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The Washington times., 1920-11-19
CANTATA
SETF0R TONIGHT
Will Be Staged in Connection
With Eight-Day CeIe-
bration.

A cantata. "The Pilgrims OF 1920
will be given tonight at the Central
High School auditorium as a part OF
the program for Washington's eight
day celebration of the landing Of the
Pilgrims in Plymouth 300 years ago.
This concert. given under the direc-
ton OF the National Community
Chorus, Is the first OF its kind in the
United States.
Members of the chorus will be in
costume of the days OF the Pilgrims.
l.. S. Hosmer Is the author OF the
cantata.
Among those taking part in the
cantata are Charles $. Wengerd,
conductor: George II. Lambert, Edith
Il. Athey, Fannie Il. Buck. Nancy w.
Stillwell, Maurice Shrowski, Borice
Paskewitz. Morton Gittleman. Ruby
Potter and Gertrude McRae. A small
admission fee will be charged.
The Washington times., 1920-11-19
COURT PAROLE
URGED IN DISTRICT
Charities Board Report Also
Advocates Inauguration Of
Indeterminate Sentences.

The most important immediate need
in the way of legislation for the
treatment OF prisoners in the District
is an indeterminate sentence and
parole law. according to~the report
OF the Board OF Charities made to the
District Commissioners today.
The report points out this law
would substitute for the present sys-
TEN Of long or short-term sentences,
and that 1t would make possible the
release of prisoners capable of self
direction and law abiding conduct.
An institution for the care and
training of the feeble minded Is espe-
cially urged in the report. The re-
port declares this is the most i'm
portant need of the District today.
The report points out that there
are already indications that the de-
mand for labor is less general than
it has been for the past few years"
and states that at is too much to ex-
pect there will be any long-continued
decrease in the number OF inmates in
our institutions.
1T Is n most encouraging fact that
as a result of the efforts for the con-
troll and prevention Of tuberculosis,
that the death rate from the disease
in the District has fallen OFF more
than 80 per cent in twenty years."
the report states.
The Washington times., 1920-11-19
PLANS ESSAY CONTEST
FOR SCHOOL PUPILS

"T-ne Work of the Women of the
Revolution" Is the title OF the essay
chosen by the District Of Columbia
Society. Sons Of the American Revo-
luton for the annual essay contest
offered to the children of the public
schools OF the DistrictThe contest Is
open to all pupils Of public or private
schools lower than a high school. The
essays must be sent to William V. Cox,
Second National Bank, on or before
February 10.
A gold medal will be offered to the
pupil winning the competition. The
committee OF Judges consists Of Will
liam v. Cox. William S. Parks and
Mrs. Julian James.
The Washington times., 1920-11-19
R. R. MAN MEETS DEATH
UNDER ENGINE WHEELS

Struck by a light engine which
was leaving the yards of the Pennsyl
vania Railroad Company near New
York avenue yesterday, Stanley
Thompson. thirty-one years old. mar
ried, living at 124s Thirty sixth street
northwest, was killed instantly. He
was employed as car repairman In
&C" yard at the Washington Ter
minal The body was removed to
the morguc.
Coroner Nevitt will hold an inquest
at the morgue this afternoon.
The Washington times., 1920-11-19

There Is nothing new In the move
ment. Several years ago the Lees OF
san Francisco's Chinatown decided
that in union there Is strength. Ac-
cordingIy they organized the nrst
chapter OF the Lee Protective Asso-
citation.
CAPITAL FALLS IN LINE
The movement spread rapidly, until
today there are chapters In every
large city except Washington. And
now the Lees Of this city. not 10 be
outdone by their Chinese brethren
elsewhere, have decided to fall in
line.
The meetings will be held above
the warehouse OF G.. i. Lee. at $40
Pennsylvania avenue northwest Mr..
Lee. who is a leading member OF the
local Chinese colony. told a Times
reporter today that the organization
Is similar In aims TO the American
Chambers OF Commerce.
I'VE will elect officers, discuss
business conditions, and. In general,
conduct our sessions along the lines
The Washington times., 1920-11-19
MOTOR
COPS NEEDED
Capital Force Is Fifty Short in
Opinion Of Commissioners
Hendrick.

Washington needs at least fifty ad-
ditional motorcycle policemen. In the
opinion of Commissioner J. Thilman
Hendrick. The police force OF Wash
ington IL just that number short OF
policemen who can patrol the outly-
ing sections OF the city and also keep
traffic Uolators in check.
RELIC OF Old DAYS.
The views OF the Commissioner
echo those Of many persons In Wash
ington interested in traffic reguls-
tions and proper policing. and par
ticularly Captain Headiey. chief OF the
traffic bureau, who has been an ad-
vocate for more motorcycle police
men ever since he became head OF the
traffic bureau.
Bicycle policemen, it IL said. are
a relic OF the days OF the horse and
wagon. With the almost universal
use OF automobiles for commercial
purposes. It is claimed that a bicycle
policeman Is easily eluded. To show
the efficiency OF the motorcycle
guardian of the law, IL Is pointed out
that the entire stretch Of the Con-
duit road is patrolled by a single
United States marshal. who Is
mounted on a motorcycle. The Wash
ington police force helps out within
the District line. but outside OF that
area the marshal has a lone Job.
Better police protection can be
given to outlying sections OF the city.
II is contended by the Commissioner.
because a motorcycle policeman can
cover so much more ground than a
bicycle policeman. who at his best
is just a little better than a foot po-
liceman.
The Washington times., 1920-11-19
BUSINESS EXECUTIVE
TALKS TO STUDENTS

preparation for Big Positions in
Department stores" was the subject
of a talk delivered yesterday after
noon by r. Z. Buckley. manager Of
the Palais Royal, TO students Of St.
Johns College and the colleges
new high school of commerce and fl
nance.
Mr.. Buckley's talk, one Of a series
to be made to the students on retail
store management, was designed to
give the pupils a knowledge of the
inside workings Of prominent retail
stores. preparatory to selling during
the Christmas holidays.
The Washington times., 1920-11-19

OF the Chamber OF Commerce" Lee
said.
REAL CHINESE MUSIC.
The police yesterday issued a per-
init allowing the delegates TO regale
themselves with one hundred per
cent, bottled In bond Chinese music
Anyone who has ever heard
Chinese orchestra in action will ap-
preciate why a police permit Is neces-
sary.
Persons walking In Pennsylvania
avenue near -Four -and-a-half treet to-
morrow. Sunday or Monday will be In
troduced to the weird jazz music from
the land OF chop suey.
For the Lees will be here.
II they emulate the example OF the
distinguished clansmen OF the Scot
tish hills. we might expected to hear
reports OF "a a killed Celestial with
skirilng pipes giving a Chinese inter
probation OF "The Cock o. the North =
CD the delegates applauding the
speakers with shouts OF "hoot mon"
in Chinese. and (3) the assembled
clansmen closing the convention with
should Aud Acquaintance Be For
got" accompanied by the Chinese
jazz orchestra.
The Washington times., 1920-11-19
STRECKER PROFESSOR
OF MILITARY SCIENCE

The War Department today an
nounced the appointment OF First
Lieutenant Alexander o. Strecker as
professor OF military science and
tactics at st. Johns College here. lie
will direct the work of the colleges
cadet corps.
Lieutenant Strecker succeeds Ma
jor Z. G. Sherburne. who was trans
erred to Western post. The new
military instructor, who has been
stationed at Fort Oglethorpc.
Georgia. will reach here in a few
days.
Sergeant Joseph Seibert is now act
ing director Of military work at the
college.
The Washington times., 1920-11-19
FOREIGN WAR VETERANS
FAVOR D. c. SUFFRAGE
Equality Post to Aid Movement
For Representation.

Members Of Equality Post, No. 2s4,
Veterans OF Foreign Wars. at their
meeting last night in Pythian Tenn
pie went on record as being in favor
OF suffrage for the District of Co.
lumbia.
A motion made ty Senior Vice Com
mander Phillip Beck which recon-
mended that the post be represented
at a meeting OF the District OF Co
lumbia suffrage committee, but only
as q non-partisan organization to OBJ
tain representatio min Congress, was
unanimously passed.
Commander Edwin S. Bethlehem
jr., announced that he would appoint
this committee as soon as he was
notified of the meeting of the suf.
fraRe committee.
The Washington times., 1920-11-19

At any rate the latest recruit, he
who has just lost his claim on mem
bership honors, recently advertised
for a pair of trousers" that had
gone a wandering.
HERE'S THE AID.
The ad. which appeared in Bill
Prices Heard and Seen" column. read
as follows:
"Lost--Pair of Trousers on
Georgia avenue below Columbia road
and Rock Creek Church road. Finder
kindly return to $50 Quincy street
northwest and receive reward"
Arthur s. Wolpe. who lives at the
address given, was much wrought up
over the matter. He stated that tho
trousers" did not belong to any
member of his family. but that thew
The Washington times., 1920-11-19
COAT OF ORANGE
Wells BRITISH
EMBASSY

The British embassy and chan
cery buildings today blossomed
forth In a coat OF brilliant. warm.
throbbing orange. Embassy au-
thorities declined to admit whether
IL was done intentionally TO antag-
onize the lrishmen who are testify
ing before the American Irish Com
mission now meeting here. IL 10 re-
marked that a number OF Ulster
men have been invited to appear
before the commission The sight
Of the embassy would do their
hearts good.
But, alas. IL won't last. The or
ange is but n first coat. The sec
ond coat will change the color to a
shade OF bum. The buildings were
previously the color OF the popular
English beef steak, done rare.
The Washington times., 1920-11-19
Mondell, on Clutches, Due
Today to Get Ready
For Congress

Congressman Mondell, OF wyo-
ming, Republican leader OF the
House, though on crutches by rea-
son OF having a leg broken in an
accident several weeks ago. Is on
his way back TO Washington for
the session.
Mr.. Mondeii II scheduled TO re-
turn today. He expects 90 take an
active part In House affairs this
winter In spite 81 the fact he 10
sufferlng from his accident
The Washington times., 1920-11-19
SAME DROP IN BALTIMORE.
BETTER CAR SERVICE
FOR WISCONSIN AVE.

Street car service on the Wiscon-
sin avenue line OF the Washington
Railway and Electric Company will
be increased on December !. Walter
G. Allen. executive secretary OF the
Public Utilities Commission, an
nounced today.
The present regular system OF
sending cars only to Thirty-second
and NJ streets. has been abolished by
tho commission. After December ] all
carriers will run at fifteen-minute e
intervals during the day to the down
town sections
The Washington times., 1920-11-19
FOOD PRICES
DECLINE HERE
Three Per Cent Reduction on
Twenty-Five Articles, Sep
tember Figures Show.

The retail price OF food In the Dis
trict OF Columbia Is on the down
ward trend. according to figures for
the month of OcIober as compared
with the month OF September, the
bureau Of labor statistics of the De-
partment OF Labor announced today.
BIG DROP IN SUGAR PRICE.
According to the figures there was a
3 per cent reduction on twenty-five
articles OF food from September Is
to October 10. Some OF the important
decreases were
Sugar. "a per cent: potatoes. Is per
cent; onions. IL per cent; rice, u per
cent. and coffee. Z per cent Ten
articles increased in price for the
month Of October. Among them were
eggs. Ia per cent; lard. 8 per cent;
raisins, . per cent. and fresh milk.
rolled oats. and oranges. l per cent.
Prices remained unchanged on pork
chops. canned salmon, and cheese.
Larger decreases for this period
are shown in a number OF other cities.
The greatest decrease, u per cent, was
shown in Omaha and st. Paul. In Mil
waukee, Minneapolis, Portland and
Seattle the decrease was 5 per cent.
In Chicago. Cincinnati. Denver. De-
troit. St Louis, San Francisco. and
Springfield. ILL.,, the decrease was 4
per cent.
SAME DROP IN BALTIMORE.
Other cities beside the District OF
Columbia showing a per cent de,
crease were Atlanta. Cleveland, Kan
sas City. Newark. New Haven. and
Rochester Baltimore. Philadelphia.
and Boston showed , per cent de-
crease. and in New York. Charleston
and Richmond the decrease was only
per cent
The Washington times., 1920-11-19
#. A. DELANO GIVES $1,000
TO UNITARIAN CAMPAIGN

Frederic A. Delano OF this city yes
'terday sent a check for $4,000 as his
subscription toward the Unitarian
campaign for S125.000 which All Souls
Church OF Washington Is raising.
Team leaders report proceeds received
thus far are very encouraging.
In the absence OF DR.. u. G.. b.
Pierce. pastor OF the church. who Is
touring the country in the interest OF
the campaign. DIR. George Kent. OF
New Orleans will conduct church
services Sunday.
The Washington times., 1920-11-19
WILL OPEN WAR ON
TRAFF|CW0LAT0RS
Superintendent of Police Orders
Rigid Endorsements of All
Regulations.

Major Harry L. Gcssford, superin-
unusual number of fatalities caused
recently by traffic accidents, has
again warned the members of the
police department that traffic regu-
lations must be enforced. In his Or
der he instructs policemen to arrest
operators OF machines, or drivers Of
horse-drawn vehicles, who disregard
the right OF way rule and who fail
to have the regulation lights on their
machines. q.
At n meeting of commercial and
civic leaders called last night by the
major. the Safety Council of the Dis
trict of Columbia was created. The
council has for its object, mainly. TO
instruct tho pedestrian in regard to
traffic regulations. particularly The
'jaywalker." and the Tightening of
the regulations governing the issu-
ance Of operators permits.
Safety-first addresses will be made
to groups of employees. and printed
matter. pointing out the need of CO.
operation in complying with the traf-
fic laws, will be distributed in office,
factory and school.
The report of the special traffic
committee appointed recently by the
District Commission will be read at
10 o'clock next Wednesday morning
In the board room. Representatives
OF several organizations have been
invited. They will be asked to offer
suggestions for any changes that may
tend to decrease traffic accidents.
The Washington times., 1920-11-19
|CEMEN WALKING
TO WIN $500 BET
Land in Washington on Jour-
ney From Boston to
Texas.

To win n wager of $500 Earl Lowe.
twenty five years old and Charles
Perry. twenty-six year old. both Of
Boston, are walking to Galveston,
Texas.
The two men called on Commits
sioner j. Thilman Hendrick this
morning to get the commissioner to
certify that they passed through this
city.
1--WE are both drivers of ice wagons
In Boston, Lowe explained, The
manager of our company is betting
$500 that we can walk to Texas in
quicker time than two drivers Of a
rival ice company"
The four drivers left Boston on
November 10 separating in couples
after reaching the Boston suburbs.
They expect to reach Texas by
Christmas.
1--WE get the $500 IL we beat the
other boys. said Lowe.
They will ride back to Boston
The Washington times., 1920-11-19
80 DAYS FOR RUNNING
MACHINE WHlEDRUNK

Charged with being intoxicated
while operating an automobile at Mt.
Vernon place and Seventh street
northwest, Saturday night. James
williams was sentenced to serve
thirty days in the Washington
Asylum Jail and was fined 500 yes
terday by Judge Hardiston in the
police court.
This is one of the severest penal
ties that has been imposed on per-
son convicted Of such a charge.
The Washington times., 1920-11-19
RiaIto Club Seeks Home.

Plans for obtaining club rooms for
the Rialto Club of Washington. were
made at a recent meeting. A hous-
ing committee consisting OF Lewis
Bleetstein, Guy Firtag. William War
saw and Morris Waskow was appoint
ed. The club is conducting a mem
bership drive.
The Washington times., 1920-11-19
leqi0n Post to Dance.

Stuart Walcott Post, No, 10. Amer
ican Legion will hold a Thanksgiving
dance At Elks Hall. 919 Tenth street
northwest, Saturday night at $3.50
O'Clock. An invitation has been ex-
tended to the members of the other
American Legion Posts in Washing
ton.
The Washington times., 1920-11-19
COAL SUPPLY NORMAL.

The coal supply OF Great Britain
for bunker purposes has practically
returned to normal, Consul General
Skinner, at London. today cabled the
Bureau OF Foreign and Domestic
Commerce,
The Washington times., 1920-11-19
Lees Coming to City,;
Not Virginia's Brand
But From Far China
The Lees are coming!

Like the historic gathering of the clan of Roderick
Dhu in the rock bound rendezvous of the Scottish High
lands than 300 members of the Chinese family OF Lee
will meet in this city tomorrow Sunday and Monday to
form Lee Protective Association.
The Washington times., 1920-11-19
Lost Pants Club Shy
A Member AS Yank's
Breeches Come Home

The Lost Pants Club" has lost member.
He's found his pants.
You remember the insgation of the movement to form
e "LoSt Pants Club" don't you? No? Well you ought to-
The Washington times., 1920-11-19

Looking for a home, rooms, or an
apartment? Phone your want ad to
The Times now. Main $3.50.
The Washington times., 1920-11-19

Better Homes-Bettef Maids"
The Times is the Bond Between
The Washington times., 1920-11-19
REAL CHINESE MUSIC.

OF the Chamber OF Commerce" Lee
The Washington times., 1920-11-19

Better Homes-Better Maids"
The Times is The Bond Between
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-09-15
LAW PROVIDES FOR
TN
CONDUCT OF PLANTS

MILAN. Italy, Sept. l5.-Plans for
law providing for collaboration OF
workmen in the management of in
dustrial plants which will be presented
TO the next session of the Italian par
lament have been placed in the hands
Of commission appointed by social
ist members Of the house Of deputies
Leaders Of the workment insist that
the agreement with the employrs must
admit IN men to the management OF
the technical departments. finance
and the office for the engagement
and dismissal Of men. They assert
that such powers should be exercised
by the organization appointed by the
labor unions.
The leaders declare occupation of
plants throughout the country will
continue until the employers privi-
leges are suppressed and new rights
Of labor are acknowledged.
While majority Of the employers
strongly resist the workmen's scheme
for assisting in the management some
suggest that the mems ideas be ac-
cepted on general lines III order that
conflict be ended. The latter element
would reserve discussion Of details To
submit 70 the commission composed Of
representatives Of the employers and
workers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-09-15
OCHOA GUILTY,
TEN YEARS IN
PRISON GIVEN
Jury Is Completed in Case Of
Joe Turner, Going to
Trial at z o'clock.

Ysidro Ochoa of McAllen, Tex. was
found guilty by D jury liz the criminal
district. court this morning Of the
killing of Jose Vela. a deputy sheriff,
at McAllen in April. 1919, and was
given ten years in prison. The Cass
was given to the jury early tuesday
evening. and the body was cut an
night. returning with its verdict al
noon.
The Ochoa case was brought 10
Cameron county on change NJ
venue, the elaine being made that IN
would ~ impossible 60 obtain "A jury
in HiiaIgo county on account of tie
wide acquaintance of Vela and his
lenth Of service a. peace officer.
The second murder trial Of the
week was scheduled TO start this aft
ernoon at 2 o'clock when Joe Turner.
n resident Of Raymondville. was 70
face a charge Of murder in connec-
tion with the shooting Of John Puckett
a ranchman. M Raymondville. q little
over n year and half ago. The jury
was selected from special venire Of
los men, the twelfth man being go
cured just before noon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-09-15
PROGRAM READY
FOR MEETING
THURSDAY
Railway-Harbor Meeting VIII
Be Called to Order at
8o o'clock in Evening.

q. l.. Jessup. county chairman for
Cameron county in the Rio Grande
railway campaign. announced today
that the program has been completed
for the meeting to be held AZ the
Community House Thursday night for
the purpose Of acquainting the people
Of Brownsville with the status of the
railroad and harbor proposition. Mr.
Jessup said that there will be no So
licitation for purchases of bonds at
the meeting, and he urges that the
public in general attend.
The following is the program:
Call to order, o'clock
NnSic by the Fourth United States
cavalry band
w. G. Whitman, president of the
Chamber Of Commerce. presiding.
Introductory talk. g. III JessuD.
Talk, by ID. A. O'Brien. president
Rio Grande Railway
Talk BY Hon. II. w. Seaburv.
Remarks from the floor. limited ID
five minutes. any questions viii be
answered.
Talk by A. r. Jacobs, chairman for
Hidalgo county.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-09-15
SAFEGUARDING
NEXT ELECTION
TOBEPURPOSE
Hobby Announces Lawmakers
Will Be Convened on
Next Tuesday.

AUSTIN. Tex, Sept. 15.-The
Texas legislature is called to convene
in special session at IL O'Clock Sep
tember 2l by Governor Hobby.
The governor stated he had called
the legislature to give consideration
10 the subject Of safeguarding the
general election OF November, 1920
TO prescribe qualifications for voters
10 prevent discrimination among vot-
ers in exercise of the franchise; 70
consider and act upon such other mat
tiers as may hereafter he presented.
The governor said in his statement
accompanying the proclamation:
81 shall urge the legislature TO pass
a law giving all those who have not
paid their poll taxes fifteen days in
which to pay the fee or a tax equal to
the poll tax which those voters who
have previously qualified have paid. I
shall further urge that all funds de-
rived BY the state from collection Of
such fees shall 20 70 the available
school fund. Under this plan all
voters win vote In the November cleo
ton on mn equal basis.
II accept the attorney generals in
depreciation Of the nineteenth amend
ment as applied to the general cleo.
ton in Txas. therefore convene the
legislature because in my judgment j;
creates an emergency which can be
dealt with only by immediate action
on the part of the states legislative
authority. Without legislative action
opportunity Is afforded for fraudulent
voting. The possibility Of such a
thing should he avoided by statute"
About $50 persons In Texas quail
fled themselves TO vote in the Nov
ember election by paying their poll
taxes and at least 100000 persons
are Of voting age in the state. Under
the attorney generals construction
Of the nineteenth amendment all will
be permitted TO vote regardless of
whether they paid the poll tax. The
governor contends that should be
avoided because il Is unfair.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-09-15
QUALIFIED PERMIT CALLS
FOR CONCRETE CANALS IN
OPENING MELADO PROJECT

the Brownarile Chamber of rrM-
merce, on his return today ln r1.n-
pany with A y. Cole aHi H H Fert-
fro. representing Irrigation inlete
explained that the qualified permit
contemplated agreement bv The Unit
ed Irrigation Company ihat ii win
concrete certain Of the cNtenaian
canal lines IN order t0 conserve thu
water. Hc said THE company claimed
that by roncretinr IN could cnrrra
fifty per cent uf thn waiter MY now is
pumping and which i- Epnr l Wa#tn
The company. he Said. agrees under
its application anh under tha qualifieA W
permit, to concrete not only some uf
the extended canal lines Nut clio some
a the present canaI lines Watering
The Mission irrigation project The
new lands VIII draw their water
through the present main canals #
the Mission. or Shsry, canals.
AS d matter of fact. " Said Mr.
Davenport. the committee cf pro-
testants from the Valley. numbering
sixteen men. representing cities a4
wrll na canal Iirrg ,rrra rn+ ri..rr,
much opportunity Ihc PROPOSITION
appeared tn have bean duly settled in
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