Evening Star Newspaper, January 24, 1922, Page 5

r gt THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON; D, 'C, TUESDAY, JANUARY 24~ 1922.° AEKANDRIABAR | 0 M Se DROPISE ADVANCE | ST HOTOSRAPHS O secat iors ¥ il ossors e ks, 57 £ b5 e Three for National Meeting. Delegates to the meeting of the na- tional council of the Chamber of Com- merce of the United States were an- nounced and thirteen new members and Louis Allen Smith. | ""A speclal committee was appoi to consider referendum No. 38 of ited States Chamber of Comme! dealing with the soldier bonus qu tion. It is composed of George H. Macdonwld, John Joy Edson and Jam«s PUSHES ITS PROBE Divorce Evil Committee Again . Chosen After Its Resig- nation. Special Dispatch to The Star. ALEXANDRIA, Va, January 24— ‘The committes of seven named by J. R. Caton, chairman of the Alexandria Bar Assoclation, at a meeting of that association, for the purpose of prob- ing the alleged divorce evil in this city, resigned yesterday afternoon at another meeting of the asgociation. Immediately thereafter the Bar As- socfation elected a committee. There is no change in the personnel of the committee, being as follows: Judge J. K. M. Norton, Judge C. E. Nicol, Howard W. Smith, Gardner L. Boothe, Judge L. C. Barley, C. Keith Carlin and J. Randall Caton. The election of the foregoing was unani- mous, and the chair cast the ballot of the association for them. Attend- ing the meeting were twenty-six members of the association. For chairman of the committee F. G. Duvall placed in nomination How- ard W. Smith, who was chairman of the_original committee, and Judge J. K. M. Norton placed in nomination Judge C. E. Nichol. Open Ballot Ordered. The question whether or not a secret ballot should be taken precipitated a discussion, and finally it was deter- mined to take an open ballot. Mr. Smith was elected chairman over Judge Nicol by a vote of 18 to 6. Those_voting for Mr. Smith were James R. Caton, Judge L. Barley, J. Randall Caton, Gardner L. Boothe, Charles Henry Smith, C. Keith Carlin, . P. Woolls, F. Duvall, Carl Judwesky, Albert V. Bryan, Oscar C. ‘Thomas, George B. Vest, Courtland H. Davis, Ashby E. Bladen, Frederick P. Russell, M. Carter Hall, R. W. Stump and Richard B. Washington. Those for Judge Nicol were John M. Johnson, Judge K. Norton, Frank Stuart, H. Noel Garner, Charles E. Corgan and Aylett B, Nicol. Mr Smith and Judge Nicol did not take part in the voting. Attending the meetings were twenty-six mem- Dbers of the bar. There was consider- able controversy over the powers of the committee, and finally a reso- lution was offered by J. Randall Ca- ton, which was adopted. The resolu- tion follows: “That the committee appointed do investigate the divorce evil in Alex- andria in all its phases, whether it pertains to the court, lawyers prac- ticing at the bar of the city of Alex- andria, lawyers from outside who practice at the bar. and all persons in any way connected with the di- vorce evil.” Resolution for Legislature, A resolution of Judge C. E. Nicol, which will be introduced in the state legislature, provides that any com- mittee appointed by the bar associa- tion of any county or city in this state to investigate alleged irregu- larities or unethical practices on the part of any attorney practicing in the courts of the state, or on the part of any judicial officer of this state, shall ‘be authorized to issue papers requiring any person to appear be- fore the committee to testify concern- ing the matter of such investigation. It also would compel the attendance of any witness and further provides that the committee, upon the comple- tion of its investigation, is authorized to report its conclusions to the bar association. This resolution will be redrafted by a committee composed of Judge C. E. Nicol, Judge L. C. Barley and Judge J. K. M. Norton. The committee named for the probe of the alleged divorce evil, it is ex- pected, will meet within the next few days for the purpose of starting its investigation. A collection was taken up yesterday afternocn to hélp defray the expenses of stenographer and other help, and J. Randall Caton was named treasurer. The meeting was presided over by James R. Caton. EXPECT LONG FIGHT ON REFUNDING BILL Consideration of the administration refunding bill was begun vesterday, and it was apparent that there would be a Pprotracted fight. The first day’s consideration of the measure saw only the completion of the opening statement by Senator McCum- ber, as chairman of the finance com- mittee, who was subjected to a rapid crossfire from the minority side Discussion covered a wide range, in- cluding use of proceeds from the re- funded bonds to pay the soldier bonus, and the ability of the administration with respect to the sale of some of the refunded obligations in the United States. Pleading for broad authority for the commission in conducting the refunding negotlations, Senator McCumber said he could conceive of a situation where it might be desirable to agree with a debtor nation to fix the interest rate on the bonds high enough to cover during the life of the bonds the accumulated interest. Such a plan was opposed by Senators Simmons of North Carolina and Lenrott, Tepublican, Wisconsin. Senator McCumber gave it as his opinion that none of the proceeds from the refinded foreign debt would be available for the soldiers’ bonus until within one vear after next July 1, the date on which republican lead- ears have said the bonus would be made effective. Pointing out that the Secretary of the Treasury, under the demand notes now held by the United States, had authority to collect interest, Senator Hitchcock, democrat, Nebraska, sug- gested that there was no immediate mecessity for the proposed legislation. Senator McCumber conteneded, how- ever, that the demand notes should be refunded with interest rates and other questions settled o as to help stabilize economlic conditions over- meas. A similar argument was made by_Senator King, democrat, Utah. Several amendments to the bill were offered, among them one by Senator Norrfs, republican, Nebraska, proposing to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury alone to accept bonds for the obligations now held by the United States “in accordance with the Jaw in force at the time such obliga- tions were incurred.” RULE FOR TENANTS’ TEST OF NOTICE TO VACATE ‘The District rent commission to- day ruled that tenants desiring to dis- pute the legality or good faith of no- lices to vacate served on them by Jandlords in accordance with section 109 of the Ball law, must do so within the thirty-day perfod following re- celptrof the notice. The Ball act provides that the own- er of a property, in order to gain pos- ession of his house, must want it for is own occupancy or for that of his family or for the purpose of tearing down the building to erect new rental roperty, and that notice in this con- ection must be given the tenant thir- y days in advance in writing. The action of the commission was taken to protect landlords from care- 19& or thoughtless tenants, who fail o protest to the rent board against the notice served on them until they find that eviction proceedings have Deen taken by the owner. ‘Waldo E. Chapman of 15256 Oak street northwest, appointed Saturday to sucoeed D. C. Roper, jr., as secre- tary of the District rent commission, ¢ntered on his duties yesterday at the office of the rent board, Hope build- 8. Mr. Chapman is a Reserve Army &aptain, having seen active service during the recent war. He is a uate of Harvard University. He came to ‘ashington several years ago from his home in Magsachusetts. He is a middle-aged man and married. Beauty is only skin deep, but; it’s a valuable asset if you haven't any sense. They’re <nakin’ maple syru; out o’ corn cobs that you can’t tell from th’ adulterated. (Copyright National Newspaper Service.) {ROY ARNOLD ARRESTED ON MANN ACT CHARGE Dorothy Bates, With Whom He Is Said to Have Fled, Wires From Chattanooga. Roy E. Arnold, thirty-five years old, in the automobile accessories busi- noss in this city, was arrested in Chattanoogs, Tenn., last night for the police of this city, belng wanted on a Mann act charge in connection with the disappearance of Dorothy Bates, sixteen years old, from her home at 3220 Morrison street Janu- ary 4. . “Roy and I will be home tomorrow,” Wwas the message received from Chat- tanooga by Mrs. Bates. It was signed “Dorothy."” It appears that the message was filed at 1:20 am., some time after Roy Arnold's arrest, suggesting that the girl knew nothing of the arrest at_the time the message was filed. Inspector Clifford L. Grant, chief of detectives, wired the Chattanooga police to locate the girl, take charge of her and detain her pending the arrival of an officer from this city. Should the girl be taken into cus- tody, a policewoman will go to Chat- tanooga and bring her home. Arnold was arrested when he was discharged from a Chattanooga hos- pital, where he had been under treat- ment the last week, having been lo- cated there by the local police. Lieut.' Mina C. Van Winkle, in charge of the woman’s bureau of the police de- partment, and Policewomen Veronica Devlin and Adelaide Makens con- ducted the investigation which re- sulted in Arnold's arrest. Word came from Chattanooga that Arnold denies having accompanied Dorothy Bates from this city or hav- ing seen her since he left this city early this month. He is said to have expressed a willingness to return without a requisition. The warrdnt alleging a violation of the white slave {law was sworn out for Arnold by his wife, Mrs. Dixie Arnold, and charges; that he took Dorothy Bates from thlsi city in an automobile. The Arnold family resided at 3642 11th street at the time Arnold left the city, but Mrs. Arnold has returned to her’ former home at 343 Springhill avenue, Mobile, Ala. She probably will return as a witness when her husband is brought here to face the { charge. |UNIVERSITY WOMEN TO FLOAT BOND ISSUE Will Raise $100,000 to Pay Off Debt on City Club Building Just Purchased. One hundred thousand dollars in | bonds will be floated by the American Association of University Women to provide funds to clear up debt on the | former City Club building on Far- ragut Square, which has just been pur- chased by the university women. This announcement was made last night at a dinner attended by 116 members of the association in Ward- man Park Hotel. It was also an- nounced that the club will move to its new quarters on March 1. Dean Comstock announced the pro- spective opening of a Paris clubhouse by the American Association of Uni- versity Women. ‘The club will be housed in a building donated for use of American college women by Mrs. Whitelaw Reid. It is expected to prove a meeting place and rendezvous for college women from every nation of the world. The house is now occu- pied by the Red Cross, which is plan- ning to vacate the premises in a few months. Before the war, for many years, Mrs. Reid used the house as a home'for American girls studying in aris. . The opening of clubhouses in Wash- ington and Paris was-emphasized by speakers as a means for the promotion of understanding between university women of various nations. The growth jof understanding between various na- tionalities, it was declared, was depend- ent on the more frequent mingling of the people, and was recognized as one of the most valuable supports of world ace. In a short address Mrs. Edgerton Parsons called attention to the respon- sibilities which the future would entail upon women of the world: “The coming generatio; is in the hands of women to train. If it is trained in friendship and under- standing the solution of the world's difficulties is at hand. An international | Lederation of university women means a body of teachers learning to under- stand each oth $250,000 FIRE LOSS. KINGSTON, N. C., January 24— Fifo last night seriously damaged the four-story Hunter building, de- stroying the equipment of the forty tenants. The office of the Casweil Banking and Trust Company, how- ever, escaped. The damage is esti- mated at $250,000, one-haif of which is_covered by insurance. INSTYLES FOR MEN, Tailors Predict Attractive | Models for- 1922 in Talks at . Convention Here. , l Conservative clothes with more beautiful lines than ever before will distinguish the fashionably dressed man of 1922, according to some of America's style kings attending the forty-second annual convention of the Merchant Tailors Designers’ As- soclation, which convened today at the Washington Hotel for a four-day session. “The men of the country are going to have a better grade of clothes than ‘| ever before,” declared Walter C. Fo: ter of Chicago, president of the as- soclation. “The clothes will be de- void of frills, but of high quality, better made and with beautiful lines. One hundred and fifty garments of the latest style creations for men are being displayed at the convention. The exhibit 18 open to the public. ‘Welcomed by Commissioner. The two hundred delegates attend- ing the convention were welcomed to Washington Engineer Commis- sioner Charles Keller. The Commis- sloner advocated a definite fiscal plan for the development of the National Capital. “The contribution of 40 per cent by the federal government to the upkeep and development of Washington can- not be considered too great a propor- tion for the people of the nation to bear,” said Commissioner Keller. , A strong plea for the eradication of illiteracy in the nation was made by Willlam™ Mather Lewis, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States., He pointed out that there are approximately 5,000,000 peo- ple above the age of ten in the United States who can neither read nor write, and declared that “the republic is not safe when millions of people who have the ballot cannot read the names on the ballot.” Mr. Lewis sald that the civic_ de. partment of the Chamber of Com merce advocates laws that will com- pel every child te go to school and remain there for at least eight years. He urged the association to support such laws Unanimous for Resolution) Subsequently the association unani- mously adopted a resolution to aid in the movement to wipe out illiteracy and to support any program for the betterment of educational facilities. The convention was ushered in with a smoker last night on the roof of the Washington Hotel. John C. Wineman, chairman of the entertainment commit- tee, was master of ceremonies. A varled program of entertainment has been arranged for the delegates and their wives. The women, headed by Mrs. John C. Wineman, visited Mount Vernon this afternoon. At 1 o'clock tomorrow afternoor, President Harding will receive the delegates and their wives at the White House. The ~following committees were elected at a business meeting this morning: Time and place committe Geddes, Charlotte, Mic George F. Driemeyer, St. Louis; W. G. Schneider, Indianapolis; William H. Klett, Cincinnati, and J. B. Beltz, Peoria. Npminating committee: Allen H. Peters, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; A. W. Swan- Martucel, son, Milwaukee; Daniel Philadelphia; J. C. Wineman of_thi city, and Henry Ohrt, Niagara Falls, Membership committee: Sam P. Peifer, Dubotis, Pa.; George W. Fisher, Memphis, Tenn., and E. E. Brazer, Chicago. Press committee: L. Tyler, Columbus, Ohio; William G. Cooper, Chicago; P. J. Foley of this city, and W. P. Walk Peoria. Business committee: John R. Alken, Cleveland; John McLean, Toronts Alex Reaich, Chicago; A. makers, Omaha, and Frank Atlanta. —_— HUNGER STRIKER BETTER. Not Yet Decided to Force Knowles to Eat in Jail. Alfred R. Knowles, former resident of Kansas, under sentence of six years’ imprisonment for thefts of automobiles in this city, and who has been on a hunger strike in the District jall, was reported today &s being more cheerful. Knowles has been removed to a cot in the corridor where sick are treated. He smokes cigarettes incessantly and par- takes of water. Capt. Peak, deputy warden of the jail, said he learned Knowles was eating on the sly the first week of the so- called strike. It was said that the jail physician had not yet decided to force the pris- oner to take food. —_— HUSBAND ‘DISAGREEABLE.’ Declaring that her husband, Ru dolph Sgambella, makes himself “gen- erally disagreeable” about the house, interferes with her boarders by cut- ting. off the gas and stopping the playing of the victrola, Mrs. Minnie Sgambella, in a petition for a limited divorce, asks the District Supreme Court to compel her husband to leave the house and remain away from it. Justice Bailey issued a rule on ths husband to show cause why he should not bs required to vacate. Attention . _Lee Veltre, Physicians OFFICES Surgeons and | FOR RENT Dentists Just & fow deatr- lo suites remain, MEDICAL SCIENCE BUILD] 1029 Vermont Avenue ! This bullding was erected tor and s exclusively occupled by Physicians, Sur- geons and Dentists. TUnequaled service. 3. Edward Thomas 208_ Southern 3 rn-m-mlm‘ BUILDING ASSOCIATION Pays 6 Per Cent on shares maturing in or 83 mtmths.glt & Pays 4 Per Cent on shares withdrawn be- -fore maturity Assets More Than $7,000,000 . Surplus Nearing $800,000 BERRY, Prest@ent JOSHUA W. CARR. Secretary E ® Riots in Cairo, caused by the o treet scene in Cairo after the rioters ha irove The British troops were forced to defend the al destroyed much valuable property. whko were unsuccessful against the THE WEATHER District of Columbla—Fair tonight and probably tomorrow; continued cold; ~ lowest temberature tonight, about 12 degrees; gentle to moderate northerly winds. Maryland—Fair tonight and prob- ably tomorrow; continued cold; mod- erate northerly winds. Virginia—Cloudy tonight and to- morrow; continued cold; moderate north and northeast wind: Records for Twenty-Four Hours, Thermometer—4 p.m., 26; 8 p.m,, 2 12 midnight, 21; 4 a.m., 18; 8 am, 1 noon, 30. Highest temperature, 26, occurred at 2 p.m. yesterday. Lowest temperature, 15, occurred at 7 a.m. today. ‘Tempgrature same date last year— Highest, 41; lowest, 30. Barometer—4 p.m., 30.60; 8 p.m., 30.61; 12 midnight, 30.63; 4 am., 30.63; 8 a.m., 30.63; noon, 30.65. Condition of the Water. Temperature and condition of the water at 8 am.: Great Falls—Tem- perature, 33; condition, very muddy. Tide Tables. (Furnished by United States coast .and geodetic survey.) Today—Low tide, 11:46 a.m.; high tide, 5:23 d p.m Tomorrow—Low tide, 12:25 12:36 p.m.; high tide, 6:15 a.m. :37 p.m. ¢ The Sun and Moon. Today—Sun rose 7:21 a.m.; sun sets 5:19 pm. Tomorrow—Sun rises 7:21 a.m.; sun sets 5:20 p.m. Moon rises 4:31 am.; sets 2:44 p.m. Automobile lamps to be lighted one- half hour after sunset. Weather in Varjous Citles. Temperature, P sbury Park Atiantic City Baltimore Baan - B delphia . 30. Phoenix, Ariz 30.18 Pittsburgh.. . 30. Port] Portlan 8. Lake City. 30.54 L1 1o PP et 4 3 4 Blr3ssRsnzELe | 5 ha k3 5 1338 14th S0 Geo. Plitt Co., Inc.. . Systematic Insured Savings . That’s the Com- merdial National's IN- SURED SAVINGS PLAN in a nut shell. Make 120 monthly de- posits of $820 (at the average age) and when they are completed col- lect $1,000. If during- that ume" yog‘l’ Ibemmn permanently sabled, the Continental Assur- ance Company will pro- . vide a monthly smn“ 'to cover your deposits for g:m Should you die, 000 is paid your bene- ficlary, wh the savings ba credited to you today. Full formation gladly given. CAPITAL AND SURPLUS RESOURCES. #16.000,000.00 nce here. in- order of Lord Allenby <elected at the semi-mol terday Board of Trade. President “Thomas Bradley, tary Arthar Coungillor E. F. Colladay will repro- sent the board at the Nationat Cham- ¥ ton ber o at th 8 an New members added to the rolls of the board : Sanford N. d 9. Hampton roads Thursday for Guan- thly meeting i fiernoon of the Washing- | M. Proctor. Secre- | 40 | WILL JOIN ATLANTIC FLEET. NEWPORT NEWS, Va., January 24. | —The submarine C-9, damaged in a recent storm, is expected to leave | Carr and National f Commerce meeting, to be held e Washington Hotel, February tanamo to join the Atlantic fleet. She was beached near Norfolk and re- paired. are: V. Ambrose Sisler, Whitewell, R E. Otte: 2xpelling Zagelul Pasha from Cairo. The photograph and governmemt vehicles and &yptian police and firemen, erturned many street cars ught of the enraged mol MAY EXTEND W.R. & E. TRACKS TO NEW SCHOOL Utilities Commission to Inquire Into Need of Extensions on February 1. Possibility. of extending the East Capitol street line from the present this week, and much interest centers|terminus at 14th street to the new in Ohlo and Indiana, pivotal states.|eastern high school is being consid While continuance of control of thelered by officials of the Washington upper body of the national legisla- | Railway and Electric Company, it ture by the republicans is considered | was learned today. When the street to be certain, much interest is being | car rate hearing is held on February manifested in the confidence to be (1 the utilities commission will in- Shown by the voters in the present!quire into the necessity for track ex- administration. tensions and it is likely that some In Ohlo, Senator Pomerene, demo- |reference will be made to the fur- crat,_begins his fight for return to|nishing of service to the new high the Senate on the same issue of six |school. years ago—excessive expenditures in| The new high school - will cover elections. Senator Pomerene is a|the area from 17th to 19th and from strong opponent of high election ex- | East Capitol to B street. The school penses, and was one of the leaders|will accomodate 1,500 pupils. The of the minority in the Senate in the |building will contain a spacious fight on Senator Newberry. His op- |auditorium. position will, in all prcbability, be| The new Gallinger hespital, now Walter F. Brown, now chairman of | well under way, constitutes an added the reorganization commission, picked | reason for extending the East Capi- by the White House to contest on |tol street tracks further east. the republican side. Nicholas Longworth, son-in-law of former President Roosevelt and now a member of the House from Ohio, is | mentioned as senatorial material. | In Indiana Senator New will be a| candidate for re-election, opposed by former Senator Albert J. Beveridge. | “shooting up” of Dellslow, a mining in the primaries. - Former Vice Presi- | settlement in this county, October 15. dent Marshall is mentioned for the|He was convicted of assault last week democratic side of the fight, and also | after a trial which consumed five| former Gov. Samuel M. Ralsto! day: FIRST GUNS TO BE FIRED IN ELECTIONS THIS WEEK Senate Contests in Ohio and In- diana Watched by Admin- istration. First guns in the election cam- palgn for this year are to be fired JAILED FOR SHOOTING. MORGANTOWN, W. Va., January 24.—James Kane was sentenced to serve one year in the county jail and ay a fine of $200 for his share in th (UL LTI THE HIGHEST TRIBUTE ° \ A rrece of machinery—that is what a motor car really is; but few owners liketo think oftheircarsasmachinery, so the ideal car must be an effciens piece of mechanism—so efficient that it withdraws attention from its faith- ful service by the very faithfulness of that service. What higher tribute could be paid to a motor car! Foss-Hucres CoMPANY, 1141 Connecticus " Avenie, N. W. Washington Baltimore. N Pierce-Arrow . Raleigh Haberdasher COAL ‘We announce a reduction in our soft coal price, effective today— IF you have “smoke troubles” we offer our Pennsylvania Coals— lowest in smoke of all coals entering the city. We have a Coal for Every plant We have in our employ an experi- enced engineer to advise and assist your fireman or engineer. JOHN P. 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