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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-20
NODISTRICT MEN
ROBBED BY BANDITS

Benjamin Gray, 1882 New Jersey
avenue southeast, reported that about
10 o'clock last night, while he was
passing New Jersey avenue and ]
street southeast, he was held up and
robbed by three colored men at the
point OF a pistol. He says they took
eight 81 bills from him and a, basket
OF groceries.
One of the men. he said, was a
brown skinned negro who appeared
to be about twenty-five years old. was
about FIVE feet eight or nine inches
tall, and wore a dark cap. dark pants
and overalls jumper.
The other two were dark brown of
color, FIVE feet nine or ten inches in
height. about twenty-five or thirty
years old, wore dark clothes and hats.
Gray thinks one OF them had a rain
coat on.
TaIlying close with these descrip-
tons is the report of George H. Du-
vail from the naval operating base at
Hampton Roads, who declared he was
held up at the point OF a pistol by
three colored men about half-past /
this morning.
He was walking on l. street, near
Sixth, when stopped by the men. who
got $12 from him.
His description OF the men includes
one who was light OF color and wear
ing a rain coat.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-20
WHITEHOUSE
ROUGH RIDERS
LOSE MOUNTS
President Decides Motorcycles
Are Not Necessary for Secret
Service Men Now.

Secret service rough riders" that
section of the White House squad Of
guards who have been wont to fol-
low in the wake of President wilson's
automobile wherever he went, are to
be assigned to new duties, the Presi-
dent having issued orders yesterday
disseminating the use OF motorcycles
by his bodyguards.
The President is understood to be
Of the opinion that the motorcycles
not only attracted unnecessary atten-
ton. but are not now necessarily es-
sential as a safeguard.
Raymond King, one OF the opera
tives who did valuable work in con-
nection with the thefts Of bank notes
from the Bureau OF Engraving and
Printing during the Presidents alb
s-nce abroad, will return to field
work. Albert L. Peck will continue
with the White House squad as one
OF the drivers of the secret service
cars. H. c. Shepherd. who is now in
a hospital, will doubtless be assigned
to field duties.
1t is understood that Robert l. May,
who formerly was a meber of the
metropolitan police force and has
virtually been on an indefinite leave
of absence, will become q police SER
geant in recognition Of his service
as one OF the Presidents wartime
guards.
In the event that guards on motor
cycles are needed on any occasion in
the future they will be furnished by
the police department
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-20
District Women Garry
Police Whistles

Have police whistle?
1t has been number Of readers Of The Times
that Washington carry n their purses.
Major Raymond Pullman Superintendent of Police supplies
a.! poheevomen with whistles used emergencies.
With the outbreak outrages Washington the
suburbs it has been stated that could brighten Of
ssilan attacked by retaining sufficient Of mind blow
q police whistle
Most when passing through the streets feel safe the
theory that policemen always by But this
the The suggestion made that carrying
whistle in her handbag could effectively
be attacked have suspicious ideas about
who might be bent an attacking her.
Not only pOcewOmen protected police whistles but
with revolvers which they carry in their handbags.
With of the of the suburbs Washington
tcay terrorstcken because
within month by readers Of The believe
would be well for who unfrequented
and roads, to carry police whistles they could summon police
aid, if frighten of would-be assaiIant
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-20
DIPS MAKEMERRY
INTERPRETATIONS

The pocketbook of Miss Bessie
Hall. 1901 New Hampshire avenue,
containing SIS was picked from her
pocket while she was walking near
Seventh street and Pennsylvania
avenue northwest.
Susie Highsmith, - Hanover street,
was robbed OF a small purse contain
ing a small amount of money while
she was near Seventh and b streets
northwest, yesterday.
The Blair School, on 7 street be-
tween Sixth and Seventh streets
northeast. was entered last night by
forcing the rear door and several
window locks valued at IS stolen.
A raincoat valued at SEQ was stolen
from the automobile of H. S. Hoff-
man, of Brentwood. Mo, while he was
in the Center Market yesterday az
Garn0oS-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-20
BUREAU GIRLS BEGIN
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

The women's Union Of the Bureau
Of Engraving and Printing. Local
No. los. OF the National Federation OF
Federal Employees, and the only all
women's local in the federation, yes
terday afternoon. in a mass meeting
at Typographical Temple, opened a
campaign for more members, to con-
tinue through the week.
A captain was chosen in each divi-
sion Of the bureau to take charge of
the membership campaign. The vari-
Gus divisions were in many cases di-
vided into subdivisions. with captains
in charge.
The captains selected are: Number
ing division, Belle A. Trouland, May
Han: trimming room, Lillian D. Gran,
Molly AIadigan, Rose Brennan
surface division. Laura Richmond:
Vesta Hottenstein, Lula Dewey, Lii
liam Shea; wetting division, May
Bergevin, Elizabeth Hicksey; stamp
perforating division. Mabel Rackey,
Bessie Carney, Mary O'Sullivan;
stamp book and coil division, Mrs.
Moran, Mrs. Guckart; stamp cumming
division, Mrs. Shropshire: stamp
packing division, Mrs. Mcintosh;
guide force. Nora Riordan; bindery.
Katherine Trace. Miss Miller; clerks
and engraving. Ella Walters. Anna
Beall; examining division. Anna E
Smith, Eliza McCubbin, Lula Ken
drick; tissue division, Louise Dangel;
plate presses and hydraulic division,
Mary Ostermsn: printing, Louise
Brantley, Elizabeth. Sweeney, Louise
Cox. Clara Downs. Elsie Owens, Mrs.
Embrey. and Mrs. S. A. Henry
Officers of the union are Miss Nora
B. James. president, and Miss Ger
trUde McNaIly, secretary.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-20
CZECH VETS LEAVE
FOR NEWPORT NEWS

B, The CzechO-SloYak fighters. after
parading down the Avenue and an
exhaustive sightseeing and souvenir
hunting trip around the city. left
Washington this morning for New
port News. where they will embark
for home, closing their trip around
the world.
Last night the men were enter
tanned by the War Camp Community
Service and the Y. N. c. A. in the
Camp Meigs Y NJ. c. A. hut. An en-
tertainment consisting Of vaudeville
acts and musical numbers was fol-
lowed by the distribution of choco-
late and smokes.
Yesterday morning and in the early
part OF the afternoon the majority OF
the thousand soldiers went sightsee-
ing in War Department trucks. Many
OF the officers went through the
downtown shopping district puP-
chasing souvenirs for their families
and friends, from whom they have
been separated for fve years.
After their arrival at Camp Meiga
in the afternoon the men were given
Czecho-Slovak newspapers, contain
ing their first news from home in
over two years. Many of them spent
part OF the evening in writing home.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-20
1OO BOY SCOUTS
ENJOY CAMP LIFE
Plenty of Play for Youngsters,
But They Are Kept At
Work Also.

Washington boys who are members
of the Boy Scouts have an opportu-
nifty for the time of their lives at the
new scout camp near Chesapeake
Beach. and more than a hundred
scouts are attending the camp.
Camp Roosevelt, as it is called,
comprising more than sixty acres of
beach and woodland extending along
Chesapeake Bay Is Ave miles south
OF the beach.
Facilities for swimming. boating,
nature study. scoutcraft, handicraft,
Workmanship, woodcraft. first aid
and patriotism are offered the boys
to keep their days full. Not only
does the camp help their physical de-
velopment and give them full chance
to work. live and play outdoors. but
each morning there are educational
classes and interesting subjects.
The camp is located in one of the
healthiest spots on the bay. Not only
are the boys required to do all their
own work to develop self-reIiance,
but the regulations are such as to
bring about a ready response to dis
cipline.
The fees for two weeks at camp are
small. Only scouts can attend.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-20
FLIGHT AROUNDU. S.
BEGINS TOMORROW
Boiling Field AViators to Make
First Around Border,
Trip.

Colonel r. S. Hartz. commandant
OF Boiling Field. Anacostia, with two
reserve pilots and two mechanics, will
leave Boiling Field at about 9 o'clock
tomorrow morning, weather permit
ting. in a huge Martin bombing plane
on the start OF an s.0O0-mile flight
around the United States.
The trip is unique in American avi-
alton history and is the longest flight
yet undertaken by the Army Air Ser
vice. tits the hrst flight TO be made
around the borders Of the country.
On its record trip around the coun-
try it will be piIoted by Lieut. Ernest
E. Harmon, r. NJ A. A S. A, OF Boil
ing Field. who on February 10. es-
tabIished a speed record Of IS min
utes between New York and Wash
ington.
Lieut.. Lotha A Smith. r. N. A, A.
S. A.. will act as assistant pilot.
Sergeants First Glass, John Harding.
jr., and J. Cobias will be the other
members of the crew. Both are
DOAAAA6 AOAA AASA eAAA eAN N-RGAN nv
chanics.
The first leg Of the trip, to be flown
morning, will be from Boiling
Field to Mineola, L /. From there the
plane will fly to Augusta, Ne, thence
along the Great Lakes to Chicago, and
on to Seattle, crossing the Rocky
in the neighborhood Of
Helena, Mont. The course down the
Pacific Coast will take the ship to
San Francisco and San Diego, along
the Mexican border to New Orleans,
thence to Florida. From Arcadia,
Fla. the plane will fly up the coast
to Boiling Field.
1t Is expected that the flight can be
made in eight days, providing weather
are satisfactory.
The flight will lie across thirty-one
States, crossing lightweight rivers,
mountains and mountain
ranges, oceans, CULTS, bays. seas and
lakes totaling forty-eight. twenty
seven railroads and thirteen transcon-
tinental routes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-20
TESTING YOUR BUYERS AGcREssVENEss
By
THE MERCHANDISE MAN

~ NE day l sat in my office
going over the results Of
~ the fight for aisle tables.
and was struck by the number
of times the cloak and suit
buyer had had tables for waists
and skirts as compared with the
buyer of laces.
called in the advertising
director and asked him who the
buyer was that bothered him
the most, and who was the most
considerable. Zones of the cloaks
and suits drives me crazy" said
the young man, while Smith of
the laces gives me the least
trouble"
/ suggested that he keep an
exact record of the number of
times each one of the buyers
asked for space during the COM
ing month, and we could then
tell how to handle each and
every case.
During the month Jones, of
the cloaks and suits, came to
the advertising office twenty
four times, White, Of the linens,
twenty times, Miss Lace, Of the
corsets, sixteen times. Mr.. Stock,
of the mems furnishings, twelve
times, and so on down to Mr..
Smith, of the laces, who didn't
come up at 81
Tor,S-;nLt Iot
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-20

Strange as it may seem, the
very department heads who only
found their way to the advertis-
ing office now and then are in
charge Of departments that were
not keeping up to scratch, and
whenever they were taken into
consultation, always had a likely
alibi.
But the tabulation of their eff
forts to keep in the everlasting
fight for business showed them
up as cutters and on January
1st they fell by the way side.
This form did two very i'm
portant things-it showed up
the weak sisters" in the organ
ization and it gave the boss an
excellent viewpoint on what
questions to put to the pros
pective applicants.
The success of this method led
to many new innovations in the
employing of help, and today
the store has as nearly a perfect
organization as it is possible to
mold, and its pay roll contains
over twenty-seven hundre d
names.
My next article will be of
intense interest to merchants
whose stocks as far as they can
see are good, but for some rea-
son or other are not moving.
By The Wheeler Syndicate, Inc.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-20

have that Eaglan will be lynched II
brought to Rockville is a fallacy.
said Sheriff Aud. while Eaglan has
not been proven guilty, we have q
strong case against him The people
in Montgomery will let the law take
its course. but regardless Of the fears
of the Washington police Eaglan is
our prisoner, and he should be deliv-
cred to US"
Inspector Clifford L. Grant, Chief
Of Detectives, has said he will not de-
liver the prisoner to the Montgomery
county authorities unless Governor
Harrington of Maryland signs papers
for his extradition.
When questioned early this morn
ing, Eaglan again persisted in decIar-
ing his innocence of any connection
with the crime.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-20
STREET CAR RUNS
INTO AUTOMOBILE

An automobile operated by Shirley
Long, OF T25 l. street northeast, was
slightly damaged yesterday when il
was struck by a street car Of the
Washington Railway and Electric
Company. on Water and N streets
southwest.
street car OF the Washington
Railway and Electric Company col
lided with an automobile operated by
Levi Cook, whose offices are in the
Union Trust building, at North Capitol
street and Massachusetts avenue, yes
terday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-20
What's Doing; Where; When

To-day.
open-air servicss-Lihcoln Park, after.
noon.
community SInE-Central High School
500 p. m, Marguerite Holt and william
van &c wan will be present
hlke-Wanderlusters begins at p. m
PROM Forest Glen 10 Remington, Garrett
FaLk ana return. ". H. Kaufman will
Hike-Y. NJ. c. A, Forest Glen to Rock.
VINE, starting 4:15 in the afternoon. Dis
lance four miles
Community eing-Trinity Church, Third
ana streets northwest under IeaderEhip
OF Hollis z. Davenny, at D. m.
Social and Supper-Trinity Parish Hall
mira ana streets northwest, p. m
Musical Seryices-EaRIe Hut. Eighth and
FennsyIVania avenue northwest, at D. m.
gatiohal Church
Community sinE-church Of Our Father.
Thirteenth and L E.-eets northwest. Z a m
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-20

Tea-College Womens Club 1922 Ey,
street northwest, from : until D. m
ISe-hed Cross Club, zoos N street
northwest, from $3.50 until 6:30 n m
Tomorrow.
Aeeting-DelaWare State Society. room
242, Senate Office building, at p. m.
heeting-GeorEe Washington Post Nh
American Legion. War Camp Community
Service Club, siS Tenth street northwest
p. m.
Recital-Little Players Club. Wilson Nor
NAL School, Twelfth and Harvard streets
northwest.
Party-Home Club. Seventeenth and H
streets northwest.
Dance-Trinity Parish Hall Third and c
streets northWestS
Dsnce-Gymnasium, Fort MyeT. Va.
Musical-Dramatic and Mandolin Clubs
Powell School, Park road and Hiatt place
northwest, at 1880 .. m.
Open-air DRHee Thomson School,
Twelfth and L streets northwest, S:45 until
IL D. m
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-20
PRINTER SUES. W. B. & A. FOR
ALLEGED FALSE ARREST

A suit for $4,000 damages was
filed in the District Supreme Court
yesterday by Waugh P. Heygster, a
plate printer, against the washington
Baltimore and Annapolis Railroad
Company.
Heygster, represented by Attorneys
Harry F. Kennedy and Howard Boyd,
alleges that agents OF the company
had him arrested on charges OF dis
orderly conduct on one of the COM
pany's cars August 20 last, and that
he was locked up in a Baltimore Jail
Heygster declares that when the case
was called in the police court the
next morning II was dismisS0A
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-20
FIREMEN SUBDUE
; SMALL BLAZES

Damage estimated at SIS was
caused by FIRE yesterday in the home
of Michael Ricci. s13 Florida avenue
northwest. Cause of the hre has not
been determined.
Members Of No. l Engine Company
yesterday responded to a telephone
summons from 1910 Nineteenth street
northwest where they extinguished a
small hre caused by a defective fue.
No damage resulted.
Fire caused by curtain coming in
contact with a lighted gas jet last
night caused $25 damage ir the home
OF Hazel Miller, 1913 Massachusetts,
avenue northwest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-20
NEGRO IS SHOT IN FIGHT;
WOMAN SOUGHT BY POLICE

William Waimack, colored. twenty
nine years old, was shot in the right
breast early this morning during an
alteration at his home. 43 Canal
street southwest The police are
searching for Lottie King. colored,
living at the same address. il eonnec-
.i'n With the shooting. The negrns
wound is not expected to prove fatal
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-20
POLICE SEEK FUGITIVES
FROM ST. ELIZABETH'S

The police have been asked to look
out for two patients from st. Eliza
beth's Government Hospital for the
Insane who escaped from the institu-
ton yesterday afternoon.
They are Richard E. Lyons, twenty
years old, and Ralph SchweigleT
twenty-fouF years old.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-20
MAKE NEW MONEY BILLS
RETROACTIVE, GOOD URGES

A resolution to make appropriation
bills signed since July 1. retroactive
to that date was introduced in the
House yesterday by Chairman Good.
OF the Appropriations Committee.
Government employees cannot be
paid for work between July / and the
time the President signed the bills.
unless the resolution is passed, Good
said.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-20

DOH't let careless expenditure
make q sieve Of youF purse. Buy
wisely and increase yOur money hold
inEs By investing In W. 3. 3.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-20
READY
TO AID H.C.L. PROBE
Senator Ball Returns to CITY
and Will Start the Ball
Rolling Tomorrow.

Senator Bali, OF Delaware, chairman
Of the Senate District subcommittee
that is to investigate the high cost
Of living in Washington returned
here today and announced that he
was ready to start the ''ball rolling"
tomorrow afternoon.
During the past week the District
Committee has been deIuged with re-
quests by interested parties for per-
mission to testify. When the time
comes, there will be no dearth of
witnesses.
1t is believed the investigation into
conditions in the District will result
in a demand by Congress for a ma
tion-widef probe for the purpose Of
shaping legislation to curb profteer-
ing and to bust" the small and large
combinations that are the controlling
factor in maintaining high prices.
Comparison Of Prices.
More than local interest is attach
ed to the probe to be conducted by the
District Committee, as one of the
chief factors in it will be a compar-
ison of Washington prices with the
prices OF commodities in the principal
cities or the country.
DR.. W. z. Mosher. of New York,
well-known expert in such investiEa-
tions. will appear before the subcom-
mittee tomorrow afternoon to assist
in shaping the procedure of the in
vestigation. George Livingston, act
ing head of the Bureau OF Markets
OF the Department OF Commerce, who
has prepared tables of prices in the
big cities Of the country, also will be
OF valuable assistance to the commit
tee.
Cooperation PFiaised.
Cooperating with the Senators
will be the National Federal EN-
ployes' Association, the joint Congress
sional committee on the reclassif-
cation of Federal employees salaries,
the National Federation OF Women's
Clubs. and other organizations repre-
senting housewives in Washington.
DR.. W. Carson Ryan, chairman of a
committee appointed by the National
Federation Of Federal Employees,
which has a membership OF more
than $4,000 IN this city. will confer
with Senator Ball before the hearing
tomorrow. He has promised the COM
mittee his assistance.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-20
YOUTH Is BITTEN BY DOG.

George Burroughs. nineteen years
old. was bitten on the left leg yes
terday by a dog while he was walk
ing near Eighth and c streets south
east. The wound was cauteriZed at
Casualty Hospital.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-20

N :; e.; :; :: :: :: q: : &: !:
Advertising of The
TIMES. Consult these pages To-Day
for the best home-offers!
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1919-09-06
VISITING HERE
 FROM OLD MEXICO

Mrs. Wm. M. Swisher, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Wm. Todt, of Kingman, accompanied by her husband and in fant son, is visiting her parents.
 MT. and Mrs. Swisher came here from Old Mexico, having left Agua Calientas, near Mexico City last Sun day. They say the Mexicans are get ting ugly and Americans are coming out fast. Americans in Old Mexico are expecting intervention by the Uni ted States and accommodations on the trains are hard to get on account of the large number of Americans com ing out.
 MT. Swisher is chief chemist for the American Smelling and Refining Company Agua Calientas.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1919-09-06

Private Brown is surely holding some hand. < i'the picture shown above illustrates one of the Marines many pastimes. These men are pleased and contented with their life, for in the Marine Corps a young mans time is not all taken up by work. He has his hours for play and study; what more could any young man want? In the training of men for the active duties Marines are called upon to perform, there are many trades open to enlisted men, besides serving their county. They are getting an educa- cation at the expense of the Govern
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1919-09-06

forces on land and sea. They are the first to land land the last to leave. When you see the Globe, Eagle and Anchor, the insignia worn by every Marine, you know that he is one of Uncle Sam's famous scrappers.' They play like they fight, in baseball or football. in fact in any games the Marines are always strong contenders for championship honors, playing the gaines like men, foP they are men among men. To find out more about this attractive service go to the near est recruiting station: Los Angeles, San Diego, Bakersfield, Calif., or Phoenix, Arizona.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1919-09-06

ment. The opportunity of travel is another educational feature, for the Marines are stationed in many parts of the world, to protect American people and their interests. Then there is the large battleships now stationed on the West Coast of the United
 States. They all have their Marine guards of one hundred men and of ficers. These ships will go to all parts of the world from here, giving each and every man the opportunity to see foreign countries. The spirit of ad- venture is there, for the marines are the backbone of the Nays fighting