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The Washington times., 1919-06-16
ENGINEERS TO AID
PAY CLASSIFYING

The skill OF Americas scientific
engineers will help the Joint Con-
gressional Committee on the Reclass-
ification OF Federal Employees salar-
les, it was announced today. The En-
gineering Council, composed Of the
five leading engineering societies in
the United States, has offered it's aid
TO the comission and il has been ac-
cepted.
The council has appointed a COM
mittee composed OF Arthur S. futile.
chairman of the councils committee
on the Reconsideration of engineers;
Calvin w. Rice, secretary OF the
American Society Of Mechanical En-
gineers, and ]. Waldo Smith. chief
engineer of the acqUeduct board OF
New York city.
This committee will act as an ad-
visory board and will give the COM
mission the benefits Of its experience
in difficult problems. Former Con-
gresham Edward B. Heating, a mem
Der OF the commission, said today the
aid OF the engineers is most timely
and will be of great assistance.
The committee will be called upon
in all probability to assist the COM
mission in adjusting technical sub
jects related to the Government ser
vice. 1t will serve without pay, sub
ject to call.
Offers of assistance from scientific
societies and civil service reform as
sociations have been received by the
commission. indicating that the ques-
ton of readjusting the salaries Of
Government workers and standardiz-
ing their work is attracting nation
wide attention.
In the scientific classification of
the employees OF the Government OPP
portunity is offered scientific think
ers to be of real assistance. The
commission is DESTROYS of obtaining
the opinions OF the best informed per-
sons on this novel and delicate un-
dertaking.
Il regard the proffer OF aid from
these societies, and from many indi-
viduals," said Mr.. Heating, "as being
Indicative Of the nationwide inter-
est the work OF the commission is
attracting. When men who have spe-
ctalized in the solution OF difficult
problems take an inter
est in our work, we are sure to bene-
Mt from this interest, and apprecia-
ton of the task confronting the COM
mission"
The Washington times., 1919-06-16
SODAFOUNTAINMEN
FAIL TO FACE COURT

Three prominent soda fountain pro
prietors were summoned to appear
before Judge Mcmahon at Police
Court today to answer charges placed
against them by inspectors OF the
Health Department, alleging violation
OF the health regulations regarding
sanitary conditions. They forfeited
collateral in preference to appearing.
Since May is. when the sanitary
drive for cleaner ice cream pariors
was launched by the Health Depart
ment, nearly twenty fountain owners
have been ordered to court to answer
charges OF unsanitary conditions.
Most Of these are located along
WaShington's business streets. Sew
eral fountains not conducted in ac-
cordance with the health regulations
were found on F street, Ninth street,
Fourteenth street. and PennsylvanIR
avenue.
As yet none has appeared In Police
Court, preferrtng to forfeit collateral
which Is levied against them In
amounts according to the conditions
found by the health inspectors.
The Washington times., 1919-06-16
.GUARDSMEN LEAVE
FOR RIFLE RANGE

Commanded by Capt. Horace Dulin
Company A. OF the Fifth infantry, Dis
trict National Guard. left the guard
armory at 472 L street northwest this
morning for the militia rife range
just outside OF Congress Heights.
The company. 100 enlisted men, and
three officers, will camp at Congress
Heights until noon next Monday,
This encampment will take place OF
the regular guard encampment held
each year for the District guardsmen.
Officers Of Company A said today they
believed the guards would spend a
week at Camp Meade, Nd, however. II
FUNDS become available after July 1.
Companies B and c, OF the Fifth in
fantry, are expected to spend a week
at the range, leaving within the next
several weeks.
The Fifth infantry was organized in
August OF last year, and this Is the
first encampment Of the new organiza-
ton.
Besides Captain DuIin, the officers
are Lieut. Franklin Smith and Lieut.
Ralph Childs. Lieutenant Smith lives
in Glencarlyn, Va, and Lieutenant
Childs lives at 121 Twelfth street
southeast. The first sergeant of the
company Is Thomas Shea, "a Bates
street northwest
A greater part OF the week at Con-
gress Heights will be spent in rifle
practice. Several long hikes have been
planned.
Very few Of these men have been in
the military service before.
The Washington times., 1919-06-16
BOOKKEEPER
AS EMBEZZLER

The grand jury today indicted
Charles F. SsIb, jr., formerly employed
by the Southern Automobile Supply
Company as bookkeeper, for embez-
element, six counts being placed
against him. 1t is alleged that Salb
Incorporated altogether about
$1,000 of the funds Of the company
between November last Mand ay 9,
last Salb is alleged TO have con-
fessed to the police that he played the
races and used the money which he
is alleged to have taken from his en-
ployers.
Alfred Goldstein and George H.
Wintner are charged with violation Of
the postal laws. Edward J. Curtin and
Arthur c. Bauer are also indicted for
the same crime.
Charles Lovett is indicted for as
sault with a dangerous weapon: Harry
D. Posey with non-support, and Rob-
ert Poindexter with assault to rob.
The Washington times., 1919-06-16
SEN. CALDER URGES
|. ZONE LAW FOR D. c.

Senator Sherman, chairman OF the
District Committee, succeeded in OBJ
tanning a quorum OF members today for
the nrst time since the District Com
mittee was organized. The committee
discussed in a generaI way the va
riouG District measures before it
Senator Calder OF New York appear
ed before the committee to urge the
passage Of his bill creating a zone
commission in the District to regulate
the height and character OF buildings
In the residential sections OF the city.
The committed promised to give the
matter special consideration at an
other meeting next Monday.
Senator Calder told the committee
that such a system had worked we'll in
New York city and would be a great
help in preventing the erection of I'M
aAEAk&S bSGi6iRGLA - RRNhIAEEau.
The Washington times., 1919-06-16
TWO YOUNG BOYS
ATTACK MAN, Is

Gaining admission to the room of
Axel W. Anderson, seventy-four years
old, 3S I street northwest, last night
under the pretense OF delivering q
letter, two young white boys assault
ted the aged man and fled.
Harry Oscar Powell, fifteen years
old, was arrested by the police Of the
Sixth precinct Powell told the police
that he went to the mans room, but
that another boy, whom the police
have been unable to locate, struck
Anderson. Powell lives in the same
house.
Anderson was taken to Casualty
Hospital following the assault Euf-
fering from a slight scalp wound. The
letter" used by the boys to gain
admission to the apartment proved
to be nothing more than a piece Of
blank paper.
Following an investigation by the
police IL was found that several
rooms in the house had been ransack-
ed and goods valued at $40 stolen.
Nothing was missing from Anderson's
room.
The Washington times., 1919-06-16
BODY Of DROWNED
BOY IS RECOVERED

The body Of Raymond Sheely
twenty-one, who was drowned yester-
day while swimming, was recovered
today from the Washington Channel
Sheehy met his death when he dived
from a rowboat towed by the launch
Avalon and was unable to catch hold
Of the boat.
Sheehy shouted for help when his
strength gave way and he found him
self sinking. Friends on the row.
boat threw him several life preserv-
ers and the launch went back to the
spot where a few bubbles coming to
the surface Of the water indicated
where the swimmer had gone down.
but attempts at rescue proved too
late.
The Washington times., 1919-06-16

enlisted or were drafted from the Dis
trict.
The women OF the District who
Joined the fighting forces OF the ma
ton during the war will be awarded
medals for their service, Brig. Gen.
Richard D. Simms, chairman of the
citizens committee on distribution OF
war medals, announced last night
This means that all yeomen Cd, ma
rinettes, and women who served with
the enlisted war nursing service are
entitled to the war medals to be given
on July 4.
The eligibility of the women will be
fixed under the same regulations that
govern the soldiers and sailors. All
women OF commissioned or enlisted
rank who are residents Of the District
will be decorated. This will include
those who are actual residents of
Washington. or those who are resi-
dents Of States or Territories other
than the District and whose services
are credited to the District
The Washington times., 1919-06-16
3 INJURED IN TRIO
OF AUTO ACCIDENTS

Donald Holly, fourteen years old,
Of zoos G street southeast, was struck
by an automobile driven by Frank
w. Brown, $50 A street southeast,
at South Capitol and B streets yes
terday. He was taken to Providence
Hospital suffering from bruises on
the body.
An automobile operated by H. A.
SimOns, OF 1O15 Seventh street north
east, collided with Charles S. SaIb.
s!Xty-one years old, of 617 Ninth
street northeast, at Ninth and A
streets northeast Salb was taken to
Casualty Hospital suffering from in
juries to the body.
Alma Robinson, four years old, of
1929 Champlain street northwest, was
knocked down by an automobile oper-
sted by an unidentified army officer
while playing in the street in front
Of her home yesterday.
The Washington times., 1919-06-16
CONDUCTOR ASKS 100000.

Maurice D. Walker today filed suit
in the District Supreme Court against
the Washington Railway and Electric
Company for $4,000 damages for
alleged personal injuries. Walker,
represented by Attorneys RalSton,
Winfield & Willis. was formerly a con-
ductor for the defendant company,
and alleges that October 3, last, while
on a run to Cabin John, the trolley
pole of his car became detached from
the overhead wire and that while try
ing to adjust II he fell through the
bridge on which the car was stopping.
a distance OF forty-five feet, to the
street below. sustaining serious and
permanent injuries.
The Washington times., 1919-06-16
SENATE GETS TWO
D. c. MONEY BILLS

The District OF Columbia appropria-
ton bill. carrying more than fifteen
million dollars, was reported to the
Senate today from the Appropriations
Committee by Senator Curtis Of Kan
sas. 1t will be passed in the near fu-
tUre.
The Senate agreed to the conference
report OF the urgent deficiency bill,
which also carries appropriations Of
nearly a million dollars for District
needs
The Washington times., 1919-06-16
D. c. COURTS BILL
TO SUBCOMMITTEE

The Senate judiciary Committee to-
day referred to a subcommittee Sena-
tor Walsh's bill to enlarge the juris-
diction OF the Municipal Court Of the
District OF Columbia Senator'S Colt,
Fall. and Walsh of Montana will han
die the bill.
Senator Myers bill to prohibit Vivi-
section OF dogs in the District also
was referred to a subcommittee con-
sisting OF Senators Norris, chairman;
Colt, and Ashurst
The Washington times., 1919-06-16
WOMAN GAS VICTIM
RECEIVERS IN HOSPITAL

Mrs. Bessie Pearson, twenty-five
years old, who was found at her home,
l26 D street northwest. early yester-
day overcome by gas flowing from an
unlighted jet, today was permitted to
leave Emergency Hospital.
Mrs. Pearson told a nurse she faint
ed as she turned on the jet.
She was discovered by occupants OF
the house who forced open the door.
The Washington times., 1919-06-16
TO HONOR ONO YANKS.

A homecoming banquet and cele-
bration will be given by the ONO
Class OF Brightwood Park Methodist
Episcopal Church, Eighth and Jeffer-
son streets northwest, tomorrow
evening at o'clock .tn honor OF the
men OF the ONO Glass who have been
discharged from military serVtA
The Washington times., 1919-06-16
TWO DISTRICT COUPLES
MARRIED AT ROCKVILLE

ROCKVILLE. Nd, June Is.-Miss
Pearl V. Brown and James Raymond
Smith. both OF Washington, were
married In Rockville on Saturday by
the Rev. P. Rowland Wagner, pastor
Of the Baptist Church.
Miss Erma Zepp, Of Benning, D. q.
AMI Harry Hunter Wilhelm. OF WASH.
inSton. also have been married here,
The Washington times., 1919-06-16
WIFE CHARGES CRUELTY.

Justice Hitz signed a rule today re.
nuirinE John B. Gass to show cause
'June 20 why the petition Of his wife
for a limited divorce, alimony, and
custody Of their child should not be
Cranted. Mrs. Gass, represented by
attorney David Wolf. today hIed suit
her husband, alleging cruelty
and n6n-support
The Washington times., 1919-06-16
Registration of District
Heroes For War Medals
Began This Morning

Registration Of washington's war
heroes. who are to be awarded med
ais for war service, began today and
will continue through Saturday.
Brigadier General Simms, CHAIR
man OF the committee on distribution
OF the medals, announces that plans
had been completed for listing wash
ingtOn's $4,000 veterans OF the war.
Every man eligible for a medal
must register. and he should register
at once" said General Simms. 1T is
impossible for the committee to get
in touch with the 10000 men who are
entitled to medals unless the men
take it upon themselves to make
themselves known. We will make 1t
as easy and as convenient as pos
sible for the men to register. They
must be registered before Saturday,
June 81, however"
The medals will be presented at the
Independence Day demonstration on
the Washington Monument grounds.
To Issue Cards to Men.
Each man registering will be listed.
with his name, address, and branch
of service. He will then receive an
identification card. which will assign
him to a place in the big formation
OF medal candidates on July f. The
card will eRtitle the holder to his
medal
Col. r. N. Harper, chairman OF the
committee in charge of the Fourth of
July celebration, declared that no
man will get a medal unless he has
secured his identification card.
The medal distribution committee
is very anxious that every man en-
titled to a medal shall receive one.
With this object IN view the commit
tee has announced the adoption OF the
following regulation governing the
awards:
Rules for Awards.
"All officers and regularly enlist
ed members of the army. navy, ma
rine corps and coast guard services.
residents of the District of Column
bia, who have had honorable service
during the world war. shall be en-
titled to receive the medals presented
by the citizens OF the District of Co
lumbia-
THE term resident. as applying to
to receive medals, shall be
construed to include residents OF the |
District OF Columbia serving in any
branch Of the service, and those who |
were residents of States or Territories |
other than the District of Columbia, !
whose SErvices were credited to the |
District
This regulation will enable men |
who make their homes in the District |
while maintaining a voting residence /
where, to receive medals, II they emf
The Washington times., 1919-06-16
no BAND CONCERT TO-DAY.

There will be no concert at the
Marine Barracks today on account of
an engagement for the Marine Band
at Georgetown University.
The Washington times., 1919-06-16
: OF SPRING IN THE
SUBURBS!

Whatever your dream may be
whether it's cottage, bungalow or
country home-there'S a way for
you to own that very place. The
Real Estate Want Ads.
TELL WHERE AND HOW
The Washington times., 1919-06-16
led CLEAN, CLEVER
statesmen?

If you want to hire men with
brains, poise and push-find them
easily, cheaply and quickly by ad-
vertising in
THE TIMES
HELP WANTED COLUMNS.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-05-15

several days ago and rein
troduced Monday. AS it now appears
II is said to be greatly modified from
its original form. and the funds de-
rived from 1t are to go into the road
fund instead OF the general fund
the author OF the bill has furnished
a synopsis of its contents, which is
given below:
All reasonable deductions are allow
ed so that incomes may be reduced to
the actual net amount the taxpayer
could take out of business, or if he
should be an individual who is employ
ed on salary, the net amount that
could be placed into saving. All taxes
paid the federal state. county, city
amounts paid for insurance to protect
against fire in the case of property.
and on life in the case of an individual,
al contributions to religious and
charitable organizations of every ma
ture are allowed as exemptions. Inter-
est paid by individuals on money bor-
rowed to purchase or build homes, and
in the case of firms and corporations,
interest on borrowed money used in
their business are allowed as exemp-
tions
The following table shows a COM
parison between the tax proposed in
Mr. Futch's bill and that collected
by the federal government, based on
a calculation of the income of a mar
ried man with $4,000 exemptions. The
other exemptions allowed in the pro-
posed measure for the state are not
included, which would still further
reduce the state tax The table given
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-05-15
FOR B|L|0UsnEss
AND HEADACHE
TAKE 4 cAL0TAB
The New Nausealess Calomel
That Is Entirely Purified of
All of the Nauseating and
Salivating Effects.

Do you ever have bad taste in your
mouth in the morning, heavy breath,
coated tongue. headache. indigestion.
nervousness, with a led-down feeing!
You need calomel, but dread to take
ii. Try Calotabs, the nausealess caio-
mel that is delightful to take and de-
lightful in effect. It is calomel with
all it's benefits retained and its un-
pleasant qualities removed. One tad
let at bedtime with a swallow OF water,
that's all No taste, no gripping, no
salts, no nausea You wake up in the
morning feeling like a two-year-old,
bright, cheerful. energetic and with
a hearty appetite for breakfast. Eat
what you please-no danger OF saliva
ton CaIotabs are so entirely delight
full to take and so pleasant in effect
that your druggist offers to refund
the price as a guarantee that you Will
be delighted with Calotabs-
For your protection Calotabs are
sold only in original sealed packages,
price thirty-five cents. At drug stores
everywhere.Adv.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-05-15
BROUGHT CHANGE
IN CONDI TON
Gastritis, Headaches, Constipa-
ton, Liver and Kidney Trou-
bic Had This Young Jackson
vile Carpenter Down-Dreco
to His Rescue.

When some one or more of the vital
organs become sluggish or deranged, it
is not long before the whole system
gives way. These organs are SO close
ly connected and dependent one upon
the other they remind one of a great
wheel, with each organ a cog Let
one cog slip and the whole machinery
goes wrong.
81 never had anything to do my
constipation so much good as Dreco,"
says Mr.. J. d. Joyner whose address
is P. o. Box 5s6. Jacksonville, Fla.
Mr.. Joyner is a we'll known young car
penter; a loyal member of the Modern
woodmen, and altogether a substan-
tiaI person. Il have suffered for some
time with constipation, gas in my
stomach. headaches. my kidneys were
all out OF condition and my liver was
sluggish: had a bitter taste in my
mouth most all the time, and often
had giddy spells I've tried lots of
medicines. but Dreco has done me
more good than all of them put to-
gether. 1t has corrected all of nv
troubles, and have more energy and
my work comes easier than I can ever
remember,
Dreco is made from roots. herbs.
banks and berries which have posi-
tive action on the vital organs of
the human system It corrects consti-
patton rouses sluggish liver.
strengthens weak kidneys, assists the
stomach in digestion. relieves gastritis.
and quiets the nerves Day by day
more people are trying this great sys-
tenn tonic, and declare it has benefited
them when others have failed
Mr.. Stout, the well-known Dreco ex-
pert, has headquarters at the Balk-
com Drug Co. to meet the local public
and explain the merits OF this great
remedy. See him today.-Adv.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-05-15
R RHEUMATISM
SUFFERERS
Try Prescription C-2223
1t Has Helped Many
Costs Only Trifle to Get Rid Of
Uric Acid, Bone Pains, Swol-
len Joints. Grand!

Any Of our readers who suffer from
bone pains. swollen muscles or joints
backaches, pains all over the body SO
you can hardly walk, dizziness. lum-
bago. or any other form of rheuma-
tism. no matter how deep seated.
should ask any of our home prescrip-
ton druggists for Prescription C-2223.
1t would cost a good deal to consult
a Specialist, but you can get his
Prescription GEES at slight cost.
Take daily doses as indicated on pre-
scription pasted on the bottle. 1t has
helped hundreds of cases. especially
the Old. stubborn kind. One of our
downtown druggists tells us that this
prescription keeps down and expels
uric acid from the blood, at the same
time purifying and enriching the
blood so that pure. rich blood is sent
direct to the joints and skin surface.
Those terrible aches and pains. swol-
len muscles aching back and every
form of rheumatism can be easily con-
trolled at home by following the simple
directions that go with this famous
Prescription C-2223
NOTICE.
IL your own druggist can't supply
you please send his name to C-22z:
Labor tories. Memphis. Tenn
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-05-15

Stop using calomel. 1t makes you
sick. Don't lose a days work. If you
feel lazy, sluggish. bilious or consti-
pated. listen to me!
Calomel is mercury or quicksilver,
which causes necrosis of the bones.
Calomel. when it comes into contact
with sour bile. crashes into it. breaking
1T up. This is when you feel that awful
nausea and cramping. If you are "aII
knocked out" IL your liver is torpid
and bowels consttpated or you have
headache. dizziness. coated tongue, If
breath Is bad or stomach sour. just try
a spoonful of harmless Dodson's Liver
Tone.
Here's my guarantee-Go to any
drug store and get bottle Of Dod-
sons Liver Tone for few cents. Take
a spoonful tonight, and If it doesn't
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-05-15
Women Backing the Soldier Boys

When the history of the war has
been written, the work done by the
women at home win impress itself
upon this nation as few now even
realize. Literally, millions of women
left their homes and took up war ac-
tivities into which women had never
before been called, and many more
at home devoted long hours at work
in knitting and preparing surgical
dressings for the boys over there
Some may have worked at the expense
of health and are now suffering from
headaches. backache, dragging down
pains or some arrangement. 1t should
be remembered that Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound for more
than forty years has been restoring
such women to health and strength,
and is now recognized as standard
remedy.-Adv.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-05-15
Isis Tomorrow

: :
his sister Janet who is about to be MARI
ried to fortune hunting count. Bill
prevails upon Johnny to personate him,
go to Florida. prevent sJanet's marriage
and take charge of the fortune until
Bits Jail term expires.
When johnny gets to Florida there is
something doing every minute. He learns
that the Burnham fortune has been Cob
bIed up by an unscrupulous broker who
owns railroad. Johnny falls in love
with Ruth Gordon, maid the part play-
ed by Mary Anderson, prevents Janet
from clipping with the count whom he
lassoes and drags out of an automobile
and at the point of gun forces Milton.
the broker. to make restitution of the
Durham money. He then confesses that
ne has personated Bill and WEEDS Ruth.
The play was written by Edmund
Lawrence Burke and the perturbation
was the work of Gardner Hunting. DON
aid Crisp was the director. The star is
supported by an excellent staff of screen
players.