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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-02-26

Mrs. Norman Kirk and baby, Betty
and Miss Louise Berry of Whining
ton, N. c., have returned after a few
days visit with Mrs. Ernest Lyle at
Stanton.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-02-26

Mrs. Mamie Fox and her nephew,
Frank Ditto Jr., have returned home
from their visit to Tampa and ST. Pc
tersburg.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-02-26

Mrs. Max Israelson is expecting a
visit from her brother, Mr.. Asher
Frank. Mr.. Frank is located in bust
ness at Salisbury, S. c., and from
there is coming to OcaIa in his car,
having stopped few days in Atlanta.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-02-26

A new star shone on the movie
horizon last night, when Marion Da-
Wis featured in the select story, "The
Burden of Proof" Miss Davis is a
very pretty girl and her acting is
clever. The picture tonight will be
"The Strange Woman" in which
Gladys Brockwell has the leading
role.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-02-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Culley of Ohio are
guests in the city for short stay.
While here they will be with Mrs. j..
W. Davis on Oklawaha.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-02-26

If you want real foot comfort weal
DR.. Schools "Right and Left" Socks.
For sale only at Titles Shoe Par
Tor. 13-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-02-26

If you like nuts you will be delight
ed with NORRIS CHOCOLATE
CREAM BRAZIL NUTS. The Court
Pharmacy.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-02-26

You don't have to telephone to find
out when your prescription will be
delivered. We fill them as the doctor
writes them and send them out promt-
~. Gerig's Drug Store. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-02-26
OCAA OCCURRENCES

If you have any society items,
please phone One-Two-One (121).
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-02-26

When you think of Toilet Articles,
remember phone 123. Anti Monopoly
Drug Store. 22-6t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-02-26

Among the names in today's cas-
ualty list is that of William w. Horn,
Oak; wounded slightly.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-02-26
REAL BARGAINS IN USED CARS

Four second hand Fords. Come and
look them over. AUTO SALES CO.
Phone 34S. Mack Taylor.
Ct Ocala. Fla.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-02-26

Delicious Cherry Sundae. Anti
Monopoly Drug Store. 22-6t
The Washington times., 1919-12-12
FEDERAL UNION SEEKS
BETTER CIVIL SERVICE

Enlargement of the powers of ths
Civil Service Commission is the frs
plank in the platform which the union
ized Government employees will carr,
into the general meeting of the
American Federation of Labor to
morrow.
The Federation of Federal Employe
and the other Government union or
yanizations, including the letter car
riers, the postal clerks, the plat
printers, etc, have united on a pro
gram which includes the advocacy
a new and greater Civil Service Com
mission-one which will have power.
not merely over the appointment O
Government employees, but over thei
promotion. demotion, dismissal, an.
the general conditions surroundin,
their work.
The A. +. Of L. will be asked to in
dorse this plan and to assist in it,
active championship before Congress
A new civil service bin, in accordance
with the unions plan, will be intro
duced in the House in the near fl
ture.
The Government employees also de
sire a reaffii nation of their right tr
organize and to affiliate with tn,
American Federation of Labor. 1t 4,
expected that both of these plans will
be incorporated in the general polio,
of the organization.
The Washington times., 1919-12-12
NO BACK PAY FOR DC.
COPS TILL AFTER XMAS
Ruling by Comptroller of the Treas
ury Holds Little Hope of
Holiday Cheer.

There is very little chance Of the
District policemen receiving the back
pay provided in the bill for increase
In salaries until after Christmas, ac-
cording to Daniel ]. Donovan. Dis
trict auditor, and Edward Hesse,
chief clerk Of the police department.
A ruling on the bill was received
from the Comptroller Of the Treas
ury today. 1t was stated that patrol
drivers who had been in service for
more than one year would automat-
ically enter class 2, with a salary Of
$1,000. 1t was believed that patrol
drivers would have to serve a year
as members Of the police force before
entering another class.
Patrol drivers will receive no back
pay, 1t was decided. AS q patrol
driver Is a civilian employe and did
not become member Of the police
force until the bill was passed, the
Comptroller stated the retroactive
clause In the bill does not affect
them.
1t was also ruled that the back SAL
ary would be paid on the basis of the
class In which a policeman was last
August. Promotions from one class
to another. since last August, will
nave no effect upon retroactive pay.
The Washington times., 1919-12-12
VAN SCHAICK'S NAME
SENT TO SENATE TODAY
Unexpected Delay Causes Hold.up in
Appointment Of Rent
Commission.

The nomination Of DR.. John Van
schaick to be a member Of the Board
Il Commissioners Of the District Of
Columbia tc succeed w. Gwynn Gardi-
ier, whose resignation was recently
accepted. was sent to the Senate to-
lay by President Wilson.
Senator Sherman, chairman of the
District Committee. asi dthat he would
;all his committee together Monday
o consider the nomination of DR.. Van
,haick to be Commissioner Of the
District.
There is not known to be any op-
position to DR.. Van Shaick in the
committee. Senator Sherman said that
le doubted that the nomination would
Je reported out on that day, as neither
he Senate nor the committee had
jeen counseled about the nomination.
DIR. Van Schaick was summoned to
he White House early this week and
pprised of his selection as Commits
ioner. He said it was the first inti-
nation that he had had of his having
cen chosen.
There has been an unexpected de-
ay in the appointment of the three
members of the new Rent Commits
ion of the District. 1t was an
.ounced last week that the nomina-
ion would be sent to the Senate last
tonday. No explanation has been
lven for the delay, although Presi-
lent Wilson has list of about sixty
andidates from which to make a Sc
pctiOn.
The Washington times., 1919-12-12
2 FIREMEN OVERCOME
WHILE FIGHTING BLAZE

While fighting a fire in the base
ment of 2406 Eighteenth street north
west, last night, Privates J.'R Moore,
thirty years old, OF No. engine COM
pany, and G.. Brown, twenty-seven
years old, OF No. o truck company,
were overcome by gas and taken to
Emergency Hospital. The two fire.
men were revived short time later
and allowed to return to their quar-
ters.
The fire originated in the basement
Of the premises occupied by Miss Lena
Huntington, and was caused by an
overheated furnace. Damage is esti-
mated at $500.
Fire Of undetermined origin caused
$3.50 damage to the home of John
Green. 633 Virginia avenue southeast,
last night.
The Washington times., 1919-12-12
What's S the Matter
With
TheSchOOLS?

Washington stool system is
short of teachers, short of room,
short of equipment, and IN de-
plorable state otherwise. In this
series of articles The Times Uil
set forth the conditions, for the
information of Washington peo-
pie and members of Congress.
The Washington times., 1919-12-12
RE-ROUTE
W.R.E.CARSTO''
AID SERVICE
Plans to Improve Service Dis
cussed by Company Officials
and D. c. Heads.

Washington will get better 90
service N the efforts OF the Pubic
Utilities Commission net results. An
Investigation of the present routine
OF the cars was conducted recently
by the commission The Washingtoa
Railway and Electric Company was
called uuon TO present to the con-
mission Its views on ways and means
OF bettering the service
With the investigation practically
complete. Walter C Allen, executive
secretary of the commission. called
an Informal conference with railway
officials today. William y. Ham.
president Of the company, accom-
panied by several trafhc experts,
went over the several re-routine
plans Of the commission and ce0-
pany informally.
routing plan will have been made
within several weeks. ofHciais sf tAs
Public Utilities Commission are
anxious that some changes Be mana.
as they believe the service can -
improved.
Today's conference va not ope1 20
the public. but IL 10 understood tie
railway company officials urged thaf
the company be allowed to oend nopo
cars past the Union Station with
the present routing very few ~. h
and z. cars pass With nseveral bioeaks
Of the station The Capital Tracttoa
Company handles the bulk Of IT,
Union station passengerA
Every line In the city was 6fo-
cussed today. The coafsesocs lAataa
for several hours. Neither officials
of the commission nor company Of
fcfals would discuss what took pIaos
in the two-hour discussion
The Washington times., 1919-12-12

ASA appointed as chemist in the Geological Survey,
Interior Department who has been working side by side
with scientists Of the Government for
year Miss Foster specazes in the chemical contents
Of water and is officially designated as water tester
The Washington times., 1919-12-12
NO MORE D. c. MEN
FOR ANTI-RUM SERVICE

The Bureau of Internal Revenue
announced today that no more appli-
cations for positions in the prohibi-
tion enforcement service from resi-
dents Of the District Of Columbia can
be considered. The number of such
applications now on file, 1t was stated,
Is 30 great that the full quota of ap-
pointments can be made Immediately
from list OF men well qualified for
the positions. 1t will be impossible,
officials say. to investigate and re-
port upon additional applicants.
The Washington times., 1919-12-12
HEAR|NCSON
$3.50 PLAN
BEGIN TODAY
n. B. F. MacfarIand Urges Half
and Half Scheme Retained
In Lieu of Better One.

Hearings on the Mapes bill to
abolish the half and half fiscal re-
lations between the Federal Govern
ment and the District OF Columbia
began this morning.
By permission Of the House the
session of the House District Com
mittee, which Is considering the bill,
will be held this afternoon.
Henry B. F. Mcfarland, chairman
OF the citizens committee, ar?eared
before the COMMITTEES today to urge
that the present plan be continued.
unless a better plan could be evolved.
'Never before has this been more
important that some definite regular
and liberal policy as to appropriations
be lad" Mr.. Mcfarland said.
ID. c. Needs Millions.
He pointed out that the present
needs of the District would cost mill
lions Of dollars above what il now
raised by taxation. These needed
improvements include schools, parks,
new water system, hospital improve
ments and extensions Of the police
and nre departments.
Repeal Of the law at this time, he
said, would mean such high taxes az
to be confiscatory.
Mr.. Mcfarland urged the repeal of
the law which says Congress shall
not appropriate q sum greater than
that estimated by the District Com.
missioners. This means that when
Congress cut down the Commission
ers estimates there IL q surplus which
at the present time IL $4,000. 600.
Congressman Romjue suggested
that the law be amended so as to give
~ .4wk a.
sum for the District not to exceed the
surplus.
Mr.. Mcfarland said there ought
not to be any limit placed on this
amount Congress might gave the Dis
trict.
without provision for q definite
and regular plan," Mr.. Mcfarland
said, ..the inevitable tendency would
be to make the Government share as
small as possible. even to being far
less than the share OF the District OF
Columbia
1t would be impossible for the Dis
trict to live without help from the
National Treasury, Mr.. Macfarland
contended.
Realty Tax Excessive.
Calling attention to the report of
the joint committee, which, in 1918.
recommended the abolition Of the half
and-half plan, Mr.. Mcfarland said
that that committee held that the
taxes at that time were "fair and
reasonable" Taxes are higher now
than then because an intangible
property tax has since been added.
District of Columbia real estate
tax rates are excessive" Mr.. Macfar-
land told the committee. They are
higher than most other American
cities. This meets the test of wheth-
er the District is paying the proper
proportion Of expenses here"
At the session this afternoon Mr.
Mcfarland will discuss the taxes paid
in the District as compared with those
in other cities.
The Washington times., 1919-12-12
''OME CLUB PLAYERS TO
GIVE 2 SHOWS TONIGHT

The Home Club Players of the De-
,artment of the Interior will present
, one-act drama and a one-act COM
dy this evening in the assembly hall
II the Central Y. NJ. c. A., 1875 G
street northwest. Herman Hoffman.
giolinist. will play before the per-
'ormance and during the intermis-
sion.
The one-Act drama, ""The Man in
the Stalls" by. Alfred Sutro, will be
presented by Jesse w. Myer, Kathryn
Winter and Ben w. Whitehurst. The
comedy, "Kisses and Misses" will be
presented by Edyth Custer, Ida Pax
ton, John McMechan and Albert H.
Winter.
The Washington times., 1919-12-12
THEATER FIRE
LOSS PLACED
AT $4,000
Damage to Contents of Lyceum
Building Estimated at 1000
After Probe.

After an investigation conducted
by Fire Marshal George Watson, this
morning. the damage caused by nre
in the Lyecum Theater, Eleventh
street and Pennsylvania avenue, last
midnight, was placed at $4,000 to the
building and $1,000 to the contents.
The house was crowded to capacity,
but police directed the clearing of the
theater, with the result that the crowd
left the building without mishap.
The fire originated in the gallery
and burned rapidly through the roof.
The first alarm was sounded at IL :55
o'clock, three engine companies and
two truck companies responding.
With the arrival of the first COM
pany OF fire apparatus, a second
alarm was sounded, which was soon
followed by two more.
+. NJ. Pratt, inspector for the fire
department, was in the theater when
the fire started. With Lieutenant
Sanford and Sergeant Witstatt, of the
First precinct, he went into the gal
iery, where they cleared that floor
and then directed their attention to
clearing the first balcony.
One man, II was said this morning,
jumped from the second balcony to
the first balcony, but was unintured.
Several others were getting ready to
jump when they were assured BY In
spector Pratt and the police that there
was no immediate danger.
Attracted by the glare, hundreds of
spectators lined the sidewalk and
watched the hremen hght the blaze
It was fully four hours after the frst
alarm was sounded before the blaze
was extinguished.
Some Scenery Saved.
Dick Foster. property man for the
attraction playing at the theater this
week, was in his hotel when the fire
started. A short time later he ar
rived at the theater and succeeded in
saving much Of the scenery and cos
tunes.
Z The flames did not reach the stage
but water poured into the playhouse
damaged the scenery and propertie.
to the extent Of $4,000, Foster esti-
mates.
A wrestling bout. which followed
the regular performance, was In
progress when the fire started.
Although official estimates OF the
damage had not been made this
morning, 1t was said that the loss
would reach $4,000.
The Washington times., 1919-12-12

When more than 100 students
are compelled to occupy type
writing class rooms as section
rooms, 1t is certain that conditions
at that school are far from nor
NAL. And when more than 100
students are forced to study with
a typewriter constantly in front
of them-in fact, on their desk
it is also a certainty that con-
ditions are far from ideal.
Such is the situation at the
Business High School. where the
enrolment has increased in
eighteen months by so per cent
In September, 1918, the school
registered 762 pupils. Just a year
later the school registered 1880.
When the February term begins
this year, the enrolment will be
1,150, probably more. The school
was built to accommodate 1000.
1t has even been necessary to send
a class of twenty-eight students
into a laboratory to hear recita-
tionA
officials SUD Against It.'
VhCH NhS ChfOAAuCul luCI CdSCS
in February, two more typewrit-
ing rooms will be pressed into
service. This will mean incon-
venience to seventy-ive or a hun
dred more students. II the in
crease is larger than expected, the
school officials will be ''up against
it." Every bit Of available space
is being utilized at present. IT.
the corridor of the third floor Of
the building there Is a typewrit-
ing class. Lack Of space COM
PEELED school officials to put desks
and typewriters In the hall It Is
necessary to use artificial light,
which 10 injurious to the health OF
both the teacher and students.
Teaehers Also Lacking.
As In all other high schools,
the seriousness of the situation
is increased by the lack Of teach
ers. When the additional stu
dents are enrolled in February,
at least four more teachers must
be secured. There Is no waiting
list Of teachers to draw from.
There is q deficiency appropria-
tlon oetore congress prOVlQfng
for 13s more teachers. This
should be passed. at once, to Sc
cure temporary relief.
Allan Davis, principal of the
Business High School. points out
that more than two-thirds of the
classes at the school are over
crowded.
"The superintendent believes no
teacher in a high school should
teach more than thirty students
in one class" said Mr.. Davis,
"and there are at this school
twenty-four classes out Of thirty
five, with an enrolment Of more
than thirty. Some have thirty
FIVE and thirty-seven. Many of
our teachers are overburdened."
Relief from congestion at Busi-
ness could be obtained by an ad-
dition to the school There is a
semi-inclosed "'U" at the north
end of the building that could be
utilized for this purpose. Prof.
Davis wants a lunch room and
two class rooms brrtlt in the ssIT"
The Washington times., 1919-12-12
TRINIDAD FOLKS TO MEET.

A membership meeting will be held
by the Trinidad Citizens Association,
at the Northeast Temple, Twelfth and
II streets northeast, this evening at
5 o'clock
The membership committee will as
semble a half hour earlier to make a
report. They are requested TO have
with them their collections and stubs.
Several prominent men are expected
70 deliver speeches.
The Washington times., 1919-12-12
COMPLETING Jury
DELAYS WAN TRIAL
Fifth Day Opens in Chinese
Staying Case With Panel
Still Incomplete.

The fifth day has passed in efforts
to obtain a Jury to try ziang Sung
Wan, a young Chinese student for
murder In the first degree In connec-
tion with the killing January % last
of Ben Sen WI at the Chinese Edu-
cational Mission, 2o23 Kalorazna road
northwest, and the twelfth man to
complete the jury has not yet been
found
Justice Gould. presiding in crims-
nal Court No. 1, at the opening Of
court this morning announced that
prospective jurors need have no ap-
prehension over being locked UP at
night while the trial is on; that they
would be permitted to go home at
the conclusion of the days sessions
The court is making every effort to
obtain a jury, and by above state
ment tried to remove possible fears
talesmen might have entertained on
the subject Of spending their nights
locked up in the jury room, away
from their families.
7os Tursel Down
Two hundred and twenty-six venire-
men have been examined so far. es-
tablishing . record in the District in
that respect Fifty had been sum-
moned for today and thirty-two re-
sponded to the call Out of these six
were opposed to capital punishment;
four against circumstantial evidence;
three were excused because they had
served on juries during the curren.
year: the rest were excused or chai-
lenged for other causes.
Fifty additional talesmen will be
summoned for tomorrow morning. Gnd
every effort will then be made TO OBJ
tain the necessary twelfth man The
District Attorney still has ten per
emptory challenges at his dispsal
should he see fit to make use of the
privilege while the defense has ex-
hausted its privilege with the ex
cepting OF one.
Meets Hts Brother.
The young brother of the accused,
Tsong Ing Van. who is charged with
presenting a forged check At the
Riggs National Bank. was again pres
ent in the corridor of the buildinS,
and while the process OF selecting q
jury was going on watched the pro-
ccedings, looking into the court win
dows from an adjoining hallway.
As soon as court adjourned and the
prisoner was taken to the cell on the
lower floor. the latter's brother also
went down to meet him and held
brief conversation in Chinese. Dis
trict Attorney Laskey examined the
talesmen for the Government, and
Attorney James A. O'Shea represented
the accused.
New-York tribune., 1919-10-07
IiFEANY & Go!
FIFTH AVENUE & 37m STREET
PEARLS DIAMONDS JEWELRY SILVER
CLOCKS WATCHES CHINA STATIONERY

been done in London by Sir Eric Drum
mond, secretary general, and the or
ganization committee, Of which E. NJ.
House is an American member.
The sudden departure of Mr.. House
for the United States here thought to
have some connection with developments.
The plan looks to the meeting, per-
haps in London or Paris at first, of
the council of the league, leaving the
meeting of the assembly to follow
within a reasonable period of time.
The first named body, under the terms
of the covenant, is fully empowered
to deal with the Saar Basin and other
urgent matters. II also is necessary
to allow the neutral states sixty davs
after the ratification of the peace
treaty by the principal powers within
which 20 adhere to the covenant and
nominate their representatives in the
Assembly, which would bring the date
for the initial meeting of the latter
body early next year and permit carry
ing out the original plan Of having the
first meeting Of the full assembly take
place in Washington upon call of Pres
ident Wilson.
Meanwhile, the council will be in
operation and the remainder of the
machinery Of the league of nations will
begin to function in accordance with
the plans prepared by that body as
rapidly as it is needed to give effect
to its decisions.
New-York tribune., 1919-10-07
Supposed Millions in Jewels
Dwindles to Few Pieces of
Lace and Offerings of
Small Intrinsic Va lu e
Would Keep Articles
Tumulty Says President Had
Planned to Ask Congress
for Right to Retain Them

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6.-Acting upon
the express direction Of the Presi-
dent and Mrs. Wilson," Secretary
Tumulty to-day made public state
ment containing an itemized list of
presents received by them while in
Europe
Mr.. Tumulty's statement follows:
While on his Western trip the
Presidents attention was called to the
resolution of Representative Roden-
berg, of Illinois, and the statements of
! Senators Penrose and Sherman, in re-
gard to gifts received by the Presi-
dent and Mrs. Wilson while they were
in Europe
Senator Sherman indicated the basis
OF the various stories touching this
matter when he said that cloak room
gossip laid the values of these gifts at
$500,000." Senator Penrose said he had
been informed that the presidential
presents from crowned heads and for
eign governments amounting to several
million dollars
"Here are the facts:
"Outside of a considerable number
Of small gifts, such as books, walking
sticks, an old silver dish, found in the
ruins of Louvain, war souvenirs made
by soldiers or out of war material, and
numerous medals struck Off in his
honor, the following are the only i'm
portant gifts received by the Presi-
dent in Europe.
IN ENGLAND:
photograph Of the King and Queen
OF England.
"a book relating to Windsor Castle.
"The freedom Of the City of London,
presented in q gold casket by the Lord
Mayor at Guildhall.
IN ITALY:
"a water color picture, on bronze
easel, presented by the Queen Of Italy.
"a bronze figure presented at the
Capitol in Rome "a gift from the
people).
ga figure Of italia Victoria sent to
the train at Genoa, either by school
or by the citizens of Genoa.
"a set of books from the citizens of
Genoa.
"a mosaic presented by the Pope.
IN FRANCE:
"a bronze figure, presented by body
of students.
"The President also received numer-
ous honorary degrees from nearly all
of the countries Of Europe, and many
resolutions of respect and gratitude.
"Knowing there is consttu-
tional inhibition against the President
receiving gifts from foreign rulers or
states, the President, after consulting
the Secretary Of State, was preparing
list Of the presents he intended 20
ask permission Of Congress to retain,