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The Washington times., 1920-11-18
LUCIUs E. GRIDLEY.

Lucius Il. Gridley. a veteran OF the
civil war and one OF the most popular
clerks In the Treasury Department.
died yesterday at his home. 1881 Mon
roe street northwest. He had been
an employe Of the Treasury Depart
ment for the last forty years. and his
death caused grief to hundreds of
clerks who knew him.
, Mr.. Gridley was born In Hillsdale.
Michigan. January 8. 1S40. When tha
civil war broke out. he enlisted in
the Second Michigan Infantry. Ho
fought throughout the conflict. In
the grand review held in Washington
at the close OF the war. he was one
of the youngest soldiers in line.
In 1870 he entered the Treasury De-
partment and worked up to a RESPONSE
ible position in the office Of the
United states Treasurer.
Mr.. Gridley was in excellent health
up to within a day or two Of his
death. He attended the grand army
reunion in Indianapolis In September
and marched in the review. few
weeks later he went to his old homo
in Michigan to vote.
He was past commander of Burn
side Post and past president of the
Michigan Republican Association. He
was active as a Mason. being a MEM
ber of B. B. French Lodge. Columbia
Chapter. and Columbia Commandery.
He is survived by his wife. Mrs.
Edith Gridley. and two daughters.
the Misses Helen and Charlotte Grid
ley. Funeral services will be held
from his late residence Saturday
morning at 1890 o'clock. Interment
will be in Arlington Cemetery.
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.lANSBURGH CLERKS
SHAKE WICKED FEET.
"Some Dance" Verdict Of Girl,
Anent Soiree at Arcade
Ballroom.

"Say. l never would have known
Minnie. would your"
I'm say l wouldn't And didn't
Charlie look cutter"
Customers at Lansburgh & Bro,
this morning who didn't know what
IL was all about perhaps wondered
what II was that gave that glow OF
happiness and pleasant retrospection
TO the faces OF the employees OF the
store.
Anyone OF the employees might have
told such customers that they were
living all over again the masquerade
ball given under the auspices OF the
Mutual Relief Association of the
Arm last night at the Arcade ball
room.
at was some dance" according to
one OF the employees. who said she
had a great time after she got there,
but that she'd been afraid she'd be
the only one there, because OF the
terrible weather.
But she wasn't. There were about
200 employees there. and "a good time
was had by ALL" according to all re-
ports.
Miss Edna Christerpherson and Mrs
Elizabeth Bait, OF the stores beauty
parlor. won prizes--five-dollar gold
pieces for the most beautiful cos
tunes. For the most original cos
tunes the prizes went TO J. knight
and Miss Mae Miles. who appeared as
''The Gold Dust Twins"
Mrs. Marie Gebner and c. Keenc
won the prizes for the most comicai
costumes.
Officers and employees of the firm
were this morning congratulating the
following committee chairmen for tn.
success of the, ball: Miss J. Goodman.
refreshments; Mrs. B. Worthington.
tickets; Hull Eastabrook, floor; w. X.
Schumacher, music. and Miss NJ. Car
ruthers, publicity.
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KNICKERBOCKER-
6Yice Of Fools"

Crandalrs knickerbocker Theater
today and tomorrow will present for
the first time in the Capital Vita
graphs latest and most pretentious
starring vehicle for Alice Joyce. Tho
Vice OF Fools" a colorful photodrama
of modern society adapted to the uses
Of the screen from Francis James
story by Graham Baker.
In this absorbing picture Miss
Joyce Is cast in the role of girl who
permitted folly to get the better part
Of wisdom and thereby involved .her-
self in d series of complications of
unusual dramatic value. Robert Cor.
don appears i'm the role opposite the
star and others of note complete the
skillful ensemble.
AS a subsidiary offering will be
shown Mack Sennett's diverting farce,
"It's a Boy"
On Saturday only. Shirley Mason
will occupy the stellar place on the
bill in a splendid perturbation of the
celebrated stage success, Merely
Mary Ann" by Israel zangwill. Cas-
son Ferguson Is pictured in the lead
ing male role. striking Models" will
constitute the comedy feature of tho
bill, which will be further supple
mented by Mutt and Jeff In "Flap
Jacks"
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EX-GOV J.F. FORT DEAD
AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Was Also Member Of Federal
Trade Commission.

Fort. of New Jersey, for a number OF
years a resident of the District OF
Columbia, died yesterday afternoon AT
his home in South Orange. N. ].
Mr.. Fort resigned his membership
in the Federal Trade Commi 5sio ?
about a year ago. He was appointed
TO the commission by President Will
son.
Mr.. Wilson yesterday dispatched a
telegram OF sympathy to the former
governors family.
Mr.. Fort had been III since April,
1919, when he suffered n paralytic
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PROF. BELMONT

Noted Clairvoyant and Paimist, can road
your life by the lines In your palm, which
are the record OF your life. Being q grad.
uate Of two colleges Of paln'stry, and his
wonderful gift Of second sight enables him
to lift the veil OF mystery and reveal to
you Important matters Of your future life.
Olives advice on business matters, love,
health and family arairs; tells name OF
you love ls true or false: what part af the
country Is luckiest to you; what to do to
be successful IN life. removes troubles Of
all nature; brings the separated toget her F;
tells the secret Of having personal infu.
encc with your associates. Prof Belmont
10 Psychological of World Renown. Read
lnss, u. l2is New York ave. N. W.. next
door to Masonic Temple.
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COSMOS
Vaudeville.

Gallittis remarkable baboons, one
Of the greatest animal features in
vaudeville, will be one of the big at
fractions at the Cosmos Theater next
week. 1t Is very amusing offering.
Arthur Finn and company will be an
other comical number In "Bagpipes in
the Trenches" a. blackface scream.
Burke and Tuohey will present the
Irish comedian at his best and Stan
ley and Wilbur will perform aero
batic feats and sing from the swing
ing wire. A standard Cosmos bill
will be completed later.
The added matinee feature will pic
ture Charles Ray In his latest picture,
"Forty-five Minutes From Broad
way" and the big comedy film will
be The Decorator" featuring Jimmy
Aubrey.
A fine bill Of selected vaudeville 81
the best class will be presented Sun
day, starting at 3 p. m.
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CRANDALL'S-
go and Get IT.

For the last three days Of the
present week. beginning today, Gran
daITs Theater Will present the
greatest action picture ever hlmed'
Marshall Neilan's remarkable melo-
drama OF newspaper life. 90 and
Get It." In this subject action ~
keyed to high pitch and furthered
by sensational employment OF racing
machine, airplanes, hydroplanes. fast.
express trains, and other means OF
locomOtion calculated to keep the hair
on end.
The story concerns the romance OF
newspaper making and the efforts OF
two rival dailies to solve the mys-
teries that result from a sYientinc eN'
pertinent In which the brain OF man
was successfully implanted In the
head of a giant gorilla.
Agnes Ayres. Pat OMailey, Noah
Beery, Wesley Barry. j. Barney
Sherry, Bull Montana, and many
others comprise the cast OF this ex-
traordinary screen play.
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METROPOLITAN
UMadame Peacock

Nazimova will continue the pic
tured star at Crandall's Metropolitan
Theater throughout the remaining
days Of the current week In her own
highly artistic filmization OF Ma
dame Peacock" Rita Weiman's vivid
story Of life on the stage.
In this subject the most gifted
actress in silent drama offers the
most perfectly limned dual character
ization the screen has ever known as
Jane Goring, temperamental actress
and her young and unsophisticated
daughter. Gloria Cromwell.
The major offering is supplement-
ed by varied list Of subsidiary at
fractions. including the Pathe News.
Topics OF the Day. His Noisy Still"
a rollicking Sunshine comedy, and
special orchestral features led by an
overture number consisting of selec.
tions from EILEEN"
The Washington times., 1920-11-18
MOORE'S GARDEN
.The Forbidden Thing"

That excellent actor. James Kirk
wood. who heads the ali-star cast OF
"The Forbidden Thing" Allan Dwan's
first Offering under the banner Of As
ISOLATED Producers, continued 70
please thousands OF patrons at
Moore's Garden Teater where the
production Is now In It's second corr
secutive week OF showing. the run
closing Saturday next.
"The Forbidden Thing" deals with
the mistaken love venture OF a young
Cape Cod fisherman. and his discovery
that all Is not true affection that
seems so. Special added attractions
including "A Trip Through The
Worlds Greatest Motion Picture stu
dios" and orchestral features close
a most worthwhile program.
The Washington times., 1920-11-18

stroke. He was born in Pembertons
~ .. hxFsk -. AfS2.
1878. He was appointed Justice %
the Supreme Court Of New Jersey in
1890. Eight years later he was elect
ed governor of the state on the Re-
publican ticket. After his term Ia
Office he was delegats-At-larue 20 the
various Reps blican conventions.
He was sent to the Dominican Re-
public In August. 1914. as special en-
yoy. The following year he went TO
Haiti on a similar mission.
The Washington times., 1920-11-18
DIFFERENT FROM ALL OTHERS.
MARTHA SPENCER,

ONE OF THE WORLDS MOST DISTIN-
GUISHED MENTAL Psychic ME-
DIUMs AND LIFE READERS.
STUDIO, 924 14th st. N. w.
CONSULT THIS GIFTED LADY AND BE
CONVINCED PERSONALLY OF THE
HONESTY AND SINCERITY OF HER
WORK. without asking a question she
will tell you the object OF your call your
name names Of friends, relatives and sc-
tuaI facts concerning your life and Circu.n-
stances which you know to be absolutely
true. THE MADAME WILL REFUSE TO
ACCEPT ANY FEE UNLESS SHE GIVES
THE UTMOST SATISFACTION. Immedi-
ately benefited and permanently helped by
consulting her at once. Hours, 10 to 3. Cut
this out for future success and reference.
The Washington times., 1920-11-18
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE

OFFICE or THE COMMISSIONERS.
Washington, ID. c.. November Is. 1890
Sealed proposals will be received at this
Office Room 500. until o'clock p. m. De
cember IL. 1920. for nishing all neces-
sary labor and material for printing and
furnishing list of deinquents in payment
OF taxes levied and in arrears on the first
day Of July. 1920. Specifications and forms
OF proposal may be had upon application to
the Purchasing Officer, ROBIN $40, District
building J. THILMAN HENDRICk,
CHARLES w. KCTZ, MABEL 7. BOARD
MAN, Commissioners, ID. G
The Washington times., 1920-11-18
MRS. YEpTA TENNEBAUM.

Mrs. Yetta Tennebaum. resident of
the District for the last twenty-seven
years, who died yesterday at her
home, 1890 Seventh street northwest.
will be buried today. Intsrment will
be private.
years old. She II survived By q
daughtaE.
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AT THE THEATERS.
CONTINUED from Page if.)

master OF San Francisco's under
world. as played by Lon chsney. is
likewise q marvellous characteristics
which is causing city-wide comment.
An exceptionally strong cast 10 seen In
support OF the star. Special orches-
tral numbers and interesting short
subjects complete all showing.
The Washington times., 1920-11-18
SPECIAL READINGS, 500
TWO WEEKS ONLY.
MADAM I,ENORE

Gifted clairvoyant and medium. Are you
unhappy? Do you want to know about
business, love, marriage, divorce. specula
tions? why be sad. worried and n failure
through Hfe? Come and see what a nat
ural born clairvoyant can do. Tells the full
month. Breaks bad luck and evil infu-
ences. VIII help and advise you on oil
affairs Of life. Satisfaction or no charges
no one in trouble turned away, money or
no money. 6l5 7th ST. n. W.. between @
and r SITS Hours IL A. NJ to i. II.
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Licensed BY tho District of Colunnb
MADAME SPARROW
EGYPTIAN PALMIST q CLAIRvOYANT.
6Oc-Special Reading-b0c

To convince the public Of her natural
gifts to advise you In business, health, FAM
lily and love aTairs. Brings separated to-
gether. Tells the name Of who you win
marry and when. Removes evil influences,
tells how to win and hold the one Of your
choice; brings separated together. One
visit to Madame Sparrow will pay you for
many disappointments in others.
1901 7th ut. N. w. tCor. M
The Washington times., 1920-11-18
SLAIRyoTANrs
Licensed by the District Of Colombia
MADAME LEOr
I'VE III sI n, W,
PROF. ARTHAN,
NINE. JEANETTE

Gifted Egyptian elairyoyant and palmist.
guarantees to read your entire life. past.
present and future She asks no questions
giving names, dates and facts on business
matters. love, health and family afairs
when. IL the one you love is true or false.
what part OF the country 10 luckiest for
you and lust what to do TO be successful
In life. Brings the separated together. re-
moves troubles OF all natures 50 you can
win and hold the one you love. Special
readings 81. Private parlors 626 Ut.
he ri -Garrick
The Washington times., 1920-11-18
NINE. PARKER,

Gifted Clairvoyant and Medium. This
gifted lady can tell you anything you wish
to know or find out in business, health or
family affairs. when and whom you will
marry. What part of the country is best
for you. What to do to be successful in
to win and hold the one Of your choice.
Satisfaction or no charges. Readings. II.
1911 T. ct N. w, bet. l2th and 18th
The Washington times., 1920-11-18
MADAME SELIA

MADAME SELIA
Egyptian PaiInist and Medium.
Gives true advice you can depend on Ia
business, love, health and family anairs.
tells the name OF future husband or wife
and how to win the one you love: makes
up lovers quarrels or family troubles, re-
unites the separated and makes happiness
in your home; tells what business 10
lucklest for you and how to gain success
In anything you take In hand; II you are
having bad luck or trouble consult Nine.
Selia: she can help you; satisfaction guar
anteed. Phone Franklin 237s-J. Readings
daily and Sunday SSi 7th St N. W.. near
Eye st.
SPECIAL READINGS, 500
The Washington times., 1920-11-18
MADAME FONEDA,
BORN WITH A DOUBLE VEIL.
n.yN,Icp ANN rIAIpVnv AMT

PALMIsT AND CLAIRvoYANT.
This gifted lady has just arrived In town,
and to convince you OF her wonderful pow
err in revealing your past, present and fu-
ture, family anairs, marriage and business.
and all things pertaining to your happi-
ness through life. Big special reading. Doc.
500 7th st. N. w.
The Washington times., 1920-11-18
MADAME VASHTI,

50c-SPECIAL READINGS-5oc
Tells you anything you wish to know
about your past, present and future, OF
your luck. love. business, health and fam
Iiy shairs. 727 9th st. NV. tNear Rislt9l.
The Washington times., 1920-11-18
MADAM ALLEN

Soc MADAM ALLEN SOC
CLAIRVoYANT AND PALMIsT.
Guarantees to read your entire hfe--past.
present and future; gives true advice on
business. love, health and family affairs.
Special readings. Soc. Between sth and 9th.
sl2 ST. n. w. DAILY AND SUNDAY.
The Washington times., 1920-11-18

MOVING. PACKING & STORAGE
CLEAN dry storage for furniture. and
nisnoe Estimates choerfully given.
wEsCHLER'S. go Pa ave. N. W. Phone
MAIN l2a2
The Washington times., 1920-11-18

e1Soo-House: good location In George
town: reduced to t6.5o0; hot-water heat;
large rooms and large lot.
3s.2b0-Bungaiow; 5-room modern house;
electric lights: in excellent condition;
large lot, 6oxi7O: fruit trees and room
for large garden.
For sale by owner-sB Lexington place
N. u. This property IL "a good modern
home In every respect: rooms on the
lower floors. Q rooms on the attic. and
q glassed-in and built-in sleeping
porch. 1t can be bought now for at least
$1,000 less than you can buy the ground
and duplicate this, kind of a home.
$6.3oo-6-room house in a very good N. ID.
location; hot t-water heat: 500 cash.
36.60o-Near 10th and You streets; g.
room house; furnace heat: new garage,
lex1S. $500 cash payment.
3<.6oo-Near Lincoln Park: 7-room house
In perfect condition; colonial porch: :
large lot to wide paved alley. $500 cash
and $40 per month.
81 u,400-5-room frame along tho Bladens-
burg car line; large lots. $500 cash
payment and S25 per month. including
principal and interest. have good
homes for sale In all parts of the city.
J. d. GARMAN,
N
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1920-01-16
ONLY JAIL TERMS
INFEDERAL COURT
FOR RUM SELLERS
Judge Chatfield in Brooklyn
Warns There viii Be No
More Fines.
LAW IN FORCE TONIGHT
Final Rush On to Remove
WhiSkey From All
Warehouses.

would-be violators Of the Federal
Prohibition law, which goes into Of
feet at midnight tonight, were
warned to-day that the man who
takes a chance" will go 10 jail. No
body viii get off with fine.
The warning was delivered by
United States Judge Chatfieid in the
Eastern District Court, Brooklyn.
Everybody in tho United States
has had ample warning Of the Pro-
hIbition Amendment TO tho Constitu-
tion and, having been warned, Of
tenders will receive sentences COM
mensurate with the orfcnse," said
Judge Chatnell.
with Judge Chatfield's warning
there appeared this afternoon TO be
little chance that Brooklyn tonight
will enjoy even a final toast 20 Bar
lcycorn
Proprietors Of certain high class
places in the borough said they will
make 70 objection II patrons visit
them Tonight bringing liquor OF their
own and will find no fault II the diner
drinks "his own" up to 12 o'clock.
In the Brooklyn office Of the State
Excise Department 1t was reported
to-day that 3oC Brooklyn druggists
have applied for the $40 license
authorizing the druggist to sell
liquors and alcohol By prescription.
All over the United States to-day
officers OF the Department OF Justice
and the Internal Revenue division Of
the Treasury Department were pre-
pairing to make examples OF the first
offenders of Importance who violate
or attempt 70 violate the Prohibition
law
one minute after midnight to- ght
the man who sells a drink or tho man
who buys drink will be just as
much an outlaw as Jesse James or
an anarchist with Lcninc's picture in
one hand and a bomb in the other.
AS the hour for the execution Of
John Barleycorn drew near there was
a final raid Of frantic owners on piles
CONTINUED on Twentieth Page.)
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1920-01-16
CLEMENCEAU LOSES
IN FRENCH CAUCUS
AND WITHDRAWS
DeSchanel Leads for PreSi-
dency-ReSult Eliminates
"Tiger" From Politics.
POINCARE WON'T RUN.
Turns Down Request Made by
the Premier'S Followers
Election Up In Air.

PARTS, Jan. 16 (Associ1ted Press.
Premier Georges Clemenccau went
down TO defeat at the hands OF his
countrymen to-day in n caucus OF the
Senate and Chamber Of Deputies TO
choose candidate for the Presidency
Of the Republic. NJ. Clcmcnceau
thereupon announced his withdrawal
from the contest and asked his sup
porters to cant their votes for the re-
election Of President Poincare.
The vote was as follows: Paul
Deschanel, president Of the Chamber
Of Deputies. 4OS; Premier Clomon-
Ccau, $50.
Senators and Deputies, amer the
caucus generally expressed the opin-
ion that the vote means the ellUin-
alton from public life of the father
Of victory" Premier Clemenceau
being neither Senator nor a
Deputy.
NJ. Clemenceau's friends are al
ready searching for another candi-
date as President Poincarc is re-
ported to have refused to acccde to
the demand of a deputation of Sen
ators and Deputies that he be can
didate for recollection. He is said to
have renewed Cmphatcally the ex-
preston Of his determination not to
be candidate.
Never before in the history OF
Presidential lclections in France has
plenary caucus been attended by
such a large umbcr Of Deputies and
Senators, 2Sl out of 924 being pres
ent. Heretofore it has been the Gus
tom to call a caucus only OF the
parties of the left, but to- day NJ. De-
schanel stands as the chosen can
didate, both of the Chamber and the
Senate. all the parties.
One Of the Senators who was op-
posed to the Premier remarked:
M. Clemenceau has been victorious
against many attacks in the Chamber
and the Senate in the past two years,
This was because he was fighting fol
France. When he seeks personal
honors, however, ne goes down to dc
feat"
Berlin will illuminate tonight"
said one Of the friends OF Clemcncedu.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1920-01-16
BANDITS IN HAYTI
KILLED IN CLASH
WITH u. S. MARINES
Invaders Driven From Port all
Prince by Americans Aided
by Gendarmerie.

WASHINGTON, Jan, lG.--United
States Marines and Haytian gen
darmInc yesterday repealed nn attacl,
on Port au Prince, the 1IaytlCn cap
ital, by a force Of 300 bandits. More
than half of the bandits were killed,
wounded or captured after being
pursued outside OF the city
The total casualties OF the marines
was two privatos wounded, according
I" the report Of tho engagement re-
ceived at the Navy Department to-
day from Col J. II. Russell, com
manding the marine forces and gen
daGmerie in Haiti.
The bandit force Col Russell said
approached Port Au Prince in thrc,
columns, which Immediately wer,
met and driven back.
Certain revolutionary clements OF
the city attempted to join the ban
dts in the assault, he said, ndda,
that he believed the fate Of the at
tacking forces should be sufficient
TO prevent an early repetition Of the
assault"
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1920-01-16
CURRAN HAS CLASH
WITH COMPTROLLER
Charges Estimate Board Voted S7,.
100000 for Court House with
out Scrap of Paper"

Manhattan borough President Henry
Curran charged at to-days Roard Of
Estimate meeting that the 1919 Rnard
appropriated 100000 for a new Court
Howuse on Dec 30 without even as
much as scrap Of paper TO guide its
action"
Mr.. Curran said he had tried 20 get
! ocuy Of the resolution approprintlng
he money. together with the Comp
rollers report which accompanied Il.
ir was informed ne said. that the
secretary OF the Board had neither a
.Upy OF the resolution or the report.
L resent your assertion" Comp
roller Craig said to Curran. There
not a particle Of truth in what you
sny."
We'll. where is your report?" asked
'urran.
Il refuse TO submit 10 any cross
xamlnatlon." replied Craig. "Appar
nt.y every one but you has seen IN
report"
The Mayors gaycl ended tho contro
rrrsy, II wIg agreed 20 discuss IN,
'uurt House report .atcr.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1920-01-16
EARLY VOTES SHOW
SINN FEM VICTORY
Alderman Now Imprisoned in Ion
don Certain Of REELECTION
Plans Outlined.

DUBLIN. Jan. l6.-Slnn Fein canit-
iates swept the west and south In yes
erday's municipal elections returns
arly to-day Indicated.
In tho event coraplete returns show 4
rand majority In. the local councils.
Sinn Fcin leaders planned as their nrst
act a declaration OF principles of the
Irish Republic" Then they viii pro-
,cod. It was said. to carry out the gov
yrnment according To these principles.
gnoring the veto Of Dublin Castle.
II was considered forogono conclu-
ion that Alderman Tom Kelly VI. p.
ow imprisoned In London. has been re.
elected In event the Sim Trincra have
Gained majority In Dublin. they we're
aid to plan clection OF Kelly as the
nest Lord Mayor.
Armed Sim Fcincrs attacked party
~ guests motoring to hlu giv"n by
Major Persse at LnuGhrac. rw'ntv-one
niles southeast Of GALWAY. Tu~sda y
light. according to reportg here. Army
IN ers IN the party repciled the Sim
Fcluars after revolver battle.