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The Washington times., 1920-08-17
D. c. DETECTIVE
NEGRO
Escaped Convict Fires Two Bul.
-. lets Into Sergt. Arthur B
Scrivener. ,&

Detective Sergeant Arthur B.
Scrivener, youngest and one OF the
best-known members Of the head
quarters bureau, was shot twice at
noon today by Thurman Alexander
Brown, escaped convict whom the
police have been hunting for months
One bullet pierced an arm and
second struck him in the hip. as ne
closed in on the negro.
Scrveners watch, in a vest pocket,
saved his life, according to doctors
who dressed the wound. But for the
imepiece the bullet, of .3S-caliber,
would have pierced his abdomen.
The gun 'fight took place near the
X street market, following chase
of blocks from the vicinity of the
Juvenile Court, where the three de-
tectives first saw Brown.
KNOWN AS "BAD MAN.
Thurman Brown has for years held
a reputation in Washington as a "tad
man." When he escaped from the At
Ianta penitentiary several months age
the Washington bureau OF police was
not notified.
The Department of Justice verified
reports that reached Inspector Grant
however, and the latter Immediately
put all police in the city on the look
out.
About one month ago a battle was
fought for several hours between de-
tectives and Brown in the woods OF
Anacostia. At that time Detective
Sweeney said he was certain he had
wounded Brown.
All members of the department
knew him by sight. He Is about
twenty-seven years old, and was sent
to the pen" for twenty years for a
series Of housebreakings and attacks
When Brown saw the detectives ap-
preaching he ran. During the chase
he lodged through buildings and
eluded the detectives for blocks
Scrivener became separated from
Kelly in the chase. He met Brown
face to face near Fourth and X
streets and The shooting began.
Scrivener. with Detectives Kelly and
Sweeney, were chasing Brown. who
leaped on the running board of a moy-
ing automobile to escape pursuit. He
stuck his revolved in the face OF the
driver and commanded him to put
on speed.
DtNtttiNt c'liNthti SoN th'S' ~
Ford car stood at the cub with engine
running, and the detective jumped
into II and pursued.
Brown then began firing. One OF
the bullets piecer the windshield OF
IScrivener's car. knocking his arm from
the steering wheel and the car swerv-
ed into a tree and stopped. Scrivener
also had been firing, but ceased when
tho auto halted.
OvERPOwERs NEGRO.
Evidently thinking the detective
was out of cartridges, the negro left
the auto he had boarded and came
running back brandishing his re-
volver and declaring, I've got you
where I want you now"
Instead of retreating. Scrivener
leaped on the negro. and Brown fired
a second shot which was detected by
the detectives watch, but entered his
side. The watch is believed to have
saved Scrivener's life.
Though wounded twice. Scrivener
held Brown. disarmed him. and wher
the other detectives arrived had com.
mandeered truck to take his pris.
oner to the Second precinct station.
Scrivener was treated at Emergency
! Hospital and then returned to duty.
The Washington times., 1920-08-17
BY EARLE c. REEVES,
International News Service.

LONDON, Aug. II Q:45 p. m.)-
Whether or not the Russians have
penetrated Warsaw, the Polish cap
ital, occupying part Of the city, was
in doubt this afternoon.
The Polish legation aId the Brit
ish foreign office united in denial
that any part of the city has been
captured by the Soviet army.
CLAIM CITY OCCUPIED.
At 1 o'clock the British war office
gave out the text of Russian wire
less dispatch in the form of the reg
uIar Soviet war office communique.
saying: ...-,-
"The hes-t Of warsaw has been
occupied" ~
few minutes later the real Rus
sian war office communique was is
sued, but it made no mention OF the
occupation of Warsaw. The British
war office explained this mystery by
saying that a mistake had evidently
been made in confusing wireless
communication passing between Rus
sian field headquarters and MOSCOW
for the formal communique received
from Moscow daily.
The British government wireless
stations pick up all available wire
less messages sent by Russian sta
tions, although only news of mill
tary operations is given out to tho
"the heart of warsaw" may have
ham c,Aa voa unintnd nut
NO NEWS FROM MINsK.
The foreign office was still without
news as to the course Of tho Russo
Polish negotiations at Minsk UP to
noon. Foreign Office officials were
plainly mystified. as the Russians had
guarar. I'd the Poles beth free wire
less and courier Communication with
Warsaw.
Belief was expressed that the Rus
slams might be "stallfng" in hope Of
capturing warsaw before the nego-
tiations were completely under way.
1t was pointed out, however, that the
Poles. finding their defences were
holding and the Russians were suffer
ing heavy losses in futile attacks,
were also inclined to daily before en-
tering actual peace discussions
.Fierce nghtinG has continued st
NOvO UeOFBISNSAs S'0 s.S
connunsque. 1--WE threw back the
enemy at the point of the baysnet.
We occupied . number of villages
aThe Russians have crossed the
Vkra river and advanced WESTWARD
fthe stream, capturing SIX guns
nnd a number Of prisoners"
POLES CLAIM SUCCESSES.
A Polish war Office coanunsaue
was given out through the Polish
legation at neon announcins that
the Poles had recaptured n number
Of their Important btG positions.
The Russians have been making a
tremendous effort to take Warsaw
since last Friday. The red army
was evidently under orders to cap.
ture the city at all costs before the
armistice and preliminary peace ne
gotiations could get under way at
Minsk' so that the Russians would
hold a stronger tactical position to
dictate terms.
The Poles began a series coun-
ter thrusts northwest, north, and
east of the city and claimed to have
stopped the Russian onrush. That
the situation in Warsaw was criti-
cal, however, was shown by the fact
that the British and French missions
left the city and went to Posen on
Sunday night.
The following report was received
(convinued OF Page ?, Column ~
The Washington times., 1920-08-17
WILSON IS EIGHTH
GREATEST man
IN FRANCE

PARIS, Aug. II. President
Wilson is eighth on the list of the
greatest men growing out Of the
world war, as selected by the read.
ers Of the magazine "Je Sais Tout
after several months voting. The
list, based upon the greatest num-
Der Of votes received, follows in
part:
Marshal Foch. ex-Prcmier Glenn
enceau, Marshal Joffrc. Marshal
Petain, General Gallen, King Al
bert, Premier Lloyd George, and
President Wilson. General PERISH
ing, Secretary Of War Baker, and
other Americans were far in the
rear.
The Washington times., 1920-08-17
TREAT|ESHURT
i. S. SHIPPING.
American Builders Petition Pub
lie to Demand They Be
Abrogated.
BY LEE EI.LMAKER.
Internstioaal News Service.


Repeal of all treaties with foreign
nations (which make it impossible
for American vessels to compete sue
cessfully for their share of foreign
trade" is urged in a message to the
public" circulated here by the COM
mittee of American shipbuilders.
BILLION IN FREIGHTs.
"The repeal OF detrimental treaties
Is provided for in the Jones mer-
chant marine act" the committee
declares. Sea borne exports and i'm
ports of the United States last year
aggregated about $4,000. 900, 900 in
value. Freights on these are esti-
mated to have been about $1,000
900 900.
"Here II prise Of ocean commerce
that the Usited States has been Civ
log away, . prise that In three years
would pay the cost Of the war-built
Americas merchant navfne,~ithe con-
mfttee continues. THAT Prise II ours
II we place our trade heet I'm . POSI-
neree Of III svvs country. This can
esly Ae Aope by the repeal 81 treaties
sew hanpertnE, the aeeeDDlishNent
,of this ead.. -.-a. .ssS
HUGE BRITISH EARNINGS
The committe points to the great
profits made by the British merchant
marine. .-F
Figures are quoted to shsw that
while England shows an exeess Of inn.
ports over exports, the earnings OF
British shipping alone Offset the deAcit
I'm the year before the outbreak OF
the war. the foreigners bill against
(ContiRued on Page 7, Column 81
The Washington times., 1920-08-17
one DEAD FROM DUEL
ON TRAIN IN KENTUCKY

BARBOURVILLE, Ky, Aug. IL
Alexander Baker is dead and Theodore
Lytle wounded as a result of a pistol
duel between the two men on a train
at Manchester station near here yes.
terday. According to passengers, Baker
opened fire on Lytle during a heated
argument over business matters,
shooting him in the thigh. Lytle
Immediately returned the fire, shoot
ing four times. Baker died almost
instantly.
The Washington times., 1920-08-17
POLISH COUNTER OFFENSIVE GAINS FORCE
Sufragists Expect Victory in Test Vote Today
cox WILLING TO VISIT
TENN. FOR SUFFRAGE

Governor Cox Is willing to go
to Nashville to plead for suf-
frage.
Advices to this effect were re-
ceived today by the National
Woman's Party. Democratic
leaders in Tennessee advised him
yesterday not to come. On the
other hand. tho suffrasists are
pleading with him to go. invited
or uninvited. II he finally de-
cides to go, II Is expected he
will leave Immediately after his
, address before the Democratic
state convention In Columbus
this morning.
Only three votes now stand
between ratification and defeat,
Alice Paul announced today.
without three more votes the
suffraKists cannot hope to win.
"Only Governor Cox can now
save the situation" she said.
Appearing before the legisla-
ture and making personal ap'
peal would have tremendous ef-
feet. Even II his appeal failed.
the women of the country would
be immeasurably grateful to
him"
The Washington times., 1920-08-17
RED TROOPS HAILED
AS SAVIORS In
GERMANY

BERLIN, Aug. 17.-Russian
Troops that occupied the Warsaw
Dsntzig corridor, taking over
Soldau, Thorn, and other former
German cities, were enthusiastical-
" welcomed by the German citi-
sens rs "saviors," according 10
news from Marienwerder today.
The Washington times., 1920-08-17
TODAY

ments in wondering what the coun-
try is coming to.
The men that are building up
dissatisfaction in this country and
stirring up trouble for themselves
are the men that have plenty and
could well afford TO stop.
They will not do it, however, and
that is why they probably have
serious worries ahead.
The Washington times., 1920-08-17
SPY ARMY TO
SWEEP ERIN
New British Secret Service Is
Ordered to Take Terrorist
Chiefs Dead or Alive.

DUBLIN, Aug. 17.-One civilian
was killed and another wounded
during the search Of q house BY
British soldiers at DerrygalIon.
County Cork, according to q mes
sage from that place today.
squad of thirty British soldiers
here.
DUBLIN, Aug. 17.-Britain's wal
machine in Ireland is to be further
augmented by the support of COM
pleted equipped "do or die" secret
service army especially enlisted for
duty in the blood-ridden districts of
the Erin Isle.
AMERICANS SERVE.
More than 1000 ex-army officers,
among whom are included many ad-
venturous Americans who served in
the British and Canadian forces. make
up the membership of the army detec-
tives who are sworn to rid the island
of the so-called extremists" and
"terrorists" who are responsible for
the present reign OF murder and ar
son.
War Office officials are indirectly
quoted as saying the Irish question
will come to a head within between
two weeks and a month. While they
do not describe the means whereby
this end will be accomplished, It Is
understood that they are relying to a
great extent on the campaign to be
CONTINUED on Page 3, Column 2)
The Washington times., 1920-08-17
POLES CLAIM
CAPITAL SAFE
Deny Foe Has Entered City.
Assert Some important
Positions Retaken.
NO REPORT FROM MlNSK
Reds Thrown Back Across Bug
River, Warsaw Communique
Declares.
NO REPORT FROM MINSK

PARIS, Aug. II (5:30 p. ND
The Polish counter offensive is de-
veloping successfully, the foreign
office announced this afternoon,
after of6cial advices had been re-
ceived from the Russo Polish front.
The Washington times., 1920-08-17
SOVIET RULE SET UP
BY LARGE CITY
IN NORWAY

LONDON, Aug. 17.-Following
a revolution, a Soviet republic has
been set up at Drontheim, Norway,
the Soviet government wireless
from Moscow announced yesterday.
There Is no city Of Dronthcim In
Norway. Trondjem is probably re-
ferrod to. II is ono Of the largest
cities in the country and Ia about
800 miles north Of Christiania-
The Washington times., 1920-08-17
WEATHER:

Fair weather prsbsbie
tesiskt asd Tomorrow.
Net quite so warm 10
night. Tempersture nj
. o'clock 7s degrees.
The Washington times., 1920-08-17

Mrs. Seth Barton French, about
to sail for Europe, gives the news
papers for publication IAN awak-
ening call to young America"
Mrs. French, much opposed to
Bolshevism, fears that it may
spread, and urges young Ameri-
cans with inherited wealth to set
a good example and do something
for the country. She doesn't call
it useful to play tennis, polo, throw
the medicine ball, or have your
valet dress you. She thinks young
men that do no work encourage
Bolshevism.
The lady might write another
call to wake up old AmericG." :"
Fathers of the young spendthrifts,
men that raise the price of sugar
to twenty-five cents, or raise the
wages of their workmen Is per
cent, as did the woolen trust, and
then discharge all the workmen,
make "Bolshevism.'
The prosperous class, that con-
trolls finance, urges the people to
buy Liberty bonds to their last
dollar, and later on charges them
z per cent for helping them carry
those Liberty bonds, does more to
encourage Bolshevism than the
! poor little ass who spends his days
playing polo and his more idle mo-
The Washington times., 1920-08-17

United States warships are sent
to the Baltic. Why? Are We at war
with Russia? Has Congress su-
thorized anybody TO declare war
or take warlike measures' What
are United States ships doing in
the Baltic? Are they just parading
up and down, or laying the foun-
dation for fight with Russia that
will call for more men to go abroad
and be shot?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-24

nad which may not even he s1ooo ne
put Al IN his wife's name couple of
mon.ns .hn,a ago He was sick then, but never
uous;n. a,,ou,; tnen TO take his Inc. Now the
not near the city where they lived) de.
nand money from his wife? n they
can know 1t would make IL very hard
ior ms wife, for the man cannot earn
anything at all for at least a half wear
Their they will have to spend money for
artihclal limbs. hope I am not ask
ing too much, but | cannot afford to paw
for advice. " P"'
a DEEPLY WORRIED WOMAN
Have YOU asked the superintendent of
the hospital the question you asked Me
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-24
Adventures
With a Purse

THIS ;s an adventure for girls VINO do
L steuographic work. And it was
rromnted BY n letter from glrl M"o
asked me If ] had ever come across
stenographic fountain pen. ! ha'g. auu
I want 10 tell you all about II. IN .ne
frst place. as n matter OF genera in
,crcst I have learned that the courts
have decided that any record maui III
non and ink will be considered pe!
r.arcnt record. I also hear that I'M
sonn of tho business colleges pupils are
r"w rcouired to use fountain pen for
sbor,hand because dictation can be
,oten much more speedily with toun-
ta;n non or course. while to all in
t"nts and purposes stenographic pen
;s Tho same as an ordinary fountain
40, thcrc is an essential difference. Inc
n,n noint Is ever so much finer and VIII
accurately reproduce all the queer little
L;orocIvnbics that seem 40 mysterious
% Tho ,ninitiated. But while the point
~ tho ncn is very fine. it writes Just
os smoothly and evenly as any other:
Surprising to say. the prices are not
onv higher than for regular fountain
non They can be had from s2.oo up
you will be delighted with this ove'y
min, 1t is copied from a 500 platinum
and diamond model. The pin itself Is
fashioned from material closely re-
scmbling platinum. and is set with
sparkling French brilliants in pierced
design. It measures probably two TO
tbrec inches. And one of the things
about it that makes it look particularly
GOOD is the fact that it has patent
clasp, the same as all expensive pins.
these pns have been specially priced
AZ 81. 5O-n real bargain. Here is an
other idea for graduation present.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-24

about'the hospitals demanding money Of
a mans wife? II Is always wiser and
safer to be perfectly frank about a
question of this kind and go straight to
the person In charge with your problem.
II Is perfectly permissible for the hos
pital TO ask certain amount " the
management knows that there is enough
board But in case like this, when
the patient Is disabled and there is not
much saved up and the Illness is likely
to be a long one, ! do not think any
pavo never haard ~ nns that wo,,id
in this Kind of case. In some hospitals
trere is an Arrangement by which the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-24

authcrItiess look up the family and de-
eide just how much they could ahord 70
pay in proportion to their income. You
did not say what hospital this is. SO, OF
course, / do not know anything about
the arrangements there. But wherever
II is, whatever the conditions are, II is
always more sensible and mpch easier
to talk things over with the superln-
tendent and have a clear understanding
about the whole matter. People in hos
pital work are always sympathetic and
always ready to help as much as possible
you know, and II you state your case
as you told II to me. hm sure YOU
will have no trouble whatever about the
uouey matters.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-24
Remedy for Freckles

-. N, Editor Of womons Poee. ,. ,r,nt
Dear iHii6n Madamfm for removing freckles fron, m
good io,so,, ss and neck? I do not want , 10
face, nSnosf Of the the remedies advertised top SS.
Sss woud ID be pleased should daESSangGKnEs ESSan GTKinn.E 4
muia or advice :. .,,a 70 he the sbest
lemon ,,un ju'css For Us Sfreckles, although the
thing u snec,ally prepared lotions ns h.s
tested; L;ood speSS 10 uSe. A homemade Iot,on !,
,ssE VERY is recommended by some perso" 90 one s
made mad Of one ounce Of epSTm sSiS which h the
pint OF warn Wps egg has been stirred.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-24
The W0mdn'S
Exchange
To "a elrIo

YOU will be much more ,,,,oS poPuianii P}nnnier T 4
your % remarks Y vii, ,son, be beforehanG ,Tor Just
snyh,pg Ing to tn's Be popuar tI t the Soys ts
and. and sfSs tSem YOU they w ~ be- be ss%pie SD
snd snd unaffected, BOYS f,,uny I,yS taiker. You
listener ,,Gn, as we, as you 'uH ind any nicer
know. knTw to play than the kind you men
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-24
natter ae Frank About It

r. N, Editor Of wOmdn,s Page
10 r,osr ,"s Madam xould be very Sr Srassi rtsi
a., pHa, pif'vou could advise me. MY neareis'
and dearest relatiys married eoysrwork S and and
siX mono"s ~ cot a nervous breakdown, ano
stuayi Eyiod AZ 10 co commit suicide, but he did no'
sG sio TTa ard + he won't die the doctors say y,
, d,e ho a'T Is cripple. Now what money ne
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-24
Right Now There Is a Great
Call for Separate Skirts

The sports silks in the delightful n of
de chine and all sorts of lovely unusual with block pad
stripe arrangements and original pockets $3.50
Silk skirts pnks blues and white
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-24

Black cotton tights are 81 and $1.25; OF
wool, $3.50 and $4.75.
Rubber caps of every sort, from PLAIN
divers to millinery CONNECTIONS with brlms and
gay rubber flowers, are 25c to $l.Z5-and
there are plenty of the plain divers that so
many women want
Shoes are 55c to $3.50; garters, 2Oc and
25c. 49, s,c-o
Beach capes of surf satin are Sl5, $3.50
and $1S -,.- - .L
The 20 per cent deduction applies to each
item.
rNarkeD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-24

Mems | an Brogue
Oxfords, $S.75 a Pair
They have full wing tips and
low, broad heels; the style that so
many young men want.
White English Sports
Oxfords, $40 a Pair
They are white leather (resem-
bling buckskin) with straight or
full wing tips, composition soles
and rubber heels.
30 per cent to come from these
prices.
Gallery, Market
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-24
White Wash Hats for
Men and Bows

NI SI-NUII : ana DUyS WIuUV
hats of heavy white duck are we'll
stitched.
At .j0-Men's white felt ten
mis- hats will roll up and can be
carried in pockets. White duck
tennis hats are plain or have dark
green facings under the brims.
At s2-Boys' white duck tams
have detachable inbands to make
washing easier.
It's we'll to take advantage of
the 20 per cent deduction.
(Gallery, Market
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-24
The Question C%ner
TOtlay's Inquiries

|. In cmbroidering with silk, what
should be done to save wear on
the thread?
.. What new type of sweater Is
shown in some of the shops!
3. How is an attractive wrap for
summer evening wear made!
4. When corsets become soiled and
shabby. how can they be cleaned
at home?
!, How is the belt Of good looking
roile dress made in order to give
the long wasted effect?
6. When the skirt of dress Is too
short how can it he heightened
without facing the hem?
Yesterdays Answers
I. Amber Of gold is easier on the
eyes than any. other color for a
lamp shade or bulb.
?, A pillow made to fit the end Of
sofa is made in semicircle with
ono side fiat instead of round.
3, An attractive lamp shade made
out of stiff silk is accordion
plated and draws up to the de-
sired size at the top with n heavy
cord that matches the silk.
4. 4 pretty collar for a dark blue
serge cape is made of wide piece
Of blue grosgrain ribbon, lined
with chiffon and fulled in as it
s Scwcd on.
.. Nasturtiums are very, popular as
trimming for evening frocks and
| hats this season.
8. a useful DEVICE for holding a
Young baby in an automobile is a
folding crib that is attached to the
back Of the front seat.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-24
Pretty Pink Silk
Bloomers at $685.

Four styles, cut generously full
and we'll reinforced.
Two are of crepe de chine and
two of satin; they differ in the
styles of their knee ruffles.
20 per cent to be deducted from
the price.
(CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-24

Here plenty of the navy blue voes in
figures dots plain colors, that in such high
favor this season. Many in Georgette patterns
and there the fine, close patterns that appeal to
elder women Light, cool, fowery patterns and pin
dots too, in pnks, pale blues and such Summer
tints.
The voile dress that is sketched is in black
navy blue with polka dots of white. Two wide bands
of plain voile trim the skirt $3.50
tNia
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-24

For the names of shops referred
to in Adventures With Purse. send
A self addressed stamped envelope
TO the editor of the ,woman's page.
inclosing the name of the article and
the date on which it appeared. For
immediate information call Walnut
5000 on the telephone.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-24
Sheer White Organdies
SOC, Csc and $l.1O a Yard

(Less the 20 deductiOH)
They all 40 inches wide
from.
Imported white orgahde of quality wide at
Sl.25 yard.
/
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-24
Only eight more days remain in which to take
advantage of the 20 per cent deduction on
Wanamaker merchandise.
All Ready for the Surf
Special at $3.S5

the suit that is sketched. It, is OF
black surf satin with black-and-white
pipings, in sizes 81 to A.