Evening Star Newspaper, December 11, 1921, Page 19

~ S / THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, |SIOKE NUISANCE FIGHT BEING WAGED Dr. Fowler Considers More Inspectors to Enforce Regulations. In an effort to keep the skyline of the National Capital clear of dense columns of smoke Health Officer Fowler announced yesterday that he _|i8 considering detailing additional in- Spectors to enforce the anti-smoke aw. Since December 1 Dr. Fowler has had warrants issued for the managers of six buildings for alleged violation of the act of Congress which declares it a public nuisance to permit thick black or gray smoke to issue from a smokestack. . During Nevember the health depart- ment instituted preceedings against twenty-three alleged violators. The law prescribes a penalty of not less than $10 or more than $100 for this offense, and the health officer ex- pressed the belief recently that when repeated violations are discovered in the same building thé maximum fine should_be levied. According to health nearly all of the persons charged with violating the smoke law forfeit col- lateral instead of going to trial. Dr. Fowler also stated xesterday that buildings of the federal and Dis- 1 trict” governments are required to obey the smoke law. He said he already has notified the principal of inspectors, _D._C,_ DECEMBER 11, rA Raid a Day Is Aim Of Federal Squad to Make Christmas Dry Special Dispatch to The Star. LYNCHBURG, Va., December 10~The federal squad ralding out of here for the enforcement of the Volstead act has set for itself the goul of moonshine rald a day between now and Christmas, the effort being made to cheek the flow of moonshine product into Lynchburg for the Christmas trade. One big outfit has been cap- tured mear Riveraville, down the L-e- river from here. Another the eity and still another on :‘h'e Forest road not far from the y. Coupled with the work of the federal officers the city police, =::l¢l by Chief D. C. Smith, has K been secured since the month opened. The Brookville officers in the suburbs are also moving, hav- ing one fifty-gallon outfit to its credit, where forty-eight quarts of corn liquor was destroyed. FAILS TO FORM CABINET. Ex-Premier Patchitch of Serbia Turns Task Over to Davidovitch. By the Associated Press. BELGRADE, December 9.—Announce- ment was made today that former Pre- mier Patchitch had failed to organize a new cabinet to replace the one heuded by himself, which resigned early in No- vember. King Alexander consequently has des- ignated former Premier Davidovitch, 1921-PART 1 As you'll find on display here will certainly make your selection of a suitable gift very easy. Hun- dreds are on display, and they are certainly beau- tiful. . The most wonderful lot of floor lamps that you can imagine are here—bases, shades and pulls match- ed in color. . Prices, too, are attractive— for there’s a wrought iron reading or bridge lamp at $13.75, and a good-looking mahogany floor lamp at $30—and a glass panel table read- leader of the democratic party, to as- sume the task. Government officials today expressed doubt as to whether M. Davidovitch would be able to form a new ministry, in which case it is be- lieved former Premier Patchitch will be lulked again te form a coalition min- stry. SLAYER GETS LONG TERM. U. 5. Attorney Gordon Still Silent | ANNMSAON: cAlk. December 10 About Action Begarding His |E00t5 on & charge of murder in connec. | _ralIIAINNHN AN AREANUAHA LA ALY tion with ‘the death of John W. Louder: Return. milk last December and sentenced to | twenty-one years in the penitentiary. | United States Attorney Gordon con- | = tinued his policy yesterday of refus- ing to discuss the charges growing out of the contracts of Charles W. Morse, New York ship builder. with the Shipping Board. He would not even admit that there has been is- sued by a local United States com- missioner a warrant for the arrest { of Mr. Moorse when he landed in New York. The ship on which the financier 1s returning from France is scheduled i to dock tonight or tomorrow morning and it was expected that a warrant, i one was to have been issued, would be sent to the metropolis yesterday. Attorney Wilton J. Lambert stated vesterday that he had been assured by the government officials that no attempt would be made to serve Morse because of his assurance, made % through his sons, that Morse would Y come to Washington within forty- il i eight hours of his arrival in America. { I i ”,r T 3Mr. Lambert sald he expected there | i 1 would be no hitch in this program. It - is thought likely, however, that the government will have the warrant at i hand to provide against any eventu- Wil ality, which might make it desirable 8 J! 1’» ’or necessary to serve the legal docu- N ment. g8 ¥ | . While no official confirmation could i 8 be secured, it is generally rumored that the warrant has been issued efd] that it charges a conspiracy between Mr. Morse and others whose names could not be obtained. It is quite cer- tain that the grand jury has not yet been called on to make an inquiry into Between D & E|the transaction of Mr. Morse and I others with the Shipping Board. ing lamp at $14.75. one public school this winter to cur- tail the issuance of smoke from the school chimney. OFFICIALS RELY ON MORSE DUE IN.NEW YORK SOON 999 and Have Your Cooker ‘Laid Away’’ Seventh Street Mayer @ CO. Between D & E - Enjoy the recreation, the better- cooked food and the saving of money that a Thermatic Fire- less Cooker will do for you. .Think of the work and worry it will save you! The Christmas Thermatic Cooker Club 100 Members only. No extras to pay. Cooker stand included. Delivery now or later. Special Club terms. Complete equipment in- cluded. Special Club Then come down to Mayer’s Life- time Furniture Store and join The Thermatic Cooker Club and have one in your home for Christmas. Cut out this ad and give it to your husband— he’ll understand. But be sure to come soon, for the special Club terms offered in this Club will only be for 100 members, so don’t delay. Join tomorrow. Mayer & Co. _.,.....mnmllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlIIIIIIIIIIlIIIIIIlIHlIHlIIlIlllIIIIHI[III[HHl[Ils@MMMIWWMHWWWMWM.. Terms for 100 Only Seventh Street —_—— STRIKEBREAKERS ASSAILED. BILBOA, Spain, December 10.—Ger- man strikebreakers who replaced strik- ing jewelers in a watch factory here were atiacked by a group of strikers as they were leaving the factory yesterday. One of the strikebreakers was Xilled and four were severely wounded. The aggressors, after firing several shots, fled when the police approached. IFE LA T Their love of home and its comforts and pleasures is one of the finest things about Mr. Average- American-Citizen and his family. It is a mat- . i ter of pride with them to have a home that is good-looking and comfortable, and that radiates hospitality. - What gift, then, could be more acceptable, or more ap- - propriate than a fine piece of furniture? It will add beauty to this home, give comfort to the family and be a source of lasting satisfaction. But when you do give furniture, be sure it is = . . o 5 - P % good. : The whole Family’s Christmas Gift - Tuptry oe ¥eloue ; “Don’t they look satisfied?”—and they are satisfied, too, for in- ) 4 . w150 Slsers ¥ Hoie S gop@ Eyraituse: e . stead of getting a whole lot of things for each other that they really didn’t need or want, they have altogether given each other this fine overstuffed davenport. Sensible, isn’t it—and lots of people are doing this very same thing, too. A piece of furniture like this-isn’t a passing fancy. It’s a gift that will give comfort, service and beauty every day and for years - to come—that is, if you get good furniture, like the Lifetime Furniture that you'll find here at Mayer’s. ; This great store has lots and lots of these fine davenports and . Martha Washington you’ll surely find here one that will completely satisfy you in. Solid Mahogany - s SR e J Drop-leaf Tea Cart 1 color, design and what is. just as important—price. - We'll = . " Solid Mahogany Stand Mahogany. or Walnut Mayflower Stand + expect you tomorrow—sure. S5 ok $1850 - $39.75 13 $8.75 s . Seventh Street .-Seventh Street : _Bftween D 05 44 Mayer & .Co.\