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The Washington herald., 1920-12-09
RIGHT OF APPEAL
GIVEN In MEASURE
Nadden's Bill Provides JUS
tice for Civil Service
Men.

- An opportunity for Civil Service
etnpIoyes against whom charges in
yoIving removal have been filed by
bureau chiefs. to appeal their cases
70 the Civil Service Commission, Is
provided in a bill introduced yes
terdav in the House by Represen-
tative Martin r. Madden. Of Illinois.
The bill is an amendment to the
postal appropriations bill OF 1913.
The measure authorizes the Civil
service Commission to appoint trial
boards to hear grievances of en-
nIoves against whom charges have
hA.n preferred. This carries out the
spirit of the Civil Service laws now
existing in States and counties,
said Madden.
Tho measure places upon the Civil
Service Commission the RESPONSE
biiity for giving an employe the op-
portunIty to present his side OF the
ease when up for dismissal.
The bill opens up an avenue
through which an appeal from un-
iust discrimination can be taken by
the employe." Madden said. 1T viii
result in better discipline. better
feeling among employees and a better
esprit de corps"
The bill provides that an employe
must be given q copy of the charges
and allowed a reasonable time In
which to file an answer. Upon re-
ouast the Civil Service Commission
must grant a hearing within fifteen
days. before which the employe
would have the right OF representa-
Ion by counsel.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-09
Sogs CountryMust Spend
II Billion in Next 3 Years

Secretary Houston yesterday asked
Congress to boost the Federal IN
come tax 2 per cent on incomes un-
aer $1,000. Houston at the same
dine asked that:
: Surtaxes be lowered on some in
eones over $1,000.
q Corporations be made to pay
Eat tax of 20 per cent on undivided
profits.
: Big increases be made in existing
consumers taxes on tobacco, cigars,
cigarettes. candy, chewing gum ana
the like.
- Gasoline be taxed cents per gall
Ion and automobiles SO per cent
per horse power.
= At least $4,000. 100000 must be
collected during the next three
years. Houston declared, IL the gov
erument is to pay its ordinary ex-
Penses and meet $500, 900. 900 worth
~ floating debt and Victory notes
before May. 1928.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-09
Oriental Rugs

In this sale of fine Persian C,rpets and Rugs we
rather pride ourselves on the fact that we have brought
down prices in a most substantial manner-at least Is
per cent and in many instances as much as 40 per
cent lowering Of prices over those very recently pre-
vailing.
kermanshah Carpets from $595.O0 to s1,875OO
Mshal Carpets from $325.00 to $4,000
Chinese Rugs from S395.00 to S575.00
The Washington herald., 1920-12-09
DISTRICT SCHOOL
I. BOARD OF SIX Is
HARRlSON'S PLAN
Senator's Bill Puts Nam.
ing of Members in Pres
y y ident's Hands.

~ REORGANIZATION of the public
schools system Of Washington will
begin March rs. 1891, with the ap-
pointment by President Harding OF
new Board Of Education to con-
sist OF six membars instead OF the
present board Of nine. and a survey
will be held to determine buildings.
grounds and other needs, II two
bills introduced in Congress yester-
day by Senator Pat Harrison. OF Mis-
sissippi. are enacted into law.
The present board was appointed
under a law changing the manner
OF appointment from the hands of
The District Judges to the Chief Ex-
eeutiye. aud followed n wranSle be-
tween John Van Schaick. jr.. former
presiden; and Ernest l. Thurston,
Former superintendent.
so far as | am concerned" said
DIR. Simon. the boards president last
might. discussing senator Harrlson's
plan. "the abolishment OF the Board
of Education is not on my mind.
Further than this I wouldn't care
10 discuss the matter.
senator Harrison said last night
that the bills are amendments 10
The law previously passed, and were
recommended by the committee. HIS
providing for the new school
board says in part:
That the control OF the public
schools Of the District of Columbia
is hereby vested in a Board OF Edu-
cation to consist of six members.
all of whom shall have been for
seven years Immediately preceding
their appointment bona fide resi-
Dents of the District of Columbia.
The members of the Board Of Edu-
cation shall be appointed by the
President. by and with the advice
and consent of the Senate, for the
terms Of three years each.
"Nc appointment. promotion or
transfer or dismissal of any direct
or. supervising principal. principal
head of department, teacher or any
other subordinate to the superin-
tendsnt Of schools shall be made
by tho Board of Education except
upon written recommendation OF the
superintendent of schools"
The bill providing for the sur
vey says:
"Chairmeu of the Senate and
House committees on the District
of Columbia are authorized and di-
rected To cause a complete survey
to be made Of the public schools
of the District of Columbia in order
10 determine and to recommend. by
report to Congress. the new build
ings, grounds. including Fairgrounds
and equipment. deemed necessary,
and such changes in educational
methods. administrative affairs and
other essential details as are deem
ed advisable and appropriate, the
said survey to cost not more than
s2S.00O, one-half of which to be
diSbursed on vouchers by the Sec
rotary of the Senate and one-half
by the Clerk of the House"
The Washington herald., 1920-12-09
Teachers Hear Report
On Eastern Conference

The Elementary Teachers Union,
Local 81, will meet tonight at 5
o'clock at the new Y. w. C. A,
Ninth street and Rhode Island ave-
nue. northwest, when the members
will hear reports on the Eastern
conference held in New York during
the Thanksgiving recess.
Speakers for tonight include
Allan Davis, principal of Business
High School; Miss Macintosh. OF
wallach School; Miss McCartey, or
Junior High School. and Mrs. Mabre-
Marshall, of Lovejoy School. presi-
dent OF the teachers union. The
salary question will be among
those considered.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-09
SENATE.

SENATE.
CaIies 10 order at noon. aalourned
at 3t25 p. m.
Resolution 20 revive War Finance
Cerpsration Iaid over until Friday.
kenarick-kenyen bli to curb
packers called mp and debated.
Bills Intrsduced.
Hitchesck. Nebraska - Bin aa-
thsrfzinG Secretary Of Treasury to
tavest go .000. 900 In bnnk deben-
tures and other obligatieas In
fsrtkeranee of agricultural Develop
ment.
Chankerlai., Oregon - Bin to
amend mining laws to make en-
tries mere easily tdentined.
Harrisou. Mississippf-Two bills,
one regulating appeiatnent Of Dis
triet BEARD Of Educatien md other
previaing survey fer school build
hEn.
wadswerth. New York - Bnl
granting Hsaolulu right ever milf
tary reservations for sewer system.
Moses, New Hanpshire-Resolu
ton for relief of Estrada Cabrera.
inpriseaed former presideat OF
Guatenala.
Freifaghsysea. New Jersey-BiII
to amend interstate commerce net
concerning unlawfuI nonepsiies tby
reSuest).
La Toilette. wisconsin Bill to
amend the espionage laws fer bet
ter enforcement.
Laid Before senate by Vice Preso-
dent.
Reports of Interstate Commerce
Commission, District Utilfties Com
missfsn. District Cemmissioa, LII
brary of Congress, Investigation OF
Bureau of Standards. shipping
The Washington herald., 1920-12-09
Boy Believed Stolen
For ChildLess Rich Man

NEW YORK, Dec. s.-About to
enter the school building at Beth
page. l. J.. 7-year old James Giamm-
naro was wisked into a limousine by
sister OF .. became hysterical when
she saw the car dash away with her
brother and two hours passed be-
fore she could give q coherent story
to authorities. The car had been
standing In front Of the building
for some time.
Assistant District Attorney Ed
wards. who visited the scene shortly
after the kidnapping. expressed the
theory that the child was kidnapped
Ger soms wealthy childless couple.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-09
Xmas Seal Drive Great.

RICHMOND. Dec. s.-Dr. Roy X.
Fiannagan. Director Of the vir-
ginia Tuberculosis Association,
states that eighty-seven counties in
the State have accredited Christmas
seal agents and that twenty cities
and towns have been organised
separately.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-09
Drapery Department

Remnants Of plain and figured Horentne and Jap
Silk, practically al eolos; usable lengths. Have sold
regularly up to $3.50 yard. Special to close out 75c
yard.
Remnants Of Fringe, Edging Gimp, Banding etc.
collection Of odds and ends from the seasons selling
Choice, Sc yard.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-09

36-ineh Cretonne, good selection of eoIors and
patterns; small and large designs Regularly sse and
Sl.00 yard. Special, 49e yard
Tapestry Couch Covers, so inches wide and full
lengths; striped Oriental designs and eoorings Reeu
iarly $500. Special, S67s each.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-09
Million Loss In R.R. Shop Fire

HOUSTON. Tex Dee. x-Fire. OF
unknown origin. swept the central
portion of the Southern Pacific
railroad shops here last night and
caused an estimated loss Of t1.ooo.-
900. Il destroyed twenty boz ears
and twenty passenger cars. includ-
ing the private car Of W. r. Scott
president Of the road.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-09
Boatman Killed by Accident.

BUFFALO. w. Va. Dec. s.--Capt.
Thomas Wright. OF a river bost,
was shot accidentiy under peculiar
circumstances Monday, his death
resulting in a short time. He was
assisting In removing Q deckhand
whose leg was broken. when q re-
yolver slipped from the holster Of
patrolman who was aiding ana,
The Washington herald., 1920-12-09
One Killed in Bus Mishap.

NEW YORK. Dec. .S.-Frank Gull
len, 80, driver was killed and
eleven persons injured whes a Fifth
avenue bus overturned at the cor
ner of Seventy ninth street and
Fifth avenue, trying to avoid a col
lision with a large coal truck.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-09
Ends Life With Gas in Room.

NORFOLK. Va. Dec. s.-Jeptha
Watkins johnson. a we'll known
Elk. was found dead yesterday.
Death was due TO gas poisoning.
self-administered. according to po-
lice
The Washington herald., 1920-12-09

striking the ground, was dis
charged. Captain Wright never re-
gained consciousness.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-09

Mems Hemstitched and Hand-roIIed HemmeJ Pure
Linen, Colored Border Handkerchefs.
Regularly S1.00. Regularly sl.2s.
FOR oSe each For Csc each
Regularly Sl.50-For sl.25 each
GLOVE HANDKERCHIEFS -Hemsttehed Eet-Cor
ner Pure Linen or Armenian Lace Edge Also Mourning
Hand-Embroidered Sheer Linen Handkerchief
SEC to S265 each
The Washington herald., 1920-12-09
Mems Imported Hand Enb Initial Hkfs SOC Each S. SO

Mems Hemstitched Pure Linen Handkerchefs, the
popular width hens, sheer or Cambria linen.
Soc each or $3.50 do1. Sl25 each or $3.50
Csc each or $3.50 doz. doz.
81 each or Sll.00 doz. SITS each or $1,000
doz.
Mems Imported Hemstitched Cotton Handkerchiefs,
a.ie, l-S, IA, l2ineh hems superior grades, 25c,
35c, and Soc EACH
The Washington herald., 1920-12-09
Small Size Rugs

Hall Runners SI65 90 to SI95. 90
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-11-12
TtGGART AND HARRISON
RAP NEORGtNIZATION TALK

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Nov, H.
Senator Pat Harrison OF Mississippi
ana former Senator Tom Taggart OF
Indiana, In brief statements issued
here late today. declared that at this
time any talk OF the reorganization
of the democratic party was out of
place.
THE party" Sthcy said has al
ready selected It's ruler for the next
four years. That leader is James
NJ. Cox"
The party needs no roorgnniSa-
ton. II only needs to have those
who sulked and refused to help tho
party. give II fun support. II IL pre-
sumpuous on the part of anyone 10
say that democrats who knitted the
party should try to reorganize II.
The party is all right and James NJ.
Cox In It's leader"
Governor Cox, who was accom-.
panied here by Mrs Cox. his sccre .
tnry, and Thomas Taggnrt, was met
~ Senator Harrison. who arrived
last night and "a rousing reception
was rendered The party en- route "a
local hotel where quarters for n
Few hours were established befor,
The governors party. Colonel E ID
Leslie and prominent Macon .:..;;:;
cirizens, loft for Tuskhgoe for a
weeks hunting, trip over Is,OOO-acr,
game preserve will be held.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-11-12
School for Girls of
School Age, Married
or Single, He Urges

CHICAGO. Nov. ll.--Glrls OF
compulsory attendance "ge should
forced to attend scnool, even
though married. Arthur +. Lede-
rec. superintendent OF attendance
OF schools at Detroit, declared
today before the National league
of compulsory education. lie ad-
vocated a higher age OF compul-
sorry school attendance.
There should be a special class
for married girls. to fit them for
the new duties they have as
sumed," he said. The aims Of
the married. girl are, and should
je. diffcren nj from those of her
unma rried sisters. believe, too.
that II tho parents found they
could not evade the compulsory
attendance law by having their
daughter married, 1t would re-
move "A temptation to promote
marriages Of young girls 10 avoid
the, responsibility and to escape
the expense of their upkcep. 1t
ought to be more difficult for a
child under 81 to marry"
Mr.. Lederec also urged that
school officials take over the
birth registry department and ex-
ercisc vigilance over the health OF
a child, even before school age.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-11-12
HEROES OF NAVY
WIN WAR MEDALS
More Than $500 Decora-
tions and Citations on
Armistice Day.

WASHINGTON, Nov il.--While
officers and men Of the navy and
marine corps throughout the world
were receiving today decorations
won by distinguished wartime ssrv-
ice, Secretary Daniels personally pre-
now on duty at NE navy department.
He pinned the distinguished service
medal on the tunlcs OF the following.
Admiral Robert II. Coontz, chief
OF naval operations.
Rear Admiral Thomas washing
ton, chief OF the bureau OF investIga-
tion and wartime captain OF the
dreaduausht Florida,
Rear Admiral Charles H. Mcvay.
chief OF the bureau of ordnance and
during the war captain of the dread
naught oklahoma; Rear Admiral
Robert Griffin, chief Of the bureau
OF steam engineering;
Rear Admiral Charles j. Badger.
president OF the general board
Rear Admiral George X. Clark.
judge advocate general.
Roar Admiral W. G. Brainstead
chief OF the bureau of medicine and
surgery.
Rear Admiral Samuel McGowan.
paymaster general:
Rear Admiral David W. Taylor
chief of the bureau of construction
and repair
Rear Admiral Charles w. Parks,
chief OF the bureau OF yards and
docks.
Commander l.. W. Foote, personal
aide to Secretary Daniels and during
the war commanding officer OF the
transport President Lincoln.
After the ceremonies In Mr.. Dan
icls' office. the chiefs of the bureaus
returned to their departments to
present medals or other recommend
ations to their subordinates. In all
1863 medals were presented at the
navy department.
At Washing on navy yard seven
medals were presented, one Of them
being the only congressional medal
OF honor awarded In Washington to-
day. 1t went to Lieutenant Com
mandor Il. V. NJ. Isaacs.
In all more than 1000 decorations
and letters of commendation were
preacntcd today TO navy and marine
corps members including Is medals
of honor. eight OF which went u
naval officers, three To navy enlisted
mon. one To- marine officer and one
to an enlisted marine.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-11-12
ONE POURS BOOZE
ANOTHER STALLS
Two Men Get Rid Of Wet
Goods While Police
Are Delayed

While Bud Nelson was "stalling''
for time by pretending TO be trying
10 read a federal search warrant
handed him by J. 4. Hubbard. spe-
ciai officer Of the Indian service,
John IT, Smith was empiying corn
whisky into the sewer In the rear
of the building To- prevent the officers
from finding 1t. according to Il story
told by police officers last night.
Nelson and Smith are the propri-
ctors OF tho Magnolia drug store
314 West Fourth street. which was
raidcd by Hubbard and Deputy L..
$. Marshals H. W. Lawn and w. NJ.
Ellis assisted by police detectives
Ike Wilkcrson and G. NJ. Anderson
yesterday noon. When cntranSe
WAS finally gained TO the rear pot-
tlon OF the store by breaking down
a door, five empty quart bottles and
an empty gallon jug, all Of which
police said, had recently contained
corn whisky. were found a small
amount OF corn whisky and "A quart
Of Jamaica ,;!rscr was seized.
Nelson and Siaith were arrested
and charged with Illegal possession n
ot intoxicating liquor under the city
ordinance. They were released In
bonds OF 500 each. a state charge
of Illegal possession of iptoxicating
liquor was placed against them
Inter.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-11-12
PERSHING, AF00T,
LEADS IN PARADE
Marches at Head Of First
Division in Armistice
Day Procession.

COMP DIX, n. j., No. IL
Marching afoot as one of ~. yate,.
ans. Gen. John j Pershius ,oda,
led the First division In h..toricSi
pageant that mem oralizcd rs 14,iis,
in the world war. Hundreds ul o,hs,
former officers and men OF The Al.
vision, since ssturned to civilian Ifs
were in the three-mile line with ,hs
present personnel of their u.I com.
panies and batteries, marching I,
the feature OF the Armisucu i8u re-.
union OF the first TO 60 over ana
the last to- come back"
At the conclusion OF th, demon.
stration, General Pershing decorated
with their regimental French -Four.
ragere, detail of crippled veteran,
of the division from the Walter Roea
hospital at Washington, praised 4,
a brief address the record uf tho IA.
vision as standard Of irsni-Atio,
to American soldiers throughout an
the future. and paid tribute TO tbs
memory of those "whu, Boy their
supreme sacrifice have made mi,
day possible"
AS the First field artillery VA.
forming In line for the pageant an
aged man carrying the silkon ban.
ner OF an American legion pou
stepped into the ranks.
II was Col. Fred Tiegri uf New
York, former Texas ranger. His son.
Lieut.. Jeff Fiegel, is said to h,rs
been the--first American artulpS
officer killed in action. Tho father
came to fill the dead boys place In
the ranks today.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-11-12
GARNER
JUICY PAY CHECK
Brass Buttoned Boys in
Tulsa Earn $75 to
5000 Weekly.

Some folks draw pay check on
the strength OF their efficiency.
others manage to exc out Fat sal
aries on gifted talents and stlil
others pry upon a custom for their
existence. Then thcr are those happy
mediums who combine all thre"
forces ana wax wealthy or near
wealthy results,
A bclbOy - calling may not be AZ
exalted. Tor Instance, as that OF a
prhcticing surgeon. II may not re-
qulro rs much personal talent as
that of a candidate for public Of
flee for bcllDuy seldom says any
thing and II better off II he keeps
silence. But his custom IN estab-
lishcd and has been IN one form or
another. since travellers patrotlaod
ancient taverns.
This, then. explains why some Of
the bollboys In Tulsa drag down" a'
high NJ 1850 or 5000 week and II
also explains why they seldom cash
In at less than f75.
a few discreet inquiries among
Tulsa hostlerics disclosed this fact
The clerks didn't know, exactly, how
much the better bcllboys made
They guessed It was enough. Tho
bellboys themselves wouldn't talk
when asked about the 5000 figure
Bat, nevertheless II is II fact.
Imagine. a black or white. bras:
button adorned youth. catering al
5000 week to pompous, we'll
Dressed dignificd business man whit
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-11-12
RADICALS HOLD TAMPICo
iiut Authorities linNc situation In
der Control, IL Word

WASHINGTON, Nov ll.--Claudc
|. nYwsou. American consul at
Tampicu who is IN Washington, has
reported To the state department,
that Tampicu In a hotbcd OF labor
radicalism, but the authorities there
and iu other affected parts of the
country have control Of the situation.
Recent strike developments in
Mexico. according To other adyices
reaching the department, were di-
roCtcd by Russian holsheviki who
insisted that Mexican labor unions
obey orders OF the central soviet in
all matters The strike In Mexico
| city was said to he in obedience to
orders Of the Russian leaders.
The, provisional government Is
/ making efforts successful In many
| places, = handle the situation and
/ prevent disorders, the advices said.
! They did not state the result OF the
/ recent clash between government
| officials and strikers In Vera Cruz
President Elect Obrcgon, whose
Inauguration IL 10 days OF, has lef,
the labor situation entirely To Pro
visional President do la Huorta, Il
was gtateo
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-11-12
DEFENDS RECORD
OF SHIP BOARD

CONTINUED FROM FACE ONE
into effect regulations. checking
systefns about accounting which
would alleviate most OF the irregu.
larities charged In the committeo's
report He said Chairman Benson
had instructed the legal department
OF the board to 'go the limit" TO
correct existing abuses.
Can't Cast Balance Now.
At present. he testified inspnswcr
To question by the chairman. no
member OF the board could east a
balance to ascertain whether the
government had lost or mc.-s money
In it's operation of ships. Money,
ne explained, " advanced to the
operators In the operators own
showing. the board being protected
by hond
"Thc hoard now has "A force Of
40 900 wording To bring its account q
ing up to date" the witness tcsti.
| fled. He added that the board in
tended tn nerfont iia sss..::: 60: :.a:
| II could receive promptly a scparnt =
accounting of each ship and VOYAGE.
This action was taken by Admiral
Benson shortly after he assumed
the chairmanship He further as'
serted that he knew pcrsennllv Of
but one caso where tho board had
actually suffered n loss In Its deal
ingS, with operators,
on the subject NJ alleged abuses
In the purchase Of supplies. he nd
ded that these were being corrected,
He rccitcd one instance whcr"
within two weeks, representative OF
the board hid recovered $4,000 on
an account OF between $500 aud 81
900.
or alleged favorltism In srocnting
ships. political influences and evils
OF interlocking organizations. Com
mnndcr Clements claimed to have
no personal knowledge
He had heard, ne aa'd, In "go~
sipy sore OF way" of DELAYS In dis
patch of shipping board vessels and
the fnvoring by operators Of ships
owned by themselves against gov
| ernment vessels assigned TO thom.
THIS ne charactcriZed as natural
| inclination.
The commander characterized tho
shipping board as n body of men,
who since its inception, had ac-
complished wonderful achieve
ment, Organized In an emergency
when shins were needed a. any cost
it had drawn TO It's skilled men
who. when the war ended. went
back to their regular voca'ions
From n Comparatively few vessels OF
more than LOO ships Is now being
| operated. The men now In th'
| board have To undo the abuses
which were created under the time
| Of emergency.
Details OF the activities Of tn,
board which have come TO his per
sonal attention were touched upon
He snid that since its organization
it.. had expended between three ana
oen half and four billion dollars
lie stated that Il was to he expected
that disposal OF shipyards, surplus
material, and wooden ships--hull'
Tor emerzcncy~-mu be NJ u loss
Tho efforts OF the board resulted In
more than 100000 tons or snip
ping, aud he added his Investigations
showed that, compared with tn,
shlnbuilding In England during th'
snme time. the results favored thit
country AS TO cost.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-11-12
EVEN ELKS CAN'T PULL IT.
Birmingham u. l.. q. 4, Prosecuted
for Having IntoNlCants.

RlNNINGNAM, NIlr Nov, Ia
Conrad W. Austin, state prohibition
he will prosecute officers of the
birmingham Country club and the
Elks' order In Enslcy, "A suburb, as
the result Of raids last night in
which, he said, he sel1ed quantities
OF liquor Mir. Austin arrested the
secretary ana porter NJ the Elks'
home and has sworn out warrants
against the secretary and porter at
the Country club, lie stated he
found five gallons Of wh,skey stored
IN the latter place and four gallons
in the l2lks home.
The laws OF Alabama prohibit the
possession Of liuaor and forbid the
use In newspapers of names describ-
ing alcohol Beverages.