Evening Star Newspaper, May 31, 1923, Page 12

RIGHT WAY TOFLY FLAGIS EXPLAINED Patriotic Societies Urge Strict Comnoliance With Army Rules. A resolution urging strict compli- ance with regulations drawn up by the War Department on the correct ure of the United States flaz was adopted today at a joint meeting of members of the D. A. R. the Wo- man's Army and Navy League and other patriotic organizations, at the Franklin School. Lieut. Col. Alfred J. Booth of the adjutants general's office. explained that the Army did not attempt to draw up any regulations as to the ways in which the flag should be uscd outside of the military service, but pointed out that there were cer- tain rules which should be followed | in the usage of it. Deplores Flying of Flag at Night. Mrs. Isabelle W. Ball of the national staff of the Woman's Relief Corps made a bricf address, in which she told how the flag Is used improperly in draping, and deplored cases where | flags on schoolhouses were left fly- | ing all night. Mrs. E. H. Liscum of the Woman's | Army and Navy League told of the necessity of education in the use of the flag. Instruction among school children | in the meaning of the flag, the sacred- ness of it, and the proper ways in Which to use it was advocated. Capt. George Chandler of the gen- eral staff said, “The flag represents the living country, and is itself con-| sidered as a living thing. Rules of Army. He then quoted from a flag circular | of the War Department, in part, as| | Thurs, New Army Board To Investigate Class B Officers An entire new board of Army officers has been detailed by direc- tion of the President to meet in this city next Monday to consider and determine “whether or not officers were placed in class B, due to thelr own neglect, miscon- duct or avoidable habits, under provisions of section 24b, act of Congress, anproved June 4, 1920 The b is composed of Maj Gen. Frank Mclntyre, chief of the bureau of insular affairs; Brig. Gen. W. D. McCaw, assistant sur- geon general, and Brig. Gen. Wil- liam Weigel, with Capt. Gilbert S. Woolworth, ' judge advocate, as recorder of the board, without Vote. CENTENNIAL PLANS in Fairfax County An- nounces Program. Special Dispatch to The Star. ALEXANDRIA, Va., iscopal Theological Seminary of Virginia, located in Fairfax county, west of this city, will celebrate its centennial at its annual commence- ment exercises mnext Wednesday, ¥ and Friday, June 6 7 and 8. Many noted divines from different sections of the country will attend the services, among them being sev- eral bishops. The exercises will be May 31.—The {opened at 11 o'clock Wednesday morn- ing in the chapel, with addresses by the following: Bishop William Cabell Tollows: “The union of the flag is the honor, point: the right arm is the sword arm | and therefore the point of danger and | hence the place of honor. The staff Brown of Virginia, Rev. G. Bartlett, dean of the Philadelphia Divinity _Schodl. Philadelphia, Pa.; Rev. D. E. L. Goodwin, Richmond, Va.; Rev. Dr. Tarl E. Grammer, Philadel- edge of the flag is the heraldic dex-|phia, and Rev. Dr. Berryman Green, ter or right edge. When the national | flag is carried. as in a procession. | with another flag or flags, the place | of the national flag is on the right, ie. the flag's own right. | **When the national flag and another! flag are displayed together, as against & Wall 1rom crossed staffs, the na- tional flag should be on the right, the flag's own right, i e. Yeft of the staff of the other flag. When e number of flags are grouped and displayed from staffs the national flag should be In the center or at the high- | est point of the group. When the tional flag is hung either horizontally or vertically against a wall the union | should be uppermost and to the flag’s own right, i. .e. to the observer's left. When displayed from a staff pr Jecting horizontally or at an angle froa a window siil or the front of a bulding, the same rules should be observed; the union should go clear to the “truck,” as the peak of the Staff is called. unlass the flag be at half staff. ed between buildings so as to hang over the middle of the street, a simple rule s to hang the union to the north | in an east in a north and south street. “When flags of states or cities or pemnants of societies are flown on the same | rd with the national flag. the national flag must always be the peak. When flown from °nt staffs the national flag uld be hoisted first. There is a plain’s flag authorized in Army regulations, but there is no church pennant prescribed. Neither the ckaplain’s flag nor any other flag or pennant is authorized to be placed | above or to the right of the national | fla Mes. regent at John M. Beavers, vice state of the District of Columbia D. A. R.. also made a few remarks. Mrs. William Wolft Smith, chair- man of the committee on the correct usage of the flag of the Woman's Amcrican Legion, presided. L. QUESTIONS MEREER OF ROAS Van Sweringen Interests’| Plan to Join Several to Be. Argued June 9. Plans of the New York, Chicago and Bt. Louis railroad holders to con- pelidate that property with the To- ledo, St. Louis and Western, Lake FErie and Western and other rallroad companies were questioned today by Interstate Commerce Commission ex- aminers assigned to make prelimi- nary investigation, who suggested the proposal might be out of harmony with the provisions of the transpor- tation act and with the general pro- gram of railroad consolidation. The commission, however, declared | the report not “to be interpreted as reflecting tentative conclusions” and | met the questions for hearing and argument before the full commission on_June 9. 8 The question of the New York, Chi- cago and St. Louis consolidation has | arisen since the Van Sweringen group at Cleveland, after acquiring control of several railroad corporations, pro- posed to put their ownership entirely into the hands of a single corporation. While all of the state commissions concerned approved the consolidation, &nd while the summary presented to- day to the Commerce Commission de- clared that no violation of anti-trust laws appeared in the project, the Nickel Plate owners were required under the transportation act to pro- cure federal authority for increasing that company's capltal stock to a to- tal par value of $105,000,000. At the same time it has appeared that the consolidation proposed might complicate the general plan of rail- road consolidation which the com- mission has in preparation. As a re- sult the commission’s examiners after reliminary consideration of the Nickel Plate consolidation suggested today that no consolidation of rail- roads could be considered legal in wiew of the transportation act unless &nd until the commission has worked out a plan that would result in gen- eral consolldation. ¢ HIGH SCHOOL WINNER. Handley Defeats Shenandoah Cadets in Winchester Drill. $pecisl Dispatch to The Star. WINCHESTER, Va., May 30— Handley High School yesterday de- feated Shenandoah - Valley Academy by three points in_the annual com- petitive drill for possession of the Chamber of Commerce banner, the observer's | and its staff should be In front|mencement exercise: When the flag is suspend- | ast and west street or to the | dean of the Episcopal Theologlcal Seminary of Virginia. That night at 8 o'ciock Rev. Arthur Lioyd. bishop coadjutor of New York, and a former resident of Alex- andria, will deliver an address before the Students' Misslonary Soclety. Commencement Exercises. Thursday, June annual com- i1l be held, be- {ginning at 10:30 o |dress to the graduates will be deliv- |ered by Rev. M. W. Dewart of Balti- | more Membe. lare: Tic John ’a.; Robert A Baker, Norf. rger, Noj w. West Vir- Clayde Brown, shington, D. Horace M. Brown, Union, W. V. | Joseph Manly Cobb, Washington, D. {C.: Herbert A. Donovan, Philadelphia; |Arthur S, Gibson, Philadelphia, | Reginald Hall, Alexandria. Va.; { thur J. Mackie. Renova, J Shreveport, L tw. Pittsburgh: Sta { they, mond, Va.; Albert beau, Fayetteville, N. 'C.; Robert Tom- {linson, Hinton, W ; A. Campbell | Tucker, Ashland, V Alumni Dinner, Immediately following the exer- [ed. at 2 o'clock. and the address to {the alumni will be delivered by ,{ushop Beverley D. Tucker, Norfolk, ‘a. | Svitn orai lock Frid jon ceremonies at 11 jo ¢ morning, June 8, in the will be brought to a close. The ordi nation sermon will be delivered by Rev. Karl M. Block of Roanoke, Va. KIWANIANS PLEDGE Resolve Also to Aid Veterans and to Take Interest in Government. By the Associated Press. ATLANTA., Ga., May 31.—Kiwanians were , pledged to support any con- structive movement toward perma- nent peace, the observance of Moth- veterans, in resolutions adopted late vesterday by the national convention of Kiwanis Clubs, International. Support for veterans of the world war was pledged in a resolution to give whole-hearted co-operation to the agencles carrying on construc- tive work of rehabilitation. This in- cludes . the . securing of employment for veterans. Duty to Vote. Another resolution declared it was the duty of Kiwanlans to exercise the privilege of franchise. In addition to the report of the reso- lutions committee, the international secretary, Fred C. Parker of Chicago, and the treasurer, Russell E. Ward of Jackson, Mich.. also submitted their annual statements. Secretary Parker recommends that Kiwanis take up “the better homes’ movement as one of its special tivities. in addition to its work for the under-privileged children. Other recommendations were for the build- ing of stable clubs, fidelity to classi- fication and the training of leaders in local and district organizations. Memorial Services. Earlier in the day the Kiwanians, in co-operation with representatives of the Grand Army of the Republic, the United Confederate Veterans, Ameri- can Leglon and other patriotic organi- zations, conducted exercises at Peace monument in Pledmont Park, in ob- servance of Memorial day. George H. Ross, international president, was the principal speaker. With Denver assured of the next convention, several cities have started propaganda for the 1925 meeting. These include Seattle, St. Paul, and Norfolk, Va. The Anniston (Ala.) club also was in the field with a bid for the international meeting In 1930. Election of international president will feature the closing session to- morrow. The candidates most prom- inently ‘mentioned for the place ara Elwood Turner of Chester, Pa., and Ed V. Arras of Columbus, Ohio. FORGET TO FLY FLAG ON VIRGINIA CAPITOL Epecial Dispatch to The Star. RICHMOND, Va., May 31.—Rich- mond pald tribute to the memory of her dead soldlers vesterday. in 2 manner surpassing ‘that of many years, - there - being 50,000 or more persons who made their way to the various cemeteries and placed ofter. | 5pring flowers on the graves. There | Agnes Ferri MADEBY SEMINARY Episcopal Theological School‘ Dr. George | < | tion :{had kept his 1 es the alumni dinner will be serv- | tchapcl of the seminary, the exercises | UPPORT OF EACE ers’ day and to give aid to disabled | ac- | THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTO CARRETTINCNE ASFLOORLEADER Election to Fill House Post Considered Almost Assured. Garner Withdraws. FINIS J. GARRETT. The death of Representative Claude Kitchin, the minority floor leader, re- { moves practically all doubt as to'who will be tihe democratic leader in the next Congress On account of his protracted illness and recognized serious condition, it has for a long time been realized by both democratic and republican members that Mr. Kitchin would be unable to serve actively as party leadler in the incom- ing Congress. There was also a strong reluctance to name any man as his successor as long as Mr. Kitchin cared to retain the office. Representative Finis J a "Ténx\'ssno, who h: been rett of ting | demoeratic leader during Mr. Kitchin's | {long illness, w in his' own righ ivery little doubt that | chosen by the de | s in line the pos and there h Friends of Repr ner of Texas, one time democrat whip, me prom | tioned for the honor. Rep {Garner, in a formal stat=ment, jthan & month before Congress | journed, let it be known that undc {no circumstances would Le be a can- didate in opposition to Representa- | tive Garrett, and that he belic 1 |Garrett would be the next tlan, Prevent:d Serlous Friction. The news of Representative Kitch- jin's death spread gloom about the “apitol and in official circles today, it was recognized both an and demo vas an unusuall i that his constant jovial |even during times of the greatest | interparty squabbling had repeatedly ! prevented bitter feeling. While he { fought fearlessly and vigorously party advantage, never made tie | fight personal as betweein members of Congress. While advices have mnot been ced either in the office of the ! zeant-at-arms of the Hous i Kitchin's_own office as to the t of the fumeral, tentative arrang ments have been made for the repr: sentation of Congress in a notab delegation at Mr. Kitchin's funeral. The absence of many members of ongress in Europe and on other long trips will prevent some of h closest friends some of the more prominent members of hoth Hou and Senate from attending, the obsc- quies. man, T Large Delegation to Go. Sergeant-at-Arms Joseph G. is arranging that the official dele tion representing the made up of the members of the and means committee of which Rep- resentative Kitchin has for many years been a member, and of which he was chairman while the democra were in the majority, and the mem- bers of the North Carolina delega tion, of which Representative Kitchin was chairman The delegation will include republican and democratic among them Repr { wWho will be Mr. Kitchin's succe Representative Garner of Texas; resentative Cordell Hull W both éommittee; field of “whip.” Among the prominent republicans on the delegation will be Represen- tative William R. Green of lowa, who will probably succeed Representative Joseph W. Fordney as chairman of the ways and means committee; Rep- resentative Nicholas Longworth of Ohlo, who is expected to be the next House leader; Representatives Haw ley of Oregon; Treadway of Massa- chusetts; Young of North Daknta; Bacharaeh of New Jersey and Tilson of Connecticut. OLDEST FARMERS’ CLUB MEMBERS ENTERTAINED Vansville Body Guests at Alex- ander Gude Home in Hyattsville. D. C. Officials Present. Special Dispatch to The Star. HYATTSVILLE, Md., May 31.—The Vansville Farmers' Club, believed to be the oldest agricultural organiza- tion in Maryland, was delightfully entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Alexan- der Gude at their home in West Hyattsville. There were present, in addition to practically the entire membership of the club, about thirty- five guests, including members of the Rent Commission of Washington. Short talks were made by Judg Sinclair, Brown, Taylor, Mr. and Mr: | Willlam F. Gude, Dr. 'A. ¥. Woods, { president of the University of Mar. land; Dr. Harry J. Patterson, di- reator of the Maryland experiment Is\ntlon. and Mrs. Patterson, Dr. H. B. McDonnell, state chemist, and Mrs. McDonnell, Prof. C. P. Ciose, presi dent of Prince Georges:county com- munity council, and Mrs. Close, Dr. W. T. L. Taliaferro, University of Maryland; Prof. White, University of Maryland; Dr. Thomas B. Symons, di- rector of the extension service of the University of Maryland; Dr. Percy W. Zimmerman, dean of the college of education of the University of Maryland; Mr. and Mrs. Edwin R. Conner, Judge Fillmore Beall, asso- clate justice of the seventh Maryland judicial circuit, and Mrs. Beall, Judge J. H. Shepherd, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel H. Beall, Mr. and Mrs. Higgins, Sum- merfield D. Hall, clerk of the wircuit court for Prince Georges county, and Miss Mollie Hall, Percy Cassard, Mi Sadie Jones, Russell Magruder, Miss er, former Prince Georges and Arkansas, Representative the d- democratic ed to the school winning three years|Were three generations represented|county soclal service worker; Miss Handley won two as de- rs ago. in successio Buccessive vyears, and then feated by Shenandoah two yi Handley won again last yea: Shenandoah’s battalion ~was com- manded by Capt. Charles Smith, and the Handleyites by Capt. Paul Hart- man._The judges were Lieut. Col. W. . McCammon, Maj. W. Ha and Lieut. J. L. Gliney of ' the Wnited States Army, . danils e o in the parade at Hollywood—the Confederate, the Spanish and the ‘world war men. Flags were displayed at man: places. the one place lacking & dis play being the state capitol, where those responsible had failed to give instructions for the occasion. o S. L.|omission of the flags on the capitol | and occasioned a goou deal of comment. The governor wasbut of the ety Ellen L. Davis, home demonstration agent for the county; Miss Flossie Bendsz, George H. Lanhardt, James Hall, J. Enos Ray of the state tax commission. and Mrs. Ray, Willlam P. Magruder, the Rev. Charies H. Can- non, pastor of the M. E. Church South of Hyattayllle, and Mra. Cannon rs. W. H. Frey, Charles gud Mr. disposition | for | orin Mr. | Rogers | House shall be | chairman of the democratic national | JUDGE FINDS DOG THIEF AFTER YEARS Recognizes Man Brought Before Him in Another Case—Gives Him Sixty Days. Special Dispatch to The Star. ROCKVILLE, Md., May 31.—When Willlam Lyles, a young negro resi- dent of this vicinity, was before Judge Peter in the circult court here on a charge of stealing a dog from one of his nelghbors, Judge Peter thought he recognized In him an old offender and he put a question or two to the defendant. “Didn't you_steal my son's dog?’ asked Judge Peter. “No, sir.” replied Lyles. “Send for my boy," sald the judge to one of the court attendants. In a few minutes the judge's son appeared and when asked by his father if he knew Lyles promptly | identified him as the man who had stolen @ dog from him some vear ago. “Yes.” sald Lyles, “T stole his doj but 1 didn’t know he was your son. Judge Peter sentenced Lyles sixty days in jail. D. . CHECK DEALS INMORSE EVIDENCE Transactions With American National Bank Told at Trial. to] i The locale of the testimony in the Morse conspiracy trial was trans- ferred to Washington today when cvidence was submitted with a view of showing “check-kiting” on the| part of the Virginia Shipbuilding’ Corporation Transactlons with the American Natlonal Bank, of which | Colin H. Livingston was vice presl- | dent, were called to the jury's atten- tion by the prosecution. Mr. Liv- inswion was also president of the { Virginla Shipbuilding Corporation ! and was indicted jointly with the | Morses on the conspiracy charges. { He secured a severance and was not | require:l to go to trial with Morse, j hix three sons and four others Jointly | indicted. W. J. Waller, vice president of the | Federal-American Bank, testified that he was sistant cashier in 1917 of ithe American Bank. He brought with him a shest from the dzer of the Steamship Operating | Company, of which Charles W. Morse was president, From this sheet he ‘n-m! entrl showing a balance to {the accoun 5. 1918, of $6,065 | of 3927 anuary 1 which a ¢ January 31, Objection Overruled. Attorneys Nash Rockwood _and Wilton J. Lambert for the defense objected to the introduction of the heet, but were overruled. | and dated seven weeks after the award fof the contract to the Virginia com- {rany and could throw no Hght on alleged misrepresontation of its | financial ability when the contract | was procured. They also claimed the | steamship company was not one of T the check for $865.575 signed by steamship company was cashed | individual | of that company, January | a deposit | 3 1918, against | k for $865,675 was paid | Counsel | claimed that the transactions were | gencies mentioned in the indict- | N, D. 'C.' THURSDAY, MAY 31, FIREMEN SELECT GONVENTION TOWN Prince Georges County Asso- ciation Will Meet in Hyatts- ville September 15. Special Dispatch to The Star. HYATTSVILLE, Md,, May 31.—At a meeting of representatives of the various departments making up the membership of the recently organized Prince Georges County Volunteer Firemen's Assoclation, held in head- quarters here, it was decided to hold the first annual convention of the assoclation in Hyattsville, September 15. A parade, contests and other at- tractions are planned. Officers will be elected. The local department will ask the co-operation of the town council in putting the convention across. Although formed but a few months ago, the association's membership already includes most of the depart- ments of the county and its future appears unusually bright. The departments of Seat Pleasant, Capitol Heights, Mount Rainler, Brentwood and Cottage City are members of the association so far, but it is belleved that within a short time the Riverdale and other depart- ments will be in line. DIES FROM BURNS CLEANING HENHOUSE Special Dispatch to The Star. LYNCHBURG, Va., May Marie R. Thornton of Rolling Hill, Charlotte county, died at a hospital here from burns sustained in an un- usual manner. Miss Thornton, engaged in clean- ing a henhouse. kindled a trash fire just outside the shack. She was using kerosene inside. and as she ;mr(ed out stumbled and fell into the re. I'he fall threw the oil over her face, arms, neck and chest, and where it touched she was burned. She lived a short time after being rushed here in an automobil ! by the Virginia company, the wit- ness testified. He aleo identified | Checks of the Virginia company on the same bank dated January 30. 1918, totaling more than $800,000 and ring the indorsement of the Steam- D Operating Company. i { o {SOCIAL SERVICE LEAGUE OFFICERS ARE ELECTED Annual Meetfng of Montgomery | County Organization Held 5 in Poolesville Church. teh to The Star. H ROCKVILLE, May 31.—At the an-| Inual meeting of the Montgomery { County Soclal Service League, in the! Methodist Church at Poslesville, and | attended by a large number of mem- | bers of the organization and others from various parts of the county. these officers were chosen: President, Dr. Jacob W. Bird, Sandy Spring: | first vice president, Rev. James Kirk- | patric ‘Bethesd: second vice [‘l'éS'-] dent, Joseph McGuire, Chevy Chase: | seeretary, Miss Estelle Moore, Sandy | pring: trcasurer. Mrs. Milton Ban- | croft. Sandy Spring. : The principal address of the day was delivered by George L. Jones of | Baltimore, general secretary of the ! Maryland Children's Aid, whose topic Public Opinion.” ~ Miss Gladys ., social director for Prince county, told about the work in which she is engaged, and there pecis] D! i{were several other short addresses.! Reports from the officers and chair- men of the various committees were submitted. Morning and ! sessions were held, and at noon all l attending were luncheon guests of | the Poolesviile Woman's €lub. meeting was conducted by the retir- ing president, Rev. Thomas D. Windi- ate of Kensington. ROCKVILLE. ROCKVILLE, Md, May 31 (Spe- cial).—The non-commissioned officers of the Service Company, Maryland Na- tional Guard, of Silver Spring, this county, entertained at a smoker in the armory at Silver Spring Tuesday evening, thelr guests being the other members of the company and busi- ness men of Silver Spring and vicin- | ity to the number of about 200. Capt. Joseph C. Cissell was master of cere- mories. Former Senator Blair Lee delivered an address, as did former Capt. Eugene Stevens, jr. and sandwiches and coffee were served. Mrs. Vanda L. Fraley of Washington, afternoon | The | can boast. The popular combination —Diamond _ Solitaire En- gagement Ring and 18 K. ‘White Gold Wedding Ring. set with 5 diamonds. The solitaire {s blue-white and perfect out. has been granted an absolute divorce by Judge_Peter in the circuit court here from Francis E. Fraley of the vicinity of Redland, this county, and has been awarded $4,500 permanent alimony and the_custody of the couple’s two children —Frances and Elsle M. Fraley, aged eighteen and seven years, respectively. Ts. Fraley charged her husband with infidelity and named a co-respondent. The couple separated May 30, 1919. Mrs, Fraley was represented by Attorney Al- bert M. Boulc of Rockville. Licenses have been issued by the clerk of the circuit court here for the marriage of Miss Pauline Baird and John C. Steele, both of Washington, and Mrs. Mary Kidner of Alexandria, Va., and John Rusin of Baltimore. A large number of property owners of Rockville district outside of the town of Rockville were before the county com- missioners here yesterday in regard to the valuations placed on their property by the tax assessors, who have just fin- ished reassessing ali real and personal property in the district. Many com- plained that their assessments were too high and asked for reductions. The commissioners _indicated -that some changes would be made. FIND JOSEPH HIRSCH DEAD. MIAMI, Fla, May 31L—Joseph R AR e fhis morning In the bathroom of his Suite in & i hotel. Des i e A particularly fetch- ing style of mounting, engraved according to 1923. HYATTSVILLE PAYS TRIBUTE TO DEAD Ceremonies in Charge of Local Post of American Legion. Special Dispatch to The Star. HYATTSVILLE, Md., May 31.—A parade and impressive ceremonies marked an unusually successful M morial day celebration here yeste day auspices of Snyder-Farmer Post, No. 3, American Legion, of Hyattsville, and a committee, of which Waldo Burnside was chairman, had charge. Forming at Luttrell avenue at 9:30 m., the parade moved down Joh son ‘avenue to the Washington-Balti- more boulevard, and then north on the boulevard to the armory of Company ¥, local National Guard unit. Head- ing the column Mayor J. Frank Rushe and members of the town council, following whom came, in the following order: The band of the Na- tional Training School for Boys, civil and Spanish-American war veterans, Snyder-Farmer Post, Company F, Women's Auxillary, Snyder-Farmer Post; J. Francls Quisenberry Unit, American Women's Legion; Women's Auxiliary, Company F: Hyattsville fire department. Troop 11, Girl Scout: Hyattsville public school and Rive dale public school. The procession disbanded at the ar- mory and assembled in the building, where ceremonies were opened with appropriate remarks by Alan H. Pot- tinger, commander of Snyder-Farmer Post, who presided. Invocation w. given by the Rev. Julian H. Strong, pastor of the First Baptist Church. following which the gathering sung “Onward, Christian Soldiers. An appropriate address by Mayor J. nk Rushe preceded the singing of “Long, Long Trail,” by the quar- Snyder-Farmer Post, compris- ing Waldo Burnslde, C. L. Afello, An- thony Suess and Charles Ervi and “0ld Tal of Mine,” by Mrs. William H. Constantine. An address by Prof. Nicholas Orem, superintendent of schools for Prince Georges county, was followed by thir- ty second sile e out of respect to the nation’s cead. Singing of Star Spangled Banner blage and benediction by the Julian H. 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Some idea of the size of the mon- ster is indicated by the captain's statement that when caught its stom- ach contained an. octopus welghing 400 pounds, 1,500 pounds of black fish and 500 pounds of coral rock. 30-DAY VACATION URGED BY POST OFFICE CLERKS Standard Privilege of Sick Leave Also Favored by Virginia Federation. By the Assoclated Pre, NORFOLK, Va., May 21.—John L. Fanshaw of Norfolk, Va., was elected president of the Virginia Federation of Post Office Clerks at the third an- nual meeting here last night. Other officers elected were: €. L. Patton of Roanoke, first vice president; Ar- thur McCrae of Richmond, second vice president; W. D. Wyatt of New- port News, third vice president; W H. Crenshaw, Farmville, fourth vic president; J. H. Scott, Portsmouth, fifth vice president; John B. Daven- port, Hampton, sixth vice president, and Alfred Haase, Petersburg, secre-| tary and treasurer. 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Barnes has emphasized his demands by use of his fists; tho wife has defended herself, success- fully, with the use of the butcher knife, in which practice has made her an adept, according to testimony. The couple ved at the home of Mrs. Barnes' sister, Miss Ruth Selby During one of the resent quarrels, in which Barnes struck his wife, Miss Selby defended her sister with a heavy stick of wood. Mrs. Barnes then swore out a warrant for her hushand's arrest. Justice Johns: with the pr leased Barn . after consultatlo cuting _attorney, re- with the admonition to reform. He has hanging over hin a sentence in the Maryland house of correction should he break his promise. —_— {JAIL SENTENCES ONLY FOR DRUNKEN AUTOISTS | Bs the Associated Press. FREDERICK, Md., May 31.—Drunk en automobile drivers who are cor victed In Frederick courts will iu the future be given jail sentences in- stead of fines as penalties. Guy 8. 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