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The Washington herald., 1920-10-13
Tacks Used on Paddles
During High School Hazing

The police are investigating A
mild little hazinE party said 20 have
been held by seniors Of the Inde-
pendence high school at Denver,
Col. at the expense Of juniors.
The upper ClasSmcn. IL is charged.
compelled the juniors TO hold a
shirt-taiI parade and then 10 run
the gauntlet OF paddles studded with
tacks. Bobby Shafer. son Of Mr.
and Mrs. Bert Shafer, has frac-
tUred knee.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-13
City's Happenings
Tersely Put for
Busy Readers
Apartment Owner ASKS $4,000.

apartment bwner ASKS $4,000.
Randolph T. Warwick. former
owner Of the Manchester Apart
ments. 1926 NJ street northwest. filed
suit Yesterday in the District Su-
prcmc Court for $4,000 damages
against Mamie Z. Goss for the al
legged failure to purchase the apart
ment house in accordance with q
contract Of June 80 1919.
Warwick alleges that she had
agreed to buy the property for
SlS5OOO.
Court Holds Bullet Victim.
Ernest Payne, Colored. was held
for the grand jury yesterday by
Judge Mcmahon in Police Court uu-
der $1,000 bond on a charge Of as
saaIJng George johnson, also
coloTod. with a dangerous weapon
johnson shot Payne with the lat
t,rs own gun. after, he stated,
Payne had attacked him. The tight
occurred on Covington street north
west on Monday morning.
College Junior Honored.
c, Walter Parker. junior in Co.
lumhian College at George Washing
ton University, has been appointed
mcmb, r-at-larpe on the university's
student council by the board OF
managers OF student activities, ac-
cordinE to announcement by officials
of the university.
Asks $4,000 Alleging Assault.
Suit for $4,000 damages for al
Ie-cd assault and battery was filed
in the District supreme Court yes
terday by c. {. Fling against Will
liam Mckay. Fling alleges that
Mckay struck him with a piece OF
iron on June .. Attorney Richard
J. Quigloy filed the suit.
Iowans TO Hear Voting Laws.
At a meciInE OF the Iowa Society.
to be held Saturday evening at the
Wilson Normal school. Representa-
tive L. }. nIcheusnn. Of Iowa, will
explain the Iowa election laws
which permits absent residents Of
that State TO vote 10y mail. Blank
forms for regisJ~gii"n and applica-
tion for ballots Will be given to
those present.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-13
Hunger Striking Dog Wins
Master From County Jail

Here's a hunger striker that sue
ceeded. David McBee, miner, was
in Jail at Sacramento, Cal. charged
with having set a forest fire.
Fpresters found McBee's 16-year-
old dog at his cabin starving to
death and broken-hearted at the
loss of his master. They had Nc
Bee released and the miner sent
back to feed his pet. we amt
been parted a single day in all the
time we been together till now"
said McBee of the dog.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-13
Coolidge and Lowden
To Meet at Frederick

Frederick. Md, Oct. I2.-Gov.
Coolidge, Republican Vice Preslden-
tial candidate, will address a Repub-
Iican mass meeting in this city on
Saturday night, October 20 Other
speakers at the same meeting will
be Gov. Frank o. Lowden. Illinois:
Gov. Morrow, Kentucky. and Job
Hedges, New York State.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-13
6 PORTABLE SCHOOLS
BOUGHT IN FREDERICK

Frederick, Md, Oct. 12.-In order
to relieve congestion in the public
schools, the County Board of Educa-
ton has purchased and has had
erected six portable school houses.
Three are being used in this city
and the remainder in the county.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-13
Barefooted Girl
Steps on Serpent;
IS Bitten 3 Times
Especial to Washington HeraId1

Especial to Washington HcraIdD
Hagerstown, Md, Oct. IA
Five year old Evelyn Rice.
daughter of Samuel Rice, living
along the Potomac River near
Williamsport. accidentally trod
upon a viper while walking
barefoot through grass in the
garden at her home and was
bitten three times in the foot
by the snake.
The child's screams attracted
her father, who killed the snake.
When DR.. z. L. Weaver, of
Williamsport, arrived, the child
was in agony. She is in
critical condition.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-13
Ex-Legislator Dies.

CUlpeper, Va. Oct. 12.-Hon. D. A.
Slaughter, a former member of the
Virginia General Assembly, died
suddenly at mis- home near Culpeper.
Saturday night.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-13
CASCARETS
They Work while you Sleep"

Make it your hobby" to keep liver
and bowels regular. II bilious, con-
stipated, headaChy, unstrung, or if
you have a cold. an upset stomach,
or bad breath, take Cascarets to-
night and wake up feeling clear,
rosy and fit. = No Griping-no in
convenience. Children love Casca-
rets too. 10. IS. so cents.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-13

Politics is one thing-and social
life is another. Mrs. Hattie b. Harl.
Of Council Bluffs, Iowa, candidate
for Congress. is proving this. Her
opponent is W. 4. Green. who has
represented this district for several
terms in Congress. Mr.. and Mrs.
Greon-live at the Grand Hotel, as does
Mrs. Harl Mrs. Harl starts her
daily Political battle to unseat Rep
roscntative Green by having break
fast each morning with Mrs. Green.
She remains very "chummy" with
the Representative wife. despite
her own political ambition.
Evening journal., 1920-10-16
OBJECTS TO COVENANT
AND LEAGUE AS ONE

The League OF Nations should he
considered separately from the peace
treaty declared Or. j. Duncan Spaalh,
professor OF English at Princeton Uni
varsity. addressing members OF tho
New Century Club. at their club
house, Delaware avenue and jackson
street, last evening.
"The whole question has been un-
necessarily ahd unfortunately com
plicatod by the pres dents insistcnco
In tying up In one document two sepa-
rate and dispardtc instruments" said
Or. Spagth. llo continued.
The treaty Of peace Is. and must
necessarily be an instrument OF force
emhOdying military settlement
Tho covenant OF the League OF Ma
tions attached 10 20 Is and must
necessarily be an instrument OF ad-
iuslmont through a judicial body
whose decisions may he maintained
by force or economic pressure. but
whose decisions are not reached by
these processes.
"Our signature 20 the treaty, as 10
stands, would commit us 10 obliga-
tions OF The government and thus
make the League Of Nations an in
strument for the maintenance OF -
definite status resulting from the
treaty"
Evening journal., 1920-10-16
COL. DENNEY ESCAPES,
A HURT IN AUTO CRASH

Colonel William n. Denny. ofDover.
Republican nominee for Governor.
was the only one OF an automobile
party OF five 10 escape uniniured when
the car IN which they were riding
collidcd with a truck load OF sand
near North East. Md. Thursday
morning. Those IN the party In ad-
dtion TO Colonel Denney were Arch
deacon Benjamin +. Thompson, Mr.
and Mrs. 5. Warren Hall and Miss
l.. Eugenia Denney. sisifr Of Col
Denney. They were on their way 10
Baltimore 10 attend tho conservation
of Bishop Philip Cook. in Mr.. Halls
car. who was driving when tho acoi-
dent occurred.
Archdeacon Thompson sustained
painful injuries and all the others
but Col. Denney were cut or bruised.
Although the top was torn practi-
cally of the car and the windshield
broken IN the accident they We're able
10 continue TO Baltimore in the ma
chine.
Evening journal., 1920-10-16
.DENNEY TALKS
To statesmen
Republican Tickets Boosted
BY Delaware Travelling
Men
HASTINGS, WARNER
ARE ALSO SPEAKERS

Salesmen OF the state gave a boost
for The Republican national and S.alo
ticket at a luhchcon held at Lam
bros restaurant last night under the
auspices Of the Harding-Coolidge
Salesmen's Club OF Delaware. Colonel
William ID. nanLcy, Republican nomi-
nee for Governor. Judge Daniel o.
Hastings. Charles Warner, chairman
OF the Republican state Committee,
and James II. Wright were the speak
ers. +. J. Meredith. OF Hllorcst,
president OF The organization. pre-
sided.
Coloenl Denny pledged himself as
beng heartily in favor OF business
administration. speaking as sales
man to salsmen, assuor you That
IN the event Of my election. economy.
efficiency and business methods will
mark my administration" Colonel
Denney urged the budget system and
pledged his aid 10 the movement for
a new charter for Wilmington.
Judge Daniel D. Hastings vigor-
ously denounced the Wilson admin
lstrauon. 1T was impossible for a
man with his desire for power which
he loves with an ardent passion with
his auiooraiic ideas and designs.
with his rrcgard OF the feelings Of
others, with his dlsdain for those
closely associated with him 10 have
made a real American president OF
the American people the Judge said
In referring 10 tho Presidents record
during The last seven and a hali
state Chairman Charles Warner
expressed his appreciation OF what
good salesmanship on the part OF the
members Of this club could do TO
aid the party in winning a distinct
victory I'm Delaware next month. Tie
said the party was fortunate In haV-
ing 'buslness men" at the head Of
rs state and National tickets Col
onel Denney as governor and senator
Harding as President will bring 90
their high Offices the valuable eN-
perience OF years OF training IN busi-
ness and efficient methods OF doing
things" Mr Warner said.
James II. Wright IN a brief ad-
dress recalled a statement that ap-
peared in Governor COXs newspaper
some time ago 90 the effect that ga
salesman is a public nuisance" He
said that salesmen throughout the
country, I'm common with the best
business men. were supporting Sena-
tor Harding.
Evening journal., 1920-10-16
WOMEN NEAR CAMPAIGN ISSUES

Republican women Of the Fourth
and Sixth wards met In No. 4 school
last night and were addressed by Mrs
Doerr OF New York. Others who ad-
dressed The voters were Mrs. War
rem. chairman OF he Fourth ward
Republican womens committee and
William !. Lutz, candidate for State
Senator from the second district.
James A. LeFcvro. chairman OF the
Fourth ward, presided.
Mrs. nOorr In the course OF her
remarks pointed out that many Of
the affairs of government which had
gone wrong wcse Got because Of
any inherent wront intent on the
part Of The men. but because men
have been too busy with the big
problems OF earning a living 20 give
consideration 90 many questions. cs-
peclally those which pertain TO edu-
cation and the home, which are chief
ly the concern OF the women. and
20 which the new voters viii be
able 10 largely devote attention. She
told or numerous reasons why women
should become a great power In the
politics OF the country.
Evening journal., 1920-10-16
AFTER MNABB FOR
FIGHT ON SUFFRAGE

At a meeting Of Negro women OF
the Twelfth ward last night. Charles
II. Coburn who made an address
urged the women 10 register today.
In his address he denounced ]. ia
ward McNabb, Democratic nominee
Tor the state senate for his stand
against suffrage at the special session
OF the Legislature.
There was also a meeting OF Negro
women Of the Eighth ward in No. %
school last ght.
Mrs. r. Gertrude Rose presided.
James B. McAlanus, councilman from
the Eighth ward. told the women the
safest way to vote was TO vote a
straight Republican ticket.
Mrs, Rose urged the few women
who had not registered 10 do so to-
day and on election day TO vote a
straight Republican ticket. Charles
II. Colburn. Or. John Ayers, John o.
Hopkins, city councilman from the
Sixth ward. and Dr.. Henri Pipes,
cand date for representative OF the
second district, all spoke.
Evening journal., 1920-10-16
BUILDERS OPPOSE
WAGE REQUEST

Application by members Of Hod
Carriers Local, No. io9. for an in
crease Of % cents an hour effective
January 1. is meeting with opposi-
tlon from The master builders OF tho
city. The carriers now are getting 10
cents an hour and contend their re-
quest FOR 81 is reasonable 10 compari-
son with pay for similar work IN
nearby cities.
According TO J. A. Bader, con-
tractor and master builder. with the
completion OF the bank and savings
fund buildings at Ninth and Market
streets, Two new theatre buildings on
Market street and The Industrial Loan
building, az Tenth and Shipley, prac-
tically an important building opera
lions In the city viii have been fin-
Ished
Already. he says. there Is a consid-
cradle number Of carpenters and
hricklayers without jobH. and build
ing prospects for the near future ars
not very encouraging.
Evening journal., 1920-10-16
TOLAUNCH LAST
Eff. BOAT TODAY
Harlan's War Work Finish
ed When Natirar Goes
Over
MISS SLATTERY
TO BE SPONSOR

With the launching this af-
ternoon OF the 7iOO-ton cargo car
rler Naioirar"-whlch is merely
Raritan spelled backward-lh Harlan
plant Of the Bethlehem Shipbullding
Corporation wound up its wartime
vessel building contract with .he
Emergency Fleet and United States
shipping Board. In all Harlan's have
put overheard 2i ships for the Fleet
Corporation, with a total OF i5e,ii9
dead weight tons.
As the "Natirar" goes into the
Christiana Miss Katherine Slattery, OF
Raritan. n. j.. Will break "a bottle or
champaign cider across the ships bow
and delivered the christening phrase.
Emergency Fleet officials, prominent
Harlan men and relatives and friends
Of the 5ponsor VIII attend the christ
ening party.
The "Naiirar" is a sister ship Of the
Gold star and Glenora, cargo carriers
built 40 Harlan's under Emergency
Fleet contract. II Is assigned to me
Moore Mccormack Company, Inc, Of
New York, and is Of the two-deck
freight steamer type. able TO carry
AWWMN AANN ANMn tWNNAA AaAAAffN -A%At ~.
cluding cargo. fresh water, fuel,
stores, crew and effects, and extras,
on a draft Of "a feet. Specifications
call for a speed Of II knots an hour.
The Natirar and her sisterships are
the largest cargo carriers ever con-
structed at Harlan's. The vessels
principal dimensions are Length, 800
feet over all; beam, 81 feet; depth,
% feet, inches. The vessel will be
single-screw, with straight steam and
elliptical stern and viii have tNo
steel-hinged masts and two fixed der
rick posts. A telescOHic tOpmast Is
fitted in one Of the latter
The new ship has a complete
double bottom, sub-d .vided into COM
partments for carrying fuel, water
and water ballast and also fuel oil.
She has even watertight bulkheads,
all extending to the upper deck. Ar
ranged and equipped as a coal bum
er the ship has been converted INTO
an oil-burner. with special coal
bunkers provided for emergencies
This gives greater cargo space.
For handling cargo there are four
wooden booms at each derrick OF
flve-ton capacity each and one cargo
hOom on each fixed derrick post with
three-t0n capacity each. At the aft
side Of the foremast is installed a
steel boom with thirty-ton capacity
showing the size OF the cargoes to
be handled by the "Natirar"
Contracted for during war times,
full armed guard requirements with
provisions for gun crews and three
Wireless operators were made in the
.0riginal plans. This included a maga-
zine. gun platforms. fore and aft
ready service boxes and lookout sta
tiOns.
The Naiirar is 10 be fltted with a
triple expansion engine OF the verti-
cal. inverted surface-condensin type,
having cylinders 2i-inch. ii-inch and
6s-inch diameters by is-inch stroke,
capable OF developing 2J00 horse
power. Three Scotch type boilers,
built for a working pressure OF POO
pounds per square inch and IN ac-
cordance with the rules Of the Unlfd
States Inspection and American Bu-
reau Of Shipping Will provide the
steam.
Evening journal., 1920-10-16
SMITH WANTS WIFE, y
BUT NOT 'CUSSING'

Samuel Smith. Negro. was dismissed
on a charge OF assault and battery on
his wife by Deputy Judge Finger in
Municipal Court this morning. Smith
said ne would return 40 mis- wife II
she would stop "cussing" him. and
the wife said she would return 10 her
husband n he would promise 90 be-
have himself. Both promised 10 do
their best.
Mrs. smith accused Samuel Of hit
ting her with a broom stick. kicking
her, picking her up and dashing her
10 the nOOr and then choking her.
Smith said his wife started the trouble
when she struck him In the Les with
a plate.
Evening journal., 1920-10-16
w. X. GRANT. VETERAN, DEAD.

William k6nnard Grant. 50 years. a
G. A. r. veteran, s22 West Ninth street,
died this morning Of pneumonia. He
was born in Charlestown, Nd. lie
was an active member OF Union VI. r..
Church and was also connected with
the Sunday school. For many years
ne resided with Mrs. Lizzie McCaul-
ley who at one time lived at 80
Washington street. but now living at
S22 West Ninth street. Mr.. Grant
leaves no survivors. his wife having
died some years ago.
Mr.. Grant recently attended the
National reunion Of the Grand Army
Of the Republic. in indianapolis. lndi-
ana and caught a severe cold while
there. He was a member of dupont
Post, No. >, G.. A. r.
Funeral service will be held from
Mrs. McCaully's home on Monday
afternoon.
Evening journal., 1920-10-16
NOT GUILTY PLEA
FOR DEMOCRATS
Secretary of Interior Payne
Denies There Has Been
Incompetence and Waste
SALISBURY is
ALSO SPEAKER

John Barton Payne, Secretary OF
the Interior IN President WILSON'S
cabinet was one OF the speakers at a
Democratic rally in the auditorium OF
the high school last night. Score
tary Payne, who was accompanied by
former Senator Willard Salisbury,
evidently went to the meeting un-
eNpectedly as many in the audience
left before he started to speak. Thos.
+. Bayard prsided, and in addition
to Secretary Payne. speeches were
made by senator salisbury, Caleb
E. Burchenal and Mrs. Ellen sam
worth.
Secretary Payne pleaded mot
guilty for the administration 10 the
charges OF Incompetence and extrava-
gnce brought against it.
lie denied there had been any scan
dals whatever attached TO the con-
duct or the war, or there had been
any pronteering proved against gov
ernnent onlclals, or that anyone
had got Fat at the expense Of the
people"
n we don't Join the League OF
Nations" he continued. I'VE are
'quitters'-and everybody knows what
that means. insist a treaty has been
made with Germany because such a
document was signed by the President
and the representatives OF the govern
ment who accompanied him to the
Paris conference" The secretary
pleaded that there be no reputation.
senator salisbury in his address
scored the men OF Delaware for the
way they have run politics and said
ne counted on women OF the State
TO redeem the rottenness OF the
men," lie charged that the STATE Was
controlled by a money power In
concluding he charged the Republican
party with seeking TO get control OF
the judicial branch OF the State gov
eminent. A majority OF the iudces
now are Republicans.
Mr.. Burchenal talked on the League
OF Nations and the danger Of so many
japanese becoming American citizens
on the western coast II we STAY out
Of the League Of Nations.
Evening journal., 1920-10-16
3 NEW YORK BOYS
ARE DISMISSED

Acting suspiclouslv around automo-
blles parked in front OF the Hotel du-
Pont last evening. Edward Ross. Dan
iel Moss and Michael Bove who said
their homes were In New York, were
arrested by patroman Andrew De-
Wnney. They were charged with
l0iternig on the street, but were dis
missed by Deputy Judge Finger. in
Municipal Court this morning
The youths said they arrived here
about o'clock last evening, and 10
was only shortly aSer Q O'Clock that
they were arrested, when one OF them
was seen sitting in an automobile.
They said they had been hired by a
man 10 watch the automobile
Devenney said that a boy informed
him tAat three lads were attempting
10 steal a car at the Hotel dupont,
which led him to investigate.
Evening journal., 1920-10-16
LABOR CHIFT no VISIT CAPITAL.

To consult with officials OF the
American Federation of Labor, in re-
CARDS 10 the proposed State Fedora
ton Of Labor, John c. Saylor, busi-
ness AGENT Of the Central Labor
Union: Fred C. Stierle. secretary,
and possibly one or two other mem-
bers Of the executive cOmmltte, Will
80 TO Washington on Monday.
At the meeting OF the union, on
Tuesday evening, the committee on
the proposed State Federation will
make ITS report.
Committees will be named to work
in conjunction with the Non-Parti-
son Political Campaign Committee, at
the poles on election day. All the
labor unions are expected TO cooper
clean election.
Evening journal., 1920-10-16
MOORE WOULD HAVE
HELPED MRS. NELSON

John Moore. member of the Board
Of Education from the Eighth ward.
special meeting Of the board last
nirht was not received by him. This
fact. he said, explains bis absence
from the meeting. He knew nothing,
whatever, Of the meeting, he said.
Had he been present, Mr.. Moore says,
Shermer H. Stradley, member from
the Ninth ward. would not have been
alone In his stand against accepting
the resignation OF Mrs. Alice Dunbar
Nelson as a teacher IN the Howard
Hsgh school The Eighth ward mem
her SAYS that he would have opposed
the acceptance Of the teachers resig-
nation.
Evening journal., 1920-10-16
MANY PLEASED
With hamlet
Walter Hampden and Com
pany Delight Another Big
Playhouse Audience
TONIGHT IN
SHAKESPEARE PLAY

Walter Hampden and his capable
company, last nisht delighted another
large audience at The Playhouse
when they appeared In Hamlet" II
was a repetition OF Mr.. Hampden's
success OF last season. lie was the
finished actor, In action, onunclaton
and gesture.
Miss Mary Hill was excellent as
Gertrude, mother OF Hamlet, and Miss
Mona Morgan's Interpretation Of
uphelia was outstanding. Hannum
Clark again won many friends by his
part OF The second grave digger" 10
which he gave a touch OF uneXag-
gcratcd comedy.
"lhe Merchant OF Venice" will be
the attraction this afternoon and 60.
nlght TO complete the Shakespoarean
season.
Evening journal., 1920-10-16
WOMAN SPEAKS FOR
NATIONS LEAGUE

Miss Ella samworth. presided at a
meeting OF Democrats al CLAYTON
street Park last n ght Congressman
Byrnes Of south Carolina was the
principal speaker. lie discussed the
League OF Nations. Miss Samworth
also explained various points OF the
League and on city government. point
ing out why the women OF the city
and state should vote Democratic
Miss Mardge Gorham. instructor Of
the wounded and crippled soldiers at
Swarthmore, Pa. also spoke on the
League Of Nations.
Evening journal., 1920-10-16
GAS NEARLY KILLS
GAS co. WORKMAN

Willard S. Johnson. aged a years.
526 South Franklin street. was over
come by Illuminating gas at the plant
Of the Wilmington Gas Company, at
the foot Of Madison street. this morn
ing.
Mr.. Johnson was found lying unoon-
scious near a leaking gas container by
Edward II. Lewis and William Draper,
fellow employees, who carried him TO
the open air and applied reStoratives.
The police ambulance removed Mr..
Johnson TO the Homeopathic HOspi-
serious
Evening journal., 1920-10-16

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Evening journal., 1920-10-16
TRAVELLER TO ADDRESS
HERCIIES CLUE

The Hercules Club will resume its
ming meetings. held under the au-
spices Of the Educational Committee
on Monday IN Trinity / Parish hall
Warwick James Price. Of Philadel-
phia, has been secured % address the
club up on the subject. THE Present
Situation and Our Part in IT," deal
ing with world conditions and their
relation 10 the future Of this country.
Mr.. Price has been an extensive travel
Ter and a close student Of foreign
affairs. Formerly Mr. Price was for
eign editor Of the old New York
sun" and later assistant managing edf-
tor Of the philadelphia Press"
Evening journal., 1920-10-16
SIPS SUPPORT FOR
MRS. WATTERS0N

For the support Of his wife and
child, Horace Watterson, employed
by the dupont Engineering Company
at Pontiac, Mich, was ordered to pay
SIPS a month. by Deputy Judge Fin
ger In Municipal Court this morning.
Watterson was released on his own
recoenizance.
Testimony showed that Watterson
earns S33i a month and has been pay
ing hi. wife, who now lives at Holly
Oak. 500 a month. In the nine
months THAI ne has been separated
from his wife, he has, in addition to
her allowance, paid bills amounting
10 more than $500.
Philip L. Garrett was attorney for
WaitersOn.