Evening Star Newspaper, February 18, 1921, Page 3

THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D._C., FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1921 BUSINESS MEN AT MEETING DEMAND FRANCHISE IN D. C. Representation Unanimously Upheld. Commerce Chamber’s Session Addressed by Leaders. Tmpetus was given the national rep- resentation movement for the District of Columbia last night at a meeting of the Washington Chamber of Com- merce, when Justice Wendell P. Staf- ford, Representative Sherman 1. Bur- roughs. H. B. F. Macfarland and ¥ Brandenburg made strong addresses before an enthusiastic gathering of 500 members of the chamber and their guest Following th a_resolution indorsing the joint resolu- tion, now before the House judiciary committee, giving n al representa- tion to the citizens of Washington, was introduced former I'resident Robert N. Harper. The olution petitions the judiciary committee to the measure favorably to the and orders a copy of ihe reso- ) sent to the committee. The ution was unanimously adopted. Justice Stafford’s Mlea. “The rights of franchise may be ex- ercised by a fairly representative body in a community and be exercised for the whole, but where a whole commu- nity is disfranchised T cannot but feel that the rights of freemen have heen set at naught.” said Justice Stafford, who was the principal speaker of the evening. For, disguise it as we may, no @ franchised class is safe under our form of government; still less is there safe- ty for a disfranchised community. No material prosperity can take the place of that feeling of security which at- tends the possession of political rights. “The day on which we have met is the half-way pos between two of the gre: solemn feast days of th birthdays of Washington It seems like a good on that all unwittingly th ruary was cho: y in the fact t sider what position the city of Wash- ington is entitled to hold in the na- tional governmental fabric. and to try to answer that question with due re- gard to what the father of his coun- try designed for his namesake city. as well as for the principles and truths of government which have found their exemplar in Washington's greatest and truest son, Abraham Lincoin. f we wish to keep Lincoln in mind as well as Washington,” continued Jus- tice Stafford, “the grant of representa- tion and presidential suffrage to the nearly half million people assembled here. might have a tendency to make them feel, and to make the whole coun- try feel, that government of- the people, for the people and by the people had not perished from the earth, even at the seat of the people's government. Tmpression on New Citizens. “Perhaps it would able foreigners and newly admitted citizens to under- stand more clearly the true theory of our institutions. For some of them in their ignorance find it nard to under- t and Lincoln. therefore. fitness lie: met to con- | i | | Significant Views On Representation | The right of franchise may he exercised by a fairly repre-. | rexentative body in a commu- .ty and be exercixed for the hole. But where a whole | | | community ix disfranchised, I canmot but feel that there the | cights of freemen have been | st at naught.—Justice Staf- | ‘ord. | he iniquity of whole | buxinexs liex in the ¢ that | Jutlex and obligations are im soxed on the District of Colum- Sia and ne corresponding rights cognized.—Representative urroughs. 1 The time is now ripe for na- ‘ | ilonal representation for the | | o-strict—H. B. F. Macfarland. We propose to keep up the fight through our c.tizens’ joint committee until we get what we | desire and deserve—E. C. Bran- denburg. stand why it is that in a country gov- erned by the wiil of the majority a halt { million people are still denied the tical will what o soe Why A pression of any p They are too dull ciple, which they are told tlorms bedrock and underlies all our institi- tions, should be looked for i v i the very spot where th ins have the MOSt impre ve embod Justice said that he ad { though able to Ime of the theor: unable to expl zens were kept w litic “How could 1 explain the a half million ns, on fire w the traditions of their history and ready to send their sons by thou- |sands to die for demucracy in for- eign fields, would tamely submit, gen- eration after generation. lo such a | denial of their most obvious and | fundamental rights? T could not ¢x- | plain it and I did not try el “If you ask for my advice, it is this. Join hands, all of you, in asking Con- gress to adopt the proposed consti- f tutional amendment. giving Congress power to aeal with the question of your status here as justice may re- quire h an amendment would. T am persuaded, meet with the prompt ap- leggislature ipro of every state {the 1and. Few people in this cou really know that you do not pos: already the rights which they pe In my opinion they will be quick and glad to sce you have them. Then. i when Congress has the power to ac i move for representation in Congress— not a right to go up there and make a speech in the person of the District Commissioners, but the right to stay there and to vote. And, of course. | you will demand the right to vote for the chief executive of the land that is your own as much as ours. I may be thought radical. but it seems to me I am moderate in this brief plan. I solemnly and earnestly believe that such a plan would meet with the ap- memory we invoked st the beginning of this discu n. Washington and Lincoln, if we are true to you. smile upon our efforts! Declared Un-American. Characterizing the voteless condi- tion of Washington as un-American. Representative Burroughs explained in detail the bill which he has intro- duced in_the House to give the citi- zens of the District the right to have representation in the electoral col- lege and in both houses of Congress. SPECIAL NOTICES. HEMSTITCHING AND PICOTING QUICK SERVICE. BUTTONS MADE 1226 GIRARD st. n.w. Col._170. NOTICE 1S HEREBY GIVEN THAT UPO! my application the Supreme Court of the Dis- trict of Columbia bas this day changed my name to George Eustis Corcoran. _ SPECIAL NOTICES. Used Here 48 Years! 1 you have roofs to paint, don't you think such a record deserves consideratio Ironclad Roof Paint is applied by us at your order. TRY IT! 'GEORGE PEABODY EUSTIS. Re % asmingron CEOL0E FEARODT, prsTis. | JRONCLAD Eootse Miorec am DE. H. E. WOODb, DENTIST, K Is now located at 1419 G st. n Phone M. 5706. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO AN OPEN DIS- cussion of the question, “‘Should the govern- ment own and operate the strect railways of Washiogton:" February 19th, at 8 o'clock. 500 G st n.w. Hall second foor. Admission free. Under the auspices of the Government Ownership_League. . “Jesus Is Coming Aga for Us.” Pastor E. Hez Swem Sunday t. Many Baptis fine music: large chuirs (men like them). Cen- tenmial Bapt. Ch.. 7th and Eve n.e. CUSHIONS FOR WINDOW SEATS, CORNERS and boats. Any kind of filling and covering. We will make what you want and make it right. BEDELL'S FACTORY, ;s 616 E st. n.w. YOCR~ OLD _WOOD FLOORS PLANED, scraped and refinished: smail closet done free to demonstrate my work. C. ADAMS. 607 st_n.w._Call_sny hour, Fran) 18, 20 THE THIRTY-FOU idend of two and one-half per cent (2ic;) Bas been declared on the preferred stock of the Washington Kailway and Electric Company, payaule June 1, 1921.° Al holders of certit’ cates of said preferred stock of record on the 19th day of February. 1921, bearing a stamp changing the time and manner of payment of dividends thereon from semi-annually fo quar- terly, shall receive one-half of said semi-annual dividend on March 1, 1921. Books for the transfer of the preferred stock will be closed from the close of business on February 19 1921, to the opening of business oa the 23rd day ‘of February, 1921 S R. BOWEN. Secretary. Have It Done Right. Get Casey Roof and Plumbing Repairing. CASEY 3207 14th ST. N.W. Phones Col. and 1331 | The Shade Shop Briee. 830 13th St. e You Can Trust Us to Give You Finest Window Qualities. The National Capital Press. Offers Printing Service That Gives 100% Satisfaction. 1210-1212 D St. N.W. Again Able to Supply Porch Column Bases All etock sizes now ready for delivery. Prices righ Storm’ Sash—Hot Bed Sash Geo. M. Barker Co., Inc. 49851 N. Y. ave.—1517 Tth st. Tel. 1348, | T. W. BEAN, Carpenter and Builder. and repairing. Garages a specialty. 808 5th st ».w.. L. 691, or 234 Bryant s 7366-3. WANTED—A VANLOAD. goods from Cleveland to Washington or any Favtern city, between Feb. 25 and March 5. THE BIG 4 TRANSFER CO_ INC.. 14th st n.w. Jobbing OF HOUSEHOLD Our Watch Department —has a corps of experts ready to serve you if your watch needs attention. E. G. HINES, 921 F st. n.w. WANTED—TO CARRY A miture from 5, HOMEMADE — Ca FWw LI, NOT BB RESPC e e o FOR D! by myself. 19 ing. Motor Work. Eiectric Repairs, Lighting Fixtures, Fiectric Sigus, Selephone, And las But ot Teast. Fou will be satisfied with the fob. GILBERT WALKER, Electrical €362 15th &t 0w €0 THE STOCKHOLD OF THE N EAST TEMPLE AND MARKET €O, The trustees in Equity Cause N der decree of the court, have deposited at the evgistry of the court the ameunt of money to Which the minority stockholders a tled Al certificate holders are hereby % produce their certificates and or ‘pasment of the stock owned by them to the clerk of the Supreme Court of ihe District of AL i WOL L. CABELL § ILLIAMSON, Trustees. ce on old house wiring. ve your home in as neat a condition timate. *FIE H. 1. SCHARR ELECTRIC CO.. Experts in Electrical Work. 739 11th . Main 1286, {IANOS FOR R TUPRIGHT AND GRAND 9ianos for rent at reasonable prices: remt ap- iy HUGO jed on purchase price by agreement. ORCH. 1110 G. _Victrolas 2nd_records. 13 CLAFLIN FOR EYEGLASSES. URNS PREFARE KOWZEE & SCHUERMANN, Ktoom 311, 1311 G st now .IN OPTICAL CO., Roof Latrobe Overhauled ring. spouting. ~. JOE HIGH. 1215 13th n Repaired and l-:’aintcd grate bars and repairs for 3 TR EASY. The first N “TRIC dishwasher doing better work then electric ut balf the price WE PROVE IT AT YOUR HOME. WOODWARD & LOTHROP, Housefurnishing Department. GALE & CRAMEE, Distribaters, 410 Rond Building. Metallic Roof Paint Made with pure linseed ofl. $1.10 per gallon. W. R, Winslow#i. s iy Who Needs That Spring Coat? Probably your house does. As for appearauces, the house probably looks Worse now tlan you. You can afford both, but | righit now is the time to puint—and we have Lonv of the best brands of ready-mized paint made. Try it and we can assure you that yow'll Not Be Soi Becker Paint and Glass Co., The House on Its Tip-Toe 1239 WISCONSIN AV, Have Adams Print It We are printing headquarters. High grade but not high priced. THE SERVICE SHOP BYRON S. ADAMS, JFRiyTens. Tin Roofs—Slag Roots o Bhaia . sh. Loan & Wa: Grafton&Son,Inc., 74 Lo & “Heating and Roofing Wxperts 33 ears. SAV FOR THE LONG VACATION WHEN you will not be able to work. The Home Build- ing Association wi help you. Ask about it. Treasurer’s office, 2006 Penoa. ave. n.w. . T. Galliher, pres.; George W. Linkins and 3. Paul Smith, vice presidents. James Morris Woodward, Sec. R. E. Claughton, treas. Or. ganized 1883. Having' Trouble With the —Roof on your home? Let us put our experts on the job. Prompt, eficient work—old-time Prices R. K. FERGUSON, Inc. 1114 Oth St. Phoze North 231.233, Rooflng Experts, Maybe yon do. proval of both the mighty men whose | 1 House Measure _ Explained by Burroughs. Freemen’s Rights Set at Naught, Justice Stafjord Say “d that the vy way tol { | i 1 | Mr. Burroughs emph: 2ull does not change ole “right which accords Known principle, a right, deed, for which our tathers gave heir on countless battleficlds, | wd a right which 18 denied nowhere Ise in tie western hemis “When the instriet will, ¢ twe of dollars, was recently sress for consideration there w ody in either Senate or House who ek for the hundreds of thou- phere Lppropriation . millions before Con- dents of this District to | r wishes in the matter o rect improveme v any other of nterest to a o | Gis it o “When th aly ant ques- tion cons n ot the Dist S to the percentage of tol the District that should be borne by the people living | here, whether, for instance, that pe itaze should be 50 per crnt, 60 per nt or 100 per cent, a half | million people and nearly a billion dollars’ worth of propert : with- out a voice or any representation whate the d that important question. Ca man truthfully that this tion is just or Can any man say with either the nearly w that it principles I the spirit of our American system of gov- or ernment? 'he iniquity of the whole bus: aid Mr. Burroughe, fact that dut the imposed on lumbia and no corresponding rights | recognized. We may not win at this particular minute. but that we will win in the end there ean be no doubt.” Will Be Long Fight. That the fight for represcntation will be a long one, and that it will need the comb) tire citiz that the ed efforts of the en- of Washing but il keep at it until s stated by Mr. M . @ member of the joint c ommitter. ongress wants a Mr. Macfarland. hefore rommittee ga There is no organizal the movement, and no one the hearings showed a disposition to ntradict this statement. We pealing not simply for our rights in local affairs, but for rights to siso our national _ci hip. time is now ripe all qualifications for statehood. although we do not ask for it and never will. We have more population than any state, except Oklahoma, when it was admitted to statehood. in the world has n: tation, which we seck which has just given | women, will surely give it to the men and women of the National Capital.” | Statistical figures show that Was ington is entitied to the vote, accord- ing to Mr. Brandenburg, who pointed out that the District had more populi- tion than Seven states in 1920; paid more taxes than any one of cighteen states in 1919; had a greater propor- tion of voluntary enlistments than forty-three states in the world war, and oversubscribed its quota in every liberty loan by a large margin. Opposed 1o Delegaten. “The statement has often been| made,” said Mr. Brandenburg, “that a delegate to Congress would be al good thing for the District. First, | last and all the time, we are opposed | to delegates, They are uscless ap- pendages. Unless we get representa- tion in Congress with power to vote, a delegate can accomplish nothing. He has no vote, he can only talk. Wash- ington wants the voice in her affairs. We object to Washington, with its half million intelligent inhabitants, being put in the same catagory as the Philippines and other possessions of the United States. “We propose to keep up the fight through our citizens’ joint committee until we get what we desire and de- serve.” 2 At the conclusion of the speeches, Rollin Bond, director of the People's National Opera Society, led the gath- ering in the singing of patriotic songs. Albert Schulteis, chamber, presided. WHAT THE INVESTOR CAN'T DO! He cannot select and from is own knowledge know the st investments having in the highest interest on, united voice d the r House ju- it to them opposition tu said cent the president of the mind returns, Our organization is built to do this work and to look after all details. WE OFFER 87% FIRST MORTGAGES on Substantial Washington D. C., Real Estate In Denominations of $1,000 $500 $100 The F. H. Smith Company 815 Fifteenth St. “Investment Department” 48 Years Without Loss to Any Investor vy are as zealous of our clients’ selves. SHANNON LRI I I LA A s no- | ¥ —_— 7 To Any One Who Has Never Done Business With Us —it sounds like an overdrawn statement to say that we Real Estate Service . WOMEN'S PAY TOPIG, OFD.C. WAGE BOARD. General Unemployment Herei [ ) Not Due to Minimum Law, Report States. Fixing wages of women in the Dis trict has not resulted in wholesale dis- sment of women' by men, aceording to a synopsis of annual report of | ! the minimum wage a made public i board ires that th uncmployment vist n gton s a natic o than one and eannot be ed 1o th 1oinimum inw. i “Inetlic orkers unds ogu- | Iated competition are th first to lose | their jobs in a period ployment,” | the board ntinu i Abe Martin Says holds tr minimum | g ce Mopps ha in on During the ast{ contracts e few months we ad no complidnts | wo banqu from persons who had lost t johs | week hec se of llu-. weration of the ‘IY‘H.'} I only e mum W g et 17.000 Woman Workers Protecte jfad that we ha that 17,000 chariot races rkers in s jons of of that o of by the hove be 1ted. 10 w sine v s or- number veral ued month, i in’ laun prote only one-fourth | 0 the variovs ! N the Dis meh w of th ndustr men . = and St one roup i isi 1dva ¥ con mi mployers to the plished for the the report says Wages. | T nerenxe in indus e now an immed Dl vi o, rom an $2.50 to 1 week. The - pro- portion of women in each indusiry receiving m than the minimum wage not only indicates that there is |\ enced and; B no tendency t Keep expe | : eflicient wom the mini- | mum rates, but also shows that the bargaining power of woman work- | has not been impaired 1 in their behalf, been ne cney on they -rs to ers u inimum for expo BETTER ROADS CAMPAIGN. | i Barry Farm District of Anacostia | Has Plans. A better roads campaizn is (o he carried on for the Barry farm dis- trict of Anacostia, it wi mounced of today by It H the Hillsdale Following chool last Ship! Cit meeting Monday night uthori for the camyp to officials to conduct W conference of offici A4 in the president Association the Birney 1t which | 1 was the cam- 15 of the d It at - will ed to the District Commission- futur tion obs ver ced Monday of the birth of d journalist ( iafion n 1o eulogies al ad- the 104th anr Frederick Dou; and orato pended b « on the life of Doug dresses werd delivere sus- | A charge of robbers Brooks, colore west, and against L colored, 1209 11th, s United - at th rr Poli The men on a cl 234 T Washington Coal Co. 36 P St. N.W. mine_ run £SS FAIRFAX ANTHRACITE Lowext pricex—Prompt delivery Phone North 4495 Your Choice of a 3 or 4 Bedroom and Bath, Attic and Wide Porches One-half block from 14th St. Cars Sample Houses 1297 2 1227 Tav'ae € N W i i | Lane any 14th St car 1o Taylor St. and walk one-half square to sample house, Easy Terms Open and lighted until 9 p.m, For Sale By Thomas A. Jameson 906 New York Ave. N.W. Malin 5526 Ask the Man Who Owns One interests as they are them- & LUCHS = e T T . f==t 'START L it Na NI —_— ASKS $7.000 FOR FORESIGHT always was better than hindsight. Those whotake SCOTT’S EMULSION regularly exercise foresight that pays % I large dividends | i in robustness. = Scott & Bowne. Eloomfield, N. J. -ALSO MAKERS OF- I-MOI0S (Tablets or Granules) £or INDIGESTICN 20-145k $80 Monthly INCLUDES INTEREST 705 to 737 PRINCETON STREET N.W. 7 Rooms and (arage Ready to Move In Open and Lighted Until 8 O’Clock P.M. DAILY H. R. Howenstein Co. 1314 F St. N.W. I PETWORTH $1,000 Cash BALANCE MONTHLY Eight rooms, tiled bath, hot-water heat, electric light, large yard, large sleeping porch. 4106 Third St. N.W. D. J. Dunigan Salesman’s Phone Col. 5378 1321 New York Ave. Main 1267 and 1268 ?‘%Iflllflllflfl]lIllllllllllIII[IHII]IIIIIIIIIIlIllIlIIIIIIIIIIl[]m.. DRIVE FOR CHURCH. | i = - WILL URGE FREE IRELAND. McLeod Says English Public Opin- ion Is Sure to Act. auditors that the time the pub . Less to Pay— —but much in value and satisfaction to be enjoyed . We are at the last stage of our Winter Clearance Sale—with prices crowded down where vou have never seen them before. New York, You can buy any Suit, Top Coat or Oyercoat—now for made | of “Father | Tynan, W. | ysed i was ap- | ancil at the | a state coun- | i i the | Jlic in the | L I of Ohio will be the George zation streets Many of the Suits available for Spring vear utility. are hali lined, which makes them and the Top Coats are for all-the- The to choose irom these broken lots of Suits and Over- have gathered into one lot for We can make no alterations nor ex- changes of selections from this lot. Still an opportunit amon Three Splendid Shirt Privileges— e Mode Silk and ~~ Mode Shi White Cheviot & linen and Fine in Jap Crepe, Shirts, with col- M Iras Slluirl. IA\l:_ulr:h, e¢te.—— lars attached. ' eing grades up being grades up Dressy and % to $6.00. to $4 exceptional val- 2 ue. 4 $295 $155 ‘g195 ° EEMINGLY |l 3 for $8.50 3 for $4.50 big under- || = - ‘ Neckwear Hats ; arings I All the Mode Cut-Silk " RN 5 ! : Cravats — being 9 .A\mnjé' N)tt“llnt —choice i 5 grades up to $3.00 5 o3 ETares pelt s 5 - —are not nearly so impos- i ;\ll\thg I?[nde Cut-Sifi ing up to $6.00 lo9 v sible when properly Cravats — being A 7 H v Y Mode Velour, Beave ! lli;lrl)u\li(‘tl. ; You can own tl.\l(; ! grades up to Sl.:fl) '05‘55 an ,; _\’;]k,y,“‘ij_:};.d :ao‘;: - i ME that you know wi . SRR Hats—choice of grades Our . 5 prove Ldeal if it is financed ||| PAjAMAs fime pa. Sclling up $§ 95 : il right. | jamas—specially cut and to $1200......... > i ‘ - mgde—being grades up (»]R\iukcn lots of Mode < CONSULT US! to s 5 oth Hats CKEEVER=/G LT £ 5 After all, what you want in your Spring Hat is satis- faction—Quality, Genuine Money’s Worth and real Style Distinction. A precise definition of what Stetson has to offer you. You can find at the leading hatters of this city Stetson Derbies and Soft Hats of shapes, sizes and colors in the wide variety for which the Stetson line is noted. There is one hat among them waiting Stetson Style Stetson Quality Stetson Money’s Worth 55 assured for you that is as ex- y:'“"'f actly suited to you as if &?m""‘ y it had been made for ® you personally. Johs 8. St Doopeay, STETSON rosSner: 1013 PENN. AVE. N.W. The House of Kuppenheimer Good Clothes & , &