Evening Star Newspaper, February 4, 1921, Page 3

4 { . “Handing Over of Key Four ‘i Feet Long Symbolizes T Simple Transfer. ~¥y the Associated Press, PHILADELPHIA, February 4.—Hog Island today ceased its shipbuilding ac- tivities, so far as the present manage- | ment is concerned, and the key to the| vast yard was formally turned over to the United States Shipping Board. The ceremony of transferring the great war-time shipyard, whose fame encir- cled the globe, was sinple and brief. M. C. Brush, president of the American In- ternational _Shipbuilding Corporation, which operated the plant as the agent of the Shipping Board, with a few other officials, walked out of the main_gate and closed it. Then he handed to Fred- erick Morris, authorized representative of the Shipping Board, a key, symboliz- ing the turning over of the yard. The key was four feet long, made in the woodworking department of the plant and painted a silver color. ‘Wire From Admiral Benson. After receiving the thanks of Mr. Mor- #is the following telegram to Mr. Brush from Admiral W. S. Benson, chairman of the Shipping Board, was read: “Please accept my congratulation upon the completion of what is undoubtedly the greatest feat in connection with ship construction in the history of the world, and which should remain as a monument o your initiative, intelligence and energy as long as the republic endures.” The party then proceeded inside the gates, where the details of turning over were completed. Luncheon fol- lTowed. The vard, which employed more than 36,000 men at the high tide of its activity, will be looked after by about five hundred men and women. Many of these will be employed in plant protection and in the operation of utilities, such as water supply, heat, light and sewerage. Others, among them clerks, will be engaged in the selling of surplus material brought to Hog Island from other Atlantic coast yards after contracts for ships had been canceled, following the sign- ing of the armistice. $60,000,000 in Materials. It §s estimated the surplus material at the yard cost the government, at war prices, $60,000,000. There are also at ‘the yard twent eight_steel ships valued at $22,000 000. None of them was built at Hog Island and some have never been put in service. They were brought to the yard for berthing from the Pa- cific coast, the Great Lakes and oth- er Delaware river yards. Some of them were withdrawn from service after ocean traffic began to fall off. The yard itself, with its many ware- houses, workshops and other build- ings, cost $66.000,000, and when the wooden key was turned over it rep- resented a property value, at war Pprices, estimated at $140,000,000. WATER COLOR CLUB.HOLDS 25TH ANNUAL EXHIBITION Paintings, Drawings and Etchings Will Be Shown at Corcoran Gal- lery for Next Three Weeks. The Washington Water Color Club opened its twenty-fifth annual exhibi- tion in the Corcoran Gallery of Art today. Included in the catalog are 169 pictures, paintings in water color, pastel, drawings, etchings and twen- ty-one miniatures. The majority of the exhibits are by local artists, but a fair percentage come from out of town. A few have been sent from a considerable dis- tance, so far, in fact, as Colorado, New Mexico and California. Even in the local representation, the subjects have been found far afield, and scenes from Japah, Alaska and the south are foumg in friendly competition with the-more familiar scenes of Provincetown, Gloucester and Ogunquit, the famous summer haunts of artists on the New ‘England coast. . Taken all in all this exhibition is of a high standard and genufne interest, and it is hoped that it will receive the patronage that it deserves. (It will be open free to the public under the usual conditions of admission to the Corcoran gallery for the next three week! SPECIAL NOTICES. awakened at an early hour this mornin’ by burglars singin’ in th’ cellar. .Now that th’ Christmas harvest is over things are gittin’ almost cheap enough t’ buy somethin’ fer ourselves. Copyright National Newspaper Service. AMENDS BIBLE TO PROVE THAT FAT MEN ARE NOBLE Representative Tincher Solemnly Changes Deuteronomy—High Of- ficials at Press Club Program. ‘With Speaker Gillett of the House of Representatives presiding, Repre- sentative J. N. Tincher of Kansas formally amended the seventh chapter of the book of Deuteronomy during the course of a debate before-the Na- tional Press Club at Keith's Theater late yesterday afternoon, and changed the wording to support the affirmative side of the question at issue, “Resolv- That it is more noble to be fat than lean.” The debate, in which Representa- tive Winslow of Massachusetts ap- peared with Mr. Tincher and Senators Ashurst of Arizona and Harrison of Mississipp! spoke for the negative, was attended by most of the mem- bers of the cabinet, the United States Supreme Court and the diplomatic corps. Mr. Tincher. the first speaker, said he had been informed that the ok of Deuteronomy contained the pass- age, “Blessed is the fat man, for he shall be in the kingdom of heaven,” but on perusal he had found no such thing. I believe there is a mistake in the book, and I propose to take the neces- sary steps to settle this great ques- tion for all time.” he continued. “I therefore, Mr. Speaker, move to strike out, on page 201, chapter 7, the words, “Thou shalt have no other gods before me,’ and to substitute in their place, ‘Blessed is the fat man, for he shall enter the kingdom of heaven.' ‘Those in favor will say ‘Aye.’ Mr. Winslow voted “Aye” in a loud voice. “The ayes have it.” concluded Mr. Tincher, “The writings of Moses prevail and we now have him as our authority.” In answering Mr. Tincher. Senator n said Antony would never have capitulated to the charms of Cleopatra if she had been fat, nor would a fat 'M‘!;le. ‘Du Barry have captivated Louis Voicing the cause of the fat man, Representative Winslow said he was al- ways a ‘cheerful critter,” who on the world with a smile. He said the town would turn out to see Fatty Ar- buckle, but nobody would go anywhere to see a thin man. Senator Ashurst said the question of debate involved *“some of the large is- sues of the day,” and a fat man had his virtues, one of which was that no one fedired him as a rival in love affairs. Byt fatness and nobility were contra- dietory terms, and no one could think of a man being both fat and itellectual, e added. Before the debate Secretary of State Colby read Gray's “Elegy Written in a try Churchyard,” and told of & visit churchyard that inspired the poet. Five numbers were given by Reinald ‘Werrenrath, baritone of the Metropoli- tan Grand Opera, with Harry Spier as accompanist, the artist being given a most enthusiastic reception. SPECIAL NOTICES. to N SON HAVING ANY CLATM AGAINST !::’Z-EE"QRO' C. M. (Dock) Hall, deceased, will Eindly to the \dersigned at once. preseat it €0 the SURTHA it, HALL. 6* FORT LINCOLN metery : P'fl:ll;.l &l)gy::{lgv;‘; A man_ was so g.ad walked the Pastor E. Hes Swem Sunday night. fine music; large chairs (men like them). Cen- tennial Bapt. Ch.. 7th and Eye n.e. NOTICE 13 HERBBY GIVEN THAT UPON my application the Supreme Court of the Dis- triet of Columbia has this y changed my H Pustis Corcoral GPORGE PEABODY EUSTIS. ‘ashington, D. February 3, 1921. Lod 1 WILL NOT BB RESPONSIBLE FUR ANY debts contracted by any one but myself. PERCY M. ITNBY, Fort Myer. Va. * lied ORCH, 1110 INCOME TAX BU Second floor, 1423 F n.w. hours. & a.m. to 11 PARTY TH Rock Creek bridge, going to Chevy Chase, last fail. and missed a sum of money, address Hox 246-E, Star office. SPIROS EAFRIPHIS HAS SOLD HIS SHOE store at 702 415 st. s.w. to Peter Patrikios, who will be responsible for all bills oo and fter February 1, _’ o 'AS_RANGES REPAIRED AND REBUILT. 'c;gm: L. BOWERS, Rear 616 H st. . To04. 1419 G st nw. SAVE FOR THE LONG VACATION WHEN you will not be able to work. The Home Build- Jog Association will help you. Ask sbout it. Treasurer's office, 2006 Penna. ave. n.w.. Wm. T. Galliber, pres. e W. Linkine and 3. Paul Smith, vice presidents. * James Morris Woodward, Sec. B. E. Claughton, treas. Or- fganized 1583 BING_— PAINTING. A. ABELMAN, GAPEEING ont” aarentest, *Prices. retssa’ able. 3200 Prrk Columbla 7045 W. pi. Bw. YINE LIMOUSINE CAR FOR HIRE RY month to good family; 10 am. to 1 p. Trio Garage, Fr. 3536 EDWARD GAINES. years. Phove Linc. years. Slag roofs, ten ' istributors, 1314 Pa. Gark & Parkharst, D! P L umber Prices Dropping And it’s a long drop, at Barker’s at any rate. Let us convince you. £Ar OOMPO BOARD in_stock. Geo. M. Barker Co., Inc. o1 N Y. AS17 Tth et Tel. M. 1348 CLAFLIN OPTICAL CO., 1f Your Head Aches. Consult Us. 907 P_STR d Btock equal to any, at re- @uced prices, phone North 2162J. PEckington Press, 1840 3rd st. n.e. Quick servics. Small work exclusively. 3 — g t-—- Let me install « FOT-WATER HEATING PRICES are DOWN 4174 12th STRERT N.B. Phoue Lincola 4408-W, or Linceln 962 ent Departm For Watch Repairing —Bring us your Watch and we will make it as good as new. E. G. HINES, 921 F st. n.w. ROOF PAINT MADE WITH ABSOLUTELY PURE LINSEED OIL, $1.10 per gallon. 920 N. ° ave. n.w. Phone Main 4077. marb® “Invincible Determination —1o recder the ‘“‘Square Deal’” in your business relations with your patrons ensbles you to ac- complish extraordinary results. We want you to know that we earnestly strive to give our customers the *‘Square Deal.’ Let us demonstrate to you the truth of our statement. Becker Paint and Glass Co., 1239 Wisconsin ave. West 67. Everything in Paints and Glass. Have It Done Right —Get CASEY —That is what those we've worked for say. Roof and Plumbing Repairing. 4 CASEY 3207 14th ST. N.W. Phones Col. 155 and 1381 CLAFLIN FOR EYEGLASSES. !_3‘15 Down, $15 a Month e e e Stop That Little Leak— In the roof before it canses more damage to your home. CONSULT R. K. FERGUSON, Inc. 1114 9th St. Phone North 231.282. Printing That Gets Action Let us help you plan for more bustness. High-grade but not high-priced. THE SERVICE SHOP BYRON S. ADAMS, JSRiyTens OUR ROOF WORK —i% bound to hoid in any stree TTTLEI Bey s o une ing things right. Le ‘Send for s, © T IRONCLAD Ztee 1ier sy or The Nationzl Capital Press. Look to Us for Printing That Produces 1210-1212 D St. N.W. The Shade Shop rncies. 830 13th St. o The Finer Grades of Window Shades at Factory Prices THE HOME OWNERS® PROTECTIVE ASS0- clation was mummm:- . owners to get posseasion of their houses tesants whe refuse to vaeats. Legal advies furaisbed (ree at the amsociation’s offices, Na. 227-228 Maryland bldg. Open eveaings. fo! Grafton & Son,Inc., v, Call Maia 760, “Heatlng and Hoofing Bxperts 35 - Loan & . M. 700, eare,” % m 1 THE & EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1921 o e e aasanmanssebereiiofrasortsl | R ey OU Owe I'To Possibility of a congressional invesi- gation of the escape to Germany of Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, wealthy draft dodger, was revived when the House military committee instructed Chairman Kahn to confer with District Attorney McAvoy of Philadelphia re- garding the case. ' A resolution proposing an inquiry is before the committee, but members felt that before final action it would be ad- visable to obtain information from Mr. McAvoy, who prosecuted the case against Bergdoll's mother and others alleged to have been implicated in his escape. Chairman Kahn announced in the House that he not only wanted an in- vestigation of the escape, but favored a “most thorough and sweeping” in- vestigation of the allegation, reported to have been made by Bergdoll in Ger- many, that he had been offered his freedom if he would ‘‘come across to some American Army officers with a bribe of $100,000." It would seem ‘“‘wise” to collect now the $234,000,000 balance owed by Ger- many to the United States for the ex- pense of the American Army of occupa- tion “in view of the obligations to other nations Germany is now expected to assume,” Representative Slemp, repub- lican, Virginia, a member of the House appropriations committee, said in a let- ter to Secretary Houston. Mr. Slemp also wrote that he SENATE SPECIAL SESSION IS CALLED FOR MARCH 4 ‘won- President Issues Proclamation in Response to Mr. Harding’s Request. Acting on the recent request of President-elect Harding, President ‘Wilson has issued a proclamation calling a special session of the Sen- ate to convene at noon March 4. The session probably will be of short duration and will act on cabinet and other important appointments by Mr. Harding. The President, in his proclamation I:;de public yesterday afternoon, d: “Whereas public interests require that the Senate of the United States be convened at 12 o'clock on the 4th day of March next, communications as may be made by the executivi “Now, therefore, son, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim and de- clare that an extraordinary occasion required the Senate of the United States to convene at the Capitol, in the District of Columbia, on the 4th day of March next, at 12 o'clock noon, of which all persons who shall at that time be entitled to act as mem- bers of that body are hereby re- quired to take notice.” —_—— Russla has given large orders for manufactured goods to Germany, says a Berlin report. Inclyded. are 300,000 ploughs, 750,000 electric lamps and 15,000 kilograms of iodoform. and-a-quarter R them to the usual. house? The great creator of men I $3 14th to receive Such I Woodrow Wil-| Romance and Its Confection Ally Much has been said of the moon’s con- nivance with Cupid. More definitely an aid to amours is the delicious content of .CORNWELL’S BUNGALOW “S.Room Sweets” An assortment superb! More than twenty kinds of bitter-sweet Italian perlatives—pistache logs, nut caramels, fig rolls, mallows, creams and fruits. A pound- box, for $1.70. < TIE INTO SOMETHING! A lot of folks dangle for years on the fringe of achieve- ment—yet they have intelligence, and energy—and luck treats And yet others, who are not so fortunate in their qualities, often crash thro ahead—simply ‘and solely because they welcome responsibility instead of ducking it. Haven't you been fooling yourself about: buying that SHANNON & LUCHS Real Estate Service Since 1900 3 713 14th St. N.W. Main 2345 LI I O R A L Printed Madras, French Sateens, Fancy Oxfords; stripes and solid col- ors of Purple, Blue, Tan and gray. Guaranteed fast colors, roomy. Sizes 13 to 18} Ebbitt Haberdasher d" if America could collect for moi 7,500 troops—‘the number, carding’ to Gen. Pershing’s testimony, it was agreed by President Wilson we should keep in Germany.” The Ameri: can forces on the Rhine are sqid at pres- ent to number over 12,000 men. The House committee was Informed recently by War Department officials that the cost of these forces to Decem- ber 31 was over $270,000,000, of which Germany had paid a little over $35,- 000,000. Acceptance by Federal Judge Landis of the position of high commissioner of base ball brought additional action yesterday from Representative Welty of Ohio, who announced he had acted today as follows: Requested Judge Landis by letter to state by what authority he accept- ed the base ball position at a salary of $42,500 a year while serving as fed- eral judge for the northern Illinois district. ‘Asked Judge Landis to send him a copy of the contract which he signed with organized base ball to act as its chief arbitrator. Called on United States District At- torney Cline at Chicago to supply him with a copy of the indictments pend- ing against former members of the Chicago American League club. Wrote Attorney General Palmer asking if there was any law making it a misdemeanor for a federal judge to hold another position from which he received financial remuneration while holding his seat on the bench. Ropresentative Welty also an- nounced that should he be informed by the Attorney General that it could not be considered a misdemeanor un- der the law for a federal judge to ac- cept financial compensation for work other than that incident to his ju- dicial duties, he proposed to introduce a bill covering such a contingency. Wanted-- Houses to Sell} The market is exceptionally ac- tive. If you have your property for sale why not list it in our of- fios? We have a steady demand for all classas of property. We wlll advertise your property and put our entire office force and salewmen to the task of disposing of your house. List Your Property With a Well Known Firm DO IT NOW The F. H. Smith Company 815 15th St. N.W. BOoX te su- distinctively packed 9 is RESPONSIBILITY! I I L SRR P el or a Busy Saturday! A Sale of $2. SHIRTS . $1.29 50 $2 3 for $3.75 Cut full and at F pression by subsidy in connection with the price of news print. Up to December 31 the government made up r-—-—-“ s the government of its the difference Where there is a persistent cough or general rundown condition, there Scott’s Emulsion is a positive help. Scott & Bowne, Bloomfield, N. J. ! ———ALSO MAKERS OF- 1-MoID5s | . (Tablets or Granules) For INDIGESTION ! i H. R. Howenstein Co. $80 Monthly INCLUDES INTEREST 709 to 737 PRINCETON STREET N.W. 8 Rooms and -ge Ready to Move In Open and Lighted Until 8 O’Clock P.M. DAILY 1314 F St. N.W. INSIST THAT YOUR DEALER SHOW YOU THE BRAND ON THE SKIN and be sure you get it when you ask for Classes Forming Now EE PLITT —concerning the _Painting, Paperhanging or Upholstering. Quality workmaoship at moder- ost —See our fine display of Fumni- ture. Geo. Plitt Co., Inc., 1325 14th St. Main 4224-5. 1419 F St. have been steadily more deserving to sons why Kahler Shoes are famous for comfort are given below : 1. The Secret Spring is flexible strip of tempered steel concealed in the arch of the shoe, supporting the arch of the foot while bending it. It puts spring in your step. _ 2. The Cupped Heel Seat conforms to the natural shape of the heel and keeps the foot from slipping forward. 3. The Straight-Line Last allows the toes to point straight ahead, without the distortion that causes bunions. 4. The Combination Last is two widths narrower at heel and instep than across the ball of the foot, giving security at heel and closer fit at the instep. 5. The Cork Filler in the insole lessens the shock of walking, keeps out dampness. COMFORT SHOES _— DR P. KAHLER & Sons 603-13th St NW.nvar Z5: Wash DC. Rew York address 15W.4455¢t e Blending high with careful, competent instruction. 7 THE WASHINGTON SCHOOL FOR SECRETARIES Good Things to Know —Kahler Shoes were good shoes in 1863— President Lincoln said so. And Kahler Shoes Yourself to Own your Home | Furs Greatly Lowered n price prior to inventory. | No exceptions—all our ele- | gant Fur Coats and Wraps { as well as smartly styled sets | You Owe "It To Your Business: to locate where trade condi- tions are favorable. You Owe It To Yourself | to Invest in Good Property when the “buy” is right. and single pieces. Fur Garments Rebullt—Furs Stored. “Maximum Serviee™ Office werves the bhest of ity Clicntx. nt this interest ideals CKEEVER' w1 GOS( mms 3405.Eye'Street,NW. Main 4752 S Main 5832 And Emphasize the Essential Soundness of These Invest- ments as Well as the At- tractive Interest Rate. Denominations $1,000 $500 growing better gver since, be call BEST. ive rea- $100 ‘Write, Phone or Call for List of Attractive Offerings a THE F. H. SMITH €0. 815 15th St. Phone M. 6464 Investment Department Forty-Eight Years Without Loss to Any Investor! $1,000 CASH Balance Monthly 4 Bedrooms and Bath Large Porches OneBlock to 14th St. Cars Sample House 5509 13th St. N.W. | FR Take any 14th St. car to house. Open and Lighted Until 9 O’Clock D. J. DUNIGAN Main 1267 1321 New York Ave. ListYour Property With Our Sales Department We have many appli- cants for home and in- vestment properties and are desirous of augment- ing our list to meet this demand. We will present your property to the buying public in an energetic- manner without cost to you unless we produce results. Come in to see us. Moore & Hill, Ine 142022 H St. N.W.%/ HAM The H. H. Meyer Packing Co., Cincinnati C. C. Schroth, Eastern Representative Stand 454—Center Market and BACON Cured by L OWN A REAL HOME Immediate possession oft four and five-room apart-! ments in i THE SAVOY ! 14th at Girard ¥ Prjce less than one-half the cost of a house. Moderate cash payments. Balance lik rent, including all expenses. You will be interested in the perfected details of our plan. Representative on preme ises daily at one o’clock. Union Realty Corporation . 910 Evans Building e T