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The Washington times., 1920-12-22
1882 NEW PHONES
INSTALLED IN D. c.
Every Fifth Person Here Has
Service, According to Lat.
est Figures.

There is a telephone for every utiIl
person in Washington.
Figures given out today by Charles
T. Clagett. division manager Of the
Chesapeake and PotomSe Telephone
Company, show that "a November
80 last there were Sc, 42l telephones
in the Nations Capital compared With
a population OF 1851.
This number shows an increase OF
1882 telephones during the eleven
months Of this year ending on Novem-
Der 80. The increase is exceedingly
high considering the fact that thou
sands of phones were installed here
during the war and II was generally
supposed it would be many years be-
fore there would be any further
noticeable increase.
The number OF new stations" i'm
Washington compares favorably with
surrounding territory, Clagett said.
The state OF Virginia gained b.523
telephones during the last eleven
months.
The total number or telephones i'm
the entire Chesapeake and Ohio terri
tory, including the District. Virginia.
West Virginia, Maryland and part of
Ohio is 39L2l2,, gain in the last
eleven months of 27,623 telephones.
The Washington times., 1920-12-22
RITES IN MISSOURI
FOR PLANE VICTIM
Walter R. Alexander, Son of
Commerce Secretary, Will Be
Buried in Home Town.
CONFERENCE THIS WEEK.

Walking into the revolving propcl-
= Ter of an airplane at Boiling Field
yesterday afternoon, Walter Richard
son Alexander, son of Joshua w.
Alexander, Secretary of Commerce,
was instantly killed.
A former lieutenant in the aviation
corps he had gone to the field TO
make practice flight with Lieut..
Courtney Whitney, post adjutant. in
compliance with orders for air SER
vice reserve officers to keep in train
ing.
Lieutenant AleXander's bodT was
taken to the undertaking establish
ment of John +. Wright, 1887 Tenth
street northwest, and will be sent
today to Gallatin, NJ. for burial.
Lieutenant Alexander was born in
,Ialletin county, Mo, in 1892, and
was graduate Of Columbia UnivHr-
sity and of George Washington Uni
versity. and the university law school.
He was a member Of the law depart
ment OF shipping board from which
he resigned to enlist in the army as
a private. In May. 1913, he was
transferred to the aviation section,
receiving his commission in Deem
Der. Upon his discharge from the
army he returned to the Shipping
Board position.
I He is survived by his father and
mother, three brothers, George #.
Alexander. United states marshal for
the state of Oregon: Lawrence Alex
andcr, OF the Internal Revenue Blu
reau. and Preston Arthur Alexander
also connected with the Shipping
BOARD law department. and by three
sisters. Mrs. y. II. Jcnncr and Miss
Rowena Alexander. OF Washington,
and Mrs. Arthur J. Ficklin, of Mis-
souri,
The Washington times., 1920-12-22
SANTA CLAUS APPEARS
IN PERSON AT KEITH'S
Gifts Distributed to Children
From Christmas Tree.

The best bill OF the season is at
keith's this week and the name OF
the headliner is santa Claus" ac-
cording to hundreds OF Washington
Riddles, who attended the matinee
yesterday afternoon, to sec what
Manager Robbins special visit by
Santa Calus would bring them.
Following the regular performance
~ pantominc, 1.-THE Night Before
Christmas" was presented in a very
real fashion. The closing scene rose
upon a great Christmas tree laden
with toys and ahame with colored
lights and other decorations so dear
to the juvenile inauguration.
Then came the distribution of toys
and candies. under the direction OF
Naude Moore Forrest OF the Commun-
ity Service, Inc, with Manager Rob-
bins lowering around to see that
every child received n Christmas pres
ent.
The Washington times., 1920-12-22
PRINTING BUREAU POST
PLANS FLAG CEREMONY

Elaborate ceremonies will mark tho
lowering OF tho Bureau OF Engraving
and Printing service flag January II
by tho Bureau OF Engraving and
Printing Post, No. %, American Lc-
gion.
An attractive program has been
prepared by Francis i. Miller, com
mandcr including addresses by the
Secretary OF the Treasury AMI the
Secretaries OF War and the Navy.
Music will be furnished by the bp-
reau band and the post will be pre-
scented with a stand of colors by the
Plate Printers Union OF the bureau.
The Washington times., 1920-12-22
U. s. WANTS CHEESE
MAKER IN One
BUREAU HERE
Can you make cheese?


II so, the Government has a job
for you in the Bureau OF Animal
Industry and your pay win be from
$500 to $1,000 a year In addition
to a bonus OF $50 a month.
According to an announcement
today by the Civil Service Commits
sion OF open competitive eXsmina-
lions. there still are some good
Jobs left in the Government serv-
ice.
An unusually attractive number
OF positions are open including
radio engineer. $1,000 to $4,000
junior engineer and deck officer,
Coast and Geodetic Survey, $1,000,
with increase TO s2,24O otter one
month OF satisfactory service; IN
spector OF weights and measures
$1,000 10 81, 600: associate chemist,
$500 TO $500; bookkeepers, depart
mental service, $1,000 to $1,000;
law clerk and typist Department
OF Labor. 81 400 10 $l,IOO; elevator
conductor. S72O to 5000. and various
other activities. salary for which
is increased by the addition OF the
$40 yearly bonus.
The Washington times., 1920-12-22
PLAN MERGER
|. Of SOCIAL AID
Washington Council of All
Agencies Would Coordinate
Work Of Societies.

The proposed formation of tho
Washington Council of Social Agen-
cies" in order to coordinate all the
social work supported by public con-
tributions and thus eliminate unnec-
essary duplication, was announced
this morning by Henry F. Burt, sec
rotary to an organization committee.
IS CRYING NEED IN ID. G.
In the organization OF such an
agency, which has long been declared
to be crying need, Washington is
about to fall in line with other pro-
gressive cities OF the country in cree
ating a central council which would
serve as a clearing house for ideas In
social work. The council Is designed
as a functional and not as a financial
federation through which the will OF
It's member-agencies would be pro-
NOTED stressing efficiency. co-opera-
ton and mutual understanding.
1t is further planned that the new
council should work closely with thc
new Charities Endorsement Commit
tee so that Washington may present
a solid front in its work OF relieving
distress, ministering to the needy and
developing more effectively its recre-
ational and communicates pro.
grams.
APPOINT COMMITTEE.
Meetings for the discussion OF the
proposed council already have been
held in the office OF the District Com
missioner Mabel T. Boardman and at
the home of Mrs Whitman Cross. Al
these meetings deep interest was evi.
denced and large number OF social
agencies operating in Washington
were represented. as a result OF
which an organization committee con-
sisting of the following was ap-
pointed.
Mrs. Whitman Cross. chairman;
William Knowles Cooper, Mrs. J. S.
p. Neigh, Newbold Noyes and Henry
f. Burt, secretary.
WILL UsURP FUNCTIONS.
The organization meeting has had
several meetings and has drawn up
a proposed plan OF organization which
will be submitted to the social agen-
cies in a meeting to be held Monday,
December q, at p m, at the Raleigh
Hotel through courtesy of the hotel
management. About seventy organi
cations have been invited to this
meeting.
According to one provision OF the
constitution OF the organization, the
council can in no way usurp the
power OF the boards responsibility
for the successful direction Of Is sew
eral member-agencies.
In an announcement today tho or =
ganization committee expresses tho
belief that there is no greater need
in Washington now than for some
sort of organization co-ordinating
social effort and that the idea Of The
Washington Council Of Social Agen-
cies" will be generally approved by
the supporting public.
The Washington times., 1920-12-22
TRIBUTE OF ARMENIAN
WOMEN IS DISPLAYED

The large silk, hand embroidered
Armenian flag recently sent by WON
en- OF Armenia to the women OF
America, has been placed on exhibit
ton in the window of Berry & Whit
more, Eleventh and Il streets north
west, where 1t is attracting wide at
tention.
The flag was presented last month
by the Council of National Defense to
the National Museum. Tho museum
has lent 1t to the Washington COM
mittee for the Near East Relief to
aid in its appeal for funds.
The Washington times., 1920-12-22

The sums still needed TO close the
Thirteen Opportunities are as fol-
lows: No. l. $54G.75; No, =. 81 ,OO0.98;
No. 3. SS0S; No. 4, s1.l25.50; No. s,
oversubscribed; No. @, 1919: No. Z,
S503.6 No. s, SG0S; No. o, $500; No. 10,
$234.oO; No. II, 81 ,Oi7: No. II, $o7l.oO;
No. l3. S5Sl.50; No. II. $S2S.50.
Columbia Typographical Union No.
10l sends sos to be divided pro rata
to the Thirteen Opportunities not yet
closed. This was unanimously voted
by the union at it's regular meeting
held last Sunday.
NEED IS THE SAME.
Many persons are sending in con-
tributions designated "for the Most
Needy" AS a matter OF fact while
the sums required In the various fam
HES differ, the need is the same,
namely, to save the home by enab-
ling the mother to keep her children
instead OF placing them with
strangers, or having to give them up
entirely. With three days remaining
to Christmas morning. there is still
n chance to give these mothers their
one big wish and TO fill the stockings
of these Riddles with JOY unbounded.
the JOY that comes from knowing
that they are to have n regular moth
er and a real home throughout 1921.
This will, indeed. make the coming
year Happy New Year for them.
Contributions may be sent to The
Times, or to the Social Service
House, 023 II street northwest, and
will be promptly acknowledged.
The Washington times., 1920-12-22
ton was not there.

"Wherc's Santa" was the question
on evcryone's lips. "Iic was here all
morning. but he's gone now"
SO a search was instituted, and the
venerable saint eventually was dis
covered basking in the warmth OF a
department store. The runaway
Santa was brought back TO the Will
lard, and JOY once more reigned at
the kids party. After the old man
had been closely questioned regard
ing his action, these facts were
brought out:
Santa is an individual of deep
rooted habits. AS soon as tho clock
strikes noon each day he must have
his bowl of hot soup. Twelve
o'clock came and went yesterday and
no soup was forthcoming. SO Santa
decided he would duck out for n bite
to eat.
The Washington times., 1920-12-22

There isn't word OF truth. os-
good says. in all his wfe's charges
which mention, in particular. a
young woman named Miss Brown.
he declares, in his answer, it is all
case Of jealousy.
Mrs. Osgood is go jealous, he says,
that for years she hasn't allowed
INN to hire female clerk. lie says
he couldn't even be kind TO his
women relatives, without having
them "traduccd."
Osgood says that. even if every
thing his wife said In her bill were
true. he has been advised it isn't
CROUCH to get her n divorce. He is
thing his answer. he explains, mere
ly to set himself right with the
court and the public.
RALKs AT ALIMONY.
Incidentally, he objects to providing
S., 900 n year alimony which his wife
says she needs He says he pays all
the bills and gives Mrs. OsEood S1j
a week "pin money" lie thinks that
is enough.
Although cited rs the defendant,
Osgood says he is really the agEricvad
party in the case. lie would have
sought n divorce himself long ago, ne
says. but held off for his chldrcu's
sake
Mrs. Osgood. in her bill charges
her husband with Excessive and con-
slant intoxication, profanity, cruelty
and viciousness." Osgood says she is
wrong. once, he admits, after one
Of his wife's outbreaks, late at night,
when he was nearly dead from worry
he did lose his temper and swear at
her. But he says he apologizcd i'm
mcdiately afterward.
As a matter of fact, during the rest
OF the twenty years they have been
married, Osgood asserts he has been
very patient and long suffering.
HAD TO LEAVE HOME.
Her naEginG and jealousy finally
got so bad, he says. that he was
forced to leave their home at 2725
Connecticut avenue, to get "duiet and
rest" He asked his wife to send him
his belongings, but says she held out
on him. "sending only few Of his
cffects"--and those few "iu trunk
thirty-tour years old"
Altogether, Osgood says his wifc's
naEging has made him IAN incurablc
invalid from nervous prostrations.'
He claims he hasn't had good
The Washington times., 1920-12-22
DANCE FOR BENEFIT OF
MALLOW RELIEF FUND

The Mallow relief committee OF the
Padraic II. Pearse council OF the Amer.
lean Association for the Recognition
OF the Irish Republic, will hold a
dance tonight at the Catholic Com
mun!ty House, sixth and Il streets
northwest. The committee In charge
OF the affair consists OF Nellie Carr,
Dorothy Carr, Mrs. A. Davis, Mar
garet Greene, Annie Vaughn, Annie
Walsh and Margaret winston
The Washington times., 1920-12-22

After eating his lunch. he wandered
into the department store where for
several weeks he had been dispens-
ing joy to the children who visited
the toy department. He meant moth
ing wrong. Oh no. All he wanted was
bite to eat. He hoped the good
gentlemen would not be angry with
him. Yes. he would please the Riddles
the rest of the day. And he did.
Charles J. O'Neill. president of the
Rotary Club, said today he could not
account for the sudden exit OF the
old man.
IF Santa had sidled up to one Of
the committee and said he was
hungry there would have been fine
lunch provided for him." Mr.. O'Neill
said But even Santa must play
truant sometimes, so it seems"
The Washington times., 1920-12-22
Date Calendars, Latest
6. W. u. Innovation
For Students

George Washington University
students have so many social en-
gseements that tho starr OF the
ma. found It necessary to publish
n spccial &c. w. L. Calendar for
1oot." on which the boys and girls
c,n list their numerous dates"
Tho calendars described by ono
~ the girls az "a sweet artistic tri-
umph and n dear little Innovation
,rc making hit with both students
and faculty members
The Washington times., 1920-12-22
Girl, s, Bitten on Lip by
Dog in Store; Take
Her to Hospital

while in the store at 1924 Georgia
avenue northwest, eight ycar-old
Anna Kncas, 3l1S Georgia avenue
northwest, was bitten on the lip
by n dog.
The police say the animal Is
owned by J. II. Pnicger, proprietor
of the store.
The child was treated at GARFIELD
Hospital. Her condition is not
serious.
The Washington times., 1920-12-22
Mine BUREAU WORKERS
TO STAGE XMAS PARTY

A uniuc Christmas party, includ-
ing the tree n'cvcrything. Will be
tyiyen by employees OF the Bureau of
Mines tomorrow afternoon immedi-
ately after office hour, at 1870 o'clock
in tho auditorium of the Interior De-
par'wcnt, Eighteenth and + streets
northwest.
Tho Old Boy himself, meaning San
IA Claus, will! be on hand to distribute
lifts to the employees and their kid
dies. according to r. T.. Meyer, chief
clerk, who has arranged the party.
The Washington times., 1920-12-22

nights sleep FOR at least seven
years"
The wifc's charges Of misbehavior
with other women were backed up
by an affidavit OF John Il. Branch, a
negro chauffeur in the employ Of the
company. Osgood says the chauffeur
confessed to him that Mrs. Osgood
had bribed him with the promise of
"A life job, which he later decided he
didn't want.
And so, Osgood wants his wife's
suit dismissed.
Even at that. however. he is willing
to pay the costs.
The Washington times., 1920-12-22
Runaway Santa Claus
Had Riddles Puzzled;
Was OutHavi1gLunch

Santa Claus played trick on the two thousand kiddies
who attended the Rotary Clubs Christmas party at the
Willard yesterday
For about three hours gloom written deep the
faces of the Youngsters True there real clown and
bang up Punch and Judy show, and Meyer Davis jazz
orchestra to zip things up bit But the principal atrac
ton NOT thern
The Washington times., 1920-12-22
OPPORTUNITY
.KNOCKS|NvALN
Only One-third Of Needed Sl2,-
600 Raised to Bring Warmth
To Christmas Hearts.

Total receipts up to this morning
for the thirteen Christmas Oppor-
tunities not yet closed amount to
s3,977.27. This is not quite one
third of the amount required. The
balance still needed is now little
under $4,000 or to be exact $o,9'o'1a.
FAVOR CLUB IDEA.
Contributions in specific sums nave
been suggested as way or making
up the last $4,000 needed TO complete
these Opportunities. The amounts
contributed the last twenty-four
hours II credited to the club idea meet
the sums suggested as follows:
The Washington times., 1920-12-22
PUBLIC LIBRARY TO BE
CLOSED XMAS DAY,
OPEN new YEAR

The central building OF the
Public Library will close at 1880
y. m, December "a. and remain
closed Christmas day and Sun
day. December 20. The library
also Will close at 1880 y. m, De-
Gem Der 81. II will be open Sat
urday. January I. from 8 a. m.
TO Q y. m. and Sunday. January
2, from 10 . p. m.
Owing to the inadequate force,
the library for several months
has been forced 10 close the CEN
trail building every "Wednesday
at . p. m. to the great incon-
venience OF the public.
The Washington times., 1920-12-22
CONGRESSMAN TALKS TO
GRADUATES IN THERAPY

Congressman VI. Clyde Kelly of
pennsylvania. last night made the
principal address to the graduates Of
Inc Riley University Of Spinal Their
any. after which he presented dip
Inmas to the graduating class.
The exercises were held at the now
Masonic Temple.
The Washington times., 1920-12-22
Wife's *Nagging' Drove
Him Out, Osgood Says,
Fighting Divorce Suit

Hank the tale of the Green-Eyed Jealousy Devil
set forth in the divorce suit of Mrs Marie L. F. Osgood
against Whitman Osgood, of the Washington Print
ing Company and real estate blocks The latter his wife
saws are worth $12500O Of which she seeks part The
Dapers we're filed today
The Washington times., 1920-12-22
Colby Arrives at Rio.

RIO DE JANEIRO. Dec. 22.-rhc
dreadnaught Florida, with Secretary
OF state Colby aboard, arrived more
yesterday. lie will pay an official
visit to the Brazilian government
The Washington times., 1920-12-22
WAR RISK INDIANS. clever team of basketballers

WAX RISk INDIANS, clever team OF basketbaHers
who will play the War Risk Representative sextet
Thursday night the proceeds of the game going to the
Good Fellow Fund to provide Christmas cheer and
comfort for needy families. Reading from left to
right standing-Peggy Forsyth forward; Isabel Nagel
side center; Mary Noffsnger center. seated-Roxie
Gregg, guard; Anna Geiman, forward; Judy Guy
guard; Theresa Qugley, forward.
The Washington times., 1920-12-22
milk TODROP
TO TIC JAN. |
Oalrymen to Follow Reduction
With Demand for New Cut
In Price.

The price Of milk in Washington,
. beginning January 1, will be reduced
from 10 to II cents a quart. There
10 = possibility that a further reduc-
ton to 16 cents may come the frst
part of next year.
CONFERENCE THIS WEEK.
VI. L. Black, proprietor OF the Alder
, ney Dairy, will confer this week win
representatives OF the Maryland and
Virginia Mix Producers Association
lie will ask that the wholesale price
OF milk be reduced so that local DIS
tributors can sell the commodity al
10 cents a quart.
The farmers decided several weeks
ago to reduce their price from ~ l"
40 cents a gallon. enabling distripu
tors to reduce the milk price l cent.
Black wants "A further reduction TO 80
cents gallon.
There has been a reduction in the
milk price everywhere" said Mr..
Black. an most cities near here the
milk price is much lower than the
charge in Washington. / think the
farmers should make a further reduc-
, ton and / will endeavor to get Them
to bring the price lower.
Is CENTS IN BALTIMORE.
Baltimore Is now paying IL cents
q quart, Mr.. Black says he believes
! Washington price should come down
at least to 1G cents.
supply and demand is regulating
the price" said Mr.. Black. IF we
find there is plenty OF milk here the
farmers will soon bring down their
price"
An official OF the Maryland and
Virginia Milk Producers Association
said recently that one Of the reasons
the wholesale price would drop here
vas because many people would leave
the city during Christmas time, thus
allowing gallons of milk to pile up
here, with no market for il.
The Washington times., 1920-12-22

Washington's Greatest Need
Votes for It's Inhabitants.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-08-26
Foreign Advertising Representative
THE AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION

School days will soon be with us,
and it is pitiful to see the kind of
school accommodations the children
of Linton are provided with. Little
one-horse shacks scattered around
town for school buildings.
We feel the lack of decent school
building here more deeply when we
have chance to get into other COM
munities and see what they have in
the way Of school facilities. Mime
sofa is in especially good shape IN
school matters. The smallest country
towns have beautiful modern fire.
proof building. Even most communi-
ties in North Dakota are we'll pro-
vided. But Linton. Whew!
1t is hard to know just where the
fault lies locally in the school situa-
ton. 1t is certain that recent school
boards have tried hard to remedy the
situation. 1t is quite possible that
the trouble dates back to some far
distant date in the past when lack of
vision failed to make necessary Pro-
vision for future needs. Last year
it was found that the district was un-
able to make a sufficient loan to pro-
vide the necessary building. This
year the same condition evidently held
true.
Let us hope that next year will
see a real school building in the city
of Linton. We really have a right
to feel ashamed of our present lack
Of school facilities. Any small town
with the right kind of progressive
spirit should be able to do better.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-08-26

adjustment Of Ward county fair and
a tax levy to maintain It.
Cooperstown.- Work on the new
water mains and sewer system Is go.
ing ahead rapidly and the city now
has ample fire protection.
Devils Lake.-W. N. Nortz has been
chosen president Of the 100000 Sc
curity Tust company, launching a
general trust business here.
Observation-Disclosures county has suf-
fcientEfunds on hand to pay the last
outstanding warrant, $1,000, which
will leave the county debt free.
Crosby.-This section is interested
in a scheme to fight grasshoppers with
airplanes, showering the fields with
poisoned mash and oil from the planes.
Crary.-The 500 cash prize offered
by the Goodrich Tire company for the
best title to an advertising picture was
won by Lloyd Ryall, 16-year-old boy of
this city.
Bismack.-The new "steel cops" at
the street intersections weigh $50
pounds apiece and promise disaster to
automobiles that come in too close
contact with them.
Observation-Disclosures and sixty
five are the ages of u couple recently
wei here. David Schlichenmayer of
Turtle Lake is 50 and his bride, Mrs.
William Paul of Anamoose, is 6S.
Regent.-Development of the Wes-
tern Dakota Ignite fields within the
next ten years that will startle the
world, and most of all North Dakota
itself, is the prediction made by local
coal men.
rargo.-rostmasrer recently COM
missioned in North Dakota include
George T. Webb at Merricourt, Martin
S. Ordal at Manitou, David w. Potter
at Granville, James F. Dunn at Nc.
Clusky. Theron L. Delmeter ut Knox
Troy E. Beach at Thelen (new office)
Thomas H. Kinsey at Towner, Flor.
ence f. Rice at Berg, Henry Haffen.
beul mt Dresden.