgiving night. The men are Sylvester McGrath, alais Downey, and John Flannery. County Prosecutor H. V. Hart will formally charge the two men with murder when they are arraigned in the Tombs court, in New York, Mon- th :u arrestedl ye!!rlerrlly moerning 23 he was emerging from a m.phogo booth on the Bowery, in New York, after telephoning the Jer- G%wllce, advising them he g who committed the murder. nery was arrested later on a . on_ which he was employed. MoGrath was confronted by mnfi he accused the latter of befng Hervish (lrl's slayer. Flan- anery denled being implicated, L, ‘' Spring RADIO NEWS An epoch-making event in the.radio broadcasting history of Washington will be chronicled tonight when sta- tion WIAY of Woodward & Lothrop broadcasts in English the complete opera of “Faust” The largest cast and ensemble of any radio program arranged locally will present the opera in an jmmense studio especially constructed for the purpose on the cighth flodr of Woodward & Loth- rop's building. The radio rendition of “Faust® will be staged by Washingtonians, the District unit of the People's National Opera Society, under the direction of Rollin Bond. It will be the first pres- entation of the opera in the new English edition which the Washing- tonians, at the special request of the publishers, will dedicate with cos- tume and scenio presentation in the Central High School auditorium dur- ing Easter week. M. Harry Stevens will take the rols of Faust. Other principals are: J. Frank Duggan, Mephistopheles; Bes- sle Means, Margarita; Raymond G. Moore, Valentine; Royal M. Tinker, Wagner, and Cecile M. Sale, Martha. The complete program of the opera is published in the radio program. Station WJIH of the White & Boyer Co. today took over the broadcast- ing of the Department of Agricul- ture’s daily market report on fruits and vegetables, formerly transmitted by the Post Office Department station, WWX, which ceased operation Thur: day, when the naval radio station NAA fnaugurated its new radlophone service. The market report will be broadcast at 11:30 o'clock each morn- ing. A’ demonstration of radio_reception was given by Maj. Lewis Bender of tthe Signal Corps of the Army last night at the University Club. Using an up-to-date regenerative receiving set and a ’loop aerial, Maj. Bender picked up the concert by the United States Navy Orchestra broadcast from NAA in addition to programs of dis- tant stations. Between the numbers on the pro- gram Maj. Bender spoke on the his- tory of radio. He also explained the various parts of the apparatus he was using, and answered a number of question on the sclence of radio. BY RADIO TODA Schedule\ of Local Wireless Entertainment. NAA—Naval Radio Station, Radio, Va. (710 Meters). 3:25 p.m.—Complete market comment. :45 p.m.—Weather bureau report. 05 p.m.—Crop report and special items. S 505 p.m.—Daily market report. 10:05 p.m.—Weather bureau port. - live stock re- WIL—Continental Electric 360 Meters). 0 to 7 p.m.—Phonograph selec- tions. Company WMU—Doubleday-Hill Electric Com- pany (360 Meters). 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.—Program of music. 1“‘5A§-—1‘le Hecht Company Musfe Bullding (360 Meters). 3 to 4 p.m.—Selections on the vic- trola and reproducing piano. WJH—White & Boyer Company (360 Meters). 11:30 a.m.—Wholesale vegetable market report. 1 to 2 p.m.—Music and features. fruit and WIAY—Woodward & Lothrop (380 Meters). "2 to 3 p.m.—Selections on the vic- trola and reproducing piano. 8 p.m.—Radio rendiiton of the op- era “Faust” in English by the Wash- ingtonians under the direction of Rollin Bond. The cast—Faust, M. Harry Steven: Mephistopheles, J. Frank Dugga Targarita, Bessle Means; Valentine, Ray . Moore; Slebel, Else Jorss; Wagner, Royal M. Tinker; Martha, Cecile M. Sale. Ladies of the ensemble—Lucille Bannon, Freda Cole, Emily R, Ells- worth, Gladys Hunt, Lenora Hill, Mary 'Havell, Marguerite Kessinger, May K. Little, Amelia Payne, Edna Smith, Mary Etta Santmyer, Mar- guerite Van Dyke, Alice Clark, Gwe: dolyn Brelthaupt, Bessie C. Doolan, Lucille Flukey, Gayle Hunt, Barbara L. Harwi, Frances Jackson, Mildred Lashhorn, Marguerite Maxwell, ithson, Rose Sokol, Elsie { L. Schulze, Everil Worrell. Gentlemen of the ensemble—George Ash, S. B. Covert, E. A. Gaston, F. Lowman, Gibson Maxwell, J. T. rdee, Victor Russell, Wesley Pec ham, William H. Swain, J. R. Velh- mever, Milton T. Dix, R. C. Escherich, John 'Paul Jones, C. L. Maxwell, Harry Myers, J. B. Peat, P. T. Ra bun, Ramsey Spillman, S. B. Under- wood, Charles J. Watt Ofchestra. Violins, T. Brooke Amiss, jr.; C. H. Smith, A. Zanoff, A. E. Smoot, W. Stockett, Clyde Striker, G. Perkin: viola, W. E. Collins; cello, Louls E. Bradford; bass, W. F. Doyle; flute, H. H. Jacobs; .oboe, James A. Brearie: clarinets, H. C. Black, S. D. Grov bassoon, Carl Robinson; trumpets, George Kohn, George S. Wickham horns, Joseph Powell, H. Wales: trombone, H. R. Fl;u\\ rth; tympani i and drums, accopfpanist, Grace L. Lawrence. Musical Numbers. Prologue—No. 1 (a) scene, “Fare- well Last Days on Earth” (Faust); (b) chorus, “Soft the Winds Are ! Blowing,” (c) chorus, “The Morning Bids Ye Wake, No. 2, song, "I Long for the Light of Youth” (Faust.) No. 3, scene (with chorus), “O En- chantment!” (“Faust,” Mephisto and chorus.) Act I o. 4, Introduction and ensemble, “Joy in the Woodlan No. 5 (a) recitative, “O Gift of Af- fection (Valentine); (b) prayer, “Lord, On Thee I Humbly Call (Valentine). No. 6, ensemble, “Behold Thou” (Valentine and Chorus). No. 7, waltz, “Light as Mist" (chorus). No. 8, scene, “Stay Lady Fair” (“Faust,” Margarita and chorus). No. 9, flower song, “Bear a Message of Love” (Siebel). No. 10, aria, “Here Behold the Lowly Dwelling” (Faust). o. 11 (a) recitative, “If I Could Know" (Margarita), (b) song, “The King of Thule” (Margarita). No. 12 (a) recitative, “No, No! "Tis But a Spell” (Margarita); (b) jewel song, “Ah! The Joy!" (Margarita). 13, duet and finale, “Leave Me (Faust and Margarita), Act IL. introduction and soldiers’ Not!! No. 14, chorus. No 15 (a) romance, “When 'Neath the Gentle Touch of April Showers" Margarita and Siebel); (b) prayer, Lord, to Thee I Am Turning” (Margarita'and Siebel). No. 16, choral dance cycle (a) “Spring That Could Not Wait" (chorus); (b) “Laughing Came the Sweet God. Pan (chorus); (c) “Wien is Sleeping” (Wagner and chorus); (d) “Ho! For the Carnival of Springtime!” (chorus); (e) “Then Trip It!” (chorus). No. 1 cene and chorus, “Death of Valentine” (Valentine and chorus). Act IIL e No. 18, scene, “My Heart is Op- pressed” (Faust and Margarita). No. 19, prison scene, duo, trio, quat- tet and ensemble (Faust, Ma: Mephistophele: No. 20, finale, (ensemble). = e +His Wife—You gotta do somethin’. Here I'm doin washin's for a half. a dozen families an’ still they ain’t enough to eat in the house. - Newt Neversweat—Gosh! I ruu it's up to me to rustle around an’ find you a few more customers. . WHE -EVENING . STAR, WASHINGTON, News of the Clubs Housekeepers’ Alliance,—The Feb- ruary meeting of the Housekeep- ers’ Alllance will be held at the Art Center, 1106 Conneoticut avenu Tuesday, at 2 pm. Dr. H. W. Wiley will speak on the supbject of “Milk from Produocer to Consumer.” Dr. Wi- ley is one of the originators of the pure milk bill now before Congress. He is also the owner of a large dairy farm, and can speak on the subject of pure milk from the standpoint both of producer and consumer. The alliance has been meeting on the third Tuesday of each month at the Art Center. Former meetings have covered such topics as “Standards for Food Packages,” “Training for Home Malking as a_Vocation" “The DIf. ferences fn Flours for Making. In each case the speaker was an ex- pert along the respective lines cov- ered, Business Women's Council.—Dr. J. Stanley Durkee, president of Howard University, addressed the Business Women'a Council Friday evening, tak- ing as his subject, “Some New Voices in Poetry,” and delighting by his analysis and interpreation of numer- ous poems. Deep interest is mani- fested in the Bible class, each week by Mrs. Selden P. Spencer. Physical exercis o music, from 6:30 to 6:00, are now a new and attractive feature of the meetings. The religlous work _committee will give a Chinese tea, Thursday, at the home of MI Mary G. Riley, 146 11th street north- east, to complete the fund for educat- ing & Chinese girl in an American in- stitution. The Sixteenth Street Heights Clul met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Harry L, Stroh, 7533 Alaska avenue. Mrs. 8. James Dennis presided at a short business -meeting following luncheon. Mrs. Selbie Grove report- ed the fliness of several members and was instructed to send flowers as an expression of the glub’'s sympathy. At Mrs. Milton Danziger's suggestion valentine greetings were sent Mrs. John W. Frizzéll of the District Fed- eration, who is convalescing from a serious illness. Mrs. Lon Hawkins read a letter of thanks from Mrs. Stoddard for handkerchiefs sent to the Red Cross for public school chil- dren in poorer districts. Miss Caroline Hunt spoke of “The Life of Ellen H. Richards” Miss Hunt is the author of a blography of Mrs. Richards, written shortly after the latter's death. She paid a noble tribute to_her a pioneer in the struggle for higher education for ‘women and as a friend and counselor to young women triving, as she her. self strove, to obtain an education under the most trying conditions. Mrs. Jennie Meyser-Lind gave two piano numbers. ‘At the next meet- ing, at the home of Mrs. H. K. Ho- bart, Mrs. Meyser-Lind wili give a lecture recital. Mrs. Roberts, Mrs. Maxwell, Mrs. Humphrey and Mrs. Sherwood were guests. Crittenton Boar t the February meeting a list of names of men prominent in business and profes- slonal life in the city was put in nomination to form an advisory board. A chairman was appointed for the bazaar to be held next fall, for which all the Crittenton circles are urged to begin work. In the superintendent's report it was stated that every young woman discharged from the home goes with a clean bill of health even to the condition of her eyes and teeth. Ex- tracts from letters from girls recent- ly discharged showed deep apprecia- tlon of sympathy and help received while inmates of the home. Clubs de- siring some one to address them on Crittenton work may communicate with Mrs. A. B. McManus, Columbia apartment. The Connecticut Seciety met Monday the birthdey anni: versary of Abraham Lipcoln. Jame T. Glynn, the speaker of'the oocasion, was introduced by the president of the society, Henry M. Camp. The in- spiring _theme of the address was given fine touches by illustrations of the humble origin of many of Connecticut’s great men. A musical program was an artistic feature, and refreshments, New England nelgh- borliness and dancing gave a social charm. The membership list was added to by several new names. The next meeting will be on March 19, in the parlor of the Y. W. C. A., 1333 F street. The program will be in charge of Willlam A. Kelsey, chair- man of the historical committe The Connecticut Society extends a cordial welcome to all citizens of ‘Washington who trace their birth or association back to the old state. Le Cercle Francais de Washington Len Precicuses Ridicules was recently ontertained by Mme. Camille Hind- marsh of 1315 Fairmont street. The ¢lub members and their friends, seat- £d in front of an open fire, listened with great interest to a deacription of a trip taken last summer by M. Rene Samson through the western Rockies and Yellowstone Park, after which the following program was given: Recitations by Mme. Jeanne Bene- dict, (a) “La Chanteuse,” by Eugene Manuel; (b) “Stelle, by Alfred de set. Cello solos by M. Dore Wal- ten; accompanist, Miss Marie L. Beck er, (a) “Claire de Lune” (Ma: (b) “Reverie de Schuman, (c. dant du Deuxieme Concerto” (Van Vocal solo by Mme. Smith ‘Chansons Bretonnes.” ‘Mascarille,” M. 8. Georges Poulin. The singing of “Madelon” and “Madelon le Victorie” concluded the evening. ‘Wheel Club met Februarv 8, with Mrs. Herfurth, 508 East Capitol street. A luncheon was served. Mrs. F. W. Graveline of Watertown, N.'Y., was a guest. At roll call a member re- cited as her response Miss Cary's “A Woman's Conclusions.” Mrs. Barrick, the New Berne, will be the next hostess. ‘Women’s Oity Club.—The luncheon committee will be hostess at the tea to be given tomorrow from 4 to Recelving wtih Mrs. Laura A. Brad ley, chairman, will be Mrs. Frank Bright, Miss Ida May Moyers, Mrs. Minnie Fisher Cunninghim, Miss Jan Bartlett and Mrs. Ellis Meredith. Mi; Imogene James and Miss Mildred Barthelow will preside at the tea le. e avoness Cartler, wife of the am- bassador from Belgium, is to be the honor_guest at the fourth diplomatic tea of the season, to be held at the clubhouse, 22 Jackson place, Thurs- day, from 4 to 6. This tea is.for club mbers only. TRt the Msnthly business meeting held February 7 a vote was taken to elect the nominating committee to present the names of candidates for the presidency and for other offices to be vacated by the expiration of| terms. _Those elected were Miss Flor- ence . Fraser Stiles, Mrs. Richard Dean, Miss Tillie Steiner, Miss H. H. ‘Arnold, Mrs. Arthur Steinberg, Mr: Truman Abbe, Mrs. Patch, Mrs. George Keep our save you dollars. Paint Dept., 1116 9th 8t. Ph. M. $400-M01. Ricker and Mrs. Charles Cecil. The election of officers and members of the board of directors will take place n_May. The entertalnment commjttee, of which Mrs. Mary C. B, Johnson is chalrman, provides a recital for Mon- day, at B:30 p.m. Mrs. Wildam J. Black will entertaln with readings and recitations, Miss Helen Barbee, mezzo-soprano, will render vocal numbers, and Durwood Bowersox will give violin selections. The commit- tee announces a motion picture pro- gram for February 26 at 8:30 p.m. A subscription dinner under the auspftes of the public relief com- mittee, will be given on February 28. Mrs. John S Bennett, founder and head of the Children's Emergency Home, is to be honor guest and Speaker. Mrs. Wm. E. Chamberlain, chairman of the committee will pre- side. The dramatio section s to make its first appearance on this occasion. The dramatio section will make its Initial appearance in “Overtones,” a one-act play by Alice Gerstenberg, at the aubscription dinner of the public rellef committee to be hehl on February 28. The four characters will bo portrayed by Miss Adelaide E. Borah as Hetty, a primitlve woman; with Mrs. Marle Stair Lawyer as Harrlet, the “Overtone” E. Chamberlain as Maggie. a primi- tive woman; with Mra Gerritt Miller as_Margaret the “Overtone.” The library committee announces that the circulating library will re- main_open evenings from 7 to- 8:30 in addition to the daytime hours, from 3 to 6. Regular subscribers are desired. The Free and Easy Auction Club, a olass of bridge playing and instruc- tion, mests twice a week. Thursday is_beginners' night, and Tuesday at 0 is for the more advanced stu- dents. d The bible class, of which Dr. Josephine Baird is leader and which meets every Thursday at 7 pams; will not meet on Thursday, February 22. MISS MARY WINSOR. Miss Mary Winsor, honor guest at the luncheon given at the club at 1 o'clock today, spoke of “Germany, France and the Rhur.” Miss Winsor went abroad as a delegate to the blannual confer- ence of the Women's International League of Peace and Freedom, which met in Vienna last July. She has spent the intervening time traveling and speaking in Germany and France. D. C. Federation of Woman's Cluba. —A oconcert was given by Mrs. John J. Stahl, chairman of music, at Poli's Theater last Saturday evening. The officers of the federation who were present were Mrs. Charles P. Grand- fleld, Mrs. A. K. Wine, Miss Mary Heyler and Mra Milton Dansinge Mrs. Courtwood and Mrs. Howard L. Hodgkins, past presidents of the federation, were seated in the box with the present officers. Mrs. Stahl sang four groups of songs, the first two being forelgn and the last two American composi- tions, sung in English. She was as- sisted by Mrs. Edyth Marmon Brosus, harpist,.and Charles T. Ferry, composer-accompanist. The concert was greatly appreciated and Mrs. Stahl was recognized as an artist. The fine arts committee, of which Mrs. Augustus Knight is chairman, gave its second program Tuesday in the form of an illustrated lecture by Dr. Mitchell Carroll at the Corcoran Gallery of Art. Mr. Knight is plan- ning to assist in entertaining the national fine arts committes when its members pass through Washing- ton en route to Atlanta, Ga., to attend the blennial of the general federa- tion. The committes on arrangements for the concert held a final meeting yesterday at the Woman's City Club. American Association of Untversity ‘Women.—Eighty guests attended the pre-lenten dance Saturday evenin at the club. Mrs. J. Austin Stone an Miss Stella Clemence will be hostesses at the member’s tea Wednesday after- Moon in the club lounge. Wednesday evening at 8:15, a joint meeting of the association, the College Women's Club, and the Washington branch will be held at the club. Dr. H. G. Moul- ton, director of the Institute of Eco- nomics, and Mrs. Moulton will be the guests of honor. Dr. Moulton, for- merly professor of economics at the University of Chicago, who is a lead- ing American authority on interna- tional finance, will speak on “The Reparatiofis Dilemma,” at 8:45. Mrs. Veerhoof, president of the College Women's Club, will preside #nd in- troduce the speaker. At 8.15, preced- ing the lecture there will be a recep- tion in the sunken room, at which the following hostesses will receive: Mrs. Glen Levin Swiggett, chairman executive committee, A. A. W W.: Mrs. O. L. Veerhoof, 'president of the College Women™ Club; Mrs. Frank H. Russell, chairman of the public interests committee, A. A. U W.; Mrs. Gerrit 8. Miller, J chairman pro- gram committes, C. W. C.; Miss Har- lean James, president of the Wash- ington Branch, A.A. U. W.; Miss Karo- line Klager, member executive com- mittee, C. W. C.; Mrs. Frances Fenton Bernard, national educational secre- tary, A. A. U. W. Following the lec- ture refreshments will be served .in the lounge. Saturday next, at 8:30 pm. Sig- nora Olivia Agrestl will speak on “The International Institute of Agri- as a Link in World Organiza- tio; Signora Agresti is a grand daughter of the Italian patriot-poet "PERPETUAL | BUILDING ASSOCIATION "Pays 6 Per Cent on shares maturing in 45 or 83 months. It Pays 4 Per Cent on shares withdrawn be- fore maturity, -Corner 11th and E Sts. N.W. JAMES BERRY......Presideat JOSHUA W. OARR, Secretary and political exile, Gabrisl Rosseiti. Her father, William Micilasl, was & brother of Dante Gabriel and Chris- tina Rossettl. The Twentieth Century Club—Mrs. E. P. Costigan, chairman of ‘‘the living costs committee” of the Lu.xu of Women Voters addressed the cational section of the club Thursday morning at the home of Mrs. Thomas W. Sldw Her subject was “Prac- tical Idealism in Government.’ After reviewing the effects of the various committees of the League of Women Voters to preserve the “direct primary and correct imperfect legls- ation, Mrs. Costigan enlarged upon the economic problems her own com- mittee is endeavoring to cope with. She strongly advocated “co-operative assoclations” as a means of simplify- ing distribution, eliminating “the mid- dle man” and bringing down the high cost of food. “These associations have been successfully managed by the Finns in the far west. They saved Denmark, economically, and have been & stabilizing influence in Russia.” There will be a meeting of the board of dire¢tors Thursday morning at 1734 N street at 11 o'clock. The art section wili meet Saturday at 3 o'clock at 1447 Irving street. Walter Berry of the Arts Club will speak, his subject being “Some A pects of Greek Drama.” Mr. Berry is an authority on this subject, and the section cordlally invites any member of the club to share its pleasure. Anthony League—The 103d_ann versary of the birth of Susan B. An- thony ‘was celebrated -by the league Wednesday at national headquarters of the Federation bf. Women's Clubs. A large company being present. Mrs. Annis E. Hendley presided, using th: gavel used by Miss Anthony while presiding at the National Woman's Suffrage convention held in this city on her elghtieth birthday, this gavel wa ented to the Anthony League ss_Lucy Anthony, Mrs. Harriet Taylor Upton and Mrs. 1da Husted Harper belng personally connected with Miss Anthony in her work dur- ing the latter years of her life, paid high tribute to her worth and ability as a leader, illustrating the same by personal recollections. Other interest- ing addresses were made by Mrs. Maud Wood Park, Mrs. Ellls Mer: dith, Mrs. Julia M. Leavett, Mrs. Mary E. Craigie, Mrs. Robert Terrell and Samuel” Gompers, who stated that he had been largely instrumental in se- curing _the eighteenth amendment. Mrs. Evelyn C. Widney, vice president of the league displaved a signed photograph of Miss Anthony and Miss Anna Howard Shaw, secured on the eightleth birthday of Miss Anthony. Mrs. Wayne B. Wheeler sang, accom- panied by Mrs. J. J. Mansfield, “The Wind Song,” by Rodgers, and “The Birthday,” by Woodman. Mrs. Nan- ette B. Paul introduced the follow ing resolution, which was unanimou. 1y “adopted by the league: “Whéreas Susan B. Anthony gave her life for the cause of freedom, and as a leader of an earnest body of women, achiev- ed the politicai emancipation of American women, constituting more than one-half of our citizenship and whereas we belleve that women pa- triots should, be honored and the ideals which they labored to bring into expression should be preserved for succeeding generations, and whereas the birthday anniversary of Susan B. Anthony falls in the month of February, the month:already sa- cred to oar’ civic consclousness be- cause of the anniversary of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, the two other great emancipators, one freeing a nation from political tyran- ny, and the other freeing a race from domestic slavery, Resolved, that the Anthony League calls upon the wom- an clubs of our country to urge the legislatures of their states, terri- tories and the District of Columbia, to join the names of Abraham Lin- colh and Susan B. Anthony with that of George Washington, in an annual celebration of patriotic education on the 22d of February.” Refreshments were served, Mrs. Gompers acting_as_hostess, dssisted by Dr. Della R. Du Canb, Mrs. Robert E. Rucker, Miss Margaret Nelson and Mrs. Garnett. al gue of Ameriean Pen w —Afa meeting of the national executive bdard held Monday a na- lonal headquarters, 1722 H street, with Mrs. Louis N. Geldert, national president, presiding, action was taken by the governing body of the na- tional organization to establish the authors' breakfast an apnual League of American Pen Women function, held in Washington elchl year in April. with a standing in- vitatfon extended to all publishers, editors, authors of America to at- tend, and to save the Saturday fol- lowing the 19th of April of each year for such reunion of the writers of this country. The authors’ breakfast will be held Saturday, April 21,.this year year, and a great assemblage of American writers from every field is expected. Saturday is selected as the day definitely set for each year, since it allows for week end visits for those coming from other cities. Plans are being made, committees have been appointed and the event hi already assumed a place of much im- portance for the spring. Among those appointed on various committees are: Committee appointed for the chosing of the place and the menu, Mrs. Willlam F. Dennis, Mrs. Amos A. Fries, Mrs. J. Harry Cun- ningham; authors and__ publishers committee, Mrs. Id2 D. Peters, Mr: Leo P. Harlow (Caroline Giltinan), state vice president for Virginia, Di Mary Meek Atkeson, Mrs. Harry At- wood Colman; executive committee, Mrs. Willlam H. Moses, Mrs. J. J. Locher, Mrs.~Gertrude Buckingham Thomas, Mrs. G. G. White and Mt Eliza Pope Van Dyne. The Shakespeare Society will meet Tuesday, at 1715 Eye street, 8 o'clock. The address of the evening will be given by Dr. G. W. Johnston on the subject, “The Actors of Shakespeare's Time.” Dr. Johnston is a special stu- dent of the history of the drama and its interpreters. The dramatic read- ing for the evening will be scene three of act I, King Henry VIIL in which Anne Bullen will be playeg by Rosemary Arnold; the Old Lady of the Court, by Mabel Owens Wicox, and the Court Chamberlain, by Harold M.*Slater. Four members of the so- clety’s players have appeared- in local theaters this past week. One at the Belascoyin “Driven” and three D. G, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1923. at the Little Theater with the Ram's Head Club, in “Truth.” District League of Women Voters.— Edward F. Colliday, chairman of the Washington Board of Trade, will be honor it and speaker at the monthly forum luncheon _of the league to be held at the Women's City Club Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. Mr. Colliday will speak on “Fiscal Relations Between the Federal Gov- ernment and the- District of Colum- cla;.the Surplus.” Mrs. Frank Hiram Snell and the law and legislation committee, of which she is chairman, will be hostesses. Those unable to ot reservations are welcome to come n and hear the address. Neweomb Olub of Bethesda, Md., held 'its February meeting &t the home of Mrs. Margaret Imirle. Fol- lowing the business session Mrs. Pey- ton Whalen read a paper, “Maryland’s Colonial Western Shore.” The club gave a valentine luncheon Wednes- day at the home of Mrs. George F. [ane. ‘The Argyle Study Club met Febru- ! ary 6 with Mrs. F. H. Hillman, 1234 Crittenden street. A paper on “Land- scape Painting” was read by Mrs. J.°B. Campbell. The club will meet Mon: with Mrs. N. L. Collamer, 1245 Crittenden street. The - Parent-Teachers' Association of Carbery School gave an attractive valentine party at the school Febru ary 9, at which a sketch, “Billy Boy, acted by Miss C. uter, James L. Kidwell, and little Miss Lois Hoff- man, was awarded a homemade cake as a prize for the best costume. Dancing was a feature of the pro- gram, The Johuson-Powell Mothers’ Club will have an important meeting with the District of Columbia Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Asso- clation Tuesday 2 pm. at the Ebbitt otel. Stonewall Jackson Chapter, U. D. C.. held " its monthly meeting Monday night at Confederate Memorial Home, Mrs. Alblon Wilkins Tuck, president, in the chalr. Routine business being disposed of, nominations for presi- dent of the District Division, U. D, C. was In order. Mrs. Tuck was in- dorsed for the office. Takoma Park Civie Study Club— The music section met recently at the home of Mrs. H. E, Seidel, the evening being partly devoted to Haydn's life and compositions. Those who took part in the program were Mrs. Alice McPherson Morgan, violinist; Mre. E. Clyde Shade, Miss Elizabeth’ Waters, Miss Anna Little, Miss Elizabeth Frye, sololsts; Mrs. Waldo Schmitt, Mrs. C M. Young, Mrs, Seidel, Mrs. Stanley H. Smith, planists; Miss' Margaret Lan- caster, whistler. . The Bible section met at the library Thursday afternoon, Mrs. Caroline Gordon, leader, under the direction of the Y. W. C. A. The literary section will meet with Mrs. Lawrence V. Lampson Tuesday, :30 p.m. “The Far-flung British Em. s the subject of the course of The art section will meet, under the leadership of Mrs. A. B. Gleason, at the library the first and third Mon- days of the month, commencing Mon- day, 2 p.m., at Takoma Library. The course of instruction will in- clude Interfor decoration, art and color. The class {s open to children and adults at a small admission fee 'he Sixteenth Street Heights Wom- en's Club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Harry L. Stroh at her bungalow, Alaska avenue and Holly street. In addition to the membership of twenty- five & number of club guests were en- tertained In a valentine spirit, which was emphasized by the decorations. The club’s purpose, apart from its so- clal activities, is for the development of the artistic in home economics, and addresses along this line are made by speakers of scientific training. On Tuesday the speaker was Miss Hunt of the Department of Agriculture home economics. The Clover Club met Thursday at the home of Mrs. Lawrence. M: Bresnahan was elected president, Mrs. Harris Barnum vice president, Msr. Claude Owens treasurer, Mrs. Charles Benes secretary, Mrs. Bischoft parlia- | mentarfan and 'Mrs. Joseph Randall delegate to District of Columbia Fed- eration of Women's Clubs, 3 The next meting-will be held March 1 at the residence of Mrs. Randall. A bridge party will be held March 7| at the City Club. 1 Columbia- Unbion, W. C. T. T., met Friday with Mrs. Gorman, 3459 14th street. Reports were given by Mrs. Cunningham on child welfars and Americanization. Scales for weighing children have been given to Webster School. The first edition of a news- paper has been printed by those In- terested in our new citizens and a | reception for them will be held in | old Central February 20 at § o'clock. | The flower committee reported care | of a family in need of food for two | Wweeks. Mrs. Raymond Morgan, mem- ber of the National Counell for Pre- yention of War, gave a talk and Mrs. Staunton, District of Columbia super- intendent of peace. also spoke. An anniversary meeting will be held at the Frances E. Willard statue, in the Capltol, Saturday, February 17, at 2 o'clock. The Cultus Club was entertained day by Mrs. W. I. Dyer. A pape on -"emlde{; L Famous Porcelain ‘was rs. Paris Bre considered ” Chi ol works of arts In ceramics, European porcelains and American Ghina, with 2 speofal mention of the Lenox ware of Trenton and Rookwood of Cleve. land. A paper on “Trade Unlons, read by Mrs. William K. Cooper, and another on “The, Study of Drugs,” by Mrs. A. C. Taylér, caused interested discussion, i An evening meeting of the club was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs, Appleton P. Clark, Jr., January 30, when the members and guests listen- ed to an instructive lecture upon Alaska, given by Harvey Sargent, ‘whose many visits to that part of our country enabled him to present the subject with authority. = Numerous lantern slides of maps with views of the country under many phases added to_the interest of the talk. Previous to the lecture Mrs. Clark exhibited a number of Kuropean nese and Japanese | & 2go, also showing & few Meixcan and local slides. Mrs. Wayne B. Wheeler sang, &o- companied on the plano by Mrs. John C. Palmer. Washington Section, Woman's Aux- fliary of the Americam Institute of Mining Emgineers—Mrs. H. 8. Milli- ken, wife of the special assistant, bu- reau of mines, and chief of the strategic war minerals division, Wi elected president at the recent mee| ing of the auxiliary, at which also Miss Mabel Boardman was the guest of honor. This organization for wom- en in Washington has-for its per- sonnel wives of prominent mining engineers of the allled professions. The laudable object it fosters is to furnish scholarships for ambitious young men who desire to take up the profession of mining and who have not the means to pay their own ex- penses. Mrs. R. B. Ladoo, wife of the non-metallic metals expert, bureau of mines, is treasurer, and Mrs. W. H. Craigue, income tax department, is secretary. The members of the Washington section are: Mrs. Herbert Hoover, Mrs. John Hays Hammond, Mrs. Henry Cleveland Perkins, Mrs. Hen- nen Jennings, Mrs. J. A. Holmes, Mrs. H. Foster Bain, Mrs. W. N. Brown, Mrs. Oliver Bowles, Mrs. A. H. Brooks, Mrs. G. W. Coggeshall, Mrs. J. F. Call- breath, Mrs. F. C. Cottrell, Mrs. A. J. Collier, Mrs. Frederiek A.' W. Davis, Mrs. 'C. T. du Rell, Mrs. Lewis K Davis, Mrs. Walter i, Trent, Mrs. T. Eddingfield, Mrs. A. H. Fay, Mrs H. G._Ferguson, Mrs. R. Franchot, Mrs. 8. M. Greenidge, Mrs. C. C. Griggs, Mrs. John A. Grimes, Mrs. K. C. Heald, Mrs. O. R. Hamilton, Mrs. O. P. Hood, Mrs, S. P. Hewett, Mra. A. F. Lucas, Mrs. G. A. Lyon, Mrs. C. H. Livingstone, Mrs. 5. B. Marshall, Mrs. W. C. Mendenhail, Mrs. H. C. Morris, Mrs. T. T. Read, Mrs. G. S. Rice, Mrs. F. L. Ransome, Mrs. W. J. Rich, Mrs. A. C. Spencer, Mrs. F. L. Schroeder, Mrs. W. T. Schaller, Mrs. P. S. Smith, Mrs. E. T. Spofford, Mrs. W. T. Thom, jr.; Mrs. F. E. Wright, Mrs. J. H. Watkins, Mrs. W. H. Wagner, Mrs. David Y. White, Mrs. 8. J. Shontz and Mrs. Nevins. The George Washington Section of the College Women's b will be hostesses at the tea at the clubhouse Monday, and the guests of honor will be Mrs. Howard L. Hodgkins, Mr: William M. Wilbur, Mrs. Samu Herrick and the wives of the trustees of the university There is to be a recitation by Miss Helen A, Colhoun. Presiding at the tea table will be Mrs. Harvey W. Wiley and Miss E. Margaret White, assisted by Miss Arline Dufour, Miss Ruth M. Den- ham and Miss Rhoda Watkini Wednesday, at 8:15 p.m., thers will be a joint meeting of the College Women's Club, the District branch of the American Association of Univer- sity Women and the national club of the American Assocfation of Univer- sity Women at the clubhouse of the national association, 1634 I street. Dr. H, G. Moulton, director of the Insti- tute of Economics, and Mrs. Moulton are to be the guests of honor, and Dr. Moulton wiil discuss “The Repa- rations Dilemma.” Dr. Moulton will be introduced by Mrs, O. L. Veerhoft, n;e;’!dent of the College Women's Club. Miss Genevieve Trovillion s in charge of the dance to be held at the College Women's Club February 24 from 8:30 to 12 p.m. Art and Archaeology League.—Ow- ing to an unavo!dable change of pro- gram, the meeting, with lecture on “Egypt,” will not be held this eve- ning at Gunston Hall, but will be postponed until February 24 at the Art Center rooms, with a buffet sup- per and special program, to be an- nounced later. 3 The Columbia Historical Society will meet Tuesday at 8:15 p.m., in assembly hall, the Cosmos Charles Moore will make an {llusf trated address, “The City of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln The Johnson-Powell Mothers’ Club will meet with the District of Colum- bia congress of Mothers and Parent- Teacher Association Tuesday, 2 p.m. at the Ebbitt Hotel. S. Freedman & Sons 618 K Street NW. Will Be Closed Friday and Saturday on Ac- count of a Death in the family. I's a Fact— We have been assured that we turn out the best amateur photographic work in the city. We want to convince you that what others think of us is true. Bring us the next batch of negatives that you have for fnishing and see if you do not notice a marked improve- ment in the results—we are willing to leave it to vour judgment. If you have some favorite pic- ture ask us about having it enlarged. We'll gladly show you samples of our work. The National Remembrance Shop (Mr. Foster's 8hop) 14th Street Ome Door from Pa. Ave. views made from photographs taken on her wedding trip, thirty-one years ple——lalc——lclc——lolc——=[o[—=]a]—]7] Prostéent C. J. Gockeler ol———lol——lal—— ol ] =] H. L. Offutt, Jr.- Cashier W. P. Lipscomb N'.-l: Sansbury The “Friendly” Bank District National Bank 1406 G Street Protect Your Papers There is only one proper place _to keep valuable documents— and that’s away from your own premises—in a “Strong Box” in a Safety Vault—where they are protected from theft, fire, care- less misplacement—and where you know you can place your notice. hand on them at a moment’s » Our vaults are of the most modern type—conveniently ac- cessible—and with every attend- ant accommodation provided. Rentals are very - moderate. Service is very superior. == lele—— el lnle—— el =—— o] ——D [0 following the lunch- % Mrs.“J. H. Dellinger will ostess for the day. Dr. A. F. Woods, resident of the University , will spe: - = versity of Marylanae - °F 1he Uni The ‘soclal section, Mrs. Alfrea B. Leeto, leader, entertained at oards 4nd dancing Tueeday at the home of . rs. Clem v Shepherd street = - DOuve. on The music scction will hold ra- hearsals the second and fourth Wed- nesdays of each month instead of the third Wednesday. Mrs. T. W. Nor- 88 18 leader, and Situdtr Herndon Morsell e literary section, Mrs. A. MeC. Ashley, leader, met Friday at ':fn home of Mrs.' Oscar C. Merrlll, on Melrose street, on acsount or tne fil- ness of Mrs. Ashley. Mrs George W. Stone had the program in charge. The_section was entcrtained at toa by Mrs. Merrill at the close of the Pprogram. The executive board of the club mat Wednesday at the home of Mrs, Tru- man Abbie, on Huntington street. Mrs. Abble and Mrs. J. Marfon Shull wers hostesses to the luncheon. The Friendship Nursury Aid Club— Mrs. William E. Chamberlin, presi- dent, will meet at the home of Mrs Margaret Howard, 1315 Clifton street, Monday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. Mrs. Melville D, Lindsay will have charge of the program, which will be as fol- lows: “A Summer on Mount Wilson, Mrs. Charles G. Abbot; a dance by 11t- tle Edith Gram, and readings by Mrs. Edith Hamilton and Mrs. Chamberlin Mrs. Robert S. Campbell, chairman of the ways and means committee, will report on the recent card party at the College Women's Club. ' The University of Michigan Alumnar Association of Washington, will meet Monday evening at 8:30 o'clock at the A. A. W. W. house, 1734 I strest. The principal business will be the election of aofficers. Mrs, Wallace Radcliffe, whose father was at one time a re gent of the university, wiil give an informal talk. The husbands of all alumnae are welcomo at the club- house, as well as ail alumnia. The wives of all alumni ars eligible for membership. —_— TO EXPEND $427,000,000. Canada’s Annual Outlay Decreased by About $50,000,000. OTTAWA, February 17.—The Cana- dian government proposes to spend $427,000,000 on the various services of the Dominion during the fiscal year beginning next April, a decrease of about $50,000,000 ‘from the previous annual total. It s likely thers will be supplemental estimates before the session closes. Natlonal defense will get $12,301, 000. an increase of $176,000 over last vear, which is for the air service, The vote of $60.000 for Canadian representation at Washington is con- tinued. The vote for the Canadian government railroads is $73,000.000, a decrease of $24,000,000 from the re- quirements last year. The Chastleton Sixteenth and R Streets HOTEL APARTMENTS Handsomely furnished 1-2-3-4 rooms and bath. Weekly or Monthly Rates. Complete service. Excellent Restaurant. BEWARE OF THOSE “GRIP” COLDS ID you ever catcha “grip” cold D in the winter and have E‘thanz on, you sick and miser- able, all summer? " Don't_go through that experience again. Earich your blood and build up your stre with Gude’s Pepto-Mangan and the grip germs will pass you lessly by. As a winter tonic and blood enricher Gude's has no equal. 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