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The Washington herald., 1919-06-21
ATTORNEYS LEAD FORLORN
HOPE AGAINST DRY LAW
Attack Constitutionalty of Reed Bone Dry
Amendment in Police Court-Judge
Hardison Takes Plea Under Amusement

An eleventh hour attempt to
knock out the Reed "bone-dry"
amendment in the District was
sensed in Police Court yesterday
afternoon when Attorneys j. p.
Mullen and f. p. S. Newman filed a
motion to quash the charge of vio-
1ating the amendment against Dunk
Peterson. who is alleged to have
brought six quarts of whisky into
the District
Court officials saw an opening for
Washington to go wet" for a few
days If Judge Hardison. who has
the matter under consideration, de-
cides in favor of Peterson.
With the first OF July rapidly ap-
preaching and nationwide prohibi-
ton almost a fact. this movement is
, construed as one which would a,
least allow Washington several days
respite in which to stock up on
liquor. Some of the arguments by
which counsel for Peterson hope to
prove the unconstitutionality of the
Reed amendment are:
I'VE contend that the Reed bone
dry amendment is unconstitutional
because it is repugnant to and in
contravention OF Sectio of Article
1 OF the constitution. that Congress
has power to regulate commerce
among the several States
THE Reed law does not provide
for the search and seizure of intoxi-
eating liquors unlawfully imported
into the District OF Columbia. and
therefore such searches and seizures
are unlawful; and even if it did so
provide it is furthermore unlawful If
the law in controversy Is invalid.
We contend that since time imme-
morial-yes. since the epoch Of time
Liquor has been a legitimate article
Of commerce. The fact that the man
ufacturing and distilling of liquor has
for the past decade been one Of the
chief sources Of national revenue is
eufficient and renders 1t incumbent
upon this court to take judicial no
tice of the fact that liquor is a le-
gitimate article of commerce.
Upon this premise, therefore, that
liquor is a legitimate article Of COM
merce we maintain that person may
transport into the District OF Colum-
bia liquors purchased elsewhere for
his own use by the fnstrumentallty
of interstate commerce.
THE prominent idea in the minds
of the trainers of the constitution
and the end desired when to Con-
gress was committed the power to
regulate commerce among the sew
eral States, was to prevent en-
barrassing restrictions by any State.
The power was given by the same
words and in the same clause by
which was conferred power to reg
ulate commerce with foreign ma
tions. 1t would be absurd to sup
pose that the transmission Of SUBJ
jccts of trade from the State of the
buyer to the market or from one
State to another was not contem-
plated, for without that there could
bo no cbnsummated trade, either
with foreign nations or among the
States.
1--WE respectfully reiterate our
contention that the Reed bone-dry
amendment is organically obnox-
ious in that it strikes at the very
heart of that immortal document,
The Washington herald., 1919-06-21
Letter REPORT
RUNS 400 PAGES
District Auditor Completes
Task-Estate Valued
AT $40, ,106, 1922.

Herbert L. Davis, auditor for The
District Supreme Court. finished one
Of the hardest Jobs of auditing yes
terday that has ever been assigned
by the courts in the District, when
he made his report on auditing the
estate of the late Levi z. Letter. The
report is in book form and comprises
nearly 400 typewriter pages, being
the result Of many months of work
and visits to many sections Of the
country.
The total value OF the Letter estats,
according to the report, Is 10,106.-
1922 Levi z. Letter died June ,.
1904. leaving the bulk Of his estate
to his widow, Mrs Mary T. Letter,
now deceased. and his four children,
Joseph Letter. Lady Curzon (de-
ceased. Margaret H. Letter and
Nancy c. l. Letter. Seymour Morris
OF Chicago was named trustee.
In auditing the estate. Mr.. DAVIS
had to deal both with pre-war and
after-war values, shrinkage. income
and corporation finance and many
other problems arising from so large
an estate.
The Washington herald., 1919-06-21
BANK GIVES CONVICT
CASHIERS DESK JOB

Having served two years in a
penitentiary Is no bar to securing
a position in a Washington bank.
Il used to be a bank cashier. but
now I am an ex-convfct. served
two years in the penitentiary. VIII
you give me a jobr'
This frank address. supported by
a letter from DR.. Earl budding,
himself an ex-convict and now
president of the Prisoners Relief
Society, 500 E street northwest,
gained for the young ex-cashier
an opportunity to rehabilitate him
self
DR.. budding, who has already ac-
complished q tremendous good
work. is seeking to raise a fund OF
s1-o00,o00 in the United States for
the purpose Of helping ex-convicts.
both men and women. to find help
full employment and to assist them
in tiding over the dark times i'm
mediately after their release.
The Washington herald., 1919-06-21
FORD ANARCHIST,
EXPERT STATES
Beliefs Akin to Those Of
Radicals, Testimony in
$1,0OO,000 Suit.

Mount Clemens. Mich. June 2o.-AI-
legged utterances OF Henry Ford said
to be anarchistic were introduced by
defense lawyers today in Ford's mil
lion-dollar libel suit against the Chi
cago Tribune.
Prof. Jesse N. Reeves. teacher OF
political economy at the University
Of Michigan. and reputed an exper,
on Socialism anarchism. Bolshevism
and other radical doctrines, was ask
ed If certain remarks made by Ford
did not show the plaintin had an
archistic beliefs
Long debate interviewed on obiec-
tion OF the Ford counsel. but the
court ruled the testimony could BE-
taken.
Prof. Reeves declared on the stand
that Ford's remarks made in an in
terview written by Edward Marshall
in 1915 that ''one country. State or
city is not of paramount importance
was akin to the beliefs of such an
archists as Gardner. Rudolph, Tucker
and Tolstoi.
The Washington herald., 1919-06-21
EASTERN HIGH
HONORs HEROES
FIVE Soldier Dead Lauded
At Exercises by
Speakers,

Five. Eastern High School graduates
who made the supreme sacrifice In the
world war were hmored at the me-
morial exercises at the high school
snditortm. Seventh and B streets
southeast, yesterday afternoon They
were-
Capt Albert Zane Pyies. eu5 Nicho-
las avenue, Anacostia; Lieut.. Comdr.
Carl "a Bostrom, sd Seventh street
northeast; Lieut. Thomas H Farms
worth. lbs East Capitol street; Corpl.
Charles E Chambers, 1S8 B street
southeast. and Corpl James Frank
Hagan. z28 Chester street southeast.
DR.. W. s Small, former principal
OF Eastern High School; Henry P.
Blair. former president Of the Board
Of Education, and James W. Berry
spoke briefly on what it meant to give
all for ones ideals
A feature Of the exercises was the
presentation to the school by Miss
Bertha L Gardner of a memorial pic
ture of the five heroes on behalf Of
the Girls War Correspondents Club.
On the stadium was a large gold
star Of immortelles, the gift OF Mrs.
Richard W. Pyles, a015 Nichols ave-
nue.. Anacostia. whose son Is among
Eastern Highs hero dead
The Washington herald., 1919-06-21
THE TOWN CRIER.
The Kansas Society will meet to

The Kansas Society will meet to-
night at o'clock at the Wilson
Normal School, when Mai J.. C.
Ruppenthal, of the Judge Advocate
Generals office. will speak. A musi-
cal program and refreshments have
been provided.
annual basket picnic at the base
ball grounds of the Geological Park
today. A committee will meet all
cars at Eighteenth street and Co.
lumbia road from 3 to s o'clock. and
jitneys will run to the picnic
grounds.
"The ReIationship Of Shorter
Working Hours to More Efficient
Service" will be discussed by the
U. s. Employees Saturday Afternoon
Holiday Club in the West study hall
of the Public Library. Eighth and
K streets, this evening at 1880
o'clock.
The Michigan State Society will
give a picnic above Pierce's Mill in
Rock Creek Park this afternoon at
8 o'clock. Those attending are re-
quested to have with them basket
lunches.
Gilbert Wilson, song leader at
Quantico, Va. will meet with his
chorus at the Congregational
Church, Tenth and @ streets north
west, tomorrow afternoon at 3
o'clock.
The wnnderIusters hike for to-
morrow will start at Chevy Chase
Lake at $3.50 o'clock and take the
course northeast to the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad. along upper Rock
Creek, to Gormley's Dairy and to
Forest Glen. Walter w. Page will
lead.
The Big Sister Club of the Thom-
son School will give an outdoor
masquerade this evening at the
school for the benefit of the con-
valescent soldiers of Walter Reed
Hospital.
The Hersl Club Of washinrton
will hold its semi-annual election
Of officers tomorrow in the rooms of
the Y. M. H. A. Pennsyivania ave-
nue. and Eleventh street. There
will be several speakers.
The nrst group of song leaders
and accompanies to complete the
course of training under the au-
spices of the War Camp Community
Service will be graduated tomorrow
afternoon at the community sing at
the Central High School The prin-
cipal address will be given by Jus
tice f. l. Siddons. of the Supreme
Court Of the District Diplomas
with badges and pins bearing the
camp service symbol with a harp
in the center. will be awarded to
graduates.
The Washington herald., 1919-06-21

the trainers OF which hoped would
form a more perfect union. estab-
lish Justice. insure domestic tran
guilty
This Reed amendment has given
rise to blaze OF popular resent
ment. it Is one of the engrossins
questions of the hour. Can il be
said that these ballotless people of
the District of Columbia, solely de-
pendent on an irresponsible Con-
gress, irresponsible in the sense
that their acts are unaccountable
to any constituency within the Dis
trict OF Columbia. should be denied
an inalienable right"
The Washington herald., 1919-06-21
NEW YORK HOTEL ARRIVALS.

New York. June 2o.-Washington-
ians registered here are: A G. Belt
Grand: T. A. A Buchhouse. Navarro
A. T. Egan. Hermitage: G. A Egan.
Hermitage: H. Goldberg. Herald
Square: Z. F. Kelly. Marlborough:
L H. Macnichol. Breslin; A E. Tay-
lor, Park Avenue: NJ. ]. Zimmerman, a,
Hermitage; W. Burba, Longacre; X.
Coates. Wallick; W. p. Harvey. Con-
tinental.
Trade representatives are: Suskin
and Berry. +. ]. Berry, dry goods.
notions and shoes. 43 Leonard street.
room 202.
The Washington herald., 1919-06-21
British Mandatory for
Mexico Declared MYTH

Acting Secretary of State Polk yes
terday characterized the published
story OF British mandatory over
Mexico as absurd and mischievous.
He said there had never been any
such suggestion except in the news
papers.
Mr.. Polk said that under the cove
nant OF the league of nations there
was no provision for mandatories
other than the mandatories for the
German colonies and for parts of the
Turkish empire
The Washington herald., 1919-06-21
ASKS CITIES TO BID
ON CAR LOTS OF FOOD

Bids for millions Of cans OF corn.
peas, baked beans and stringless
beans. at the War Department Zone
Supply Offices. in thirteen cities, will
be received on June 30, It was an
nounced yesterday
The War Department has notified
wholesale grocers, Gamers. packers
and exporters and state and munich,
pal. educational, penal and charita-
Bile institutions. The minimum bid
accepted will be for carload lot OF
any commodity.
The Washington herald., 1919-06-21

There is no reason why the
District Of Columbia should
not have national representa-
ton when it asks for it.
/ have always believed the
people here are entitled to it,
and that opinion dates back
thirty years, at which time /
was a temporary resident of
this city.
l believe anyone with pro-
perty rights and interests,
and subject to local regula-
ting laws and ordinances,
should have a direct voice in
determining those questions.
The present commissionership
form of government invests
exclusive authority, as l un-
derstand it, for the deter
mining of these local ques-
tions. Therefore, whatever
the District of Columbia asks
for direct representation on
that commission, / believe it
is entitled to it.
1t is a fundamental right
under our form of govern
ment that a man who is
taxed should have voice
through his direct represen-
tative to determine the pur-
pose and amount of the tax.
Tho same nrincip1e extends fo
The Washington herald., 1919-06-21

to perform these duties. In
my Judgment Congress should
not be required to perform
the duties of board OF al
dermen. And what is true
in a small way as to the gov
ernment of the city of Wash
ington, is true In a much lar
ger way when Congress con-
.sumes one-third to one-half
its time in the discussion and
consideration of appropriation
bills that should properly be
handled in one-third the time
under a budget system, SINH,
lar to that which has been
adopted by practically every
government in the world out
side our own.
Representative Frear, Re-
publican, graduated from the
National Law University here
In 1885, He was born in
Hudson, Wis. Mr.. Frear has
served four terms in Con-
gress. When he was re-
elected to the Sixty-sixth Con-
gress he received 10000 votes
to 1874 for w. H. Frawley,
Democrat. He lived in Wash
ington long before he came
to Congress and he is familiar
with the Districts plight
The Washington herald., 1919-06-21
By. JAMES A. FREAR,
Representative from Wisconsin.)

other matters Of local govern
ment.
1t is an astounding fact
that considerable time of the
entire Congress is devoted to
legslating for the District of
Columbia-matters that ought
to be acted upon by a small
body of men appointed or
elected, as the case may be,
The Washington herald., 1919-06-21
"FoIlies" Favorite Wed,.

New York. June 20.-Marilynn
Miller. "Follies" favorite. has been
a bride since May "a. it became
known on Broadway today. Frank
Carter. actor and dancer, led her to
the altar.
The Washington herald., 1919-06-21
Comet, Caused Floating Kidneys.

Asbury Park, n. J., June 2o.-With
the lowering OF corset pressure from
waist to hip. the famous floating kid
ney has almost disappeared. DR.. Hor-
ace Packard told the homeopathic
convention
The Washington herald., 1919-06-21
Biselows Condition Critical

Kingston. n. Y. June 20.-Poult-
ney Bigelow. writer. was still in q
critical condition at the hospital
here today. He is being treated for
lockjaw.
The Washington herald., 1919-06-21
Not Used to CITY Ways.

New York, June 2o-A st. Louis
visitor delayed subway traffic for
some time trying to commit suicide
by jumping under train. All he got
was dusty clothes and . cussins.,
The Washington herald., 1919-06-21
COURTESY. QUALITY, SERVICE,
HOTEL KENTUCKY
KENTUCKY AY.. NEAR BEACH.

hENICCh1 AN., NEAR BEACH.
European Plan-Rstes 81 to s. 50 daily
American Plans to s. diy, SIG to SIS wkly.
Elevator; electric lights; telephone every room
running water in rooms; private bstha Phone
l5. n. b. KENNADY
ie$38
The Washington herald., 1919-06-21
Taxation Without Representation is Tranny"

The Washington Herald believes the suffrage
being extended to the of the certainly the
ofds greatest capital is entitled
hope rests in Congress Following isthe fwentyih daily
series OF expressions OF opinion by Senator'S and Representatives
this ptal question.
By JAMES A. FREAR,
Representative ronW Wisconsin
The Washington herald., 1919-06-21
RESORTS.
ATLANTIC CITY.
THE WILTSHIRE

Virginia aV aud Beach. Ocean view. Ca
p&city 80. Private baths. running water In
rooms. 'le71tnr, 'tc- American plan-S1
up daily. special weekly. Booklet
tre-St SAMUEL ELLIS
The Washington herald., 1919-06-21
WILDWOOD MANOR
WILDWOOD, n. ,.

Capacity. 100; whole block; ocean front; fresh
ard salt water in baths: running water. hot and
cold. In bedrooms; electric eleJators; tennis
courts, etc; opens June 2. wildWood's largest
ard finest hotel Mrs. wN B. LESTER. Mzr.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-01
PERSONAL

INTERNATIONAL Secret Service. Inc,
is now prepared to furnish secret
service men and women to investi-
gate criminal and civil cases of all
Kinds throughout the world. Men
and women supplied for all trades
and professions. Dictagraph and
dictaphone services. Our fees are
moderate. Any advice free. Call at
our Head Offices: Room 207. Board OF
Trade Bldg, Perth Anboy, N. j.; 70
Montgomery St. Jersey City. N. j.;
275 Morris Avenue. Elizabeth. N. ].
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-01
POULTRY, ETC.

500 S. C. w. Leghorn yearlIngs, $1.25
each. Write Herman Lutzmann. r.
+. d. No. !, Perth Amboy. Farm at
Vineyard Road. Metuchen.
zoe WHITE LEGHORN Pullets for
sale. ~1indhardt's, King Georges
Road. Woodbridge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-01
HELP

wANTED-Men and women to call
upon automobile owners in your To-
cality. Salary and commission to
those who can qualify.
Accessory Associates, 142 Pavilion
Ave. Long Branch, N. J.
WOMEN or Men wanted, salary $24 full
time soc hour spare time, selling
guaranteed hosiery to wearer; eX-
perience unnecessary international
Mills. Norristown. Pa.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-01

FOR SAILS f~our-family brick dwell
ings, bringing $500 rent each Lo-
Gated on Fayette St; price $4,500.O0
each; 81, 900. 90 cash. balance on mort
gage; splendid investment.
Two houses, four families. lot 50x10O,
Catherine ST.; brings $500 rent per
month; price $4,S00.0 90. Inquire
Massopust Bros. s. Company. 692
State st.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-01

WILL Sacrifice 0 room corner house
with all Improvements for $4,000;
reason owner living out of town. B.
w. c.. Care News.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-01
BAKERY, PASTRY, ETC.

EPEsH BREAD, Rolls. Biscuits, Buns.
3 times daily; $50 A. M: il:SO P a, M,
88raaad. American Bakery. 333 state
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-01

AGENTS WANTED-Perfect furnace
C~arburetor: sizes for any furnace;
increases heat half. reduces SCOT, ash.
labor and fuel. big profits. West Fur
mace Carburetor Co, Denver, Colo.
NIGHT MAN wanted. Sections Garage.
Is Smith st.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-01

BUILDERS ATTENTION
SACRIFICING A TWO-STORY FRAME
DWELLING, SUITABLE FOR ALL
ITERATION INTO A TwO-FAMILY
HOUSE. ON TWO LOTS. WOOD
BRIDGE ROAD, TWO MINUTES
WALK FROM ISEL1N RAILROAD
HOTEL COST ME $1,000 IN TRADE
HAVE NO TIME TO LOOK AFTER
TT, WILL>SELL AT BEST PRICE
OFFERED. YOUR BROKER OR AID
DRESS WHITE, 16S DUANE ST,
NEW YORK. OR PHONE WORTH
$50.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-01

HMIELsKI BROS. trucking and NOV
ing; local and long distance; careful
drivers; all work given our personal
attention. go Charles St, Phone
1905. Perth Amboy. N. ].
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-01
HAT CLEANING, ETC.

HAT Cleaning Parlor- -na-
ciallst IN cleaning. blocking. dyaip@
pressing of Mems, Women's r. uselng:
steam sroeess. i1s Smith ST .
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-01

% ACRE, gentleman's farm IN main,
lighted road. one mile from trolley
and station In Monmouth County.
10 EooM House all im~provemsh hs.
buildings. Charles L Steuerwald,
Inc.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-01
SITUATIONS

GIRL wishes position at general house
work by the week; sleep home. Ad-
dress Nj. N. care News.
GRADUATE of N. Y. Electrical School
wishes position In city as electrician.
+ has had practical experience, I'M
N GerstandS motors, armature winding,
II house lining; previous navy expert
ence. Box ca. Nixon. n. j.
BAKER wishes position; bread. cake
and Pastry in Amboy or vicinity.
John Wells. 215 Fisher Ave. Totem
VILE,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-01
''' "% Classified Advertising
LOST N FOUND
HELP WANTEO---FEMALE

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. for steady POSI-
lions; also salesgirls for Saturday
work. Apply J. G.. McCrory Co.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-01

FOR SALE-Two fine lots. corner of
Market and Grace Streets; very easy
terms; 50x13S. no assessments to pay
OF any kind. Samuel @. Garretson.
City.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-01

ROOM House and store. good loca-
ton for any business: big barn can
be used Tor bargain to
quick buyer, $500. B. W. G., Care
News.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-03-10

of the under protest and started suit for the of the paid in order the legality of the law The decision of the supreme will establish the law in Alaska for all time.
 CANNING LICENSE ACT UPHELD
 The court also in effect upheld the federal de- crees which upheld the validity of the Alaska fish canning license act of 1915 The fish company had taken appeal to the supreme the validity of the ac the preme court dsmissng the appeal the ground that it had jurisdiction matter that strictly legal Two thousand five hundred dollars which the fish company compelled pay ill to the territory will remain in the treasury the appeal from the judgment of the fed eral court being dismissed.
 ACTION MEANS MUCH TO ALASKA
 The action of the supreme court much to Alaska all of the fishing companies and canneres will be peed pay their direct the territorial treasury Several thousand dollars yearly will be collected for the of the territory thru this means alone.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-03-10
WOULD CHANGE
 ONE CONDITION
 OF MEMBERSHIP

At the meeting of Igloo No. 1, Pioneers of Alaska, last Monday night a communication from the Igloos of the order on the coast was read in which it was suggested that the conditions governing the admis- sion of members into the order be changed so that those who have lived in the north for a period ot fifteen years could be admitted.
 Under the proposed change any man who has lived in, tho northland for the required time could at any time in the future become d moin. Der of the order The local order, as well as the others of the interior, are opposed to the plan. The pres ent requirement is that all members of the order must have been in Alaska, prior to January 1st, 1901. none being admittde who residence dence dates since that day.
 It is highly probable that the plan of the coast Igloos will not be en. dorsed. as the interior members much desire to keep within the membership lines as originally laid down.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-03-10
PAYMENT MADE
 IN MINING DEAL
Special to The Citixen)

NENANA, March 3.-Another step was taken today in the big Kantish. na mining deal when 6 partial pay. ment was made on the properties involved and the option taken up by w. R. Taylor. who is acting for Outside parties.
 The deal involves 72 placer claims and eight quartz claims on Caribou creek and several anumony claims on Stampede creek. The owners oi the placer and quartz claims received as the first payment the sum of S7.5O0. These properties are owned by Anderson & Hjelvik. On the an timony mines the sum of S5,0O0 was paid. Christianson & kinke are the owners of these mines.
 From all indications an active sea son in mining in the Kantishn,
 be looked for. It is also possible that several more deals will be put thru ill the near future.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-03-10
DEAD MAN HAS
 BEEN REPORTED

According to prospector from the Toklat region who arrived In Fail. banks recently another death among the trail blazers of the North has occurred.
 The prospector reports that while he was coming out of that country he met Game Warden Steve Foster stationed at Nenana, going in. When questioned as to his destination Post CT stated that he was going to find the body of prospector who was reported to be frozen to death about 150 miles beyond Lake Minchumina in the vicinity of Mt. Foraker. The report of the frozen man was brot in by 8 party of Indians who were hunting in that vicinity.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-03-10
TOKLAT SHOWS
 MUCH ACTIVITY

According to the report of the "Malamute Kid" Frank Tondro, the Toklat and Kantishna countries will be noted among the producers of the interior from all indications.
 Frank recently made a trip into that country with mining man from Ruby. taking in whole years outfit at the same time It is prob able that he will have three more men and their outfits for the same section soon.
 At the present time several pros. pectors are located on the Toklat river in search of the hidden treas. ures. Quite a rush of people is talk. ing place to both the Toklat and the kantishna, many outfits were met going in most of whom will do sum. mer work.
 Among the oldtimers returning to their claims were Dalton, Capp and Charley Spann, all of whom 's.ve hold ings near Glacier City.