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The Washington herald., 1920-11-05
LEAGUEURGES
SCHOOLLANS
Less Work for Children
Asked by District Con-
sumers' League.

Less work and more schooling
for sWashington's children is an out
standing time in the 1s2o-2l pro-
gram OF the District Consumers
League, announced In the leagues .
annual appeal for the continued sup
port Of Its membership and for new
members. 49,
A District child labor and COM
pulsory school attendance bill Is
now before both District Congress
-sional committees. 1t. was drafted
by the children'se year committee,
the Children's Bureau and the Con-
sumers' League; and, will be pressed
for passage by these organizations
at, the next session.
: Other proposed legislation now be-
fore Congress to be pushed by the
Consumers League Is the Sheppard
Towne bill for the national protec-
ton OF maternity and infancy. aimed
at reducing the death rate Of moth
ers and infants, and the Kenyon
Kendrick- Anderson bills designed &c
remove stock yards from the con-
troll OF packers, and making refrig-
orator cars and other special equip
mcnt part Of the country's public
carrier system.
The leagne needs S4.70o to carry
on its work for the year ending
October 81, 1921. Its headquarters
is s24 Mills Building annex.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-05
ISSUE BENCH WARRANT
FOR EMMETT r. WEST

: A bench warrant for the arrest OF
Emmett r. West, an employe Of the
Post Office Department and former
clerk at the Dupont Circle subpost-
office. was directed to be issued yes
terday by Justice Ashley N. Gould,
OF the District Supreme Court, after
the Grand Jury had reported pre-
sentiment against West for the al
legged robbing of the Dupont Circle
station a week ago. West is already
In the custody of the police.
Ignoring charges OF homicide. at
tempted robbery and larceny against
Thomas Wormley. Houston ]. Thur
man and Harrison Hough. respec-
lively. the jury also returned the fol-
lowing Indictments:
Wilbur Newman. Clifford A. John
son. Nick Zaneros, gohn Stevenson.
William M. Scott and John H. Tyler.
assault with dangerous weapon; Ge-
'ralamo Buruto. assault with intent
to Kill; Alvin Dayhoff. carnal knowl-
edge; Ralph H. Morris. Charles
Burke. William l.. Lucas. stowell
Brown and Joseph Austin, robbery;
Charles +. Fairfax, Herbert Hayes
and Earl L. Williams, grand lar
ceny. and John H Carnes. house,
breaking and larceny,
The Washington herald., 1920-11-05
TWO COLORED YOUTHS
HELD AS HAT THIEVES

Samuel Coleman. colored. II years
old. 1896 Fourth street northwest,
and Henry Lee, colored. 19 years old,
12s Congress Court, are being held
by the police for investigation in
connection with the theft of several
mems hats from stores.
They were arrested yesterday by
Detectives Sweeney. Embrey.. Thomp-
son, Mullen and O'Brien. Detectives
assert they have recovered over
thirty hats which are alleged to
have been stolen.
Two other colored boys also were
arrested yesterday charged with the
theft Of s35 from the cash register
at the Yale Laundry, several weeks
ago. They gave their names as Fred
Burrs, 16 years old, 425 l. street
northwest, and Edward Beckley, 10
years old, 1921 Twelfth street north
west.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-05
WOMEN WILL DISCUSS
WORLD DISARMAMENT

Women Of Warrington VIII have
outlined for them a program Of
world disarmament which Is being
adopted by women in France. Aus
tria. Great, Britain and other Euro
pean countries at mass meeting
at which Mrs. Pethick- Lawrence
noted feminist of England. will
speak next Tuesday afternoon at
4:30 o'clock at the Belasco, Theater.
Mrs. Pethick-Lawrence considers
the league of nations and other
proposals for abollshing war which
SO far have been tried as fmprac-
tical. Her program calling for a
union of women she declares can be
worked out simply and Will be proof
against secret diplomacy"
Mrs. ick-Lawrence Is one of
the best known suffragists Of Eng
land. Her husband also was one of
the leaders in the fight for the fran
.chise for British women.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-05
AIRMEN PLAN
BATTLE TODAY
Sixteen Liberty Planes and
Army Blimp to Maneuvre
Over the City.

Demonstrating the manner n
which Washington could be a.
tackled. bombed and photographed
from the clouds. sixteen liberty
battle planes and an army blimp.
the Ca" will maneuver in battle
formation over the city today about
/ o'clock. These planes thrilled
thousands yesterday by flying in
battle formation over the city.
The planes arrived from Langley
Field, Va, yesterday morning and
landed at Boiling Field. The flight
was made in the record-breaking
time of 20 minutes for $50 miles.
When the planes fly over the
Capital today. a motion picture
record of the fight will be taken by
army photographers. Formation
flying. the latest aerial battle tao
tics and maneuvers win be recorded
on the films. The films are to be
used by army experts in studying
improvements in air strategy.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-05
c. W. u. LAW STUDENTS
WILL STAGE CIRCUS

George Washington University
Law School students are to stage a
circus on November 2s and 81. The
big tent will>be the Law schooi
Building. 1435 X street northwest.
The performance will start each day
at s o'clock.
The Junior class In the college of
engineering has chosen these on
GERS: John G. Ladd. president; c. f.
Proudiey. vice president ;R. d.
Campbell. secretary; J. P, Lapish.
treasurer. and W. C. Scott, sergeant
at -arms.
The senior elias sat the law school
has elected the following officers:
Brooks Hayes. president: Ernest
See, vice president: Miss Marion
Holiday. secretary. and Ben Jen-
kins, treasurer.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-05
WITNESSES CALLED
FOR IRISH PROBE

Eye witnesses and participants In
Irish tragedies have been called by
the Committee of One Hundred in
vestigating the happenings on Irish
soil, to testify at a public hearing
In Washington on November II.
This decision was determined upon
by the committee at a special meet
ing yesterday afternoon at the La
fayette Hotel.
The Committee of One Hundred
includes ten United States Senators,
the governors of five States and
fifteen bishops. Cardinal Gibbons is
q member.
Cardinal ,Logae, of Ireland. 1t was
announced. has agreed to send a
deputation of Irish bishops and
minor clergy to testify. Mayors and
city officials of Irish towns that
have suffered most are also eS-
pected to appear before the COM
mittee.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-05

Balloons made In Holland for
meteorological purposes of rubber,
treated by a chemical process. rise
to greater heights than those US
ually employed. ~
The Washington herald., 1920-11-05
VICKREY WILL REPORT
ON NEAR EAST RELIEF

Charles V. Vickery. national exec
utive secretary OF the Near East Re-
lief, who recently returned from a
tour in Asia Minor. will make a
semi official report of his findings to
Secretary of State Colby on Satur-
day at a conference at the New
Ebbitt.
The sessions of the conference will
begin at 1880. when Commissioner
Boardman will welcome Vickery.
Mrs. r. s. Enrich. of Massachusetts.
a former missionary and relief
worker. and men and women promi-
nent In civic and religious life of
Washington will speak
The evening session will be held
at the Mount Vernon NJ z. Church.
Ninth street and Massa chusetts ave
nue.. Henry B. F. Macfarland will
preside.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-05
$4,000 DAMAGE ASKED
OF AUTO DELIVERY co.

Ten thousand dollars damages Is
asked OF the Automobile Delivery
Company of Washington, by Ruebin
Acton in a suit filed yesterday in
the District Supreme Court.
Acton. according to the bill OF
complaint. was injured June 21 last
on the navy yard premises, near N
street southeast, when the automo-
bile he was driving was struck by
machine belonging to the delivery
company. The collision: the bill
AYERS, was due solely to the reck-
less driving of the defendants ma
chine and caused sundry serious ir-
juries to be inflicted upon the plain
TIL, an employe of the navy yard.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-16
-TODAYS MYSTERY STORY
nv PHILIP FRANCIS NowI.AN aa,. -
IP FRANCIS NOWLAN

|, also, by nails. In the lower sash Il
nail had been driven right through the
window frame at right angles, into the
groove in which IL was raised and low :
cred. A nail had been driven similarly
through the woodwork of the upper
window, with the exception that 1t was
driven downward at an angle of about
forty five degrees. Neither window
could be budged until the nails were
extracted. ''..' -.
The window panes themselves had
not been removed. The putty that held
them in place was old. There was no
catch on the window. ....... ...
but as soon as noted that the nail
in the upper window came out quite
readily-ip fact it could be pulled out
with the fingers, but only by some one
inside the room, for there was no room
to slip Jimmy up from the outside
where the frames of the windows came
together knew how the murderer had
managed things. ...
Can you tell hoo. the murderer leti
the tcindo,c nailed on the insidef
The dnsper ,oiH appear tomorrotc.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-16

were 100 or more firemen and com
pany Of fire cadets. The American
Legion sent delegation and the Navy
Yard a detachment of sailors to form
firing squad. Frankford Arsenal also
had representation. "
Among those who viewed the body at
the home were several persons for whom
Sherman had given blood, including one
woman whose life was saved some years
ago, but who had never seen her bene-
factor in life. Floral tributes were re-
ceived from many organizations In the
city.
Mr., Sherman served in the Royal
Flying Corps during the war, entering
service before this country declared war
On the other side he gave, blood 70
save life five or six times, making about
twelve transfusions in all.
He is survived by his widow, three
sons and daughter.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-16
Gifts for Men
in the Jewelry Store

Cigarette cases, silver
plated, are in dull or bright
finish. 81 to Sc.
Cuff links, pearl-like, are
SOC and 75c a pair; gold
filled, SOC to So, and sterling,
81 and $1.25 a pair.
Gold-flled watch chains
are 81 to 81.
Gold filled penknives,
some green-gold, all with
places for monograms, are
$1.50 to So.
Black grosgrain watch
ribbons with gold filled
slides and guards are $1.50.
(Chestnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-16
Bracelets
to Glitter On the
Christmas Tree

Whether she is a school girl
or quite grown up she probably
has the feminine liking for brace
let's, and bangle bracelets or a
flexible rhinestone bracelet will
be sure to please her.
Bracelets begin at 50c for the
bangles with a gold finish and 20
gradually up to sterling silver
flexible bracelets set with rhine
stones or sapphires and rhine
stones. $3.50.
(Chestnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-16
CHILDREN BEAR TRIBUTE
TO BIER OF FIREMAN HERO
Persons for Whom Sherman Gave
Blood Attend Funeral


A floral tribute from the children,
big and little. Of the vicinity of Fourth
street and Snyder avenue, was touch-
ing feature of the funeral Of Ambrose
Sherman, acting fire captain of Fire
Company No. SO, who died in the
Methodist Hospital Sunday night as an
indirect result Of his heroism in giving
his blood in TRANSMISSION operations on
twelve occasions.
Acting Captain Sherman, who suf-
fered a coughing attack which in his
weakened condition proved fatal, was
buried shortly before noon in Holy
Cross Cemetery. Funeral services were
held at his home, 221S South Carlisle
street, and in st. Nfonica's Roman
Catholic Church, Seventeenth and Rit-
ner streets where solemn requiem mass
was celebrated by the Rev. William
Welch.
Among those attending the funeral
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-16
Special Brassieres, Sl.5O

are much less than regular
prices. There are all sorts of
pretty ones trimmed with lace,
fastening in front or back. Not
every size in all styles, but choice
is not limited.
(Centrai)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-16
Cretonne-Covered
Utility Cases
Csc to S1.5O

Quite convenient gifts for the
week-ender, or any one who trav-
els-little or extensively.
The 25c wash-cloth case is
quite a good size, and the S1.5O
case will accommodate about
everything that one would need.
In between, there are cases of
various sizes; all are rubber
lined and covered with pretty
cretonne.
IChestnufl
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-16

Candlesticks Of brass-fnished
metal, candles, shade holders and
shades (pink, yellow, black-and-
white or red) are all complete at
S5c each.
(CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-16
Dainty Pink
Bardeaux, ST

or pretty silk-and-cotton ma
terial, with satin ribbon shoulder
straps. What a nice gift for
some intimate friend!
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-16
Down Quilts
S12.50

Soft and featherweight, yet the
cold can't come through them.
These are covered with figured
sateen of good quality and are
scroll stitched.
(CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-16
Mems Linen
Handkerchiefs, 35c

Squares of generous size, with
hemstitched hens, are Of good
quality and low in price.
Finer qualities, SOC and 75c;
extra sizes, S5c.
Tape Borders
Quite a variety at 81. Other
linen handkerchiefs have narrow
woven stripes of white, SIPS.
(CentrnD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-16
Warm Cardigan
Jackets for Outdoor
Men-$7.5O

About the snuggest things
men can wear. In gray or
black; sizes SO to 46.
(Ien's Outpost, Msrket)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-16
At So to $5.25
Pretty Handbags
Far From Expensive
Velvets at SIS to $3.50
Duvetynes at $3.50 and SIS

Velvets are in navy, black,
brown and taupe, and the duve-
tynes are in the lovely soft tans
and browns. Some of the bags
have covered frames, others at
tractive metal frames and a few
have celluloid frames. Innings,
too, are quite pretty.
(Market)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-16

White Celluloid
Frames, 35c to $1.25
Various sizes of photograph
frames for dresser or dressing
table. All have stands, and most
of them have velvet backs.
White Toilet Pieces
Mirrors, hair brushes, combs,
buffers, clothes brushes, trays,
powder boxes and manicure
pieces arc in large assortment,
and prices are from 25c for
buttonhook to $12 for fine hair
brush or mirror.
(Chestnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-16

rChestnutD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-16
Boys Warm Sweaters so IN

Thick and very warm ones, that sli,
necks: Boys like them for school. for $
door fun,. In khaki color, dark red, brow
boys of 9 to Is years. ''0"
Nien's Outpost Mi
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-16
Snowy Luncheon
Cloths, $1.5O

Round cloths or hemstitched
square ones are of mercerized
white cotton damask. Both
measure 54 inches across.
(CentrnD
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1920-12-31

bank. 9 almost sufficient for the
purchase Of . very late very com.
pietely equipped, high-powered model
Resolving also TO acquire . chauf.
feur. he opened the door for his wife
who, skirta held high 10 avoid the
trampled slush. stepped In. At the
same instant. "Fredv" she cried In
alarm. Tired, what in heavens name
Is this9"
Fred. equally startled by hts wife's
ems tones, pdered unseeingly into
the dark depths Of the car then In
hooked the electric torch from its
socket, and flashed II on.
There. on the luxurious cushioned
seat. lay small, shc wi Wrapped
bundle. oddly soft 10 Eleanor'a In
curing touch. As she parted the In.
sufficient, ragged covering the bright
light disclosed q very plump and
quite new baby. with open eyes
under as yet unlashed lids and very
Intriguing dimples IN his fat knees
Fred gasped 10 his wife: What
shall we do with it?"
why. ] suppose drive to the 20
lice station. There Is evidently not a
Clew as TO its parents"
While Fred drove with unusual care
through the traffic which here and
there practically blocked the slippery
street. his wife sat holding the un-
sought package In a lap quite unused
10 such an occupant
She vas thinking that possibly life
would not have become 50 drably mo
%rotonous and the bond between her.
self and Fred SO frayed at times II
children had come to their home. At
first she had been thankful. seeing no
opportunity In their meager budget
for bills for nurses and doctors and
certified milk. Later. the advent Of
q child into her weIl-ordered days
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1920-12-31
FEW ALLOWED TO WEAR FuRs


Important tradesmen were the ''pel-
Nparsr Or .eHkinners" Of London GOO
years ago: for these fur dealers. as
mo should call them, could not deal
With ordinary citizens. however pros
pefous. The wearing Of furs was then
: special privilege, royal. aristocratic
~ religious. Your ''pellepnr" could
Gell H. "niniver,' his ~'stradling' and
III s'bts0n-although the American
oao0n. With America. had vet to be
dnocovered-only to the royal family;
earla. barons. knights and ladies'.
~ 70 such people o. Holy Church
n1oht ex1pend ~ year an hundred
drSumdD u their beneiIce at least"
1h4 pampered merchants upon re-
fxine their ART charter were i'd.
~ Edward III % ''our beloved
= III CITY Of London called skin
51s11sI on1 Henry n described them
lfnlly = The Master and
~ Guild 0r Fraternity
fhe Ioy ~ Chsisk ~ TIE Skinnsrs
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1920-12-31

veritable rainhow-tinted blizzard. de-
ecending In confusion on the bril.
ltnnfly dressed wolnen and their COM
paniOna seated below.
Eleanor rose. drawing on her tong
white gloves. Lets 60 home. Fred"
ehe said. Moved by n pf the many
odd impulses which had been stir
ring within her. she tucked into her
huge mutt the evening favor-s fraii
papier mache representation Of old
Father Time bearing In bis arms .
very pink. very addressed bahy. pre-
sumahiy Significant Of the OLD year
bringing In the naw.
A Eleanor and her husband ap-
PREACHED their car. moderately
ps1ced sedan waiting on Z Quieter
sSd3- street. Fred thought with satis.
faction Of the neat little sum n the
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1920-12-31
ASPIRIN
Name "Bayer" on Genuine

Take Aspirin only as told III each
package OF genuine Bayer Tablets OF
Aspirin. Then you will be following
the directions and dosage worked oIt
by physicians during p years. and
proved safe by millions. Take no
chances with substitutes. If you see
the Bayer Cross on tablets, you can
take them without fear for Colds.
Headache, Neuralgia, Rheumatism.
Earache, Toothache. Lumbago and
for Pain. Handy tin boxes of twelve
'ablets cost few cents. Druggists also
sell larger packages. Aspirin is the
trade mark Of Bayer Manufacture OF
Adv.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1920-12-31
Carrying Something in His ArmA

Varying SoUbe'ntn0 ~ IT'S AVWA
would nave seemed a catastrophe she
would not nave known how to meet.
AS the car stopped in front OF the
station. the baby stirred. Fred. get
ting down. held u his arms.
wait" she said, a strange note in
her voice. 1T seems SO healthy-yOu
don't suppose-perhaps q child around
the house."
Fred. who had long ceased to speak
bis regret that he had no children.
looked at her at first without cOmpre-
tired eyes. But ii died out as suddenly
as II had come. Nell. you must be
crazy. Why. we're lucky II we're al
low ed to have n lap dog In our nat,
much less a baby. Hand II over"
"Eut. Fred" Eleanor wen, IN
had complained OF, there's that money
in the hank-this car is good enough
for anyhody-hOw much would q little
place of our W cost-not too Far out,
but with grass around it-and .
porch"
Nell" he said huskify. you're
you're wonderful. 1t would be like
getting another chance at life. Let's
60 home"
A few minutes later than this con
versatioa. u well-set-up young man and
a slim. %piquantiy pretty girl were gax-
ing al each other with miserably def
ant eyes.
"No-no-no. JIM" cried Beth. Il
dc want to. But Eleanor says I'd bs
crazy. She tried 1t and she knows"
"Then It's good-by for keeps. Beth"
returned the other. grimly. Heaven
knows ! want you badly enough. but
nNi ut the expense Of waiting for
years and wasting our young lives. all
for the within Of q third party who
doesn't count"
Jim turned to 20, and Beth stood
twisting and untwisting a damp little
hall of handkerchief. Why didn't she
dare follow the dictates of her Owp
teart. not the bidding OF Q cynical sis
ter however good that sister had been
10 herr
AS Jim opened the door. the eieva.
tor stopped across the hall. tut
something In his arms. Behind fol-
lowed a strangely alive-looking woman.
whose first words struck most incom.
prphensibIy on the younger girls ear.
"Eeth. dear. please telephone II
once to the nurses bureau and ash
them to send up the hest graduate
rurse they can get hold Of. with tbs
formula for feeding a very young baby
and-hOw do you do. Jim7 hope
Reth's been, nice to you! Forget wha,
I said about not getting married. Il
DOESN'T pay to wait too long," She
hurried after her husband who had
gone INTO an inner room.
lin held out his arms once more
and Beth went into them. When xs.l
raised her head to meet his lips th<
bells Of the city were breaking forti
IN joyous peal:
"Ring out the old. ring IN the new r
'For u.s." murmured Jim. fatuousiy
-For Us" murmured Eleanor AMI
Fred. their eyes meeting acrosa th,
wide expense Of white lace spreal
where Fred had laid the hahy.
.The old year has gone" AL,
Eleanor: then added whimsically. 'hu
ne brought the new q home witt
usT
tCopyrtehs b. the Mcclure sswspaoa
9~yndicatAl
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1920-12-31
Force of Habit.

Il amt EFT enough since way along
last spring to keep q chicken alive.
skurcely,' miserably moaned Austin
Akinsi,ie, who is afflicted With chronic
dyspepsiloquacity. "And what little I
do manage to eat d~istresses me like
all fury. My heart amt working ex-
actly right, and l have spells of pal
pitation, shortness OF breath, and"
"Uh-huh !" abSent-mindedly re
turned the proprietor Of the Right
Place store In P%etunia. Anything else
Today ?'-kansas City Star.