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The Washington times., 1919-09-19
BRUCE CASE HELD
0VERFOR PRESENT
Matter Cannot Be Settled Until
Committee Head Returns
to City.


The case Of Roscoe c. Bruce. col
ored assistant superintendent Of pub
lie schools, who Is charged with In
efficiency. will not be settled until
the present school term Is under way,
the Rev. DR.. John Van SchaiclS, presi-
dent Of the Board Of Education, has
told a committee from the Colored Pa
rents League, an association o. 10000
men and women.
Despite many protests Dr. Van
Schaick stated Il was impossible 20
have the matter settled at this time.
However DR.. Van Schaicic promised
the committee he would make every
effort TO have the nsstter taken up at
September 25.
Wait on DF. Learned.
DR.. J. B. Learned. member Of the
board and chairman OF a committee Of
three members investigating charges
against superintendent Bruce, Is out
Of town. Until DR.. Learned returns
- report will be made, and the board
cannot act.
Members OF the Parents League =
short time ago threatened to with
draw their children from school, II the
Bruce case were not settled before
school opened. However friends Of
the league strongly advised against
this action, and the matter probably
viii be dropped for the present.
Miss Alice Deal, president Of thu
High School Teachers Union. was ap-
pointed by the board yesterday as
principal OF the new Junior High
School, to be oepned Monday morning
IN the old Central High School build
ing, Seventh and o streets northwest
Miss l. ID. SlOWe, teacher at Arm
strong High School. was appointed
principal OF q Junior High School for
colored children. to be opened Mon
day morning on the first floor Of the
old n Street High School
These new schools are open for
pupils who are unable to take the full
high school course. A pupil may en-
ter the school after leaving the sixth
grade. Three years of training are
provided. During these three years
subjects taught In high school are
given 70 the pupils. A certificate Is
issued upon completion OF the course
Students IN the third year may enter
the cadet corps.
Night Schools Open October 1.
School officials will not predict any
number OF children expected at the
new school.
The night schools Of Washington
will open October 1, the board decided
yesterday. Teachers in the night
schools were promised an increase In
salaries. proPortionate to the wage
increases recommended in the school
estimates report for all teachers. The
extent Of the increase Is unknown.
The Petworth Citizens Association
yesterday asked the board for permis-
sion to establish a postoffice in the
Petworth School. The board took the
matter under consideration. SUperin-
tendent ThurstOn was opposed to the
postOffice.
The Washington times., 1919-09-19
ASKS EARLY ACTION
ON BALLRENT BILL
Haugen Will Attempt Today
to Send Measure to
Conference.

Chairman Haugsn, OF the House
Agricultural Committee, will make
another attempt today to send to con-
ference the Ball anti-rent prOhteeF-
Ing bill, which Is an amendment "a
the bill to reduce the high cost OF liv-
ing.
Much opposition to the Ball bill has
developed both in and out OF the
House. Congressman Ben Johnson OF
Kentucky charges that the tenant is
not afforded sufficient protection BY
the bill.
On the other hand, real estate men
and bodies have waited on members
Of the House to claim that all the ad.
vahtages arc given 20 tenants anG no
protection Is afforded landlords.
Before the measure goes to Con,
gress, Mr.. johnson will ask to address
the House In opposition to the pres
enk draft Of the bill
The Washington times., 1919-09-19
WORK IS S2EEDED
BY STATUS board
Clerks ReOlasSifiCatiOl Report
Promised Well Within Allotted
Time by Heating.

Reclassiheation OF Government en-.
pIoysH, the salaries they are paid
and Recommendation for increases a
certain branches Of the servica. viii
be completed within the statutory
time. and the commission now en-.
ployed in this work win establish &
new record. This Is the view OF Nd
ward Keating, secretary Of the con-
mission.
Mr.. Ksating denied that the com
mission was planning to ask congress
for additional time in which to com,
pIste its work.
we are making rapid progress, and
should complete the work before th,
second Monday IN January, when the
time allotted for the work expires" hC
said. The commission was created
last March.
So much Of the work incident to
the duties Of the commission iB Of q
statistical and detail nature that IL
Is doubtful II the. commission will
reach conclusions on the salaries now
paid in various branches Of Govern
meut work before December. Once
all the necessary statistics have been
compiled the commission will proceed
rapidly with its conclusions and rec
concentrations, M. KeRting said.
Failing under the Jurisdiction Of
the commission are los, 900 Govern
ment employees. All these must be
grouped under 100 general services
and then subdivided into. classes
Facts necessarily must be gathered
relative to each individual class and
until these facts are available in q
complete form the commission is un-
able to proceed.
While he " ould not hazard a guess
on when the detail and statistical
work would be completed and IN
shape for review, Mr.. Keating wa
confident that Il will be well within
the allotted time.
The Washington times., 1919-09-19
SHORT-TERM ENLISTMENTS
AUTHORIZED FOR MARINES

Two and four-year enlistments in
the United States marine corps have
been authorized, BY notice received
from headduarters. The marine corps
recruiting station here Is at the 'tor
building, Eleventh street and Pen6
sylvania avenue northwest, and NJ ~
dlscF arged soldiers, sailors, and IRA
ril.es have re-enlisted thsre ia the
last Few months.
The authorization ar shorter term
OF enlistment Is expected 70 bring
forth many more volunteers for serv-
ice with the marines.
The Washington times., 1919-09-19
D. C. Fare Looms
Unless Gloomy W.R.&E.
Figures Are Shattered
By BILL YRIOE.

Officials of the Public Utilities Commission today frank
~ admitted that if the gloomy figures submitted to that
body By the Washington Railway and Elect Company
not shattered by the close examination that will be made
Of them there looms up beyond all doubt at least 7cent
fare the District Of Columbia instead Of the present
scent fare and 2 cents for transfers.
The only other by the Commission if the rail
way figures sustained viii be the imposition Of second
fara heavy tax upon residents Of the District living
beyond radius Of about two and onehaf miles from the
center Of the city proposed by the company This
seriously threatening the development Of the District
Unfair and evying tribute upon people who have gone
into the suburbs largely the theory that they would pay
a uniform fare along with city residents
The Washington times., 1919-09-19
TESTATOR APOLOGIES
FOR HIS FEW REQUESTS

The will OF Ernest T. Elgin, dated
August 20. 1919, in which he divides
his estate equally among a brother,
John. and his children and a sister.
sally Dyer, and her children, has been
filed for provate. Testator explains
that he makes mo provision for 9th
er relatives, not from want Of affee-
ton. but because the estate is not
sufficiently large 70 divide among so
many" Franz H Ridgway Is named
as executor.
The Washington times., 1919-09-19
ENGINES ARE CALLED OUT
FOR TWO SMALL FIRES

Fire OF unknown origin was dis
covered early this morning in a rear
room on the second floor Of the home
OF James II. Stevens, 10 Second street
northeast. Damage IS estimated at
500.
Damage estimated at SO was
caused by FIRE yesterday ia q shed in
rear OF the home Of Levi Hawkins,
2O13 street northwest
The Washington times., 1919-09-19
SEEKS FIa Hospital
IrAvrg AZ 10 WIDOW.

Making his wife, 1Lrs- Jane Hyd1
Bfllson. the sole Beneficiary of 81
estate and naming her eEecutFiE, tfc
win of Thomas Henry Bulgou. dalel
March II. 1914. was filed Tor pFub1tE
Ga the office Of the Register of Wul-
today. Testator died September 3
last
The Washington times., 1919-09-19
BAND CONCERT

BY THE SOLDIERS HOME BAND
IN THE BANDsTAND THIS EVEN
ING. BEGINNING AT 6 O'CLOCK.
JOHN s. ~. ZIlIMERMANR, Director.
March, THE Land Of Moa" LithroW
Overture, Daughter OF the Regi-
ment' ........,......4..D Donizetti
Fantasia, "songg % Stephen Fos-
ter see - LOpanl
Mosaic, The Rainbow GlFl". HirHch
IntBrmeEgo, "HlaWatha'' ........ Morst
(MnGucgt).
Valsa HeEltatioa, "KiHgea" zamocnik
Ths star-spahgied Baansr.'
The Washington times., 1919-09-19
6NEU GASES
0F INFLUENZA
IN CITY TODAY
Health Officer win Wage War
on Uhslerilizsd Dishes to
Prevent Epidemic.

Six more eases of Spanish a.
huenEa we're reported % the Disirlcl
Health Department today. making
fetal 81 tWsntv-three cases under
treatment -Four % today'9 eases
came from one neishboFhood. and ali
we're reported ~ the same physician.
Anticipating an Epidemic of innus
enza. Dr. william c. Fowler. DigtFirt
Health oHlcer, today took steps %
prevent the spread of the disease. H'1
ffBt move waG % order DR.. r.
AshWorth. chief feed inapector. -
turn over practically his entire force
of inspectors 20 the In9egtigatICu q
conditions ln lunch rooms. soda tourr
talnl. and other pisces where Gccl
and drink % served.
Wuu PEo1eeufca.
ne inspectors have Instructions tc
see that al regulations regarding
sterilization of glasses are adhered
% strictly. Dr. Fowler yesterday
signed warrants charging seven men
with violation of feed laws. me
cases win BE- pushed 90 the limit -
court, the health officer says
@Lha spreading Of lndueuEa i1 due
largely 20 unclcan food houses. and
failure 60 gterllilo glasses aail Dr.
Fowler today" This department wla
not tolerate 60. Let h be clearly
Understood that every violation o. tng
law win Be taken 90 court We ul
show no 8eniency. nor win We Lu
any warnings. 10 should Be real.lea
that the health 81 the city la at stake
when unelean utensils are ueea-
Asa Fhyalcfnna ~ hll.
The health 6aicsr sent cut Letters
this morninE % every physician 81
VTashington. He enclosed in the lgt-
ter 8 copy 81 the regulations Mailing
luhusnEa repoFtable disease.
Dr. EoWIaF gave 20 Aha Times O.
DAY what De thouTnt the 1cGt 1r
Venfion 81 lnluenEa
"Got plenty cf aiecp. freel 1ir. seed
fooa and plenty ol it Be sure l1l
get enough rest ~ the lnlueula
reappear8 TO any extent avoid large
crowds. Keep On condition at 1l
times."
SEEKS Wll uogDitll
Dr. Fowler is seeking a suitable
building 1n Washington % be used, S
necessary, a8 an emergency hospital
station for influenza patients. Ehe
station maintained last fan az 6lz
street northwest O. not Available gt
this time. As soon az Or. Fowler OBJ
tains q building be win equip q VITA
cots and make % ready for oecupa-
ton when needed The station cn q
street last year was q great aid -
the department
The Washington times., 1919-09-19

Il a. 10 your best Interest TO put
youE Liberty Bond Interest IN w. 8. 8.
The Washington times., 1919-09-19

Il g. % yer best lnteFest 70 But
yOuF Liberty Bead interest in W. 8. s.
The Washington times., 1919-09-19
Matter of Emefahoy.

sIt D q matter Of the sRicisney Of
every department Of the eovsnmsntf
and the Committee on Appropriations
have tried at all times % make every
department come in and prove it's
case, that Il needs these men; and e
has only given the appropriations
when the persons responsible for the
work Of that bureau or department
would come before it and say that
they were running behind; that them
clerks we're working overtime; that
they were not reading; that they were
not rooehsting, but we're doing their
work. And when that showing was
made, we have had 70 give the money"
eff we stop their pay, they win have
TO 90 home, win they notg" asked Mr.
Blanton-
yes" answered Chairman Good.
Then let as stop their pay, o they
are unnecessary Mr.. Blanton said.
The Washington times., 1919-09-19
/" S. clerks
CR0GHETA AT
WORK, CHARGE
Cong. FOFdloy Says Govern
ment Employees Also Knit and
Read During Office Hours

Chairman James W. Good. of the
House ApDr0pfiatlona Committee. yes
terday took up the 0Tht 1tarted re-
Gently By Chairman Eorfnsy. o. the
House ways and Means Cemmittea. 10
reduce the number Of Government
clerks here.
lEr. Fordnsy said be had seen hun
dredg 81 young women cFochating ard
knitting in various Government oflIcaa
here. Thousands. be asserted. should
be discharged Or the interest of
economy.
Il am satisfied that there @ en- ex-
cess Of clerks. for example. Oh the
War Department, clerks who should
have been DISCHARGED long ago. Wr.
Good told the HOuos yesterday while
discussing the dahcishey biII nov
under Confederation.
Few o. Ehen Bu1y.
"A few weeks ago." he continues.
"an ohicer came 70 me from the war
Department and said he was just
leaving the service. he said be vent
through various departments and took
with him HE secretary. He would
open q door, would count. and would
sag 70 his secretary: Ten men and
I've women: three of them busy.
"Ehig officer said be vas amazed 60
nnd the number Of women o. the de-
partment who were croehetfng.
Il wish you would 60 down some
morning 70 the Treasury Department
and look az the number of maTaEine8
spread on the ourb right in front Of
the Treasury building I think
counted one day over 1oo dinereuL
rrrr = -
clerks we're coming along By the hun-
dredg buyiug them, putting them un-
der their arms and going ln 90 their
desks"
Asked ~ Con8re8gman el1ntol %
Texas q Congress could nct put an
end % crochgtlug and magazine rad
ms tn tNa dtrattneut Ctal1lnan
Coed eEplaiFed 1a1
The Washington times., 1919-09-19
nentG Itg Caru.

me parent company has always
claimed that % rents its cars % the
city and Suburban and Georgetown
and TenleytoWn lines on a car-nile
basis, and that this rental is the same
now aG Il was i've years ago; that its
CHARGES FOR power haVe not been In
creased despite general and heavy in
creaHes % au costs Yet Colonel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-09

Our housefurnishings stores reputation for values in events of this kind is wide spread. No past occasion has made possible such savings as we enumerate here today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-09
S95 refrigerators S69.5O

This may not be refrigerator weather, but the January House Furnishings Sale makes it wei, worth your while to buy a re- frigerator now. This one spe- cial at 69.5o, is a Leonard one piece porcelain lined solid oak back. One of the best manu factured. Economical in it's consumption of ice and will last a lifetime if properly cared for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-09
Note this list of illustrated specials:

No. Pure aluminium cooking kettle with bail handle and cover. Four quart E0 capacity. Regularly 2.50, special .JJ No. Pure aluminium double boiler, two quart capacity Regular $50 OE value, priced special XsJJ No. 3-Pure aluminium coffee pot, with alum mum top, highly polished, welded spout, de- tachabe handle, six-cup capacity En Very special ,CU No. 4-The Aladdin aluminium double roaster, oblong style, polished finish, good size, self Very Vss!'ng spseisl saa browning 4.25 No. 5-Pure aluminium tea kettle highly polished, welded spout with handle OE and seamless bottom. A leading value l.JC Mo- 6-"M1rror" aluminium teapot, made of pure aluminium, silverplated, with ebonized 7saS's Vepy spseiai snG spout S1-e'D size 2.95 No. 7-"Universal' aluminium percolator. made of pure highly polished aluminium. ebonized handle, six-cup size. AOc Special 4.JJ No. 8-Enameled double rice boiler, double enameled coated over heavy steel 1 9
 3-qt. capacity of inside m boiler. Special leUU Mo- 9-Nest of bowls, consisting of three genuine white Guernsey earthenware. brown and white lined bowls, ranging in size from Special, ,g per f-sstD set III ''a"e'sf' 75c Mo- 10-Gem food chopper an efficient four r-blade chopper for meats, fish and veoe- tables. Convenient family size. rn well made and guaranteed Special l .CU No. 11-Handsome casserole with firenroof inset Round shape set in attractive frames Nickelplated brass with white rn lined inset Special l.OJ No. 12-Heavy tin bread boxes, best quality white enamel finish, with snap locks Large size. Very 1rN special .1U Mo- 13-Garbage can, extra heavy galvanized iron construction, with tight fitting cover and bail handle. Popular family 7O size Special l.IJ No. 16-Universal electric heater oucklv warns up small rooms and bathrooms Made of steel, light weight, easily moved rn rom room to room. Special O.OU NO: !7-Westinghouse electric iron. six-pound weight, fully nickelplated. Complete TT With cord and plug, ready for use CsOC. Mo- 1S-W Westinghouse electric Cindrela iron small but very efficient iron for Cnr general household use Special O.J1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-09
LOVEMAN, JOSEPH & LOEB
Store Opens dt $50 q. m.

ments and for simple outer apparel.
 They are in step with the idea of thrift and are companion offerings to the many splendid groups of white goods on which you have no doubt enjoyed splendid savings (and may still enjoy) during the next few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-09
$39.5O baby carriages $29.50

Exactly 1000 on one of the best baby carriages made. Bloch carriages are noted for their sturdy construction and attractive appearance. These are all reed carriages, in natural finish, with sanitary Things, tubular steel pushers and heavy rubber tired steel wheels. Others offered at equally at tractive reductions are listed below:
 49.5O carriages 39.50
 59.5O carriages 49.5O
 69.5O carriages 59.5O
 65.OO carriages $500
 75.O0 carriages 65.O0
 79.5O carriages 69.50
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-09

Mo- 19-"Silver" oil heaters, small odorless, though very efficient heater. Just the thing for these cool mornings. Easy to carry from room to room. Neatly finished with z OF highly polished nickel steel Special UsCC No. 20-Heavy blocked tin wash boilers with solid metal bottoms. Three sizes to choose from, Nos. 7, and g. 1En Very special lsJO No. 21-Oval clothes baskets, made of best quality willow. Good size and a splendid Farnshings Fa1ua hi ene sa1e sie0ary House 1.5O No. 22-Set of Mrs. Potts patented irons A we'll known and useful article. Set of three irons with always cold handle. rn Especial, per set lsCU No. 23-Corn brooms, made of selected Illinois corn tops, heavily constructed to as- sure their lengthy service. Very cc
 special January Sale features, each OOC
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-09
Weather:
Fair
LaceS and embrOiderieS Are the headliners in the January uhite
 sale for today

This is the sale practical. It was planned with view towards offering the most assistance to the women
 who sew at home. Its offerings en- brace those trimmings needed for women's and children's undergar-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-09
StOUe Uicks
 25c

All size oil stove wicks for oil heaters and oil cook stoves. These for Perfection stoves, man. ufactured by the Stand ard Oil Co.,, and the most efficient and eco- nomical wicks on the market.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-09
14.5O single we'll
 cookers 1895 1850 single we'll
 cookers 12.95 24.5O double we'll
 cookers 1850

No. 24-Three- piece carving set, extra quail
 ty highly tempered steel Pure aluminium hollow handles, fork with guard and 1 % S-inch sharpening steel. Set AsOC No. 26-Duplex fireess cooker
 No. 27-White enameled wood top kitchen table with drawer papered legs, made of hardwood. Smoothly finished top, [ m Convenient kitchen size. Special JsVU No. 28-Step ladders, made of good hard wood, steel braced step. 8-foot size 200, G. foot size 1.5O, 5-foot size 1.25, ! m 4-foot size xsVV Mo- 29-Porcelained "Pemco" kitchen tables, steel legs and drawers, in four most practical szes Priced 17.5O, 14.5O, 1nEn 12.5O and xVsCU Mo- 30-Porcelained enaneled top kitchen cabinets of the we'll known Dutch Nappanee make. Solid oak, with every convenience nee essary to the thoroughly efficient CO 7c kitchen cabinet Special OJeIC No. 31-Andirons, dull finish and rich in ap- pearance. Will quickly convert your fireplace into an attractive cord wood burner These are very special in this fourth ne floor sale, per pair OsJC No. 32-New Perfection oil cook stove com plete and ready to take an important place in your kitchen the most convenient and eco nomical cook stove you ever used, 1Cnr two-burner size. Special lO.01
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-09
$29.5O go-carts
 $15

This is the famous Bloch col lapsible and folding go-cart. Made with heavy rubber tires, wheels and finished in attrac- tive dark blue, gray or brown. While the limited quantity lasts, choice 15.oo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-09
$26.5O kitchen cabinets
 $19.95

These are our famous Nap panee solid oak kitchen cab inets. Have aluminium top and embrace every convenience found in other kitchen cabinets plus many exclusive ones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-09
40OO pieces enameled cooking ware
 special 95c

These are all white or blue and white, heavily
 enameled on steel bodies. At 95c each they rep
 resent unprecedented savings. @# 2, 3 and 4-quart double boilers l l, 2, 3 and 4-quart coffee pots l, 2, 3 and 4-quart teapots n ~ Three sizes in teakettles hI H 4, 5 and 6-quart sauce pets UNO 4 to 8-quart sauce pans AyA to 8-quart covered kettles VV to 12-quart water pails 10 to 17-qt. dish pans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-09
Corn stick pans
 59C

The size and quality we regularly sell at 85c. Large size with II sec 5ions for baking II sticks at a time. Made of heavy cast iron and very special in the Jan- lary Sale.
 2.5O square clothes
 hampers 1.95 800 hampers $50 3.75 hampers 2.95
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-09
Collapsible sulky
 $6.5O \

A splendid steel framed sulky. formerly priced 8.95, very spe- clal now at 6.5O. A comfort able reclining back and long handle. A well constructed. long wearing, thoroughly com fortable vehicle for babies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-09

Put all things aside this morning and at tend this fourth floor sale of home essen tlals. Close on to 100 different groups, all necessities make up this sale, and each economically priced
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-09
Trunks
also take part in thi. fourth floor sale

There are no better trunks made than the we'll known In- novatlon and Oshkosh trunks. And It IS these two makes which are featured at special prlce concessions on the fourth floor now. There is distinct saving on every one and there scription.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-09
Soaps, sundries
 and Etc

15 bars Ivory soap 100 20 cans Japo cleanser 100 20 large boxes washing
 powder 100 25c boxes Grandma wash
 ing powder 15c 20 rolls crepe toilet paper 100 25c bottles Wizard polish
 oil l5c soc Wizard polish oil 39c 1.5O cans Wizard oil l.19 100 Wizard mop 69c 1.25 Wizard mop 95c 1.50 Wizard mop l.l9
 -4th Floor
Evening star., 1919-02-28

Cathedral. No. i4--received in honor or
Worthy Grand Matron Cora Mayeerry
and Worthy Grand Patron Jason wa
termap of the local orders.
Those in the receiving line were
Worthy Grand Matron Cora Mayberry.
Worthy Grand Patron Jason Water
man, Associate Grand Matron Helen
Barnard, Associate Grand Patron Reu-
ben Bogfey. Grand Secretary Rose
Yost. Grand Treasurer Cecilia Atchin-
son. Grand Lecturer Mary Teacher,
Grand Marshal Lille Chauncey. Grand
Conductress Minnie Crawford. Asso-
ciate Grand Conductress Flora Camp
bell. Grand Chaplain Mary Fonda,
ter of Masons Joseph H Milans, Emf
nent Grand Commander William +.
Guide, Royal High Priest Emmett Car
ter, Past Grand Matrons Mrs Eliza
Watson. Mrs. Mary T. O'Brien and Mrs.
Jessie Cowles, Past Grand Patrons
Charles Roberts and Adolph GUIDE.
The following officers from the
Maryland order were present: Grand
Matron Augusta Backman, Associate
Grand Matron Carrie Turieton. Grand
Secretary K. NJ. Coombs and Past
Grand Patron Harry Baumont.
There were a number of officers of
the local chapters present who assist
ed in receiving.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Ladies' Aid of Garfield Memorial Hos
pital will be held tomorrow at II
o'clock, at the Teachers Club, at 18th
and f streets. Mr.. Clarence Wilson
will address the ladies. on the pro-
posed plan for the training school for
nurses.