Evening Star Newspaper, March 14, 1922, Page 13

d - IGAREELECTEDTO NORTHEAST BODY Gitizens” Association Takes ~ Stand on Many Public Questions. Sixteen persons were elected to membership in Northeast Washington the association held last night in Ma- _sonfe Temple, $th and F streets north- cast, the increase being due to a membership drive recently instituted. The new members are A. E. Finlay- son, J° J. Bell, C. A. Smith, E. C. Sher- levi W. B. Ebert, M. L. Garrison, Leonard Hohman, George D. Cowie, A. J. Buchler, Louis Amorse, Charles Brown, R. F. Beavers, John O'Neill, T. Kunzer, Roscoe Roach and J. F. Broadfoot. Roscoe Jenkins, who has served the association secretary the last ten Years, and Samuel Thomas, treasurer, tendered their resignations. H. Aschenbach was appointed temporary ecretary. W. G. Lang was elected treasurer. Mr. Jenkins. as chairman of the com- mittee on public utilities. presented a report favoring the bill to provide for separate public utilities comm sion. The report also dealt with change in street car fares, and recom- pended the sale of three tokens for 0 cents The SO adopted a resolution presented by airman of the com- mittee recommending that the public utilities be abolished and that legisla- tion be enacted fixing the street car fare as specified in the charters of the railway companies, providing for uni- versal transiers and fixing the price of gas and electricity in proportion to taat paid by the government. Urges Convention Hall. Dr. Starr Parsons, chairman of the committee on schools and colleges, pre- sented a resolution urging Congress to vrovide an assembly hall for the school children in Northeast Washington. The Teport also mentioned needed improve- ments to school buildings in the north- cast section and recommended the es- tablishment of a vocat school for the pupils of tae sixth divi- sion. The report also recommended that the Cook School be replaced with a new building. It also set out that better lighting " facilities are needed in the schools. President Tucker. Dr. Parsons, Dr. L. D. Walter and others took occasion to commend the administration of Miss Flora L. Hendley, supervising principal of the sixth school divis whose administration was the ject of criticism by members of an- other association. Dr. Parsons’ report was adopted. President Tucker, as chairman of the legislative committee, recited what Congress has done for the Dis- trict and told of measures still pend- ing. ~President Tucker told of the hearing on the question of extending the tracks of the Washington Rail- way and Electric Company to the new Eastern High School. Dr. L. D. Walter, chairman of the committee on police and fire depart- ments, commended the administration of Maj. Daniel Sullivan, superintend- ent of police. < Rev. G. S. Abbott caMed attention to certain changes made in govern- ing the community centers and sug- gested that the committee on schools and colleges look into them. Dr. Abbott also took occasion to pay Miss Flora Hendley a compliment for her conduct of school affairs in the sixth ivision, ks Better Car Service. On motion of J. M. Harrigan, the association decided to request im- proved street car service from 1S9th and D streets between 4:30 and 6 clock each: afternogn, and also to request that more care be"exercised in the loading of Columbia line cars at 15th street and New York avenue each afternoon. - Cyrus E. Cook called attention to the necessity for the establishment of a branch of the Public Library in the northeast section, and his suggestion was referred to the committee on schools and colleges. On motion of Mr. Harrigan, the as- sociation voiced opposition to the es- tablishment of an amusement park in the northeast section for colored per- ons. ‘Establishment of such a park,” he serted. “wil! only increase the num- ber of bootleggzers already in the northeast. ‘The question was referred to the committee on police and fire depart- ments. The association went on record as being opposed to the daylight saving St. Patrick’s Just the thing for St. Patrick’s—Betty Beads and Betty Girdles, You will find all colors to choose from, but the Jades will be most ap- propriate. Betty Beads and Betty Girdles will win you fnstant favor, they are mew and prac- tical novelties. Let us show them to you es- peclally the Jades for St. Patrick’s Day wear. The National Remembrance Shop (Mr. Foster's Shop), 14th St. ORIwS" THE impending coal strike ‘" may prove very disastrous. Have you thought of the value of storing your coal at once, while it is available? We are urging our customers to keep at least two months’' supply ahead. d B.J. Werner Office phome (R, R. slding & 213 IU"U- :: 5th & fl"l’t‘- 2 Ave. NB, e railroad property should mot be re- ASHURST UNDERTAKES GRAMMAR LESSON FOR LODGE AND BALFOUR A lesson in grammar for Sena- tor Lodge of Massathusetts and Sir Arthur James Balfour, was un- dertaken by Senator Ashurst of Arizona, in the Senate yesterday, during the debate on the four- power Pacific treaty. Reading from the treaty, Sena- tor Ashurst called attention to the use of the word “between” instead of “among” when reference was made to the United States, the British empire and France. “If Arthur James Balfour and Henry Cabot Lodge don’t know how to use the English language nabody does,” said the senator from Arizona, “and yet here, in a solemn treaty, we find this egre- glous blunder, for which any school boy would be marked down.” 3 “It may not be of any moment,” rejoined Senator Lodge, “but contend that the use of ‘between’ as referring to three or more per- sons is just as good as among.” RAIL SECURITY OWNERS OPPOSE 6 PER CENT PLAN Should Not Be Regarded as Ade- quate Permanent Basis of Return in Association’s Opinion. Return of 6 per cent on the value of sarded as an adequate permanent basis of return, in the opinion of the National Association of Owners of,! Railroad Securities. association contends through Forney Johnston, its general counsel, just escapes being confiscatory. The transportation act, Mr. Johnston as. serts, taking the railroads as a na tional transportation system, con- templates a more liberal and con- structive view. The viewpolint of the holders of rail- road securities has just been pre- sented to the commissidn by the as- sociation of security holders. In substance the association maintains that the 6 per cent return should be regarded as a permanent return; that the duty of the Interstate Commercq Commission to fix a definite rate of return on the value of railroad prop- erty in place of the temporary 51 per cent ratio is entirely distinct from the subsequent obligation to adjust rates from time to time in an effort to produce the declared rate of re- That ratio, the | turn, and that in establishing such a definite rate the commission should not regard such obligation as if the commission were sitting as a court to determine the lowest rate of return which would avold the charge of con- fiscation. The association contends that even if more than 6 per cent should be de- termined on by the commission it would take considerable time to re- alize that ratio of return on account of existing adverse economic condi- tions. The proper rate of return, the security holders point out, should be determined independently of the pres- ent conditions, including the present legs than 6 per cent return of the railroads, as whatever rate is pre- scribed will have to endure several years because of impracticability of constant hearings on the subject. Business and economic conditions, the assoclation holds, are now dif- ferent than when Congress prescribed the 5% to 6 per cent ratio for the two years which expired March 1, 1922. " The relation of rates to tran portation _costs, they say, has changed. It is necessary now that the railroads be sustained in sound condition. bill, favored the passage of the small loans bill and alsp the widening of 1st street near Unien station. -~ = President Tucker spoke in favor of the bill to provide a home for the feeble-minded. and sald he was grati- fled to be able to report that the es- tablishment of such an institution is practically assured. The association voted opposition to the bill providing for the giving of permits to run over- ead or underground spurs from steam railroad tracks to business property. It was contended that such permits should be granted by Con- gress and not by the Commissioners, as is provided in the bill. anywhere. N o Savings N.E.Cor9 ‘Opposi PAWNBROKER BILL DELAYED IN HOUSE Mr. Burton Favors Amending Present Law, Rather Than New Legislation. Action on the so-called pawn brok- ers’ blll was delayed yesterday, when Representative Blanton of Texas, get- ting time to speak in opposition te the measure, read for about six pages of fine type into the record letters commending his stand on the govern- ment prizting office row' which nearly resulted in his expulsion from Con- Bress, Chalrman Focht('s Report. Chairman Focht of the District committee had previously read into the record his report on the bill from the District committee, stating that the importunity for the passage of such legislation came from at least thirty different associations, includ- ing Central Labor Union of Washing- ton, Chamber of Commerce of Wash- c o ington. Central Union Mission of | the big men of the city who are Inter- that might be brought up in confer- |cided upon. President Harding, upon shington, Private Soldiers and |ested in the council’s work. From Nelghborhood. ence between the two houses, saying: | his return from Florida, will be rs' Legion, Benning Citizens' As-| M. A. Leese and Charles J. Columbus o “The act of May 20, 1870, leased this |asked to send invitations to the vari- wtion, Central Citizens' Associa-|of the indorsement committee on wel- Since there are no District funds property to.a corporation for ninety- |ous forelgn governments to send del- Heights Citizens' As- | fare ?rglanlzat‘i"uns explfllllu;d ;::!D:lhg available for the building of a swim- e )etl;!fi at an annual rt'nl;;l of 'egut,en to [I;(r,- dco{ngre.;s. Sevleral c‘ll- sociation, Citizens' Northwest Sub-|council how that committee c £ e cights y @ piece of legislative |les have asked for the meeting. in- urban Association, West End Ci and distributes a list of approved chari- [MN& pool in the Congress He ‘fl legerdemgin the annual rental, in a|cluding Washington, St. Paul, Phila- ties to which the community may feel {section, the Congress Helghts Cit delphia and Indianapolis. Association, Howard Park Ci tion, South Washington Ci tion, Capitol Heights Citizens’ tion, Brightwood Citizens' As- Seat Pleasant Citizens® , Civ Betterment Associa- tion, Northwest Washington Citizens’ Association, Deanwood Citizens' Asso- clation, Chilum-Castle Woodburn Citizens' Assoclation, Randle High- lands Citizens' Association, Prince Georges County Citizens' Association, | outheast Citizens' Association, South- west Washington izens' Associa- tion, Hillsdale Citizens’ Association, East End Suburban Citizens' Asso- ciation, Georgetown Citizens' Asso- ciation, Langdon-Woodridge Citizens' East Washington Citi- |1 t Association, ssociati Wom- [to do. The speaker good-naturedly |structure, which was characterized as goiation and National Wom- | 2,105 pe'Syished he knew a better | Deing in a -ramshackle condition. way. Mrs. Lea expressed the belief| The resolution on three tokens for rates of interest charged on small|l loans in other states. Action Blocked by Mr. Burton. Action on the bill was blocked yes- terday by Representative Burton ot Ohio.” who advocated amending the present law instead of putting through new legislation. He said he favored such legislation as the eiti- zens and the Commissioners indorsed. He insisted that the present law has administrative features which should be preserved. He would correct its weakness by providing an interest rate of 2 per cent a month instead of 1 per cent. . The Commissioners’ bill is pending before the House District committee, having been Introduced by request. This is the bill which also is sup- ported by the citizens’ committee on remedial loan law, of which William H. Baldwin is chairman. . 3 Substance of Focht Bill. Besides requiring the pawnbrokers: to qualify and procure licenses, pre- scribing regulations and punishment for violations, the Focht bill requires the printing upon the back of each loan ticket the following: “If interest and charges on this loan in excess of the rate of 3 per centum per month up to and including $35 and of the rate of 2 per centum per month over $33. thereof be charged. asked or received, this loan is voi1® and of no effect, and the pawner cannot be made to pay back the money loaned, or any interest there- on, or any charges. or any part there- of, and the pawnbroker in such in- stances shall lose all right to the PSSt on of the goods, article’ or thing pawned. and shall surrender the same to the bofrower or pawner upon demand therefor and presentation of ticket or memorandum.’ Action on this measure goes over until the next District day, which 1s a week from next Monday, or March 27. —_—— Thomas Estill, the new territorial commander of the Salvation Army for the eastern states, has served successively as territorial chieftain in South Africa, New Zealand, Hol- land, Japan and the western states. THE HUMAN SIDE OF BANKING Lotus-Eaters HERE are still Lotus-eaters among us— those awwho bathe themselves in indolence and feed their spirits on day dreams. But indolence and day dreams don’t get you - The man,who wants to move forward must close his ears to the sirens of waste and extrava- . gance and raise a new sheet.to the wind. ' He will soon find himself anchored in the port of Independence. 3 And remember, the best lane of travel is along thé savings account route. We pay 3% Interest on Savings— - Compounded Semi-Annually Open Saturday Nights Safe Deposit- Boxes, $2.50 Up. St. 'MT.VERNON COUNCIL OF SOCIAL AGENCIES Business Men's Committee to ‘Forward ing at the Raleigh Hotel yesterday af- ternoon, decided to form an advisory group of business men and other influ- ential citizens who contribute to the work in Columbws, Ohio, was Visiting in Washington recently and told members of the council of the success achleved In his city through thé creation of an ad- visory group of business men. on his suggestion that the Washington workers who make up the council and gestions for improving the indorsement list and having it circulated were made to the two visitors by members of the conneil. selling of tags on the streets as a means of raising money for chari- date way of obtaining funds. and ex- poses girls who sell the tags to un- necessary risk to buy, the speaker asserted. copal Home for Children asked Mr. Leesc if he could suggest a better way of raising a large sum of money probably prove objectionable to some is the fact that nearly all institutions hold them in the spring, when crowds are on the streets. cil he did not believe any one should contribute publishing on its list those organi- zations which have been disapproved as well as the approved ones. Mabel Boardman, when the indorsement committee was reorganized last year, told the coun- cll that since the committee was ap- pointed by the Commissioners the corporation counsel feared the city government might be held lable for any damage resulting from the pub- lic disapproval of an organization. Bank 3 andMass.Ave Public Ilr’brnryv GTON, WILL FORM ADVISORY GROUP Teamworfk Planned — Tag Days Discussed at Meeting. ~ The Council of Socikl Agencies, meet-{ the children’s ‘committee of the coun- cil will meet in the office in The Star building at 10:30 o'clock Wednesday | morning to discuss the mother’s pen- sion bill for the District and also to talk over day nursery facilities. Mrs. Ufford, reporting for the family committee, told the council her com- mittee has concluded that the police department {s the best equipped agency to handle the lost or homeless child ~ question. Cooper presided. CONGRESS HEIGHTS MAY BUILD SWIMMING POOL — Citizens Propose Subscriptions to Provide Funds Be Obtained ouncil's budget. Fred Croxton, assoclated with welfare It was ouncll acted ycsterday. Walter §. Ufford said the group hould be brought together, not alone zens' Association last night decided to attempt raising the funds itself and to put the project into operation. To this end a committee of two. com- posed of E. J. Newcomb and Benson Taylor, was authorized to canvass | the neighborhood for the necessary funds and ascertain the feasibility of building & swimming pool by public neighborhood subscrintion. This action was taken after an ad- dress by Mrs. Susie Root Rhodes, in charge of District playgrounds, who outlined the situation, The association last night also re- iterated 4ts stand upon 2 new bridge | across the river at Pennsylvania ave- hue southeast, to replace the present afe in contributing. Many helpful sug- Mr. Leese declared opposition to the able institutions. It is not an up-to- in asking strangers Mrs. Danlel Meade Lea of the Epis- n one day, as many institutions have 20 cents also was adopted by the as- sociation last night, which main-} tained that the price would maintain the present rate, but would work less hardship on persons not able to put out so high an initial outlay for tickets. Maj. ater that one reason why tag sales Mr. Leese told members of the coun- ‘ary Brown. assistant engineer delivered a short ad- to a charity unless the solicitor could display credentials of { commissioner, I ity 1o o = = = some kind. dress on the ‘layout of the streets In |\-asing thIS Property to the Washing- | L 5 000 000. A million dollars One member of the council inquired | Congress Heights. vear, the Washington Market Com-{capital ‘stock was authorized, but why the welfare indorsement com- pany in turn has been chargin:s the [the Washington Market Company mittee discontinued the practice of District of Columbia as mu:h as | throughout all these years bas issued PETTY OFFICER COMMENDED. Chief Machinist's Mate Keep A. Lauer of Gomlwater, Ala, has been | commended by the Secretary of the Navy for exemplary conduct in shut- ting off the gas supply in the burn- District Commissioner who was in office Former val alr station June 21, 1921. Another member of _the council called attention that without a dis- approval list the public would be led to suppose that any institution not on the approved list had been digap- proved. It was pointed out that the Dresent approved list does not contain all of the worthy charities and wel- fare societies of the District. Mr. Leese explained that the com- mittee, before publishing the list, sent questionnaires to all known organi- zations. He sald that if a worthy organization did not get on the list it was probably due to the fact that the questionnaire was not received and returned. Mr. Leese agreed that the Council of Social Agencles could reach more the. welfare Societies of the city an his committee and said he would furnish the council with questionnaires to be sent to all organization& not now on the epproved lis ‘The speaker said it was the desire of the committee to get on the ap- proved list all groups that are en- titled to be there and then to give the list the widest possible circula- tion. Mr. Leese said he has hope of being able to have the list published in the directory of the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company. Mrs. Whitman Cross announced that ! No. 11| ington market by the federal gov- ernment is going to be a paying proposition was emphasized in the House yesterday when the agricul- tural appropriation bill was under discussion. charge of the bill, said: William Knowlen‘ ) 1as against estimated expenditures for th, lmem operation of $175,000.” Kentucky, the bill was passed placing the mar- ket under the Department of Agri- culture i spoke in anticipation of an argument few monfits thereafter, was reduced to $20,000; and then in'a few months after that it was reduced to $7,500. That rental went for many years to the District of Columbia, and is now going to The Di ting $7,500 that years the United States government has been contributing dollar for dol- ar against that § States governm: losing the rental of the property, but under the half-and-half act relative to the District of Columbia, it has ibeen contributing another $7,500. has appeared heretofore quiries conducted that that $7,500 rental was only one- tenth of 1 per cent of the value of the property, as fixed by the assessor. States government was own property at one-tenth of i 4 cent of its value, it has been renting | Holman of Washington, of the surounding proper! that rental. In addition to tha $14.000 a vear for the rental of one|only $150,000 of the capital stock. part_of it come up between the conferees to|never has been issued. which attention mi; vited, and that is thi: ing NC-7 at the Hampton Roads na-|in the hearings that the capital stock ! that if they had only issued $200,000 of the Washington Market Company There’s a breath of 7 | in this MarthaWashington sty ERE is a charming, sensible style—and \ iore! In this attractive oxford, Martha Washington designers have blended beauty with a generous measure of com- fort. Its genuine sweetness of design gives a satisfying hint of Fifth Avenue, and pro- the Martha Washington Oxford. Made of soft kid le:thet. Anattractive combination of style and comfort. Merberichs 1116-22 Seventh St. N.W. Phone North 1622-1623 813 Penna. Ave. N.W. - Phone Main 40234024 Washington's Largest and Mast Progressive Shoe House—Established 1868 D. ©, TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 1922 , SEEPROFITTOUS. INOWNING MARKET Operation of Washington Property Classed Paying POUR LIQUOR DIRECT INTO THIRSTY THROATS TO AVOID EVIDENCE NEWARK, March 14.—Local cafe owners have devised a mnew difficulty for enforcement officers, Deputy Police Chief McRell said today. Here's the way the scherie is worked at Newark bars: A thirsty one enters. T he man be- hind ~the apron appraises him and dcides he needs what he wants. The thirsty one is told to stand close to the bar, hold his hands at his sides, throw back his head and open his mouth. Then the desired liquid is poured down the waiting throat. “Now there’s no way for a po- liceman to take the evidence out with him,” complained Deputy McRell. '“We've got to figure out a scheme to beat this new dodge.” PLAN TO HOLD WORLD’S DAIRY CONGRESS IN-U. S. Proposition by House Men. That the management of the Wash- Chairman Anderson, in total revenues last year of e market company were $280.000, e fiscal year 1923 under govern- Preliminary plans for holding the world’s dairy congress in this coun- try somo time next fall were made at a conference of dairy and manufac- turing interests at the Department of Agriculture yesterday afternoon. The date or the city in which the congress, will assemble was not de- Mr. Johnson Makes Statement. Representative Ben Johnson of due- to whose insistence of being operated 0 a private company, Secretary Wallace and H. E. Van Norman, president of the World's Dairy 'Congress Association, an- nounced that the congress would be divided into four sections: industry and economics, regulations and con- trol, national health and research, and education. The plans also call for discussion of subjects relating to readjustment problems in the dairy industry, study of dairy products, dairy cattle and dairy machinery sit- uation. Among those who attended the conference were E. M. Bailey of Pitts- burgh, president of the International Milk Dealers’ Association; Robert Scoville of New York, president of the American Guernsey Cattle Club; W. L. Cherry of Cedar Rapids, lowa, representing the National Dairy M: chinery Manufacturers’ Assoclatio KFred Rasmussen, secretary of agr culture of Pennsylvania; C. W. Lar- son, chief of the dairy division of the Department of Agriculture, and C. W. the trict District of Columbia. of Columbia is get- year as rental of For about fifty a property. under 1l half-and-half pian 0. So the United t has not only been 1t in the in- into this matter Leasing “Own Property.” Notwithstanding that the United leasing its per times | tional Milk Producers’ Federation. T e e It has been paying 5 per cent divi- “But there is one thing that might |dend on $850,000 capital stock that They have ht now be in-|issued $200,000 bonds upon the prop- that it appears | erty, but they need never have done more of its capital stock.” vides easeful support for the the other models in our display in America. FIVE BOY SEouTS street and Columbia road, and Guy | feet. Here is style that every woman de- sires,and comfort that every foot demands. Visit us—try on this splendid style and inspect Martha Washington shoes. Become acquainted with these wonderful Martha Washington com- fort shoes—the most popular ’round-home shoe artha ashington 13 TAKEN LL ON HIKE Health Office to Investigate Orangeade Lads Got at Refreshment Stand. The District health department to- day began an investigation to deter- mine what caused the illness of five members of Boy Scout Troop No. 40, who were taken sick suddenly while ;’elurnlug from a hike Sunday even- ng. According to Dr. Birtwell. medical inspector for the health department, the boys made ill_are: Ralph Bart- ley, apartment 32, the Kenesaw; George Mehler, 1506 Meridian street; Jack Crittenden, 1647 Lamont street; Jack Blanchard, the Earlington, 16th Byam, 1434 Harvard strect, ment 28, Boys Drank Oranageade. THealth Officer Fowler said his in- spectors learned that on their way home from a trip into the country the boys stopped at a refreshment stand to quench their thirst on soft drinks. Some of the boys drank root heer and others bottled beverages, whily others ordered orangeade, which. ac- cording to Dr. Birtwell, was not in bottles. Dr. Fowler said his informa- tion is that only the boys who drank the orangeade were made ill. apart- Scoutmaster Thomas King, 1349 Huarvard street, said the Doys had hiked to Fort Marcey on the Leesburg pike and on thelr way biuck to the car, stopped for the refreshments. Taken Very 11l at Once. Several of the boys suffered attacks of cramps and nausea before they reached their homes. Dr. Fowler today directed Dr. T. M. Price, health department chemist, go to the place and make an investi- gation. The health officer said none of the orangeade in question was left when his men went to the estab- lishment, which has handicapped them in determining what made the boys sick. SHIP BOARD MAKES SHIFT. J. W. Boring Succeeds M. B. Claus- sen at Advertising Manager. Appointment of James W. Boring of Chicago as advertising manager of the Shipping Board y Fleet Corperation to succeed M. BE. Claussen of New York was announced today by the board. Mr. Claussen, the anunouncement said, will remain with the Emergency Fleet Corporation and will visit points on the Pacific coast and in the orient to report conditions there with respect to development of the various +=nn-acific passenger scrvices of the Emergen i board. enue most tender of the famous oes