Evening Star Newspaper, February 19, 1924, Page 10

©_ 10 COOLIDGE URGED T0 OUST DRY CHIEF Maryland Anti-Saloon League Makes Request to Replace Budnitz. ASK 50 AGENTS FOR STATE Strict Enforcement Demanded in Clean-Up Program. February 18.— gument of fifty prohibition 1 the state and the removal Edmund Budnitz as director of orolibltion in Marylund %as request- ea of President Coolidge yesterday by the Antl-Saloon League following a ceting of its headquarters commit- e. The leugue wants “an ‘outstand- mun, who belleves in the enforce- it of the prohibition s pro- on chief in Maryland, actording to George W. Crubbe, superintendent, who said: s 1ot an attack on rector of prohibi- inig of the permit work all right. < b But on. enfereem. &ot to be 14 more ag- gressive and str t plane. Strietly “Dry" Urged. of prohibition enforce- und Tus got to be chos- liead should be &n out- and-out dry, @ man who is in full sympathy with strict enforcement. Then, 0o, the new chief should be an cutstanding man—one with.a nume t is authoritative und capable of piring respec “A e ould be glven full ald and port from Washington. The pal- number of dry agents in Mary- 1ould bo increased to at least Muryland deserves that number e of her attitude, It makes no that this number would be have. e stute: without cra entirely, because of state pro- on enforcement forces. When ork repcaled Its state enforce- 1t bill the attorney general of Ohio red Commissioner Haynes all his 2 ents for service In New declaring that the enforcement officers ?l Ohiv could handle the sit- 4 there, red General Move. r not accepted, The agents | ) these ates should be concen- d in W 1 and seut to the « that this move ie lcague was not an , but an application of be the policy of the league t tho country. ROCKVILLE. CKVILLE, Md,, February 19.—I¢7 tor P. Gauthrey, s Prince Georges eounty farmer, who was arrested Sat- urday on a charge of bigamy, had 2 wifo llving from whom he had not been divorced when he married Mrs. Emma Winkler of Washington in Rockville on December 31, 1521, it was not shown to the satlsfaction of Judge Sumuel Rigcs, before whom Gauthrey was given a prellminary Zearing In the police court here yes- terday, and the charge against the farmer was accordingly dismissed. Tho testimony showed that Gauth- rey had been married three times and that he had been divorced from his first wife. It wus charged that his sccond wife is living in Switzerland, of which country the defendant {s & but the tcstimony falled to it to be truc. Tife No. 3 admitted on the stand that she belleved when sie married Gauthrey that her first_husband, Charles Winkler of New York, was dead, but was not sura of it. Wife No. 2 preferred the charge against Gauthrey, but the hearing developed that the two had recently had trouble and that it might be a case of getting even for some real or fencied wrong. At the suggestion of State's Attor- ney Garrett und Gauthray's lawyer, Albert M. Bouic, the two will make cvery effort to ascertain thelr status and to arrange for o divorce If it iy definitely learned that either the voman's first husband or the man's ond wife s still living. In the cantime, it was stoted, they will ve apart. They jointly own & farm Prince Georgés county, it was shown. rederick D. Church, a young ‘Washington negro, was fined $100 &nd costs by Judge Riggs, following bis conviction on a charge of operat- Z an automoblle while under the fluence of liquor. TLdward Harrison Wallich, agent of e Baltimore and- Ohio Rallroad Company at Garrett Park, and Mrs. ‘Beulah formerly ried ce. 2 Washington visited Rocicville a few days ago and obtained a license to marry Migs Mar- gavet M. Schwallenberg, also of ashington, but since then the un- used permit hus been returned to the clerk of the companied by any cxpianation as to DANTE » &% . UPHOLSTERER Slip Covers, Draperies and Re- ring. The DBetzer Class work at loderate Prices. i Phones HOTEL 380 Rooms Vermont Avenue at Thomas Circle M. 8980 Single Rooms with Bath per Day Single Rooms with Shower $17.50 Week Double Rooms with Bath $25 Week ‘Two Persons ‘Two Rooms and'Bath, 2 Persons, $40 Week Club Breakfast, Table d’Hoto Dinners, 8100 and $1.50 Home Luncheons, 75¢c é‘.}." a la Carte_ Banquets, $2.00, §250, $3.00 Sunday Night Special Dinner, $1.50 KELLOGG'S TASTELESS CASTOR OIL Mhd“'vn‘ all good drug stores crerywhere.—Adrertise- ment. fs a Prescription prepard for Colds, Fever and Grippe X s the most speedy remedy we know, Pacumonia D..%©. *mm*—— Man, Convicted, In Jail When Crime Occurred Special Dispatch to The tar. RICHMOND, Va, February 18.— Ben Valentine is a colored man serving & term of nine years for liolding up a drugstore and rob- bing the proprietor. But the pris- oner hag made good his clalm that he is not gullty, though the man robbed identified him positively. Valentine told the oflicers that he was in the Ohlo reformatory when the crime was committed liere, and this has been supported by the records from the Ohio insti- tution, But Valentine will be kept under lock and key. He was arrested here and {ndicted on three charges, entering pleas of guilty to two. He was convicted on the third. He will be tried on his two pleas of gullty. — e ' 2 @ change of pluns on the part of the Young couple. Benjamin F. Shreve has been ap- pointed a deputy gamc warden for . | this county, and he has subsecribed to the oath of office. Rose Stringer and Viola Jackson, young colored. residents of the vicin- ity of Bethesda, this county, were assault and battery preferred against each other. The testimony showed that the two had a fight at Bethesda a few nights ago, and that Viola got much the worse of it. Rose was fined $10 and costs, und the case agaiust the other woman was dismissed. A license has been issued for the marriage of Merl W. Click of Wash- ington and Miss Rose D. Reed of Galithersburg. 6. C. SPEIGHT DIES. Norfolk Resident in Lumber Busi- ness for Thirty-Eight Years. | By the Associated Press. NORFOLK, Va., February 19— George Charles Spelght, vice presi- dent awd general manager of the John L. Roper Lumber Company and manager of the land and Industrial department of the Norfolk Southern ruilroad, died at his home here. Iia was sixty-three yeurs old, and had been connected with the lumber com- pauy thirty-eight years. He formerly vas o resident of Newbern, N. C. . FRENCH CONSUL STRICKEN. VANNAH, Ga, February 19.— Alexas Nicholas, Irench consul at Savannah, has suffered a stroke of paralysis. His condition was report- ed as being grave. welfare agencies, than a decrease. of these families, or 23 pared with $3,695.49 a year cent. fully and efficiently. preciation. | ROASTED ON TOP OF KILN ! Believed to Have Been Killed by : Fumes Coming From | “Stack.” Special Dispateh to The Star. FREDERICK, Md, February 19.— Overcome by fumes from ome of the | :ilns of the J. H. Le Gore Lime Com- | pany, north of this city, Leon Eliwgod vas found 1ying on top of the kiln, ihis body roasted and his clothing burned. Examining physielans say that death was due to asphyxlation. The boy left his homne early Sunday morning, and it is thought went to the limé kiin property, where the boys of that community have been in the habit of meeting and playing. Iis playmates not arriving, it 18 thought that he sat on the edge of the “stack” to warm. KFumes from the burning coal and stone overcame him. and he fell in on top of the burniug mass. . Nearly two-thirds of the coal con- sumed in Chile is {imported. { Carty, eleven, son of Robert Carty, | THE EVENING ..BTAK, . WASHINGTON, , AN EMERGENCY - The Associated Charities and Citizens’ Relief As- sociation, Wauhm‘gton's citywide, non-sectarian, family o nd themselves running behind in their receipts, as compared with a year ago. The demands upon them show an increase rather Last month out of 377 families given care and aid, 233, or 61 per cent, were suffering from illness. Ninety per cent, were suffering from neglect, due to desertion or non-support by the man. The relief expenditures for January were $3,998.17, as com- _ ago, or an increase of .8 per In view of these facts the Joint Finance Committee. renews its appeal for additional funds, to enable these home-saving organizations to meet their responsibiliti ties Donations sent to Ord Preston, treasurer, 1022 11th street northwest, will be acknowledged with sincere ap- MILTON E. AILES, Chairman, i ' Joint Finance Committee. before Judge RIggs on charges of ; —_—eee | BOY ASPHYXIATED, FOUND | MAN ABOUT T0 SHOOT DOG | IS KILLED ACCIDENTALLY | Pistol Discharged, Falling From | Pocket as He Stoops to 4 Pick Up Canine. Dispateh to The Star. GRANTSVILLE, Md., February 1 —Stooping to gather a small dog in his arms which Le Intended shoot- ing resulted in the death of Thomas J. Moats of Haydentown. An automatic pistol he was carry- ing in Lis overalls pocket fell to the ground and was discharged, the bul- let, passing entirely through Moats" body penctrating the liver &nd lungs. Fed Up. From the Yorkshire Post. Papa—I hear that Charles Green ig Boing to be married next week, Little Rupert (whose {deas on the subject are somewhat confused)—The last three daye they give him every- thing to eat that he asks for, don't they, papa? !’ You Could Find No u‘ Better Time to Buy | * February PARENTS CAUTIONED -~ FOR MORAL LAXITY | Frederick Grand Jury Says Chil- dren Should Be More Closely Guarded. Special Digpatcl to The Star. FREDERICK, Md, February 19.— Astonished and alarmed by what its members described as the “great im- morality among boys and girls of the city and county,” the Frederick county #Tand jury for the February term in its report, submitted-to Judge Glenn H. Worthington -demanded the exer- +| cise of greater parental care over the iyouth of the community. “We find)" the report of the jury reads, “a great deal of {mmoraity existing, especlally among the youns children’ ranging from twelve years up. In our Investigations we have found that minors have been viola- tors of not only liquor laws but of |statutes covering {mmorality. ““We feel that we cannot too strong- ly emphasize the need of strict pa- rental authority, in order that the youth may be guided aright amid the many- influences for bad with which they are surrounded. We feel that too much freedom on the part of parents is In miany instances respon- slble for the crime committed by children. We recommend that parents keep a closer watch on their children as to thelr choosing of companions and loafing places of a doubtful char- acter. “We also feel that too free usc of automoblles in the hands of the youth is direetly responsible for a great immorality that today exists. Joy rides too often end in drunken ness, accident and many times death.’ His Price. From Lite. “Are you the man who lectures on y_price?’ —1I lecture on peace, but my_price is $200 a lecture. W. W. CHAMBERS CO. ‘Wil Furnish A Complete Modern Funera) Caskot an ST Private Ambulances o Pully equipped rolling cot, stretchers blankets. Locel calls oniy $4.00. Parlors and Chapel, Cor. 14th and Chapla N.W. Call Chambers—Col. 453 Than During the Sale _ Lifetime Furniture Ten-piece Dining Suites priced now from $175 to $1,100. Solid Mahogany Spinet Desks -priced now from $35 to $265. Bedroom Suites, in walnut, priced now from $150 to $1,035. Almco Lamps priced now from $17.50 to $135. Beca,usé ' eve}y piece of Lifetime . Furniture in our store is marked at low February Sale ary uctions are prices Prices. Febru- generous and er than you've paid for good furniture in years, Becasue you make your selections from an extensive dis; play — furni- ture of a quality that is not usually associated with sales. Purchases will be stored, if dc;ired, for 90 days without charge. Because now is a safe time to buy purchases “at Mayet’s, anticipated future tions, and it will have market condi- be many months before prices are lower, Tea. Wagons are , priced -now - from " $19.50 to $55. Karpen Three-piece Overstuffed. Suites priced now from $195 to $1,200. Gateleg Tables priced now from $19.75 to $85., Three-piece Fiber Suites priced now from $49 to $375. ALEXANDRIA, ALEXANDRIA, Va., February 19 (Bpecial)—Willlam E. Candler, city jaller, s being triéd in corporation court today on a charge of gambling, which has been reopened after the defendants some time ago.forfelted collateral in police court. Five other men were arrested at the samo time and they also -are figuring in the case today, in an ef- fort to prove that the police officers, who raided the houseboat on which they are alleged to have been playing ghrdxy dld not have cvidence of gam- ng. A play, “Engaged by Wednesday,” was presented last night before a large audlence in the Young People’s bullding by a cast selected from the Epworth League choir. The proceeds of the show went to the choir fund. An estate valued at more than $125,000 was left by the late F. August Winterroll, it was revealed yesterday when his will was admit- ted to probate in the olrcult court With the exception of small bequests to distant relatives and friends amounting to about $156.000, the en- tire estate, which 18 invested in stock of the First and Citizeng’ National banks, was left to his nephews and nieces, Mrs. Lilllan Gwinn, Mrs. An- tol Ervin, W. dt and E. Incomparable Bouquet Coffee 30c Lb. The steadily rising market forces a change in price in order to maintain our high standard of quality.’ N. W. BURCHELL, 817-19 Fourteenth St. NW. (A I R R I R A R R R R sy e R R R R R R R R R R R R R B N T R RN N N R RN R R R RN N A T N N N N N kets, cach. kets, each..cceocseese EIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII mEEm Barga Regular $1.00 Single Blane Regular $1.29 Single Blan- Regular $2.75 Blankets, each ABESEESSASREREEERS C. Wildt, the last two named as ad- mintstrators. A meeting of the Georgo Washing- ton Birthday Association will be held in the rooms of the chamber of com- merce tomorrow evening to perfect plans for the annual pllgrimuge to Mount Vernon Friday. BANK HOLD-UP AB?MTTED BY SELF-STYLED TOURIST Caught Running Away From Los Angeles Institution and $1,850 Loot Recovered. By the Associated Press. LOS ANGELES, Calif., February 19. —Degrove Bullock, twenty-two, who described himself as a “tourist from New York,” has confessed the rob- bery here yesterday of branch of S PINDLER 607 12th N.W.—M. 2704 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1924, the Commercial National Bank, go. cording to the police. Bullock was pursued as he rushed from the banic after the hold-up by Merle Huggln. assistant manager of the bank, anc a traffic policeman in a tazical while thousands of persons elon: the street watched the chase or dodged into cover from bullets fireq by the officer. All of the $1,860 etolen was pe. covered. Electric Wiring Any 6-Room House Wired for $60.00 Incluiing Bath, Halls and Basemest, RALPH P. GIBSON & CO. 1407 11th Bt. N.W, Potomag 15z Night flnfllu;o—é-wm 1985, Columbla £210 ork Guarantesd - S lean and Press all and Deliver Ladies’ Suits ...... $1.50 Men’s Suits . . . . . 95¢ Zhe DALAIS ROYAL The Shopping Center—11th and G Sts.—Est. 1877—A. Lisner, Pres. Basement WEDNESDAY—A ONE DAY SALE OF UNDERMUSLINS 1mn All the styles listed below are of nain- sook, longcloth, batiste, lingette, voile and novelty crepes. Some daintily trim- med with laces, embroidery and touches of hand work. Sizes to 50. 30 Styles Women’s Nightgowns at 90c 35 Styles Women’s Envelope Chemise at 90c 20 Styles Women’s Bloomers at 90c 15 Styles Women’s Step-Ins at 90c 10 Styles Women’s Princess Slips at 90c 3 Styles Women’s Pajamas at 90c It will pay you to make a liberal selection of the above Undergarments at this moderate price. Wednesday on Main Floor and in the Basement. One-Day Clearance Sale of Single Bed Blankets Regular $1.59 Baby Blan- 66¢c 96¢ kets, each.. Regular 2.10 Blankets, each........... Plulu.i $ 1.96 Palals Royal—Bargala Basement. IN THE BARGAIN BASEMENT Upholding our reputation for giv- ing dependable values at Lowest- in-the-City Prices, we have assem- bled for this event an exceptional as- sortment of the newest styles in well made, worthy U nd ergarments. Ready - Wednes- day mornigg at Per Garment On sale " 05¢ $1.36 Plaid