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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-04
SEEK S1O,OOOFOR
JULY 4THFESTNAL

Funds amounting to $4,000 will be
raised for defraying the expenses of
the Independence Day festival in
Washington, it was announced today
by Captain Julius Peyser, chairman
Of the finance committee. The money
will be sought through donations and
contributions By business concerns
and individuals in the city. The ex-
penditures will be made in connection
with the spectacles, tableaux, floats,
decorations.E fireworks, and other
features which are being arranged to
celebrate the return Of worldwide
peace, and the bond of unity among
nations again.
The finance committee, Of which
Captain Peyser Is chairman, is COM
posed of Charles B. Lyddane, secre-
tory: John H. Baltz treasurer; Her
bert shannon. Leo Baum, Harry w.
Hahn, ]. Maury Dove, jr., Henry
Lansburgh, George r. Linkins, Max
Fischer Harry Wardman, A. c.
Meyer, Edward S. Brashears, George
S. DeNeale, Sidney c. kaufman,
Frank NJ Low, B O'Leary, Harry S.
" OH JOSEph ~.
Kaufman, Milton King. Edwin B.
Rheem, John p. Story, Sol Herzog,
c. H. Pope, Louis Simon, Seton Darrr
HilIeary l. Ofutt, jr., Milton Hop
fcnmaier, William A. Hill, Morris
Ganss, Edwin P. Schwartz, Abe Sig
mund, Clarence Pearson, Isaac Col
denbUrg. Holcombe Johnson, and Sid
ney Lust.
Cooperation Of the people Of the
city in a financial way with the
Fourth of July celebration is being
earnestly asked by Captain Peyser
and his committee. The collection OF
the funds has already begun with the
donation of five 500 subscriptions to
Captain Peyser and his associates.
Other sums in any amount VIII be
sought In announcing his committee.
Captain Peyser urged that the people
OF the city make voluntary contribu-
lions for the celebration without
waiting for invitation to do so.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-04
COLUMBIA CITIZENS
RAP PAY TRANSFER

] The appointment Of Public UtilI-
ties Commission separate from the
District government was advocated al
meeting Of the Columbia Heights
Citizens Association last night. al
which the present street railway stu
alton was severely criticised.
Approval was voiced Of the proposal
to merge the two companies in order
to eliminate transfers and reduce the
cost OF operation. George A Ward,
In an address, declared that the 2-cent
transfers are illegal and contrary to
the charter Of the Washington Rail-
way and Electric Company.
A resolution denouncing Bolshevism
and the recent bomb outrages was
adopted. Thirty-two new members
were elected. Miss c. Van SAINT, sec
rotary of the association, was pre-
scented with a silver toilet set in ap-
probation OF her services for the last
two years. The meeting was the last
Of the season.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-04
100000 VETS TO
Be HERE

More than 100000 men and women
workers, representing all parts Of the
country, are to participate in thehuge
anti-prohibition demonstration before
Congress on Flag Day, June IA.
Those in the parade will not be
marching as individuals, according TO
the officials Of the American Fedora
ton OF Labor. who are completing
plans for the denomination, but will
march as representatives OF millions
OF workers all through the United
States, who are solidly opposed to the
enforcement OF the wartime prohibit
ton bill in as far as it applies to
light wines and beer.
Delegations are to be sent from as
far West as Chicago. St Louis, and
Cincinnati. The various branches OF
organized labor. affiliated with the
American Federation of Labor. intend
to present to Congress a visual mani
festation Of the strength Of the labor
element, which is demanding the i'm
mediate passage OF legislation repeal
ing prohibition in regard to wines
and beer. The workers are espe-
cially Interested in the exclusion Of
215 per cent beer from the operation
OF the wartime prohibition bill, which
becomes effective July l.
The parade will assemble on the
Union Station Plaza. When 1t
reaches the Capitol the flag will be
saluted as a token OF the anti-Bolshe-
visit sentiments of the workers.
Labor Congressman will address
the workers from the steps of the
Capitol. The demonstration will be
under the auspices of the Central La
Dor Union.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-04
GIRLS GUT HAf ON
Community FARM

The community farm on the Blair
road IS the daily sceno OF District
farmerettes' cutting the hay eroD
after oiice hours.
Farmerettes and their friends can
obtain supper for IS cents each eve
ming. The wild strawberries and
huckleberries by the roadside are
sometimes Communicated TO augment
the regular fare.
Applicants for enlistment IN the
district Land Army may enlist at
the training field on Tuesday or sat-
UTday evenings. Applicants at pres
emit are being put in the replacement
companies to MI Vasancies that may
occur in the personnel
The training field may be reached
by taking the Tal<oma Park car, via
Pennsylvania avenue and Fourteenth
street, and getting on at Rays Woods
stop, between Kennedy and Rittsn-
house streets. There is a blazed trail
up the hill through the woods to the
training field.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-04
Electric Chair" On
W.R&E Car Keeps
Conductor on Jump

whats the matter with you?
Do you want to get electroeuted?
That wire is full OF electricity"
The conductor OF a Mt. Pleas
ant car yesterday had the time Of
his life keeping people out Of .
seat that was tied up with q live
electric wire.
Every person that entered the
car would make for the "live
seat" only to be yanked out by
the conductor. who found 1t quite
a difficult task to keep his eyes
on his nickels. transfers, the
doors. and the electric chair"
Passengers on the car wondered
why q public vehicle carrying
death in this manner should be
permitted to leave the car barn
and be out on the street taking
on passengers
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-04
BOY, 16, IS INDICTED
FORMANSLAUGHTER

ManEIaughter Il the charge pre-
ferred by the grand jury today
against Charles Augustus Colbert, q
sixteen-year-oldcoIo boy. who is
alleged to have shot Nathaniel n.
Queen February 10, last. on c street,
between Twelfth and Thirteenth
streets southeast Colbert claims the
pistol was discharged accidentally.
Witnesses stated that the shooting
occurred after an entertainment at
ST Cyprian's Hall
Other indictments returned by the
grand jury include:
Archie Nash. violation s26b, Dis
trict Code; william Lumkins, viola
ton section sch. District Code; Wal
ter S. Agnew, violation section Sob,
District Code; John Newman, house
breaking and larceny; Robert S. Ro-
per; Robert Narrower; Victor H
SpraEue, forgery; Harry R Holmes,
assault with q dangerous weapon:
William Walker, assault with a dan
gerous weapon: George w. Elkins,
ENHANCEMENT; Farley B. Rasmussen,
violation section 194, q. S. Penal
Code; James W. Wallace, Theodore
Platter, John Henry Cain, violation OF
section 1874, r S. W. s.; Henry Will
IiamS. alias Lewis Williams, Joseph
Peterson, and Jesse Bub Connor, Vio-
lation section 1914, R. S. w. s.; Yer
non W. Davis, nonsupport of minor
children; Andrew A Hamilton, nom
support Of minor children; Leonard
Yates. nonsupoprt OF wife and minor
child; Albert c. Dixon, nonsupport of
wife; George F. Porter, alias George
Adams. nonsupport Of wife; Clarence
E. Chandler, nonsupport of wifee and
minor children; William Wimbush.
robbery and assault with dangerous
weapon; Ulysses G. Bush, robbery;
Ulysses G. Bush, Charles Gross, rob-
berry; Bertha Montgomery, robbery;
Jefferson B. Warner, Robert L. Oghe,
robbery; James z. Whiting, robbery
and assault, attempt to rape.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-04
WHOLE WORLD DRY.
is conference AIM

Worldwide prohibition was urged
At this mornings session Of the nine
teenth national convention of the
Anti-Saloon League of America in
Liberty Hut
The Rev. DR.. J. F. Love, secretary Of
the foreign mission board Of the
Southern Baptist convention of the
United States. declared himself in
favor of the introduction Of prohibi-
ton into the missionary field. and
Of preaching prohibition wherever
Christianity was Taught
Mrs. Gertrude BONN, editor Of the
American Indian, and herself q full
blooded Indian, spoke of the i'm
proved conditions among members of
ment has been brought to their
notice.
The Very Rev. Peter ]. OCaIlaghsn,
former president Of the Catholic Total
Abstinence Union Of America, said
that prohibition would not interfere
with the mass, since wine for Sacra-
mental purposes was obtAinable
Representative John G. Cooper OF
Ohio delivered an address on Liquor
and Labor" emphasizing the fact that
labor was not opposed to prohibition.
The Hon. John G. WooIIey, of Madi-
son, Wis, former candidate for Presi-
dent on the prohibition ticket, spoke
on the work and the aims of the pro-
hibition movement DR.. Howard A
Kelley, Of Johns Hopkins University,
spoke on Prohibition and Medical
Science"
Vocal selections were furnished
throughout the meeting by the Pitts
burgh Conference Quartet, whose
members are the Reys. ]. c. Brown,
z. P. Harper, Judson Jefferies, and
". N BuzzA.
The remainder Of the morning was
taken up by the reading Of reports
from various States. The invocation
was given by Bishop W. F. Mcdowell.
The first regular meeting of the
convention was held last night at T:30
O'Clock In the Metropolitan N. E
Church Addresses were made by the
Rev. Purley A Baker, general super
intsndent Of the Anti-Saloon League,
ana the Rev. S. N Small. Of RossIyu.
Va
Meetings Will continue throughout
the week until Saturday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-04
Board May Act Today.
SHED BLAZE CAUSES
TOTAL DAMAGE OF $500

Damage estimated at $500 was
caused by fire last night when three
sheds in the rear Of 1510-1512-1514
Ninth street northwest. were partially
destroyed. Firemen conducting an
investigation following the blaze
were unable to determine the origin
of the FIRE. The sheds are owned by
Howell Sands, Bette Brown, and
Edward Peenan. respectively
An overheated stove in the kitchen
Of the home OF Bette GaskinS, 1921
Fifth street northwest, caused q
blaze which resulted In q loss Of SIS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-04

Following the luncheon the boys
will be dismissed until the afternoon,
when they will assemble and march
to the American League baseball
park for the game.
Dance in Evening.
Saturday evening a dinner and
dance will be given at the New Will
larda Hotel. The dinner and dance
will be attended by about 200 soldiers
and about 500 of their relatives and
near friends. Accommodations have
been made for 1000 persons for Sat-
urday's dinner and dance. Local
florists will decorate free of charge.
Secretary of War Baker and Vice
President Marshall have been invited
to speak at the dinner. Congressman
Julius Kahn, Major General Kuhn,
commander of the Seventy-ninth di-
vision, and Col. Robert N. Harper are
to be on the program.
The collection Of funds to meet the
expenses Of the reception was made
by a committee working with Mrs. Jo-
seph z. Kuhn, Mrs. Larz Anderson,
and Mrs. Henry Peckham.
AutOmObIIe Rides On sunday.
The next day-Sunday-the soldiers
will be given automobile rides
throughout the city by their relatives
and friends.
The Knights OF Columbus is going
to see that the boys are provided with
plenty Of smokes.
The 312th is due back at Camp
Meade IL o'clock Sunday night. and
on Monday or Tuesday the men prob
ably will be discharged from the serv-
ice, Cant E. W. Jordon Is command
ing the battalion.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-04
CONFER ON ZONE
BUILDING PLAN

Senator calder's plan to prevent the
construction Of unsightly buildings in
the residential section Of the city was
the subject OF a conference today be-
tween Senator Sherman. chairman Of
the Senate District Committee, and
the District Commissioners.
At the request of the Commission
ers, Senator Calder introduced a meas
ure providing for the appointment Of
q coming commission, which follows
closely the provisions OF a similar
bill which the New York Senator orig
ihally conceived. Senator Calder
told tie Commissioners their plan for
q commission to be appointed by the
President was entirely acceptable to
him.
The Commissioners were given to
understand by Senator Sherman to-
day that he would bring the bill to
the attention OF the District Commit
tee in the near future The chairman,
it is understood. is In favor OF the
measure.
PropertyowneEs in the residential
sections OF the city have been urging
such q measure for a long while. The
bill is intended to prevent the con-
struction OF stores, garages, and 9TH
er buildings in residential zones
which the proposed commission would
designate. One feature Of the meas
ure would make IL impossible for
such buildings to be erected without
the conPent OF so per cent Of the
propertyowners within its near vicin-
ity.
The coming commission would ex-
ercise an almost unlimited control
over building operations in the city
within the limitations OF the law
creating It,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-04
289 HALF PINTS. FOUND
IN AUTO; THREE ARRESTED

Three colored men were arrested
last night as they crossed the Dis
trict line on Bladensburg road in an
automobile which, the police say, con-
tanned $50 half pints of whiskey
They were taken to the Ninth pre-
cinct and charged with violation OF
the bone-dry law.
The men were Leroy Sellers, o Fen
ton street northeast: Merle Shelton.
416 Third street southwest. and Elzie
Jones, 456 Third street southwest.
The men were arrested by Policemen
Little and Marks,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-04
IS
BROUGHTHERE
BY3NEGROES
Trio Comes to City in Farm
Wagon From Maryland Last
Night.

Persons afflicted with smallpox
have been coming into WashIngton
from both Maryland and virginia,
practically unrestricted BY the heath
authorities OF those States, accord
ing to the local Health Department.
who foresee an epidemic unless i'm
mediate strict steps are taken.
Three persons IN an advanced
stage Of the disease came into the
District last night from Friendly,
Nd. a town about twelve miles from
Congress Heights. d. c.. the health
authorities say. The three, al col
ored. are Georgiana De Lilly. aged
forty-eight: her daughter. and her
son. Calvin, aged fourteen months.
According to the health officials.
the three were brought to Congress
Heights in a farm wagon. There they
were met by Smith BeeFy, 756 Hart
avenue southeast, and Isaac De Lilly,
421 Third street northeast, in q fu-
neral automobile and taken TO Freed
mans Hospital The farm wagon, By
this time a dangerous pest carrier.
returned to Maryland
Authorities at Freedman's Hospital
refused to admit the three and noti-
ned the Health Department. which
had them removed to the District
smallpox hospital.
The two men who took the three 70
the hospital. and the conVeyance In
which they were carried were put
under quarantine. Their arrest was
considered, but Il was found they
did not know their passengers ha1
smallpox. The men viii be vacci-
mated and released, probably today.
DR.. Fowler Is irate over conditions.
The bringing OF smallpox pa
tients into the District must stop" he
said today. Il am going to prosecute
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-04
CLEANUP WORKERS
REPORT ON LABORS

Results Of the 'clean up" Washing
ton campaign OF the District Health
Department carried on during the
last month were made public today
by Charles r. Holman, chief sani-
tary inspector of the department
Working four and five hours a day
overtime the sanitary inspectors made
2,927 Investigations. Results showed
that there were $50 places in unsani-
tary condition. Immediate remedy of
these conditions was ordered by the
department and in several cases
where orders were not promptly com
piled with the offenders were tried.
The detailed report Of the inspec-
tors follows: Yards visited, ST., un.
sanitary 1852; cellars, AGA, 40; stables.
4o1, IS; sheds, 345, 90; lots 279, So;
alleys, All, "A; sreawAys, 2O5, 80.
Mr.. Holman states the "clean up"
campaign will continue.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-04
Plan Royal Welcome
For Heroes of 3I2th
Saturday and Sunday

Washington is all set to receive the
312th Machine Gun Battalion here
Saturday and Sunday. Final plans
for the welcome home reception for
the $50 Washington members Of this
unit were completed by Isaac Cans
Chairman OF the citizens welcome
home committee, today.
A committee representing the rela-
tives and friends of the soldiers OF
the 312th yesterday obtained permits
sion to have the Washington Ma
chine gunners here for a reception
Saturday, and Sunday.
Mr.. Cans has written Colonel Hoff-
man, executive officer at Camp
Meade, where the boys are now To-
Gated, to send the 312th to Washing
ton in time, to reach here about IL
o'clock.
Route of Parade.
The route OF the parade OF the
312th will differ from that OF the
10th field artillery last week. At
the Union Station the machine gun
ners will be met by the present NTH
infantry of the District, national
guards, commanded by Brig. Gen.
Richard D. Simms, and accompanied
by the Marine Band Headed by the
guards and band, the unit will march
from the station down Delaware. ave-
nue. and through the Capitol grounds.
The 312th will march up Pennsyl-
vania avenue to Fifteenth street
northwest, out Fifteenth to Vermont
avenue, out Vermont avenue to Four
teenth and Massachusetts, avenue.
The war camp community service has
been asked to furnish q luncheon to
the soldiers at their club at 1914 Mas
avenue northwest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-04
ShitSIeeVe Religion
To Be Pracfced By
Lawmaking Minister

If you haven't got a hole in
your shirt take OF your coat"
Congressman william d. Upshaw
will tell the male members of
the congregation tonight at Grace
Baptist Church where he is con-
Quoting a revival.
Il believe common sense should
play q big part in religion" Mr..
UpshaW said today. $50 as long
as the weather remains warm 1
intend that no member of my con-
gregation shall suffer"
Mr.. UpshaW's subject for to-
nights meeting will be: How to
Have a Revival"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-04
PHTHISIS CLAIMS A LIFE
EVERY THREE MINUTES

Tubercu1oSis claims one life in this
country every three minutes, the Pub
lie Health Service announced today
This is due largely 70 the fact, the
service stated, that victims depend on
Datent medicines and quacks, instead
IF the best medical skill, wholesome
food, plenty OF rest and fresh air.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-04
RECEPTION FOR DANIELS,

A reception and dance in honor OF
the Secretary Of the Navy and Mrs.
Daniels will be given by the North
Carolina Society at Wardman Park
Inn tonight at $50 o'clock. Lieut.
Com r. A Lavender, Of the crew of
the NC-3. one Of the transatlantic
planes. will speak. Men from North
Carolina who are serving with the
army. navy or marine corps are in
Vited.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-04
CAN VOW SEND FOOD TO ITALY

The old home folks in Italy viii be
permItted TO receive parcel post
packages Of foodstUfrs Weighing not
more than eleven pounds from rela-
ttves in this country, providing the
nackages 70 each Gddresse do not
exceed 100 pounds altogether the
Postoffice Department ruled today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-04
JOY RIDE 70 TIE GRAYE

"a Joy Ride to the Grave" will be
the subject Of an address to be deIiv-
cred at the First Congregational
Church tomorrow night by Clinton N.
Howard. who won distinction hY his
speeches at the cantonnlent camps
and war drives.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-04
FIGHT
TOBE TAKEN
To CONGRESS
Opponents of CoIored Educator
To Ask Probe-Threaten to
Organize Church Schools.

Removal of $4,000 or more colored
children Of Washington from the
public schoolSof the city, will be the
final step OF protest against Roscoe
c. Bruce, colored assistant superin-
tendent of schools. the Parents
League officials announced today.
The children, league officials state,
will be placed in private schools, to
be organized and maintained by col
ored churches Of the city.
The proposal was taken up at the
mass meeting in the Metropolitan A.
NJ z. Church, attended by several
thousand persons last night. At this
meeting further resolutions against
the continuance Of Mr.. Bruce in Of
fee were passed.
Members OF the executive commit
tee OF the league are planning q
meeting at which the question Of re-
moving the children from the schools
this fall will be taken UP. The plan
decided upon will be presented to the
10000 members Of the league who are
said to be unanimous in their indorse-
ment Of the proposal.
To Petition Congress.
Congress will be asked to name a
to investigate the admins
tration OF the colored schools Of the
District, provided the Board Of Educa-
ton does not remove Mr.. Bruce, as a
result Of the investigation now being
held" said the Rev. DR.. J. Milton
Waldron today. "Then, II Congress
does not see its way clear to correct
the existing evils in the administra-
tion of the eolored schools. the Par
ents' League will organize the private
schools.
This plan is not new by any
means" said the Rev. DR.. James L
Pinn- Fifteen years ago, the COZ
ored parents Of Wilson, s. c., removed
their children from the public schools
and organized private schools, for ap-
proximateIy the same reasons. The
plan has been adopted at various
times in other cities.
BOGrd May Act Today.
There are thirty-five or forty col
ored pastors and their congregations
in Washington supporting the Par
ents' League in the Bruce fight, and
the thirty-five or forty churches will
be sufficient in number to house the
colored' pupils taken out Of the public
schools"
Some action by the Board OF Edu-
cation in the Bruce case is expected
by both Mr.. Bruce's opponents and
his defenders this afternoon. A week
has passed since the board decided to
investigate the charges against the
assistant superintendent
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-04

Make your money "wOFk or fight. -
u It e. not fighting for you In the
Industrial field, put IL to work In
War Savings Stamps:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-04

Money means work. Don't labor for
triViaIities. Save your labor and buy
Stamps.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-04

Put released soldiers and sailors q
work by consulting the "Sllualionl
Wanted" columns Of this paper
Every day there are scores Of
SOLDIERS AND SAILORS
ADS PRINTED FREE
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-10-05
COMING TO C0LUM-
BUS NEXT WEEK.

The Great Greenwood Musical
Comedy Revue are billed TO play n
",mnau- week. commencing to-
r-ow night under canvass located
ou the Maxwell Block near the NJ &
O Depot The Greenwood Show has
% reputation Of being one of the
biggest and best of It's kind in
America, and the Ggn. Munager
Geo. b. Greenwood. is formerly a
columbus boy. Mr. Greenwood lived
In Columbus and operated a Theat
ri,al Agency and Scenic Studios
here several years ago.
Mr. Greenwood states that his
large tent has seating capacity OF
over 5000 and for this reason he IS
able to offer a bigger and better
show for a similar price Of admis-
81 ~. The general admission price
10 the Greenwood show is only l5e
and &c War Tax The show does
not carry q band but carries first
class Jazz Orchestra. The opening
Play will be the "Clock Maker"
very funny Comedy embelished
with musical numbers D.. a live
dashinc ard good looking ei1cJs,
The company numbers about 40
people and will arrive Sunday on
the NJ. & o. from Tuscaloosa, where
they are playing to record breaking
crowds this week The doors are ad-
vertised to open at 7:45 and per
formance at $3.50, rain or shine
This is the first visit of the Green
wood Show to Columbus, but Mr.
Greenwood has hundreds Of friends
here and is sure TO play to packed
houses nightly if the show lives up
10 the reputation other cities are
giving il.