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GUARANTORS ASK
CHALIAPIN PEACE
D. C. Backers of Chicago
Civic Opera Request Artist
Be Permitted to Sing Here.
Frederic A. Delano, Robert X.
Harper, H. C. Sheridan and Edward
F. Colladay, who are among the
guarantors of the Chicago Civic
Opera Company appearance here in
February, have telegraphed protests
to Chicago in an effort to adjust the
difficulty which has arisen in con
nection with granting of a temporary
Injunction there hy Circuit Judge
Ryner which would prevent Feodor
Chaliapin, basso, from singing the
title role of Ale phis to in taust
with the Washington Opera Company,
scheduled to open the new Audito
rium here January 26.
Mr. Delano, Mr. Harper and Mr.
Sheridan sent their messages to
Samuel J. Insull, president of the
Chicago Civic Opera. Company, while
Mr. Colladay addressed his to Col.
Edward Clifford, his law partner now
in Chicago, who was instrumental in
gathering local support for the Chi
cago company appearance here.
SußTgrcslH Court Action.
Edouard Albion, general director of
the Washington Opera Company, in
dicated he would not be surprised if
court action in the matter were
brought in Washington. Col. Arthur
O'Brien, guarantor of the Washing
ton Opera Company, will go to Chi
cago to defend Chaliapin at the hear
ing for a permanent injunction.
"There is no doubt in our minds,”
said Mr. Albion, "that Chicago will
lie unable to justify its plea for a
restraining order, and that Chaliapin
is free to keep his contract with us.”
The messages from Washington to
Fresident Insull follow:
H. C. Sheridan —"Permit me to take
the liberty of suggesting that in the
broad sense of advancing the inter
ests of grand opera in the National
Capital, which after all is wXat we
all have so close to heart, that you
generously endeavor to adjust the
Chaliapin matter so that he may ap
pear here on January 26 as originally
planned, and as anticipated by our
highest Government officials and
prominent citizens. Tour favorable
action would be heralded by' all as
a fine thing to do for grand opera
and Washington.”
Frederic A. Delano—"l am glad to
associate myself with the message of
Mr. Sheridan and to urge upon you
as an old friend to .give favorable
consideration to this request, feeling
sure It'will not react except favorably
on Chicago Opera appearances here.”
Both Companies Affected.
Robert N. Harper—" Real success to
both opera companies’ engagements
is believed largely to depend upon
Chaliapin fulfilling his engagement
with the Washington Opera Company.
Removal of opposition by you, 1 be
lieve, will redound to your benefit.”
Air. Colliday’s message to Air. Clif
ford is as follows:
"I wish you tvould use your good
offices with Chicago Civic Opera Co.
to have them withdraw objection to
appearance of Chaliapin with Wash
ington Opera Co. - at opening of our
new r auditorium, January 26. I, as
a guarantor of Chicago company, be
lieve that company will make a grave
error If it persists in its present un
generous attitude. To yield the point
would place the Chicago company on
a very high plane with Washington
music lovers and supporters.”
Air. Colladay. it was announced by
Mr. Albion, w ill represent the Wash
ington company in any legal action
which may develop here from the
injunction proceedings instituted in
Chicago.
"Air. Colladay accepted the task,"
said- Air. Albion, "in spite of the fact
That his was the first name to be
signed to the list of guarantors for
the Chicago company's appearance
here, and I can say little more in
praise of his civic spirit and interest
in the proper development of the Na
tional Capital.”
Banker Dies of Injuries.
BOONVILEE, Ind., January 3.—Wil
liam F. Weyerbacher, 63, banker and
utility operator, died today of inju
ries suffered last night when he was
struck by an automobile driven by
Theodore AVilsbacher, a high school
student. Air. Weyerbacher was the
father of Ralph Weyerbacher, de
signer of ths United States Navy dir
igible Shenandoah.
Thirty tons of coral have been im
ported from the Bahamas by the
American Atuseum of Natural History.
Your Silent Servant
With a Hundred Hands
HOOSIER KITCHEN CABINET
Sold on the Famous
Iloosier Club Plan
Prices Range From $39.75 to $89.75
MAYER & CO.
Seventh St, Bet. D & E
Failure of Opium
Tjo Grip Japanese
Laid to Campaign
Green Book Says People
and Government Unite
in Fight.
fly the Associated Press.
GENEVA, January 3. —Japan has
taken advantage of the recess In the in
ernational opium conference to issue a
'green book” telling about what the
Cherry Blossom Empire has accom
plished in fighting the opium evil.
The Japanese pamphlet bears the au
thor signature of Sagataro Kaku, former
civil governor of Formosa, who haa been
the leader, though the silent ohe, of the
Nippon delegation.
Air. Kaku asserts that the reason why
the Japanese people have not so far
’alien into the opium habit must be at
tributed not only to the government's
efforts, but also to the sincere desire of
the Japanese people to suppress the
habit. He praises Viscount Goto for a
far-sighted policy which has brought
euch happy results in the lessening of
the use of opium In Formosa, and ex
presses the opinion that no opium policy
can hope to meet With success unless
marked by moderation and accompanied
always by a personal Interest in the
problem
Air. Kaku says that the use of opium
in Formosa will probably come to end
with the death of the present addicts,
or no opium Is allowed to the young,
and he cites the case of Formosa as an
example for other powers, believing it
demonstrates that the opium scourge
can be overcome by the exercise Os
patience and strict control.
EIGHT MEN ARRESTED
IN RUM LABEL PLOT
Band Accused of Selling Printed
Matter to Bootleggers and
Beer Runners.
By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, January 3.—Eight men
were under arrest tonight in con
nection with a conspiracy to sell
counterfeit whisky labels and revenue
stamps to Chicago bootleggers and
beer runners. The prisoners, believed
to be members of a band led by
William Nathan, an employe In the
iffice of the city assessor, were ar
raigned before United States Commis
sioner Henry C. Beitler and held on
bonds of SIO,OOO each pending the
hearing of their cases January 14.
Those under arrest were: Walter
Metz. printer; William Kinsella,
owner of a printing shop; Sol Rubin,
alleged liquor dealer; Murray Menke,
head of a corporation dealing in
horse rficing Information; Jerry
Jamicsson, chauffeur; Julian Bubley,
a stamp dealer: Yale Shamburg. drug
store owner, and Meyer Fine.
Nathan has not been apprehended,
hut his attorney, Euegent- AlcEnnfry
told A. P. Aladden. chief of the spe
cial intelligence bureau, that he was
ready to bring his client in.
The ring was uncovered by New
York prohibition agents who had
worked their way Into the confidence
of the leaders. The talkativeness of
Nathan, they said, led directly to
many of the arrests.
WOMAN OFFICIAL CURBS
GOSSIP IN HER.OFFICE
Feminine Employes of Secretary of
State in New York Also
Must Be Punctual.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
ALBANY, N. Y„ January 3. —A sad
blow has fallen in the office of Mrs.
Florence E. S. Knapp, the new secre
tary of state. It took the form of
rules promulgated to the woman em
ployes as a special week end present.
In brief, here they are;
No goßsip in the office; no visiting
during working hours; be on the job
at 9 o'clock sharp.
When stationery or supplies are
needed, don't leave your desks to go
after them, but ask the messengar.
The first and second rules were a
distinct shock to those clerks who
know the practices that exist In some
of the other State offices.
So many women now hold jobs in
the office of the secretary of state
that Mrs. Knapp announced she would
have to seek authority for appoint
ment of a male messenger to handle
some of the heavy books with which
they have to deaJ.
THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C„ JANUARY 4, 1925-PART 1.
NAVY LEAK REPORT
STUDIED BY WILBUR
Turns Probe Findings Over
to Latimer —Silent on
Next Step.
Secretary Wilbur has received and
read the report of the special naval
board of inquiry which investigated
in New York the publication of cor
respondence between Capt. Hugo W.
Osterhaue at the War College, New
port. H. 1., and Capt. Robert L. Berry,
In charge of naval recruiting at New
York, held to have contained certain
confidential Information.
The report has been referred to
Rear Admiral' lAtlmer, Judge Advo
cate General, for review, and Secre
tary Wilbur Would not disclose in
advance of the report from Admiral
Latimer whether court-martial pro
ceedings against either Os the officers
-were contemplated.
The inquiry board did not disclose
anything jnot already known to the
Navy Department, Socretary Wilbur
said. One phase of the investigation
might be referred back to the board
for further consideration, he added,
although this was not certain. In any
event the Secretary indicated that he
would withhold final action until he
had before him the opinion of the
Judge Advocate General and had also
consulted the Bureau of Navigation,
12 Good Bedroom Suites
Eventfully Underpriced
r ' 1 jifjr 1 [( This Week
1 >Ji .fUI 1 wi(l ! MAYER & CO. showing of good-looking
y-L/ and good bedroom furniture includes some rare
good things enjoy the association and com-
$ Knowing the right time to buy has saved many a
secure an unusual value in a bedroom suite*
The Suites and the Prices
Berkey ft Gay Bedroom Suite of six Handsome Handmade Suite, in mahogan\
« pieces, in mahogany, with full vanity with beautiful crotch mahogany pan
dresser and upholstered chair and els and drawer fronts; nine pieces,
beneh $395 w ‘ l h *'** $735
Grand Rapids Make Bedroom Suite, in _ _ , _ .
hi.rlr M.m.i ««r-l d»rn M fmn • Four-piece Bedroom Suite in mahogany,
Mack enamel, witn norai decoration; .. *
Good furniture is always mahogany interiors; seven piece,. W, ‘ h s °*' nch dresser (, "* e ra,rror ’
an economy m the length with {u „ ,; ie bed «Mrn and attract,ve vtn,t V dresser $550
of service which it ren
ders. Mayer & Co. is
devoted to the kind of Berkey ft Gay Bedroom Suite, in ivory Berkey & Gay Suite of six pieces, in ma
furmture which may be enamel, mahogany interiors, large hogany, with bow-end bed and 50-
classed as an investment dresser and attractive dressing table; inch dresser; mahogany interiors <C2QC
of worth. We cannot seven CCCtf)
afford to sell the type of sKJOv
furniture you cannot af~ , . . _ !
, , , , Twin-bed Suite, in black enamel with Bora!
ford to buy. It must be Twin-bed Suite in walnut, with beautifully . .
........ . . . * n d green line decorations; nine
good to make good with matched veneers; »0-inch dresser .
you and you with us. and full vanity and night stand; 9 pieces, wit -me resser $525
large pieees $550
Seven-piece Bedroom Suite, in Miller Gray
Seven-piece Bedroom Suite, in combination wax finish; dresser, chest, vanity,
mahogany; 48-ineh dresser, full vsn- full-size bed and chair, rocker and
sty dresser and poster bed; the finish bench $375 t
is a rich brown $385
- • _ , . _ . _ . . . 4 Good-looking Bedroom Suite in combina
- Berkev ft Gay Bedroom Suite, in a rich . . ... . . , ,
hrown mahogany finish; six pieces, ~on wa,nul ’ w,th bow * end bed and
with 48-inch dresser, mahogsny in- good-size dresser; seven attractive
teriors, and man's chest 5495 pieces $325
Lifetime Furniture Is More Than a Name
MAYER & CO.
Seventh Street Between D and E
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In charge of commissioned personnel
matters.
The information revealed in the
published correspondence had to do
With results Os a war game played
out On the gameboard at the War
College in Newport. While the specific
disclosure Involved may not be vitally
Important the attitude of the Naval
Secretary has been that Information
of this character must be treated as
strictly confidential by naval officers
and there has besn some suggestion
that proceedings In the OsterhauS-
Berry case were Intended to Impress
the naval service generally with the
obligation that goes with commis
sioned rank not to reveal matters
which might be of value to an enemy.
NEW YORK G. 0. P. PLANS
TO SEEK NEW DRY LAW
Wants State Act to Supplant That
Repealed in Last Smith
Administration.
By the Associated ITen*.
ALBANY, N. Y., January 3.—En
actment of a State prohibition en
forcement act to fill the place of the
Mullen-OSge law, repealed during a
previous administration of Gov. Smith,
will be sought by the Republicans,
who will control both branches of
the new Legislature, which will meet
soon.
The main points of the program
were settled last night at a confer
ence between Lieut. Gov. Seymour
Lowman and George K. Morris, chair
man of the Republican State com
mittee. After the meeting Mr. Mor
ris left for New Yors to meet United
States Senator Wadsworth.
CIRCUS TO RAISE
FUND IS PLANNED
Council of Jewish Women to
Give Event on Jan
uary 15.
The Washington Chapter of the
National Council of Jewish Women
has entered the circus business. Its
"big top” is the Arcade Auditorium,
Fourteenth street and Park road,
where January 15 the fllrcus will be
presented, to obtain funds to carry
on the phllanthroplo Work of the
council.
Mrs. L. B. Schloss and Mrs. Stanley
Lansburgh, chairmen c r the general
committee on arrangements, last
night announced that plans were
nearly complete for a "society cir
cus.” Mrs. R. B. H. Lyon and Miss
Bertha Israel, in charge of publicity,
made this announcement: “The 'big
tent' with its multitudinous side
shows will be carried out In detail.
Everything will be there, from pink
lemonade to snake charmers!”
Committee to Meet.
A meeting of the general committee
will be held this morning, in which
plana for the circus will be completed.
It will be the most elaborate affair
ever attempted by the local organi
zation.
Mrs. Alexander Wolf, vice president
of the National Council of Jewish I
Women, 1s the honorary chairman of
the general committee.
Mrs. L.. B. Schloss and Mr*. Stanley
Lansburgh. active chairmen of the
arrangements, are assisted by the fol
lowing committees: directing man
ager, Mortimer King; tickets commit
tee, Mr*. Mark Lansburgh, chairman,
assisted by Mrs. J. 8. Kann, Mrs. Louis
Kronhelmer, Mrs. Sherry Stein, Mrs.
Herbert Rich, Mrs. Milton Baum. Mrs.
Maurice Elseman; food committee,
Mrs. J. S. Kann, chairman, assisted by
Mrs. Jerome Meyer, Mrs. Joseph
Wllner and Mrs. William Rosendorf;
cigars, cigarettes and candy commit
tee, Mrs. Morton Luchs, chairman, as
sisted by Mrs. A. Llebman; novelties,
Mrs. Jack Bchlossberg; side shows,
Mrs. Alvin Newmeyer, chairman, as
sisted by Mrs. Leo Baum, Henry King.
Maurice Kafka, Archie Engel, Charles
Frank, Mrs. Barney Llebman. Adlai
Mann, Mrs. Lawrence Rubel, Norman
Brown and Henry Breslau; floor com
mittee, David Frank, chairman, as
sisted by Mrs. O. Goldberg, Joseph D.
Kaufman, Morris Cafrltz, Jacob Else
man, I. Meyers, Maurice Vlner, R. B.
If. Lyon, Harold Lichtenstein, A1
Rettler, Mrs. Morris Wittllng and J.
S. Kann; publicity committee, Miss
Bertha Israel and Mrs. R. B. H. Lyon.
MAN IN MAIL CASE JAILED
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., January i. —
J. C. McKenhy, alleged cellmate of
Herbert Holliday at the time Holliday
was In a Chloagd jail, from whom
postal Inspectors said they recovered
$21,000 of the Rondout, 111., $2,000,000
mall robbery, and who is said to have
eluded the officers when they allowed
him to go to Memphis to negotiate
for turning up the remainder of Hol
liday’s share In the loot, was
brought from Memphis tonight and
placed in jail here.
BETTER YEAR SEEN ;
FOR D. C. RETAILERS;
Much Optimism, Both for i
Business and Employ
ment, Is Expressed.
M anhitif ton faces a year of con
stantly increasing retail trade, with a
good outlook and much optimism ex
pressed for 1925. The building pro
gram for the year will be somewhat
curtailed notwithstanding that plans
for two large office buildings have
been prepared and will be carried out
soon.
While there will probably be less
building of apartment houses and of
fices, there is expected to be great
activity in home construction and ob
servers regard the future with the
expectation that this work will afford
Steady employment to skilled and un
skilled workers in the building trades.
The year opens with a surplus of
clerical workers apparent, largely due
to a general reduction in Government
personnel, and with a surplus of sales
people. It Is doubtful that this con
dition will improve to any considerable
extent during 1925, according to Robert
M. Pilklngton, director of the Gov
ernment employment office at 1110
Pennsylvania avenue, who has made
an extensive study of the probable
employment conditions during the
year just begun. Retail trade in
Washington, which has been rather dis
appointing. is gradually increasing.
Mr. Pilklngton says, and there is an ,
outlook for good retail business during
1925.
Call for Skilled labor.
The employment director "or Mary
land sees a greater deni, .nd for
skilled labor during 1926, w.th good
industrial prospects, and th ■ outlook
favorable for full employment of un
skilled or common l&bo'. A. iMEpd
amount of building Is pl umed In tnd
State for 1925, with ext e idlturee for
public improvements m Baltimore
rilore amounting to 910,000,000, and
road expenditures throughout the
State approximating 15,000,000. Al
though coal mining in the western
part of the State is on a less than
•><-irnml basis, reports indicate some
improvement in this industry during
1925.
A grreat amount ©f building has
been planned for the ye.ir in Vit
glnia, and full employment of resi
dent building tradesmen Is predicted,
while improved transportat on facil
ities are expected to stimulate truck
farming in the State.
Conditions in the soft coal mines of
Virginia will probably remain ae In
1924, when only part of the mines
were in operation, although condi
tions in the anthracite mine'; are gen
erally good. Industrial activ ty is ex
pected to pick up during 1.925.
Flan Junior Memorial League.
Organization of a Junior Memorial
League will be discussed by the
Mary Taliaferro Thompson Southern
Confederate Memorial Association at
its meeting Tuesday afternoon at 3:J»
o'clock In the Lee House. Mrs. Eliza
beth Chapman Fred will preside.
Today there are 1.738 woman law
yers. Judges and Justices In the Unit
ed States.