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- TIE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D €, OFT('TRFI]'? T8 1925 PART % D. A. R. ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY American Liberty Chapter — The Ppresident general, Mrs. Alfred Brosseau, #nd the vice president general, Mrs John Beavers, honored the District of Columbia State executive meeting Octo- fer 6 at the Willard Hotel. with the : regent, Mrs. David Caldwell. pre- In‘m! greeting from Mrs. Brosseau rht stressed the date. October 30, of he laying of the cornerstone of Con- atitutional Hall. in which all Daugh- #ers. near and far, are interested. The State chaplain. Mrs. Patten, led #he opening praver. after which Mrs. Bard, State chairman of the committee | ‘on the correct use of the flag. led in | the salute to the flag. The meeting was largely attended. with comprehensive and interesting re- [ports trom all the committees. There #vere three deaths reported, and a com- ittee on resolutions was appointed to raw up suitable tributes. | The State director of the C. A. R.| mddressed the meeting, asking for no-| operation in leaders: members between | childhood and 18 for th> girls, 21 for the boys: chapter members for the ad- wisory board, and funds. e Ellis Island committee wants | funds, and also rags for rug making. | which should be sent to the Marine | ‘Hospital, 43 Ellis Island. New Yor! Merbor. N. Y., care of Miss Carpenter. #ocial worker. This work not only oc- pies the hand and mind of the Jpatient but assists the doctors and nurses in their work. and should be $heartily supported by the Daughters of ‘the American Revolution. Extracts were read from the president general's message and the work out- Qined for the ensuing year. The chap- uter regents were asked to support as smany of the projects as possible, lend ing their strength to those in which | thoy are the most interested. | Miss Soloman, chairman of the com mittee on the founder's memorial mon. ument, had a wonderful report of the inspiring monument. which is now be. ing modeled by Mrs. Harry Payne Whit ney. sculptress. and which is nearly rcady for the photographing and (‘ashi ing. The magazine committee stated there was to be an award for subscriptions, | while the better films committee out- | dined the work it hopes to accomplish | in urging the junior matinees with good pictures. Each committee chairman particu- Jarly urged that each chapter have L representative present at the monthly | meetings in order that the workings of the State committees may be carried ®ack to the chapters. The Constitution Hall finance com- mittee announced a card party and ball. | to be held at the Willard on the evening of November 7. The foreign relations committee had | A report, urging the study of the peace | tyeaties which are now under consid- eration, and stated that they hoped to | have a large meeting at an early date, when some speakers of prominence will | be present to discuss Americanism, pa- | triotism and the treaties as viewed by | E LANCASTER. ]Cnrnnna. Mrs. Howard | Lamar. Miss Genevieve Jessie Weod followed the business meeting Zcore and Mrs orter and Mrs The State genealogical research committee met at the home of the chairman. Mrs. John F. Little. Septem- ber 14 to formulate plans for the com- ing year. The national chairman has asked that each chapter contribute copies of old Bible records and records from | churches, cemeteries. town and county vital records; that these records be typed on bond paper. size 8!, by 11 inches (using one side of paper only), veserving a margin of one and one- | half inches at the left edge for bind- ng. and that®each chapter send such data to the State chairman. 1510 Var- num street. The next meeting of the committee will be held at the home of | the vice chairman. Mrs. Rose Mulcare. The first meeting of the foreizn rela- tions committee of the District was held in Memorial Continental Hall. The State chairman, Mrs. James M. Willey. oresided: the vice chairman, Mrs. Chas was also present. Miss Ella E. Purdy of Louisa Adams Chapter was appointed ecretary. After a few words of greet- ing. Mrs. Willey gave an outline of the work which it was desired the chapters to follow the coming Wintei, the wor to follow the suggestions as outlined by the national chairman. namely: (1) One meeting devoied to the study of foreign relations. (2) A program for the State conference. (3) Study classes on foreign relations. (4) Study of our treaties in foreign countries. The State regent, Mrs. David M. Caldwell. who had honored the committee, with her presence, was asked for suggestions Beside indorsing the work as outlined, she requested that especial attention be given to the Kellogg peace pitt. - It s moved and seconded that one pub- lic meeting of the committee be held etween November 7 and Thanksgiving. with a prominent speaker to address the meeting. Carried “The Eleanor Wilson Chapter held its first_meeting of the year October 3 at the home of Mrs. William Ramsay. 305 Sixteenth street. regent, presided. Much interest was manifested in the coming vear's work. Reports were made by Miss Towner on patriotic - education, Mrs. land. Mrs. Watkins gave an interesting talk on parsnt-teacher training and her work at Columbian College during the ; Summer. At the close of the meeting shments ere served by the hostess. Misses Alvoid and Minor as- sisted. Col. John Donelson Chapter held its first meeting of the season at the home of Mrs. W. R. Metz, 1627 Taylor street, h the regent, Mrs. Adela Brand, pre- siding. Mrs. Metz was assisted by Mr: Frederick Ranno. Following the opening exercises, the A pleasant social hour |the coming election. Mrs. James C. Courts, | Alexander on | better films and Mrs. Allison, Ellis Is- | . Joted | T€DOTts of the officers were heard. The O R e hmning of Suen 4 | einstatement of & former . member, mesting. {Mrs. Bates Warren, was announced in “Iae geneological committee asks that | the report of the chapter registrar, Mi copies of old wills, deeds, marriazes Zunice W. Wright. i and Bible records be furnished the na. | The first meeting of the State Ameri- ticnal committee, so that they may be | C2nism commit! was reported bv the bound and available for reference. chapter's representative. Mrs. W. R The Girl Home Makers of the D. A. Metz. Miss Mary L. Bottorfl, repre- R. will organize & girls’ club at 230 G |Senting the chapter on the State better ‘atreet, under leadership of Miss Curtis, | flms_committee, gave an account of and girls can here have the pri\'flege,m' September meeting of that com- of learning any of the arts of home mMittee at the home of the State chair- | making in which they may be inter- |Man. Mrs. Frank Morrison. Mrs, Brand ested. SSv | reported the Summer activities of the 1o The work of distributing the manual Sons and Daughters of the Republic or immigrants is one of great impor- o tance, as we are thus able to help the DOYS' camp at Quantico. She stated nswcomer become a better citizen. The | !hat the honor boy was the one spon- report showed 450,000 manuals have [S0red by Col. John Donelson Chapter. | committee, and gave an account of the | been distributed. The patriotic education committee asked continuance of the scholarships | and urged the chapters to continue | sending clothing to the mountain achools. The Sons and Daughters of the Re- public reported the annual pilgrimage to t Vernon with about 30 chil- dren, and also that 15 bovs had been sent to camp this Summer. The State historical committee re- eently met in Memorial Continenta! Hall, with the State historian, Mrs. Harry C. Grove, in the chair. Mrs. Grove read a letter from the historian general, Miss Alice Louise McDuffee. in which the study of Revolutionary i tory was stressed with the writing of | papers and the torical events. ehapter contribute at least one his- torical program each year. sey spoke of the recont death of Mrs. Garrison, one of the organizers of the national society. leaving Mrs. Cabell dramatizing of his- the sole survivor in the District of that | illustrious group. Mrs. Grant Chase was introduced as the new chairman of milestones. and reported that she had already begun a tour of inspection of the stones. Chanter historians who had mot already completed their chapter hi tory were urged to do so at once. The period in American history from 1776 to 1800. with the framing and adoption of the Constitution, was chosen for special #tudy. during the coming months. Mrs. Richard Owens, vice chairman of hi torical research and literary reciprocity. suggested devoting some time to the history of the District from 1850 to the present day. Wheat, State committee of the plan to mark some historic spot during the year. Several places were being considered, and fur- ther suggestions would be welcome. Later these will be brought befove the committee for the final choice. Other speakers referred to the work bein; done at Wakefield, Kenmore and Valley Forge, and urged the continued loyalty and support of the chapters. The Richard Arnold Chapter held its first regular meeting at the home of the regent, Mrs. Randolph D. Hopkins. 1926 Biltmore street, October 1. The reports of the secretary. Mrs. John T. Moore jr.. and the treasurer, Miss Ella Espey Wwere read and approved. The regent called attention to the course of study which has been prepared by the na- tional defense committee. and nounced that this outline will be ircor- porated in the Winter's program. The work of the better films committee was stressed by the regent. who appointed Miss Belden 2s chapter representative on this committee. The apnointment of Miss Northrop on the Ellis Island and Miss Espev on the Sons and Daugh- ters of the Republic committees was 2150 announced. Mrs. Gottshall. chair- man of program, stated that Mrs. Gross and Mrs. Grady will assist her The year book was discussed, and the chapter designated its choice of form and cover. The phoject is in the hand: of the regent. Mrs. Sylvanus Johnson ceremonies in Crimmins Woods, Falls Church, V; when the Richard Arnold Chapter dedicated the fence around its milcstone. At that time November 1, 1916, Mrs. .Johnson was regent of this chapter. Her talk re- called an interesting bit of chapter his- tory and was much appreciated. The historian. Mrs. Pennington, who had recently visited the milestone. reported that the fence was sadly in need of paint, and the chapter voted to 2poro- fold of the priate the monev necessary to put it in' On motion of Mrs. | perfect condition Gottshall, the chanter voted to conduct » pilgrimage to the spot on November 1. and the regent apoointed Mrs. Gott- shall and Mrs. Penninzton to make th- arrangements. The historian read a_paper on life of Mrs. Caroline Scott first president generzl. N telling particularly the story Harrison’s _reliable service Deughters and of the obligation which reets upon the organization to complete | the memorial in her honer Ameng the gu present wers Mrs 'sapus Johnas The September meeting of the Constitu tion Hall committee was reported by the vice regent. who urged the sale of kets for the ball and card party to be held on the evening of November 7 at the New Willard. The Revolution: | Margaret Walker and Mrs. K been accepted by the national board Miss Laura Silshy reperted for the committee on conservation and thrift. | stating that one of the objects of the {national society was to preserve the ees wild flowers ing the use of |living Christmas trees. so that the sup- ply will not be too easily exhausted Emphasis was also laid upon the im- | portance of registering and voting at The meeting was concluded by an address on “Indians— t, Present and Future,’ by C. O Howard. Constitution Hall report was given by Mrs. W. F. Hamberger. She announced a card party and dance to be given December 7 at the Willard Hotel. It was learned through the report of the foreign relations committee that one large meeting would be held at Continental Hall this Fall for all D. A, R. members and friends to hear a good speaker on the Kellogg peace pact Mrs. Enoch J. Vann reported for the |legislative committee, stating that it urged the study of the Constitution and the Kellogg peace pact. She also an- inounced that the flag code bill had been introduced into Congress. Miss Corita read a message from the president general. written in the D. A, R. Magazine. She also distributed | pamphlets at the request of the presi- dent gencral from_the national defcnse | committee. | Mrs. J. M. Jester announced that the committee on sons and daughters was a fine group. doing splendid work. Sh- |also indicated that the chaptor had contributed toward the maintenance of [ young boy at camp this Summer at ;Q!Ianll(‘n, Va. It was announced that [ Mrs. Bertha M. Robbins. honorary re- 2ent, had been appointed by the presi- | dent general to serve on the founders | memerial committee | Mis. E. M. Earle was unanimously { plected A member of the chapter. One »rospective member was introduced to | the chapter. | . The card party, a family affair. held at the home of Mrs. Amos T. Pagter. | 4616 Sixteenth street. on September 29, | was a huge success, both socially and ! financially. It was a delightful gather- !ing. and.all who were present enjoved to the utmost the hospitality- of =Mrs | Pagter. The proceeds of this party | will be used toward defraying the ex- | pense of the chair for Mrs. Gauss in | Constitution Hall. Mrs. Harry B. Gauss, - chairman of the chapter finance committee, stated e had; ! which she had jist visited the completed plans for the annual | benefit card party. to be held at the Mayflower Hotel October 27. This is an outstanding social event of the chap- ter. The receptign committee consists of Mrs. Bertha M. Robbins, honorary regent: Mrs. C. C. Haig, regent, and Mrs. Charles S. Schermerhorn. ~Mrs W. F. Hamberger is in charge of the candy table. Amer Fagle Chapter.—American Eagle Chapter held its initial meeting {of the season October 9 at the home of Mrs. E. J. Ryan, 1368 Spring road. | with Mrs. Trene Van Horn Crisp assist- ing hoste: The regent, Mrs. Ryan. opened the meeting with a few words of greeting. followed by the usual opening exercises and prayer, led by the chaplain, Mrs. Augustus Knight. Splendid reports of committees were heard and approved. Of especial in terest were the reports of Mrs. Harry C. Dowling, on the Girls' Home Makers j committee. which is formulating plans for welfere work among the young girls of Washington, and that of Mrs. James Mooney of Constitution Hall finance committee, which is arranging a ball d card party. to be given on Novem ber 7 at the Willard Hotel. Enthusi- rastic support was promised thess projects by the chapter. Mrs. Ryan announced that application papers for and sent to the National Society. After the business meeting the chap- ter was honored by the presence of Mrs. William Sherman Walker, cha man national defense committee, Na | tional Society, Daughters of the Amer- ican Revolution. who gave an interes ing talk to the members of the chapter and a few invited guest: ommunism (and socialism are the insidious influ- ences which are striving to break down our great national institutiol said | Mrs. Walker in urging chapter members E J.| on Wakeficld had adjourned served by the cave a talk business meeting freshments were eives., Te- host- American ('} ting at th> pter held hom> of the ss Faris, 5206 Park place on was opened with praver salute to the flag. The chapter pre- ented Mis %2 with an ex-regen pin. A num of new subscriptions were secured for the D. A. R. magazine, Tickets were taken for card part b> given bv different ck Mattingly, member of the se committee. zave a talk on that bicet. In the ab=once of the secre- {71y Mis. Brookes took the minutes of he meeting. Refreshments were served uring the social hour ont Tho! The Maj. L'Eniant Chapter was en- tertainec for th> first moeting of the ason at the home Mrs W. M. Tmlay Monday evening by Mrs. Webb. After reports from chapter’ officers and committee chairmen the regent. Mrs. Albert Baggs, stress~d the message from the president gencral in listing activities nd planning the budget ior T The ringing challenge. “De itizenship—vote!” concluded that por- tion of the program on national d fense Miss Katherine Harvev., State After |hr‘ | | | | BRITISH PLAN TO CURTAIL IMMUNITY OF DIPLOMATS steps Considered to B-.-ing Antique Privi- lcge Into Line LONDON (#) —Great Britain will probably soon take the world lradershin in curtailing the diplomatic immunity | which cloaks the person. family and en- tourage of Ambassadors and renders them safe from prosecution in civil or criminal courts. The question is now engaging the at- | ‘ention of the foreign office and an im- portant pronouncement of palicy bring- ing the antique priivieg> into line with madern practice and thought is expected in the near future. It is fitting"that England shonid take the lead in remodeling a custom which he herself instituted 200 years ago. At @hairman on preservation of historic | that time the Russian Ambassador to spots, outlined the work of her com- mittee and visualized Sulgrave Manor, touching on Wakefield and Mount Vernon, usual social hour followed The | owing Mrs. Alfred G. Brosseau, president | aeneral, has Fngland was dragged out of his carriage by some Londoners who demanded that he pay a $250 debt that was rightfully that the Englishmen be nanged. Parlia- ment, however, compromised by passing ed a cordial invitation 'an act conferring upon Ambossacors to chapter regents and all members of and their_staffs immunity from being ihe District of Columbia Dauzhters of |sued the American Revolution to attend the in English cou arrested, prisoned or having their personal or real laying of the corner stone of Constitu- | property distrained. A clause was added | whereby any British subject who mo- tion Hall October 30. at invitation was extended 3 pm. This through Mrs |lested ‘a foreign Ambassador or his David D. Caldwell, State regent for the |¢ervants should be subject to fine. im- District. It is reque: wear their D. A. R. pins for identifica- tion purposes. d that members ' prisonment or corporal punishment. This theory of immunity of diplomats was picked up by nearly every other na- tion in the world. In later years it has Capt. Molly Pitcher Chapter held its |led to much friction with local govern- fiv:t. meeting of the sedson October 8.)ments. Chapter has been appointed vice chair- | man of the Constitution Hall commit- tee—Mrs. Wallace Hanger. business meeting was Mrs. John Lester Barr. Two new mem- bers. Miss Dorothy Galt and Mrs. Bates Warren, were present. The President Monroe Chapter held its first meeting of the year at the Ma flover Hotel Tuesday evening Mi Helen L. Pumphrey. regent, presided. The chapter will mark with a bronze tablet | the law offices of President Monroe. lo- six new members had been completed | | It was urged that every Miss Dor- | an- | near ! relics for Memorial Continental Hall | !? be ever on the alert for evidence of | committee was reported by Mrs. Ranno. | these subversive influences which are Miss Helen Harman, State vice regent, | evident at every turn. Mrs. Walker's gave cxtracts from the literature pub- | llluminating address was received with lished by tme national defense commit- | SYeat appreciation and applause by tee. Mrs. S. S. Alleen, representing the | those present. who included Mrs. Alfred chapter on the patriotic education com- | B. Garges, Mrs. Fred L. Volland, Mrs. mittee, reported the first meeting, and ‘G. Sincell, Mrs. Elizabeth M. Kettler. stressed the work as one of the chap-| Mrs. Laurance Riggles, Mrs. Maude. A. ter's most important. The committee | Trewhella, Mr. George H. Ward, Mr. to revise the chapter by-laws reported |J. P. Halstead and Mr. Ninian Beall, and read the revision to be voted upon | The meeting adjourned after refresh. at the November meeting. A pleasant | ments had been served by the hostesses. cocial hour followed the business meet-| 2 | Patriots’ Memorial Chapter held its | first._meeting of the season October 9 at the home of Mrs. Isaac Birch, 3128 Dumbarton avenue. Georgetown. The regent, Mrs. J. P. Safford, was in the chair.” The meeting was opened with prayer, led by the chaplain, followed by the singing of “America the Beautifu |and the recitation in unison of “The American’s Creed.” Three new mem- | bers were ,unanimously voted into the chapter and one proposed for member- ship. It was voted lo give an evening | bridge party October 23 at the Chestnut Jack Whitcomb, Farms Auditorium, Pennsylvania ave- Mrs. George W: Evans was appointed nue at Twenty-sixth street. At the chaplain. Plans for the work of the|close of the business meeting refresh coming year were discussed, and Mrs.| ments were served by the hostess, as- | willey, chairman of the service com-|sisted by her daughter, Mrs. Archer mittee. was asked to bring in perfected | Haycock, and members and guests en- plans and budget at the next meeting. |joved a pleasant social hour. A rummage sale will be held Novem- ber 2 and 3, for which contributions may be sent to Mrs. George W. Evans. Ap- | propriations were made for American- ism and foreizn relations committecs. Tickets were purchased for several | card parties given by other chapters or Deborah Knapp Chapter held the first meeting for this season with Mrs. M. Willey, in Vienna, Va. The | hostess, assisted by Mrs. Frederick C. | Bryan. Mrs. Myron A Cole. Mrs. Henry L. Teylor and Mrs. D. M. Zirkle, served dinner. after which a regular busines session was held, the regent. Mrs. Wil- liam S. Parks, presiding. The follow ing were elected to membership: Mrs Ella P. Dillon, Miss Isabelle D. Houstol Mrs. Marie Parks Leehman and Mr: | Jam Potomae Chapter held its first regu- | lar meeting for the year at the home of its regent, Mrs. Daniel Walser, 16 East Bradley lane. Chevy Chase, Md Mrs. John R. Wheeler acting as assist- ant hostess. The regent presided. and State committees. Orders are being | after the usual opening exercises gave | taken for Christmas cards for bencfit | A talk, assuring the members she hoped |of the chapter. The chapter voted to|the coming vear would be one of pleas- | indorse the national ticket which is|ure and achievement. The new vice | headed by Mrs. Hobart for president |€gent, Mrs. John F. Little, stated she | general | would give her hest efforts for the wel- The good wishes of the chapter were fare of the chapter the ensuing year. extended to the corresponding secre- MIs. Little has heen made State chair- tary, Helen Clyde Moser, who in June |Man of geneological research. After re- Wecame Mrs. James Edson Myer. | ports from the chairmen of the various The November meeting will be held | COmmittees, Miss Ella Loraine Dorsey | with Mrs. George S. Barnes, 1414 Mon- | tague street. Guests present were Mrs. Mace. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Ashton, Frank B. Steele and James M. Willey. i Judge Lynn Chapter held its October meeting at the home of it vice regent. | Mrs. J. Milton Jester. 4616 Fifteenth street. with Mrs. Enoch J. Vann. Mrs. {Robert J. Swingle. Mrs. J. P. Mann. r Mrs. W. H. Wagner, Miss Letitia Walker iand Miss Margaret Walker as assisting | hostesses. The regent, Mrs. C. C. Haig. presided. The chaplain. Mrs. M | Riker, led in prayer, followed by th |salute to the American flag and the | American’s creed. ¢ Mrs. Haig addressed the chapter stating that she considered it a great honor and privilege to serve her chap- | ter as regent, and that she would carry out the desires of the chapter to the utmost of her ability. Reports of the officers, the State and chapter committee chairmen were as follows The recording secretary, Miss Vir- inia G. Francis. read the minutes of | |the previous meetings, which were ap- | { proved. The registrar, Miss Ruth Smith, ind ]rmm that the final papers of NER TODAY | Half Fried or Smothered Spring Chicken. | Roast Chicken with Dressing. Long Island Ducx. Virginia Rolls. White homemade. d Station tonight at E have prepared W a musical event that expresses ——— the theme of QUALITY that is always prevalent in Capitol Fur Garments. ed Ham, Delicious Hor B: and Graham: a variely of deris 12:30 s 75¢ Or chaice of anr regular menn. fie, Served C Harricon. A R.| K ! Scales oI North = cated at Predericksburg. Va. Date of presentation of the tablet will be an- nounced lat' * by Miss Laura V. Ruff, vice regent and chairman of the com- | Moore. ‘The regular | followed by a' tea. the hostess for the afternoon being | The largest rilendance in the history | of the chapter promised beginning for a busy Winter. The var ous interests of the chapier we touched upon in th> reports v members who represent the chapter on State committees—patriotic education, patriotic lectures and lantern national defense, foreign re sorvation and thrift. ; Makers and correct use of the flag In the latter committee especial inter- ast centers this Winter in the eforts of all members of the D. A. R. Society to urge the passage in the coming session of Congress of a resolution providing for a national flag_code. One of the former regents of Capt. Molly Pitcher n 2uspicious | | the vice chairman, Mt Ambassadors. as a rule, behave with much greater respect for local laws Dowling and Mrs. Clarence A. Weave d by |the two vice chairracn of the commit e. The chapter pledged its support. Library. Mrs. Thomas L. Jons, who announced the gift by her to the D. A. for genealogical research: magazine by Fred E. Per Lee. The chapter offered a prize of a magazine cover to ihe member of the committee bringing in the largest num- ber of subscriptions this year. Nation, defense, Mrs. J. K. M. Barry, the rep- resentative, gave a splendid report and distributed the literature sent out by headquarters. Patriotic ~ducation, Mrs. Per Lee made 2 donation of $25 for the Mountverde School in Florida. Sons and Daughters of the Republic, by Mr: Ollie E. Leighty. The guests, Mrs. Harry W. Dowling. ex-regent of American Eagle Chapter. and Mrs. Frederick K. Sparrow. vice regent of Independence Bell Chapter, gave interesting talks. Refreshments ere served by the hostess during the cial hour and the meeting adjourned to meet with Mrs. C. A. Weaver Novem- ber 1 at 8 p.m. Janet Montgomery Chapter. D. A. R.. will hold its first meeting of the Fall Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Edgar W. ‘This will be a business meeting mittee to select a suitable marker for |0 plan the program for the tbis shrine in honor of the framer of the Monroe Doctrine. Little John Boyden Chapter held its first meeting of the season at the home of Mrs. Fred E. Per Lee, 113 North Wal- nut_street, Clarendon. Va., October 4 at 2 pm. The regent, Mrs. Fred L. Volland. presided and the meeting was opened by the reguiar order of excr- cises reports were given. C. A. Weaver; Constitution Hall finance, Mrs. Fred L. Volland. who announce the card party for November 7: Eli Island, Mrs. J. K. M. Barry, who asked for donations for a box to be used in the work: girl home makers, Mrs, H. Americanism, Mrs. Our First Anniversary Sale Just a Few of the Many U nusual Values We Are Offering - Hand-emb. Nightzowns 2 for Pilloweases Per Pair 69c Nl‘nq:.;!Ilnh: Linen Towels, $1.00 Pure Beli. 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Dr. Sen was released by ‘he conspirators. A South American diplomat 2 London nursing home. or pr pital, for treatment by specialists. went off without paying his bill. Dip- lomatic immunity saved him from being sued. This case is citeq by Sir | Bruce Porter-Porter. the famous British urgeon Bethmann-Hollweg. German Ambas- sador to London before the war, refused to pay the water rates on his residence at Walton-on-Thames. A diplomatic immunity plea was upneld. . vent to hos- He With Modern |than the ancient custom demands. but | sometimes their servants show a greater zsal for availing themselves of dipio- | matic privileges than the Ambassadors hemselves. | Ambassadors of thres great nations | heve recently been involved in local in- | cidents wherein diplomatic immunity prevailed. | Sir Esme Howerd. British Ambassa- | dor to the United States, and Alansoa B. Houghton. American Ambassador io England. were both involved in motor- | ing accidents in the countries to which they are accredited. In Mr. Houghton's case, an embassy automobile driven by ! an English chauffeur on the streets of London struck a boy riding a bicycle Diplomatic immunity prevented the mother of the boy from getting satis- faction in her suit against Mr. Hough- r the insurance company which wrote the liabilities of Mr. Hough- automobile. In Sir Esme’s case, his zutomobile, driven by his 14-year- old son, knocked down a 12-year-old girl on the streets of Washington. Sir Esme immediately placed his family surgeon and an embassy automobile at the disposal of the little girl. who was only slightly injured. The little girl’s parents did not even consider any legal action, but, if they had, Sir Esme would have been immune. ‘The Marquis de Merry del Val. Span- Ambassador to Great Britain and | a brother of Cardinal Merry del Vai. | papal secretary of state, was called | upon to pay damages when a Spanish | embassy automobile upset. on the streets | of London a motor cycle and side car in which a man. his wife and 4-vear-| old daughter were riding. The marquis | declined and placed the blame on the driver of the motor cycle. He could | not. be sued | ‘These incidents are trivial. but they | Mlustrate the point that Ambassad |now are considered a law unto thm selves. Leading British newspapers have been citing such Incidents to| show why Ambassadors should be sub- | ject to court action the same as ordi- | nary citizens. Drunken Cook Escapes. A cook belonging to a foreign embassy in London was arrested on a charge of | drunkenness and brought to the Mary- lebone Police Court. He successfuily | | pleaded his diplomatic right to get'| | drunk as a lord or drunker. | Scction 3 of the diplomatic privileges | act says that an Ambassador “is entitled to complete immunity from the juris- |diction of the local courts except in cases where he submits or_invites the Jurisdiction of those courts. Under the present law a foreign em- bassy Is the territory of the nation | whose flag it fiies. The King's laws do | | not_obtain and the place is not subject | to entry and search. ! Knowing this. some Chinese in Lon- | con seized the late Sun Yat Sen, who «fterward became President of the Chi- 4 Paris L.Orl.gan Chyprc "F St S SHION INSTITUTION - Washington NewYork CUBARNS SHUN BACARDI. Solve Temperance Problem by Us- ing Ice Cream and Pop. HAVANA (#).—Cuba has solved the oroblem of intemperance by eating fce cream and drinking non-aleoholic bev- erages. Despite the fact that there are ba:s overywhere in Havana, there is little drunkenness. Cuba is the native land of Bacardi fum but the sales to Cubans are comparatively small. Whisky and other powerful drinks are sold almost exclusively to visitors in Cuba. Waiters in Havana are equally sur- prised when a tourist orders lemonad. or a Cuban orders a cocktail. oty Specialf | 6 Package of Parfs or Ememde Each flacon holds one and two-thirds ounces, for $3.85 Made possible because Coty has changed the design and shape of the bottle and package that hold these de- lightful odeurs. (Main Floor.) The FIECHT Co at 7th” Tomorrow! 400 New Hats Extra Salespeople b All Sales Must Be Final! $9.75 Made to Sell for $12.50 to $25! 400 hats to choose from . . . many one-of-a-kind styles even originals with Paris labels! Tomorrow hegins a great millinery event, large purchase at a most opportune time...accounts for these end-of-the-season prices on brand-new hats right at the very start of the season! Felts. . .Soleils. . . Velvets. . .Sequins ...Satins. .. Tricots. .~.Chenille. . . 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