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The Washington times., 1919-08-21

street extensions. from which the Gov.
ernment is exempt. The citizen like
wise pays special taxes on automo-
biles, wagons, etc; licenses for vari-
Gus things. The Government does
none of these things.
Commissioner Gardiner. who has
studied this question carefully, be-
lieves that if the Federal Government
had TO pay an exact basis with all
citizens it would pay into the pro-
posed fund of Senator Moses Just
about so per cent of the total, uphold
ing the contention that the Federal
and District Governments should bare
equal proportions Of the upkeep OF
the Capital of the Nation.
Worlds Finest City.
Commissioner Gardiner, If ever called
upon to present facts, Is satisfied that
he can show that an equitable basis
oil taxation would bring in from
the Federal Government so per cent
of the total to be paid.
In connection with the Moses plan
there would be presented as o fgreat-
est Importance whether the private
citizen would have to share equally
with the Government, at heavy ex-
pense in taxation, the upkeep of
Washington as the most beautiful city
in the world.
Could this policy of making Wash
ington the nations most beautiful city
be imposed upon the taxpayer in equal
shares with the Government that con-
trolls and operates that city? This
would be repeatedly before any Sem
ate comittee conducting investiga-
tions.
The Washington times., 1919-08-21
GAVE NOTE OF BOSS
VIDE DISTRIBUTION
Shipping Board Messenger
Hands Office Letter to All
MunSey Building.

The little blue-eyed, sandy haired
freckled face boy who works for the
United States Shipping Board made a
mistake this morning.
But if his employees are aware Of
the earnest, careful and painstaking
way in which he went about distri-
buting copies of office memorandum.
No. 126. which supplements office
memorandum No. l2l concerning ap-
pointments, they will not be too
harsh with the youngster for his
error in furnishing everybody he saw
in the Munsey building this morning
with the interesting information:
BY direction OF the chairman.
please be informed that no more ap-
pointments will be made until rec
ommendation has been submitted to
and approved by the chairman. This
applicable both TO the Shipping Board
and to the DIVISION of operations.
The little fellow who thought he
was carrying out instructions to
give copies of the memorandum to
all the Shipping Board employees had
a multitude OF messages to carry back
to his boss" Some of them were:
Tell the chairman l heartily agree
with him." Now that's what l call
darn good business" We'll if that
don't bring down the cost of living
l don't know what will Il have no
recommendations to make for en-
ployes just now" Il thought they
would supplement that first memo
randum sooner or later and Tell
the chairman he has the right idea.
The Washington times., 1919-08-21
SEEKS TEACHERS
FOR D. c. SCHOOLS
Assistant Superintendent Kra-
mer Expects Record Enroll
ment This Year.

Expecting enrolment in the public
schools this year to establish a rec
ord. Stephen E. Kramer, assistant su-
perintendent Of schools. today began
a canvass Of the city in an effort to
secure every available teacher to I'LL
present vacancies.
With the present low salary Super
intendent Kramer anticipates a diff
cult time in securing competent in
structors. The recommendations Of
the High School Teachers Union that
a minimum wage Of 81 500 be estab-
lished for school teachers, however,
is expected to aid the situation.
Congestion in the schools is expect
ed to be greatly relieved by The re-
cent completion of forty POTABLE
school buildings in various parts of
the city. Twenty more buildings now
are in the course of construction.
During the past three years the
public schools have faced a fuel
shortage. This condition has resulted
in the temporary closing Of the
schools. No shortage is expected this
year.
The next meeting OF the Board OF
Education is set for September g.
Final plans for the opening of schools
on September % will be made then.
Action on the establishment of a
Junior high school, to be located at
the old Central High School, Seventh
and o streets northwest, will be
taken. Before the old building can
be used improvements will have to
be made
The Washington times., 1919-08-21
GUN TOTER GIVEN
ONE YEAR IN JAIL

Nathaniel T. Duffey, colored, was
sentenced to a year in the District
Jail by Judge HardisOn. in the
United States branch of police court
yesterday. for "toting' a gun.
The policy of soaking all weapon
carriers with the limit will be carried
until a decrease is noted in the num-
Der Of cases brought into court.
William Entminzger, colored, Charg-
ed with "intoXication' and carrying
q revolver. was fined SO and SEN
fenced to serve six months in Jail. He
was arrested after threatening Police
man George s. Davis, at Fifth and L
streets northwest.
Hubert Horne was placed on proba-
tion, in order that he might enlist in
the army. after being sentenced to
serve six months on the same charge
Though just out Of his teens, Horne
told the court he had served two en-
listments with the Canadian army and
that he had gone through Flanders %
He was wounded.
The Washington times., 1919-08-21
FARMER SELLS HIS
GOODS At SCHOOL

If Washington housewives are will
ing to cut the cost Of living by tot
ing" their own market baskets, the
Community Center, through the pub
lie schools is ready to aid them.
At the Tyler School. Eleventh and
q streets southeast. farmer night
was held yesterday evening. a
farmer brought his produce to the
school and sold directly TO the house
wives with such success that the
plan will be repeated.
The "schoolyard market" of Dun
bar High School, will open every
Wednesday and Saturday morning
Eggs, corn, apples, tomatoes. chick
ems. potatoes, and peaches will be
sold at low prices.
The market was opened yesterday
and more than two hundred people
took advantage OF the opportunity to
buy fresh country produce at fair
prices.
The Washington times., 1919-08-21
PRESIDENT OHEAR
EMPLOYEES ON PAY
Agrees to Conference With
Their Representatives
Next Week

A more equitable scale Of salaries
for all Government employees and a
consideration in that regard which
will be commensurate with increases
granted to railroad employees will be
the subject of a conference to be held
next week by representatives Of diff
ferent groups and President Wilson.
Senator Walsh and Congressman Fitz-
gerald. both Of Massachusetts, called
at the White House today and ar
ranged the appointment.
while il seems that the postal en-
ployes have received the most shabby
treatment at the hands of the Govern
ment in respect to wages. there are
many instances of rank injustice to
other workers" said Congressman
Fitzgerald. II am not averse to the
railroad employees getting a living
wage, but I believe that all workers
should have the same consideration.
81 addressed a meeting Of Govern
ment employees. including many postal
employees, Sunday night in Boston,
and I think that the assurances
gave that the President would be glad
to take up their cause actually avert
ed a strike.
MANY of the oldest employees here
in Washington are still receiving low
salaries, while the newcomers have
The top-notCh salaries. l have had a
number Of letters about this condi-
tlon here. 1t seems that a large num-
Der OF competent clerks, who have
been long in the service. are receiving
the same salaries they did a decade
ago"
1t is expected when the various
representatives of employees confer
with the President that Senator
Walsh and Congressman Fitzgerald
will be present.
The Washington times., 1919-08-21
PRESIDENTS GUARD
DENIES WIFE'S CHARGES

Denying allegations Of misconduct
preferred against him in a suit for
an absolute divorce by his wife. Mrs.
Irene Peck, Albert L. Peck. one OF
the Presidents bodyEuards. yester-
day filed his answer in the District
Supreme Court. He says he made
futile efforts to regain his wife's
love and that on May . they separ-
ated.
Peck admits having an apartment
in Georgetown, but denies that any
thing improper occurred there. Peck
is represented by Attorney Thomas
w. O'Brien.
The Washington times., 1919-08-21
TRINITY FORUM
TODISCUSS H. c. !.

An "oId-fashioned town meeting
is to be held at Trinity Civic Forum
tonight at Third and c streets north
west. The public is invited.
Among the speakers will be King
Swope, the new soldier-Congressm
who has a message direct TO the peo-
pie" for Washingtonians Commits
sioner BrOwnloW. and Z. {. Morse
assistant director Of sales of the War
Department. who is TO speak on the
distribution Of Army supplies.
Following the speaking the public
is invited to take p1rC in the active
discussion Of How to Reduce the
High Cost of Living"
Preceding the opening of the forum
at S:15 o'clock there will be an organ
recital at T:3O o'clock.
The Washington times., 1919-08-21
GROTTO HAS FIRST
ANNUAL BEACH DAY

The first annual seashore cere-
moniaI of Kallipolis Grotto, No. 10
NJ O. V. p. f. R., was held yesterday
at Chesapeake Beach. during which
fifteen candidates were initiated into
the GrottO.
BESIDES the elaborate initiation
ceremony. exhibitions by Lieut.. +. q,
Scott of nose diving and looping the
loop in an airplane ent erta ned the
$500 persons who attended The cere-
monial Mrs Samuel Is. Milton gave
an exhibition Of deep water swimming
and life saving. Athletic events and
band concert concluded the program.
The Washington times., 1919-08-21
TWO ARE HELD AS
WHISKEY THIEVES

Two alleged whiskey thieves were
held for the action or the grand jury
by Judge HsrdisOn in the United
States branch OF Police Court this
morning. They waived hearing and
their bonds were placed at $500 each
They are Ogle jackson and Daniel
Anderson, 10th colored, arraigned on
charges Of entering the home OF Rob-
ert Clay and taking five cases Of
whiskey, valued at $3.50. Jackson is
also charged with stealing one case
Of whiskey and a robe from the auto
mobile OF Frank Beach Of 1916 Sixth
street northwest.
The Washington times., 1919-08-21
BAND CONCERT

THURSDAY. AUGUST q. 1919, GAR
FIELD PARK CTHIRD AND S. c.
AVE. s. e. 7:3O P. NJ, MARINE
BAND
WALTER F. SMITH. Second Leader.
March, The Red Cross ......... Frev
Overture, "Pique Dame" w Supne
Fantasia The Army Chaplain
Milloecker
Clarke
Musician John J. Miller.
(a) You're still an Old Sweet
heart Of Mine" Whiting
Cb) "RazZle Dazzle LenzberE
Reverie. Heart Throbs'' ....... Arnold
FantaT Tia Pastorale, Shepherds
Life in the Alps" ......... King
Synopsis: Dsybreak-Nature Awakes-
Sound Of the Cow -bells-Morning Song
Departure for the MoUntains-Love
Scene-The Storm-PrayeT, and Even
ing at the Inn.
March, Entry Of the Gladiators"
Fueik
The star-Spangled Banner"
The Washington times., 1919-08-21
Means Big Saving.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO
DISCUSS STREET CAR TOPIC

The street car situation will be
discussed at a meeting Of the board
Of directors of the Chamber CT
Commerce, at $50 tonight, and a
special meeting of the committee on
public utilities of the chamber, at
o'clock.
There will also be a meeting o.
the special committee on returning
soldiers, sailors and marines at 7:45
O'Clock.
The Washington times., 1919-08-21
ARMY EMPLOYEES MAKE
TRIP TO Fl. WASHINGTON

Seventy-five young employees of
the transportation and telegraph
branch, finance service of the army.
went on an excursion by steamer to
Fort Washington last night
The trip was planned by the Gov
erument Recreation League.
The Washington times., 1919-08-21
COSTS HIM $40 TO
STEAL QUART OF MILK
Ten dollars for a quart Of milk.

Ten uOIIars TOT quart OF MIX.
That is what it cost Henry ]. Burke
in the United States branch Of the
Police Court, yesterday. He was
charged with stealing a quart OF milk
from the Sanitary Grocery Company
and forfeited collateral He was ar
rested by T. o. Montgomery.
The Washington times., 1919-08-21
WAR VETERANs 40 MEET.

A meeting for veterans of the war
who are members of National Capital
Fost, No. 127, District of Columbia,
will be held Monday evening at
Pythian Temple. 1919 Ninth street
northwest.
The Washington times., 1919-08-21
Presidents Callers Today.

1890 p. m.-Armas Herman Saas-
tamoinen, provisional Minister of
Finland.
. 2:15 p. m.-Judge Robert Ewing, Of
Louisville.
2:45 p. m.-Dr. Matthews, of Seattle,
Wash.
4 p. m.-George S. Johns, of st.
Louis.
The Washington times., 1919-08-21
EKcapes Special Ta1es.

Although Senator Moses bill would
put the Federal Government on eX
actly the same basis as all taxpayers,
IL would, to be fair, have to go the
extent OF requiring the Government
70 pay many Of the special forms OF
taxes from which citizens are not
exempt. The Federal Government, un-
like the private citizens, does not pay
for water and sewer extensions. These
cost the private property owner S1-25
per foot. The citizen must also pay
for all sidewalk improvements and
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-13
Y. M. G.. "A. EXTEN-
SION WORK.

The local Young Mems Christian
Association. Gary. announced today.
that through the interests OF friends
the Association. funds had been pro-
vided to add an experienced worker
among the colored people of the city.
General Secretary Dickson stated
that while plans for this work had not
been entirely perfected. the duties OF
the new man would be -fold-hrst
to make careful study Of the stu
alton with reference 70 a permanent
work and building. second to pro-
mote extension work for the colored
people among existing organizations
The local Association is very anX-
ious 20 serve the local colored COM
munity but feels that a very careful
study should be made before steps are
taken for a permanent building. The
placing Of an extension secretary IN
the field will. it is felt. give ample OPP
portunity TO study the situation and
at the same time make i possible TO
sar active Work i'm the near future.
The selection Of secretary viii he
announced in a few days.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-13

CAR LOAD OF SUGAR
SOON TO ARRIVE IN GARY

An interview with City Controllei
John a. Brennan. chairman Of the Gar,
food committee who with other members
of the committee went 10 Chicago last
Saturday TO procure government army
provisions the information was given
that one car load Of sugar and four car
loads Of provisions. including. bacon
canned corned beef hash and roast beef.
canned corn and tomatoes and many
other provisions was purchased.
telegram 10 Mr.. Brennan from the
state food administrator at Indiana polls
stated that the car load of sugar was or
its way and would arrive in Gary Yet
this week and the other four cars OF
provisions Mr. Brennan thought a few
days later, as the government officials
in charge at Chicago in ten minutes af-
ter the purchase had Forwarded the or
der to Washington
Upon arrival Of the sugar and provi-
sions Mr.. Brennan Will Immediately at
tend to the distribution and sales among
Cary purchasers.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-13
URGES BOYCOTT ON
MILK AND BUTTER
Best Way to Bring Prices
Down Suggested BY An
Ohio Woman.

COLUMBUS. Aug. 1S.-Mrs. Charles
n. Cussins. Columbus secretary OF the
Ohio Federation Of Womens clubs,
urges a boycott against the use Of milk.
except for infants and invaHds. at a
price in excess CT ~ cents quart and
against butter in excess Of 35 cents a
pound
Today she sent a telegram 70 Mrs.
Prestis z. Rood. Toledo president Of the
Ohio Federation, urging her to call on
the club women of America to pledge
themselves to such a program.
The records in the bureau Of vital
statistics shows that in the past four
years the number Of baby graves has in
creased steadily with the price Of milk. .
said the telegram TO Mrs Rood
when the dairymen with the greed Of
a vulture pick the bones Of infants it Is
time for the women Of America TO act .
First-The reported declaration of
Milo Campbell president Of the National
Producers Association TO the Dairymen 5
League Of New York. that neither pow
erty nor want of milk in New York
should compel farmers to sell milk
Seeond-The statement of Attorney
General Price recently that 100000
pounds of butter are in cold storage in
the L s. now, against only 50,000.000
pounds a year ago that the sale prices
now is 53la cents, against 42lz a year
ago
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-13
THE IDLE WOMAN.

The great NAPOLEON once said: My
ideal woman is not the beautiful-featur-
ed society belle whose physician tries
in vain to keep her in repair but the
matron who reaches middle age IN COM
plete preservation--that woman is rend-
cred beautiful by perfect health" To
attain such health in middle life a wom-
an must guard against those ills which
drag her down and produce nervousness.
headache. backaches. sleeplessness and
the blues" The standard remedy for
such conditions is Lydia f. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, which for forty
FIVE years has been restoring women to
health and strength-Adv.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-13
COUNTY MERCHANT
DIRECTOR GETS LETTER
John E. Underwood Receiv-
es Instructions From DR..
Barnard in State II. G.
L. Fight.

John F. Underwood of the Z. c. Minas
store of Hammond. who during the war
vas Lake county merchant representa-
tive. has received the following letter
from II (. Barnard, federal food admin
istrator
The United States Food Administer
ton for Indiana. which under Mr. Hal-
Ter you served so efficiently. has be,.n
instructed by Attorney General Palmer
% enlist all IT'S agencies in a concerted
eAort to curb prodteering check ad-
vAncing prices and prevent waste. I
nave today asked our county admins
traitors 20 form committee consisting
cf ,he price reporter. labor representa-
tive merchant representative. chairroa,
OF womens clubs and several cons,tn,-
ers- The committee VIII investigate
prices and reports of prohteerire and
boarding. publish fair price lists. coIlect
evidence of violations of the Lever Law,
and IN general check wasteful practices
in the distribution and sale of food and
eNtravagant habits of life
VIII you. with the cooperation Of
your county food administrator. through
your local associations and with mo
neiP or the merchants Of your county.
start campaigns against the profteer
" 49, N.4S 90 u44tafS heceSSltleS such
as airy goods shoes. coal. ice. rentals
etc
You did splendid work while the war
was on Our country faces social ana
economic crisis today that is even more
serious than the menace Of war.
know that YOU will unreservedlv throw
your agencies into this war work to
which she food administration has been
called.
Use cold facts to allay suspicion.
publicity TO quell rumor. and the power
Of the law to punish profteering. We
look 70 you as leader among the mer-
chants Of your county to hunt out law
vioiators and report the facts to your
county administrator.
Meyer Heller is out Of the state. as
soon as he returns he will further advise
you"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-13
PLAYS ON STREET;
HIT BY MOTORCYCLE

Gary shortly after noon YESTERDAY.
While riding 9 motoreole Joe Alexan-
der. struck John Jarabeck two and a
half year old son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Gust
Jarabeck 500 Pennsylvania in front
Of the home
Alexander was On his way home
from work and the accident is the re-
suit OF parents permitting their child
rem to run and play at large on the
streets. The child dartad in front Of
the machine and according TO Witness
es. the motorcyclist was unable TO
avoid hitting the child. The child
was injured about the mouth and the
foot
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-13

tConrinued from page ons1
eral and state authorities to correct the
evils of eXtortion and to reduce the high
cost OF living" reads the attorney-gen-
erals letter. 7 find very little in our
antitrust laws 10 give US hope to &C
complish the prosecution Of proftters
and extortionists.
However, 1t is the duty Of the attor-
ney- general and the prosecuting attor-
neys 10 institute proceedings to prevent
and restrain violations of the provisions
of our antitrust law. The federal gov
eminent is making an extensive investi-
cation and has unlimited means with
which to do it. This department is al
most without funds for that purpose
at this time. However. I am willing to
do everything possible.
WHAT sTANsBURY SUGGESTS.
Ny idea is to get the people to think
ing about the real condition and 10 dis
cuss the profits made by the dealers. In
other words. If the people will study and
discuss the cost Of production and the
prices the customers are required 10 pay
and make IL public il will do much to-
wards destroying extortIon and prof1teer-
ing Neither the federal nor our state
law provides any penalties for what is
commonly known as profteering or
charging extortionate prices. Our anti
trust law was constructed on the idea
that combinations and conspiracics to
affect trade and commerce were the
evils of that day and whenever We can
md sufficient evidence Of any con-
spiracy, combination or agreement
among tradesmen or dealers for the
purpose of affecting prices, then we can
prosecute them.
ASKS FOR COOPERATION
I hope you Will cooperate with the
other prosecuting attorneys and with me
in getting information concerning the
prices. especially of stable articles and
mater ials that enter into such things.
If we can not use il ourselves it may be
that We can aid the federal authorities
by turning our information over TO
them, I trust you will help 20 arouse
your people to the Importance of this
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-13
HOBART GIRL RE-
PORTED RECOVERING

The condition OF Miss Grace Tibet
81 Hobart. employed at the Goodman
department store. in Gary. who was
injured shortly after SIX o'clock Mon
day evening when she was hit BY an
automobile driven b. Theodore Bin
zen. IS improved today. according 10
word received from her home in Ho-
bart
The accident occurred at the corner
OF Fifth avenue and Broadway. in the
presence Of hundreds Of people She
vas waiting for d Hobart car Ac-
co-dinE 70 Witnesses Mss Tihbett
walked directly in front Of the on
coming Packard car Of M. Binzen. the
ear knocking her to the pavement ana
the front wheel passing over her body
Mr.. Binzen was unable TO stop in time
or avoiding hitting her. She was
found to Be severely bruised
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-13
HOW STOCKS
OPENED
fINTERNATloNAL NEWS sgsvICT


NEW YORK. Aug lathe feature of
the trading at the stock market opening
today was the heavy buying Of the steel
industrials. Baldwin Locomotive at
tracted the greatest attention. which had
a wide opening. first sales ranging from
1l3% to ia and in the next few min
utes there were a further advance to
115%, gain IN all of ? - over yester-
days closing.
Railway Steel Springs advanced ~
to IS. Crucible Steel y to 1875 Steel
common y to 104% and Bethlehem Steel
one point 10 ssA Tobacco products
rose to 1861. United Retail Stores ad-
vanoed * to 1I2. The oil stocks were
all in good demand. Pan American Pc
troleum advancing one point to 100 Sin
clair advanced = to 56A. U. $. Rubber
was Influenced by the formation Of the
Underwriting Syndicate and rose 21a 70
lz7.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-13
NURSE
ADVISES PEOPLE,

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in praise Of Mayrs Wonderful Remedy
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less preparation that removes the ca
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and alays the Inflammation which
causes practically all stomach. liver and
Intestinal ailments including append
citis One dose viii convince or money
refunded. At druggists everywhere.-
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