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The Washington times., 1920-12-07
DR.. SIMON TO DISCUSS
SCHOOL TOPICS AT CLUB

school Problems" with which the
Board of Educatien and teachers arc
eon(rsntsd, viii be discussed by DR..
Abrsm simon. president OF the Board
Of Education, At the monthly meeting
OF the French Club Of tho Washington
salon at its headquarters at 1917 II
street Thursday night.
J. wilmer Lstimer, formerly Judge
Of the juvenile court, will spesk on
Measures to Prevent Child Delin-
auenoy," and Miss Byrd Mock founder
OF the American women's Legion and
Q well-known writer, will recito Nor
Indian posm, Pen d'orellie." Mile.
Helen woytych. the young Polish vio-
lin soiois,, viii render selections and
Miss Frances W. SohcrGer, soloist OF
the Mt. Pleasant Congregational
Church, will present soprano numbers.
Mr.. Fakler, bass loloist at the Church
Of the Covenant, will be heard IN
presentations. Mrs, Howard NJ.
Bisndy will accompany at the piano.
Rudolph de 2spp, president 81 the
club. gill be In charge Of the program
The Washington times., 1920-12-07
OFFICERS INSTALLED BY
; MASONS OF NO. Is LODGE
Oldest Member Receives Vote Of
Thanks at Service.

In the presence Of $50 members. Of
aoers Of the BENJAMIN Brown French
Lod9e. No. Is, r. A. 4. NJ, were in
stalled last night at the Masonic
Temple, Thirteenth street and New
York avenue northwest The ccrc-
monies we're conducted by Past Grand
Master James c. Wetmore. who be-
came q member OF the lodge thirty
two years ago. The officers elected
and installed were:
Charles s. Conner. worshipfui mas
ter: John C. Palmer, senior warden:
james c. MCGUIRE. junior warden;
Paul Bowen, secretary, and James 7.
Gibbs, treasurer. Trustees OF the
lodges were reelected and also In
stalled.
Among the members present was
L. W. Toiman, q member OF the lodge
since 1865, who received = vote OF
thanks from members of the lodge.
The Washington times., 1920-12-07
BONEHEADS
Kramer at Wits End Un.
doing Their Bone
Dry Work.
NIPS MILLION YARNS
OverSealous slusths Con.
6scate Everything
In Sight.

Picking bone" out Of the "dry"
law machine 10 the hardest task In
Government employ, John r. kra-
mer. prohibition commissioner, said
today
Krsmer's lament is that 'bone
heads are constantly multiplying
his troubles, He explained II this
way:
Some body's always building UP a
straw man for me 10 knock down.
First Il was the home-brew yarn
that got us In hot water. Now us
branded cherries"
Kramer. fearing that stage'piay
too often pulled" by ovsr-zeslous
dry agents only adds further men
ace to enforcement, spends half his
time riding the neck OF some eager
enforcers In the neld.
Authorship OF the home ban
story. later emphatically denied. re-
suited In the near scalpinG OF a
minor headquarters official. Now
Kramer is on the warpath after
the Texas gent. who. in full view
OF movie mon and armed with Ell,
thority and a tin badge, connscated
visible stocks OF spiked mince
meat and other delicacies.
A storm OF congressional protests.
following these and other similar
grand-st and incidents, has caused
tho "bone-dry" delusion Of dry
enforcement TO take on the aspect
OF reality. -!
Every dry. but pure bone" is the
comment OF senatorial iconoclasts.
The Washington times., 1920-12-07
PlAzAH0TEL
RATES CUT 81
Union Station Buildings Now
Run at Lower Cost, Says
Statement.

The United States Housing Cor
poration today announced that the
rates at the Government hotels or
Union Station plaza have been re-
duced to $46.50 per month, a de-
crease Of 81 from the former rate
LIVING COSTS CUT.
Efficiency in management, as well
as the reduced cost OF living, are the
reasons which have enabled the cor
poration to make the decrease in
rates. it says. The following state
mcnt was issued:
Agreeable with the assurances
heretofore conveyed, that II changing
conditions Effected a reduction in the
cost of operation OF the Government
hotels, ths Unitsa States Housing
Corporation would be pleased to re-
consider the rates in force.
EFFECTIVE DECEMBER !.
The corporation is Gratined to be
able to announce that, due to econo-
mites which have been inausurated,
as we'll as the declining prices OF said
commodities, 1t appears practical to
effect \ reduction Of 81 in the month
ly guest rate. Accordingly, effective
- Of the first of the month the rate
will be $3.50"
Under the direction of Mrs. Sarah
e. Summer, who succeeded Miss Har-
leane James as superintendent, the
Government hotels have splendidly de-
veloped economies and management
which make the presnt rductions pos
sible without any change OF the serv-
ice now rendered.
The Washington times., 1920-12-07
SAFETY FIRST BUTTONS
TO Be GIVEN AS PRIZES
Playground Children Will Be Re-
Warded for Best ESSAYS.

Cclluloid safety-nrst buttons arc to
be awarded playground children who
turn In the best maxim or verse on
safety first, and the best description
OF an accident or near accident to-
gether with the cause of tho mishap.
The idea OF awarding the buttons
orr ginatcd with Miss Matthews, d.
rector Of the playground at Twelft,
and l. streets northwest. and has tho
Endorsement OF Mrs. Susie Root
Rhodes. The plan Is to distribute
blank tags to all the playground chill
dren next Monday and give them =
week In which to write their maxim
or verso on ono side OF tho card and
describe q preventablc mishsp on the
reverse side.
Tho purpose of the scheme is to COR
vince the children that accidents srs
caused, they do not happen" and -
assist them in concentrating theiv
minds on removing the cause for mis-
haps.
The Washington times., 1920-12-07
EARLY BUYERS
CROWDST0RES
Shop Early Campaign Brings
Throngs OF Prudent Christmas
Purchasers 10. Stores.

One glance at Washington's fast
crowding stores will convince the
observer that the ADMIRATION to Shop
Early is being needed by great num-
hers Of myers. Local merchants
report that the volume OF Christmas
purchases is much greater today than
II ever has been thus far In advance
OF December rs.
with the opening Of Congress.
bringing TO Washington vast
number OF additional personS to
throng the streets and stores, and
with Government employees eager to
make their Christmas purchases.
space in the aisles OF Washington
scarce.
But next week the condition is
expected to be worse and merchants
today advised would-be gift buyers
to make their purchases this week
or run the risk OF being caught In
jam. The stocks IN the stores
are still practically complete, but
they Will not remain that way many
more days.
There are any number of reasons
why the Christmas shopping should
be done this week. Here are some
of them as set forth by competitors
in The Washington Times recent
contest for the best essay on "Why
Everybody Should Do Their Christ
mas Shopping Early"
BY JOE TRANSPORT.
30 John Marshall PInce, Northwest
First comes served the cream.
Clerks and customers give more time
and thought In selecting from fresh
and various novelties not to be dup
Heated. Advantages OF Inducements
not offered later are taken.
Days are longer. weather pleas.
anter, not the rush and crowd
No necessity for package carrying
no disappointments in proUpt and
satisfactory reception Of articles; no
apology for quantity or quality.
Installment payments lessen the
pinch on purse.
Patriotism shown by cooperation
in business; keeping alive custom;
preparedness. We are in line with
the thoughtful.
Mind is ct rest, labor of love over.
in turn to decorating the home. pre-
pairing toothsome dishes and enjoy
ing the seclusion of purchases from
curious eyes.
The Washington times., 1920-12-07
OLD INHABITANTS
TO HOLD BANQUET
District Pioneers Will Attend
5eth Anniversary Celebration
At Ebbitt Tonight.

The ffty-eishth anniversary of the
founding Of the Association of the
Oldest Inhabitants OF the District OF
Columbia will be observed tonight a
the Ebbitt House. From 1880 to \
o'clock members and their friends
will hold q reception, after which the
annual banquet will take place.
pistinguishcd men OF the District,
who have been instrumental In the
rapid growth of the city during the
last half century will be present.
Among the invited guests viii be the
three District Commissioners.
A feature of the celebration Will be
tho annual address OF Theodore w.
Moves. president OF the association.
Musical numbers will be given be.
tween the addresses.
washington Topham Is chairman OF
the anniversary committee.
The Washington times., 1920-12-07
MAPES TO CONSIDER
ABOLITION OF P.U.C
Chairman of House District
! Committee to Investigate
Various Acts OF Body.

Abolition of the Public Utilities
Commission OF the District of Colum-
bia doomed up today as an early pos
sibility in Congress.
Congressman Carl L. Mapes, chair
man OF the House District Committee
intends TO make microscopic study
Of the various acts OF the body during
it's six months absence from under the
watchful eye OF Congress.
One OF the matters that he viii con-
slider is tho recent decision OF the
commission in advancing the rate OF
,hc Washington and GEORGETOWN Gas.
light Companies.
he appeared highly interested in
the fact brought out at the hearing
bat Commissioner NundriCk disposed
OF large block Of stock OF tho Cas-
light Company a few days before he
took oath Of office Yet participated
In the rate case. Chairman Mapes cx-
pressed mis- intention Of going in o
The affairs of tho utilities commission
IN a thorough manner.
Renewed action Will he sought Nv
>membcrs OF the District Committee
on the Mapcs bill creating new
public utilities commission II Is
likely TO come up ut the first meet
ing of the committee along with
other District legislation pending
from last session.
Mr.. Mapcs TX waiting for quorum
OF the committee members before
calling tho initial meeting Of tho
session The first meeting probably
viii he he'd neNt week informa-
ton IL going TO be obtained con-
corning Commissioners llIcndrick' =
previous stock holdings, members OF
the committee having evinced In.
tcrest in his acknowledgement that
he lost about 100000 I'm the dis
posal OF his gas stock prior to
taking office.
The Washington times., 1920-12-07
UNKNOWN US. HERO
MAY Be H0NORED
BY NATION

Following the lead OF the allied
governments In honoring their un-
-n. ue4d, Congressman Fish
OF N"w York has offered Joint
resolution In the House directing
the War Depar trent 10 bring back
from France the body OF some un-
known American warrior for bur nj
in Arlington National Cemetery.
The resolution directs that the
body. IMPLYING the spirit OF sac
r nee OF the American nation In the
war" viii receive the Highest hon
o,s from all Government officials.
II Is proposed that tho body be
taken nrst TO Paris for appropriate
ceremonies and thence TO st. Ma
zaire. where II will be met by a
naval escort for the voyage TO New
York. Action on the resolution Ii
up to the Military Affairs Com
mittee.
The Washington times., 1920-12-07

Through the cooperation OF sidney
Lust. arrangements have been mad"
by The Washington Times to sh Nv
this picture in practically every !o2al
playhouse where films are displayed.
Last night the picture was shown at
tho Palace Theater. Today and to-
Sht II will be shown at the Column
bia. \ schedule is being prepared by
The Washington Times and Mr.. Lust
for the exhibition OF this film in other
theaters not only for the remain le7
of No Accident Week. but for several
weeks thereafter, to keep the subject
Of safety First" before the Washing
ton public.
IS FULL or ACTION.
This picture is being shown In ad-
dtion to the written "trail"rs' ana
titles received by the local theatcrs
from the motion picture committee
OF the Safety Council. the chairman
Of which is Julian Brylaski. The
Washington Times picture diners
from the committees contribution TO
the cause, in that 1t consists OF con-
nected action and deals with prsct'
cally every type OF accident that can
occur because of careless driving or
careless walking.
The picture shows Miss Susie, a
school teacher, receiving injuries and
having many hair-breadth escapes
from death due TO her own careless
ness. She suddenly realizes that she
is icopardizing her life by not watch
ms her step and becomes safety
First Sue During the course OF the
film she is seen telling her class OF
The Washington times., 1920-12-07
Flowers Adorn Desk Of
H. {. Ransley, House
Fledging

Congressman Harry C. Rsnsley,
Of Pennsylvania, one of the eight
new members Of the House, smiled
broadly between the weight or
four huge floral offerings yester-
day.
lie was the only fledgling upon
whom sdmiring constituents
pinned a rose.
Three large baskets Of flowers
o. nd several dozen American beau
ties awaited him In the lounge
when he went TO occupy his scat
in the House on the opening day.
The Washington times., 1920-12-07
Shepherd Shorn by One
OF Own Flock When
Fur Coat Vanishes

Evon tho church IL not immune
from tho robbert OF the District
Tho Rev. G. VI. Tanner, colored
1iii q street northwest, reported
to the police that heavy dsrk-srey
overcoat. with fur on the collar and
cuffs. was stolen from the bsSsr
mcrt ~ his house OF worship yes
terdly evening.
The Rev. Tanner suspects tall.
slender colored member Of his con.
gregation, and the police have been
furnished with good description
Of the wsyvsrd gentleman
The Washington times., 1920-12-07
.ASK$1,080AS
LOWEST WAGE
Trainers of New Redistribution
Measure Insert Clause for
$3-a-0ay Minimum.

No employee Of Uncle Sam is to
receive less than 81 $50 a year, the
new Lehlbach Redistribution bill
provides.
While the revised salary schedules
of the bill are still guarded Us secret
it was definitely learned this morn
ing that Mr.. Lehlbach will urge upon
Congress the adoption of the Nolan
minimum wage standard.
ON SENATE CALENDAR
The Nolan S3-a-day bill already has
passed the House twice and now In on
the Senate calendar upon q motion to
reconsider. The bill has met with
little opposition, and in many quar-
tcrs 1t is regarded as an assured piece
OF legislation.
The early passage of the Nolan bill
is forecast by the attitude OF Mr..
Lehlbach. it is declared. in that in
anticipation of a 81 $50 WACO stand
ard, his measure was framed to con-
form with such a standard.
With such assurances, it will mean
that $4,000 Government workers in
the District of Coiu nbia, who now
are below the minimum standard. will
receive increases. 1t is estimated
that there are about 66,ono Federal
employees throughout the country re-
ceiving less than So minimum wage.
These also will be benefited, since
the Lehlbach bill provides for an OK
tension OF Reconsideration to inclui"
the entire Federal service.
BILL PLEDGED SCPPORT.
The Jones bill, the reclassification
measure Of the Redistribution com
mission, did not touch on the subject
OF general minimum wage. el.
though it's salary recommended hns
made increases which would have
brought those employees now below
such a minimum above such stand
ard.
support Of the Lehlbach hill in con-
formity with the decision of the i'gis-
lative committee of the National Fed
GRAFTON of Federal Employees was
pledged last night at a meeting OF
presidents and legislative committees
Of the four local Federal Employees
Unions and representatives of the
Central Labor Union and the .\meri-
can Federation OF Labor
1t was announced that the numer'
Gus Objectionable features to labor
as embodied in tho Jones bill has
been eliminated under the new re-
classification measure.
The Washington times., 1920-12-07
By RUTH CALLAHAN.
1910 ID street Southeast.

1--Fresh, clean display.
larger variety to select from.
3-Stores not so crowded.
flakes less time.
Buy more wisely.
G--Spend less money.
shop girls will be bit less
tired on Christmas morning.
S--Gifts will take with them more
Of Christmas cheer if mailed soon
enough TO arrive before December the
18th.
9-.Mail curriers' viii get home for
Christmas dinner.
10--And all the shop keepers in
Washington will say: II thank you"
The Washington times., 1920-12-07
ny HARVEY FARWELL,
Seab0urd. Md.

shop early and give yourself an
opportunity to look over the whole
field. Get the gifts while the stocks
are complete. before all the offerings
have been rummaEed. Remember
the early bird gets the worm.
shop early to be sure your gifts
will be delivered on timc-especially
those that Uncle sam must handle.
shop early aud save money by get
ting what you want before ii is
gone. Save your nerves by avoiding
the rush in tho last few days.
Give the sales people a chance to
give you more time and consideration.
Relieve congestion. shop in the
morning.
The Washington times., 1920-12-07
By JESSE \. MORGAN,
~ ScntOu place north west.

II was Christmas Eve. y tired IT.
le woman clbowcd her way through
he crowded aisles of a Washington
department store, hunting EirtS for
friends still unproVidcd for. Nearly
vacant shelves met her gaze. clerks
answered her queries with fatigucd
Indifference.
Beaded bags oh, no, All Soll
out two weeks ago"
Gloves" "Certainly"--s as they
were; odd colorS. unusual sizes, in
fcrior quality. The resource OF hand
kerchiefs still remained.
Sorry" she wac told; Just sold the
last one. Expectin some In next
week. Eut Christmas was tomo--
row.
she turned away with this resolve
Next year my Christmas shopping
begins November L."
The Washington times., 1920-12-07

"Wc had five children OF our own"
Or. Lawrenson said today, and now
we are at the head of Il family OF
twenty-three. including ten grand
children and eight groat-grand-
children.
I'VE had a great time last night
at the eleventh birthday party Of
the oldest sreat-grandchild, Frances
LowTenson' who. lives at 1873 U
street northwest"
Or. Lawrenson said he and his
wife will celebrate their anniversary
The Washington times., 1920-12-07
CATHOLIC WOMEN'S CLUB
HAS AUSPICIOUS OPENING

Auspicious results attended the
opening orgsniSstion meeting Of the
Catholic Women's Service Club at the
Catholic Community House, sol II
street northwest, last night reFFessp-
tatives from majority 81 he
parishes in Washington being present,
Rev. Lewis J, O'Hsrn, PRECEDENT Of
the club, sddressea the gathering and
outlined the object Of the campaign
for membership, the proceeds Of
which fees are TO go toward the pun
chase Of tho " street house.
The Washington times., 1920-12-07
Smoker Tomorrow Night.

The Virginia Military Institute
Alumni Association will hoid a mStr
ling AID smoker at the University
club tomorrow night. Gen. T.. W,
Nichols will address the meeting.
The Washington times., 1920-12-07

tomorrow quietly. There viii be no
iaborate celebration. he said.
MNRRJED IN 1888.
The couple were married In Nc
Eendrce Methodist Episcopal Church
IN the night OF December 8. 1858.
To-day they are active workers In
dckendrce Church.
I'VE both sort OF grew up to-
Gether," said Dr. Lawrenson. I'VE
knew each other when VIC were
quite young We've had n happy
married life, and We sure feel some
punkins' when we look over our
big family"
The Washington times., 1920-12-07
Large Families Bring
Happiness, Say Couple
Welded for 81 Years

After fftyseven years of welded life, DIR. Richard
s. Lawrenson and Mrs Lawrenson, of 1897 street north
west, convinced than that the Roosevean
theory of large families is correct.
The couple both of whom seventy seven years old.
and in excellent health will celebrate their wedding ami
tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1920-12-07
ny FRANCES RJRkE,
$500 Conn. Ave. y. W.

Shop early. Docs this mean any.
hitting to you? stop and think a few
minutes Docs IL make any differ.
once to YOU whether the presents yor
buy for Dad, Nom, and Sis have bees
picked and fused over?
Does II hurt your feelings any Il
be knocked, pushed and stepped oi
until Christmas shopping loses it
thrills? Ijs alright for the younge
lolks to say. Its all IN u life time"
But have you thought OF srandma
who finds II hard to get along ovoi
when there isn't n mob pushing anj
scrsmbling? shop early for the goo(
% every one concerned.
The Washington times., 1920-12-07
IRISH WIDOW
HERE TONIGHT
Host to Greet Mrs. McSwiney'
Two British Women Coming
To Tell Of Erin.

Word was received here by the
, American Commission on Conditions
in ireland that a delegation of two
Englishwonen, representing the
British branch of the Women's In
ternational League, which recently
made a first-hand investigation OF
conditions in Ireland, is now en-
route to the United States to give
testimony.
LEFT ENGLAND SATURDAY.
The delegates are Miss Ellen G.
Wilkinson and Mrs. A. Erskine Rob-
inson, both Of Manchester. They LETT
England on the Kaiserin Augusta V,c-
torla last Saturday.
Mrs. Muriel McSwiney and her SIS
ter-ln-iaw, Miss Mary McSwinew, WA
take the stand tomorrow. The wife
OF the late Lord Mayor of Cork VIII
be heard at 10 n. m and his sister
In the afternoon.
Mrs. McSwiney Is due to arrive in
Washington at $50 o'clock tonight.
She, will be greeted by thousands II
Irish sympathizers, who viii escort
the young woman from Union Station
to the home OF Peter DrurN, l'2l
Rhode Island avenue northwest. where
she will be entertained during her
stay in Washington.
Several hundred school children
! will march at the head OF the parade.
A large bouquet of Killarney roses
will be presented Mrs. McSwiney by
Mrs. Champ Clark and Mrs. Henry r.
Ashurst. as a tribute from the women
OF Washington.
10000 TO MARCH.
The paraders will assemble at Con
zsga Hall. At least twenty thousand
persons, including delegations from
Alexandria, Wilmington, Cumberland
and Baltimore, are expected TO be in
line.
The chief marshal will be jeremiah
O'Connor. whose aides will be An
drew l. Hickey, Captain Purcell, Jo-
seph A. DAILY, and Edmund NJ. O'Sul-
Ivan. Children in line will be led by
Miss Margaret Brosnan. The 100
women who will form the guard of
honor for Mrs. McSwiney will re-
port, to Mrs. Rosa i. Downing at
1880 o'clock at tho east entrance to
Union Station. Uniformed men are
to report to Edmund NJ. O'Sullivan at
the same hour at Second street north
east. on the cast side of the station.
NEW YORK, Dec. 7.-Following a
call upon Archbishop Hayes and
luncheon with Cannon de Valera.
President Of the Irish republic, Mrs.
Terence McSwiney, widow of the
martyred lord mayor of Cork, was to
leave at } p. m. today for Washing
ton.
Tomorrow she expects to give evil
dence before the committee there
which is seeking to ascertain facts
aJvd. ne irish turmoil.
Speaking of reported efforts of
prA.rer Lloyd George to gain peace
!. Irr;ana before Christmas, Mrs. Nc
.iwiney said there was only one man
ucf ~ which Lloyd George and Eng
Land could attain that.
THAT is by giving Ireland her free
dam and Withdrawing the armed
forces of Invasion" she said mo
other peace overture can even be con
3 dered.
There Is no reason why Ireland
should join an enemy OF England, pro-
vided Ireland had her freedom. ]
know that President dc Valera has
already offered guarantees to Eng
land that would cover such situa-
ton, and he speaks for all the Irish
people"
The Washington times., 1920-12-07
5. S. INSTITUTE TO MEET
AT ST. STEPHENS HALL

The sunday School Institute Of
the washington Diocesc will meet
tonight In st. stephens parish hail,
Fourteenth street near Celumbis
road northwest. Addresses will he
made by the Rev George y. Dudley.
rector Of st. stephens parish, and
Miss Catherine II watkins, super
intenAsnt Of the primary department.
conference Of the diocese
The Washington times., 1920-12-07
HAZEL WANrN,
.ItO y street Northwest.

In regard to carly shopping, J
would suggest tho following:
|. shop a. early In the morning a.
possible, while everything i3 order.
and when more attention and
courtesy can he shown you.
.. While you have first selection
from all tho departments and larger
stock to select from.
}. Above all, avoid tho mad rush
ori scramble Of last-minutc shop
ming.
The Washington times., 1920-12-07
<'Safety First Sue,"
Times Film, Is Vivid
Sermon on Caution

In cooperation with the Safety Council Of the District
of Columbia The Washington Times is exhibiting in local
theaters motion picture, entitled Safety First Sue,
which graphically depicts the dangers Of violating the adj
duration. "Drive Right; Walk Right
The Washington times., 1920-12-07
Florida Society to Meet.

All Floridans In the District are i'm
vitcd to attend the meeting OF the
Florida state Society tonight in Will
son Normal School a. S o'clock.
The Washington times., 1920-12-07
Liberty Bell" MEETING.

The Washington womens Foreign
Missionary society OF the Methodist
Church will hold a Liberty Bell
Lcho Meeting" at Metropolitan
Church tomorrow night Mrs. william
y. Mcdowell will speak