Evening Star Newspaper, July 19, 1922, Page 16

16 * PRESIDENT URGED TOFREEP PRISONERS Amnesty for War-Tlme (:on- victs Asked by Whltg " House Delegation. Amnesty for prisoners convicted of o laws was asked of President Harding by a delegation of more than fifly re ntatives of various societies throughout the coun- try on a personal visitation to the President at the White House at noon violating war-timi A petition, represented as containing more than @ million names, was car- r®a by a few women, leading the delegation, in a march from the west gate entrance to the White House grounds an(l vnm the executi of- fices, to be presented to the Presldent. The petition was said to have been gathered from all parts of America. including Alaska, Hawail and other island po There was no prediction forthcom- fng as to the attitude of the admin- istration from the Whites House as e . but it was rned v in other eir- that the government does not in- < for general am nesty for ers to interf with th r their dividual nerits Eighty Prisoners Still Held. At the Department of Justice, whers luied thi a mumber grant- i executive cy. There are in round numbers about eighty pris- oners still in custody. it was said. Practically all of those who have spplied for executive clemency bave had their cases considered, it was jearned, and before long it was thought that the entire number of those who had asked for executive clemeney would have been reviewed & small clentele, it was represented, had refused to ask for executive clemency. This group presented a peculiar problem to the government Shich had vet to be solved. Tt was hinted as possible that —some of those who had not applied for clemeney. hould thelr »s be form ally appealed by thems or thei friends. might receive siderabl attentions=by the authorities. Taken on Two Chlef Charges. Prisoners jailed for vi wartime laws were prin victed under two counts. it said. piracy to violate the selective ce law which the Wwas two years, to vielate the ~which the penal ten years. The sentences current. Most of those now in custody, it was learned. are there on account of the espionage act The petitioners at the White House to represent thirty-seven M enden of mes H p Federation of L John Harvey of the Society of Frienls, Jack Brad- don. national vice p World War Veteran. der of Boston, of the Federal of Churches: Morris Hilquit. a > York socfalist, and Mrs. Robert La| Follette, wife of Senator La Follette. Members of Committee. The delegation asking amnesty was planned by the general defense com- mittee to include Mrs. Robert La Follette, Mrs. George Odell. past na- tional chairman of the Women's In- ternational League: Rosa Yates For- rester, district chairman of the Wom en's Trade Union League; Rachel Di vis-Du Bols, executive the Women's Internatio Mrs. Willlam Vaughn Moody cago, Mrs. Lor: Ruth Verlenden. Pennsylvan man of the Women's 1mernduom| League; Estelle Lauder of the €o sumers’ League, Philadelphia; Ida Jaffe of the Young Demoerac: Philadelphia; Rev. Doremus Scudder of Boston, officlally representing the Federal Council of Churches; Morris Hillquit. of New York, officially rep- resenting the socialist party of Amer- ica: Sidney Hillman of New York, president of the Amalgamated Cloth- ing Workers of America; Rev. R. McGowan, officially representing the National Catholic’ Welfare Council; J. A H. Hopki tional chairman. Eight: James H. of the Pen Labor: M. Baer. fellow Dana Francis former Maurer. president ania Federation of r Representative John Long- form Henry Wadsworth of Cambrid an ted States district eastern Pennsylva P. Warbasse of lisher of Labor Age den of Columbia mist and awthor; the People's Legislative League, V ‘W. Comfort, professor at Harvar Franklin Edgerton, o(P!ior at_the Tniversi of Penn: liam V. Mahoney. executive chairman, farmer-labor party. e . yduns were used by the Enslish in the battle of Cre: CLINCH - famous Fisk 30 tough red tremi, Rcd-'l‘opa. 5 .|in each of which groups the HE new price of $15.85 for the dollarsand fiftéen centsbelow June}1921, price. The quality is exactly as high—the strength of its construction has not been diminished in the slightest degree. ‘No other tire gvet'filde nppmqohpc'-iti' popularity for use on rough roads.or with heavy loads. Extra ply.udwith aheavy, bundreds - of endnmuuc new . users of kvul-ble, nko at: ndnud, figures, in .,ms; x4. .32:35 32 = ud 33 x4, PRICE LEVEL HIGHER. Cnmmoditiea at Wholesale Tncrease | ng ' June. Further. increass in~ the “general level of wholesale prices for June, as compared with May, is showq by information, gathered by, tha .Depart- ment 'of Labor through the bureau of labor. statistics in representative markets of “the ’countr: crease, it was said, measure: per cent, which compares.with crease of 3 1-2 from April'to The largest price gains were Te- ported for fuel and bullding materials, une level was over. 4. per cent highergthan that of May. Food articles avefiged nearly 1% per cent higher, and cloths and elothing over 2% per cent higher. Of 404 commodities, for which com- parable data for May and June werc obtained, increasts were said to ha been found to have occured for 1 commoditics, and decreases for 106 ities, Inthe case of 166 com- no change in average prices was reported. GUARDS TOATTACK FORT WASHINGTON Camp Slmms All Agog With |¢ sl ( Preparations for Tactlcal | March Tomorrow. Fort Washington will be attacked to- | 1 norrow by the 121st Regiment 6f Engi- . National Guard of the Distriet of |° Columbia. Theoretical war was de- clared today, and all the morning the troops were on edge preparing to carry out orders issued by Lieut. Col. R. D. La Garde, camp_commander, to march on the soithern Maryland post and de- will take enemy. stl H. H. Pohl, United, States Army. senior_instructor of the local guard, has PDikemans Orange Beverase FIVE DRINK SHOPS 3034 14th St. 1004 F St. 719 14th St. 431 9th St. 931 9th St. O As an institution, de- voted for thirty years to care of the eyes. we are equipped to render the most efficient and highest type of optical service- Dr. Kingston, Washing- ton's leading Optometrist, will be pleased to have you call and consult with him regarding your eyes. A.KAHN Inc. Optometrists& Opticians ' 935 F Street N.W. 30 Years at the Same Address jmuwmuwmmmmllmummwmmmmm_mmmmmmummmmflmmmmumm ER TIRE x3% Red-Top is six ery dday adds many prepared a loug program for the troops to carry out on the tactical march from mp Simms to Fort Washington. their base shortly er 6 o'clock tomorrow morning, and m war will be on as soon as contact established with tho enemy outposts. Owing (o the fact that the war problem il leave some time, the troops are reach the post until noon. The rolling kit part of the motor truck traiu, d unclr will be served on the roadside. To Destroy Sugplies. The loeal troops will. b show just how an engi would operate in an advanceintended to’ capture and destroy stores of an During the .operations they| will be expected to_ establish contact v valuable stores there. with a company’ of infantry, actiug as v scats. A Sale of MORRIS . CHAIRS All woods, styles and finishes. Buy a good comfortable chalr, now at July Clear-' ance Sale price. They stare at— I 509 JEFES TARowN. His WORTHLESS SAP SiLeR sTocke w ™HE expected .to. er company The of stores. not ate ens prevailed at "Brig’ Ge will, leave of Beautifully Dinnerware. =77 L }’ . o g . . o . This Eight-Piece Dining Room-Suite Ezactly as Pictured Above Golden or Jacobean Oak Buffet with mirror, China Cabinet, Serv- ing Table, Extension Table, four Dining Chairs with imitation leather Sale price tu: o et N oh S e s miata s Sh e s d e s Wl o Easy Credit Terms at “The Natiénal” All_Duofolds "Reduced (-4 -Tnis Golden: Oak Ducfold s _covered 'with good-grade im- Fation leather. Salo price— .15 Chifforobe fLiIu‘ Cut) Plenty of drawar and . cup&olrd space: Priced [ ounn: toooe sHARes oF SAP SWWER STocK! £ RAPPEN TO kNOW a_ patrol .in the vlcipuy “of Broad creek, and’ dispose of it So that fur- ther advance can be made on the base The troops will leave éamp under heavy marching orders and will sleep on ‘the post grounds al Fort Wash- ington in pup tents tomorrow night starting 'on the return trip to Wash ipgton the following mordfng. The troobs .. hiave become hardened under’the in- tensive training schedule which has this * encampment. there is no reason foreseen why they should not come out of the maneu- vers in excellent shape. Camp Breaks' Saturday. . Anton Stephan, command- ing the District of Columbia milltia, Washington shortly, after ‘the 'troops and overtake them. GUARANTEED QUALITY AD The National Furniture Co. With every purchase of $100 or mere a 26-piece Set- of Wm. A. Rogers Guaranteed Silverware or a 42-piece Set Decorated “This Golden Oak (Copyright, 1922, by . C. Fiaber, Trade mark ©. 5. Pat. OF) ook WHAT T FOUND, JEFF! WHAT You GofnA ‘SLIP Me FORA REWARD? ST FRIEAD. T T ACCEPT ANY REWARD! You SLIP ME- will observe the maneuvers and re- main-with the troops at Fort Wash- ington tomorrow night. The troops were engazed all this morning in extended order and-in- fantry drills, preparatory to the long march and ‘maneuvers which will be- gin tomorrow. The camp will come’to an end Sats v_marning, when the troops will return to their armory for disband- ing, and to again don the civilian ciothes.. Saturduy night the com- mand will give the final parade, re- view and band concert of the en- campment and a very large crowd is. expected. e Green has-always. been .considered e I'the emblem of fickleness. ‘GROCERS FROLIC TODAY. Grocers of Washington are today on during that time. Eleven of the Dis- trict’s horses dled = from natural causes, while three were destroyed-to prevent suffering, when afflicted with incurable ailments. : their twentieth annual excursion to Marshall Hall. At a meeting of the U. S. ENGRAVER RETIRED. | excursion committee held iast night ifinal arrangements for eptertainmen at the rero re compieted. Chair man B. B. Allison of the committo: cported that twenty- athietic events would be held, including races for girls, boys, men and women: roll-top raccs for Jadies, hurdle race, peanul race, wheelbarrow race and many other novelty contests, - Prizes are to 671.IN D. C. STABLES. Dfipiu Advent ::! Autos, Quadru- 2 peds Still Hold Forth. Automobiles have done quite a hil toward pushing horses out of their jobs, but, the District has 671 horses and mules still eating oats from its stables, according to the annual re- port of District Veterinartan F. W. Greenfell, submitted to the Commis- slnner- tod: There wismd outbresk of contagi- ous disease among the animale owned By the District during the period from Jlmlary to July 1, and thirty-six horses mules Fave been purchased William H&rrover Davis, an en- graver of the coast and geodetic sur- vey, has been retiréd at his own re- quest, having served as engraver for the' survey since March, 1860, & con- tinuous service of sixty-two years and four month: be awarded to the winners, Mr. Davis is §ighty-one years of age. | All grocers who are members of the at the Amhurst, 1664 Colum- | association closed their stores at noon and CREDIT—SERVICE—LOW, PRICES AT Thé National Furniture Co. Store Hours—8 AM. to 6 P.M. The “Natlonal’s” J uly Clearance Sale the BIG VALUE Event Clooed All Day Saturday During July and August R This FoufiPiece Walnut=Finish Suite Just as You See It'th the Picture This Attractive Suite consists of Large Dresser, Triplicate Mirror Dressing Table, Chiffonier and Full Size Bed. July Clcarance Sale price ,..... 98z 9le lmported (irass Rugs, ¥ 27x54 Grass 9x11.8 Mutunz ; % RUGS, 59c RUGS, 53_25. : é Special, — ?4 % Easy Credit Terms on All Rugs § RN Here’s a Remarkable Value! This Three-Piece Fiber Suite Like cut. Consisting of Attractive and Comfortable Settee, Armchair and Arm s .50 Rocker, in good quality*fiber. July Clear- —— ' ance Sale Price.........eecieeenieiaian And Eny Credit Terms at “The Ndwnal" < ‘A Sale of Kitchen Cabinets At Extreme Price Reductions The one sketched is a very pop- ular model. In golden oak finish and with plenty of drawer and upboard . space. For the July ale we haye reduced it to ThlS Golden Oak Extension Table » ‘The extension table is handsomely, polished and the and 4 Diners : $21 1 chairs have.cobble seats. A big bargain at.aceseses — Assketched. Well’ constructed ~and _finished. 5 Euy Cnd-t Terms at “The National” This Large Overstuffed Couch | As pictured. Covered with good grade of ifni- tation leather— o quCndfi Terms