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The Washington times., 1920-01-23
LOCAL FINANCIAL
and BUSINESS
GOSSIP

Word was received here last night
by Col. Robert n. Harper. vice presi-
dent of the District of Columbia
Bankers Association, that the execu-
tive Committee of the American
Bankers Association at meeting
in New York yesterday voted to hold
their next annual convention in
Washington. The date set for the
convention is October 1S, and it will
continue four days.
The headquarters of the conven-
tion probably will be at the Willard
Hotel, according to Colonel Harper.
subcommittee to complete the ar
rangements for the convention will
be appointed by NJ. d. Rosenberg,
president of the local association, and
Colonel Harper, within the near
future.
1t is expected that between 1000
and 5000 delegates will attend the
convention, and they will bring
s1,000,000 of business into Washing
ton.
This year will be the first time in
sixteen years since the American
Bankers Association held it's annual
meeting in the National Capital.
Local bankers look upon the de-
cision of the American Bankers As
ISOLATION to hold its convention here
as decided victory for Washington.
Il is believed that more and more ma
tional organizations are beginning to
appreciate the advantages OF Wash
ington as n convention city.
Announcement was made today Of
the opening Of offices at T34 Fif-
teenth street northwest of E. l.. Stock
& Co., Inc, which will handle high.
class Investment securities.
Among those interested in the new
organization are II. l.. Stock, r. s.
Marshall, Beverly p. Evans, and Clin
ton N. Quinby. Mr.. Quinby will act
as sales manager for the new com
pany
The Secretary of the Treasury to-
day accepted the resignation of John
II. Mason, as director of the War
Loan Organization. Mr.. Glass, IN a
letter OF acceptance, complimented
Mr.. Mason on the thoroughness with
which he executed his duties, and on
the success of the various Issues of
Treasury certificates.
The sale of 40 shares OF Janston
at S4h featured the trading on the
Washington Stock Exchange today.
Washington Railway and Electric
preferred remained steady. hfty-fve
shares changing hands at 81.
Washington Gas sold today At fsA
Capital Traction SIS continued steady.
The Washington times., 1920-01-23
WALL STREET MARKET

NEW YORK, Jan. 23.-Prices eased
Off fraetionally at the opening OF the
Stock Exchange today. United States
seeel was l04x. off u; American
international. 1OB off N; Texas
Company. 1854. off ga; Mexican Pc
troleum. lS4. off s; Colorado Fuel
3sh, off y southern Pacific. loo-,
unchanged; studebaker. 102A, off %;
Pan-American, slh, off ": Baldwin,
III, off n; United States Rubber
122%. Off Is; United Retail stores,
s5h. off u.
The Washington times., 1920-01-23

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rssA Ex-ssrvice Men without Cost. For
prospectus Write l11S Vermont Ave. n W.
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Miss Renuk Going to Spain.

Miss w. NJ. Williamson accompan-
led her cousin, Miss Edwardua Ire
land Renuk to New York. Miss Renuk
will sail tomorrow on board the
Cretes, White Star line, for Malaga,
Spain. to join her mother. Mrs. CASTOR
Smith. Mr.. Smith Is in the consular
service and is stationed at Malaga.
Mrs. John Crayke Simpson enter
tained seven guests at tea yesterday
afternoon at Cafe St. Marks.
Mrs. Wendell Phillips. OF New
York, is spending few days in
Washington and is at the willard
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Ia accompanied by Princess KAlanl-
anole, who has not been here for
several years and whose friends will
DO glad TO welcome her.
sIoeu~s 60 90 Florida.
Col. and Mrs. Stephen sloeum, have
gone TO Ormond Beach, Fla, for the
remainder OF the season.
Mrs. William Stead. youngest
daughter OF Mrs. IL. X. GNldsborough.
OF this city, Is at the Richmond for
the winter. Mrs. Stead has lived in
England since her marriage In 1911.
Mrs. M. TilghmAn Johnston, formerly
Miss Julia Goldsborough. Is also at
the Richmond for several months.
Mrs. Rodgers, widow OF Brig. Gen.
William Pennock Rodgers. is at the
Grafton for an indefinite stay.
Mrs. Francis Manning, who has
been visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Beale II. Howard. since Christ
mas, returned yesterday TO her home
In Newton Center. Mass. She was ac-
companied by her cousin. Miss Kath-
ryn Gwynn, who will be her guest.
senator Edge Gives Dinner.
Senator Walter Edge. OF New Jer-
sey, gave a dinner last evening at his
home, 1900 Seventeenth street. his
guests including the members OF the
New Jersey delegation in Congress.
MN. Christian Hauge and Mr.. and
Mrs. William Corcoran Eustis were
others who entertained at dinners
last evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Meyer. jr..
had a tea yesterday afternoon for
Nine. clemenceau-Jacquemaire.
Mrs. Charles Carroll Walcutt will
be at home on Sunday afternoon at
her residence. 1859 Wyoming avenue.
Baroness Speck Won Sternbere.
widow OF former German ambasss-
dor. Is at the Grafton for few days.
Mrs. William Fitzmaurice Day. for.
meriy Miss Eleanora Morgan. will ar
rive In New York next week and will
come to Washington TO visit her
mother. Mrs. James Dudley Morgan,
at Dudlea. her home in Chevy Chase,
Md.
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At the Southern relief ball, on Feb
ruary 2, boxes have been reserved for
the Confederate Veterans. and for
presidents of all the chapters Of the
Daughters of the Confederacy OF the
District of Columbia.
The sale OF boxes has been most
satisfactory, according to William
Bowie Clark, chairman of the box
committee.
An invitation 10 attend this ball
has been sent out to Governor Davis
of Virginia, his wife and staff, and
II is expected they will attend.
An unusual number OF far-away
out-of-town people have signified
their intention of attending this his
toric ball. among these being Mrs
Thomas Ryan, of New York: Mrs
George de Benville Keim, OF Philadel-
phia, and Mrs. e. T. Stotesbury.
Visits In Kansas.
Miss Mary Weller Mccarthy. OF t0S
Seward square. Capitol Hill, has gont
to Fort Riley, Kansas, to be the gucs,
of Miss Elizabeth Winans. daughter
OF Colonel and Mrs. Winans. Before
returning to Washington in March
she will visit in Kansas City and In
dianapolis.
The Washington times., 1920-01-23
NEW AND sECOND-HAND CLOTHEs

OUR buyers arc ready to come freely and
make you o one best cash down offer Tor
any amount ladies' and mems worn cloth
ing Shoes etc, and the cash will be larger
than you expected, and you Will be sure
to tell a friend, and so business improves
Main 4145. JUSTHS OLD STAND, 61s ID.
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Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-08

Yesterday was more than delight ed when Col. Northabbey telephoned me that he was passing through town and wished me to have luncheon with him. Although I had to break two en- gagefnents, met him at the appointed time and place, We had a merry time with our "reminiscences of France and I reminded him gleefully of the day we became acquainted.
 Do you remember what a forlorn little sister was that day in Bar le Due, when you came to my aid 2
 -fYes. Miss Lucille. recalle 1t clear thing that day"
 aoh, you'll know quite soon,' he said smiling at me so happily that began to think that perhaps he had some special reason for coming through Chicago. and I wondered whether should like life in the reg ulaf army.
 That day spoke of had been one te remember certainly. I had gone into Bar le Due on the mess sergeant's truck in ordr to have my hair sham pooed. l was detained there and n5 truck in order to have my hair sham
 
 situation was becoming embarrassing when chanced to meet Neldal Vallish
 Miss Vallish was stationed outside Bar le Due in slightly diffreent di. rection from my camp, and I though of course it would be but little trouble fo rher truck driver to go around m. way, but she demurred politely. How ever, she eventually consented. When I came out of the coiffeur' an hour later, was mortified to fint rain coming down hard and fast. ran to the officers club to see wheth CT I could borrow a raincoat iron one of the welfare girls there. [ sYou already have my raincoat, Lu cile," said Peggy, the only girl ol duty. You wore it home two week ago."
 Haven't I returned it yet? Really I I am so overworked that do forge things. I'll surely send it to you b courier tomorrow. But what am t do now? have to go out in an ope truck, and I'll be soaked, and I hay frightful cold.p
 (Which way are you goingT aske 8 colonel who drew near as we talked Then Peggy introduced Col, Ncrthab bey to me. and he said he would b ischarmed to take me in his sedan ca 1T sent Felipe. the house boy, acros the street to the canteen where Mis
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JoHNsoN's vIcToRy.

ReOardless of however seriously the candidacy of Hiram Johnson. for The republican nomination for presi- dent has been taken. and regardless of the view taken, of the outcome of the Michigan primaries, it cannot fail to be admitted that the Johnson boom has gotten one of itsa.greatest boosts. Strenuous efforts have been put forth by him to secure Michigan's delegation and he has succeeded and his campaign henceforth is bound to feel the effects of it. It gives him a lift in section of the country where others had been looking for similar help and just so much as 1t helps him It detracts from the others.
 The contest was of course between Johnson and Wood rather than be- tween Johnson and Hoover and while Hoover may have been late getting Into the race and by his attitude have kept away certain support it gives Johnson a lead which he will make The most of in the coming contest be. tween Johnson and Hoover in theil home state of California.
 Whether Johnson can claim his vic. tory to be based on his stand rel. alive to the treaty is a question. From his statement it does not appear tha be takes such view of 1t but rathel does he consider that he has profitet from the experience which Michigan has been through relative to the efn ployment of large sums in politics ant khe attempt that has been made t, easten such claim onto the cam paign of his opponent, which may 0 may not have entirely eclipsed tn treaty issue.
 The result apparently hinged ol the outcome in Detroit. That h would get the majority there was un questioned, but if he could get sui neientiy large majority he would over come outside losses and that is jus what was accomplished. The outcom adds interest to the contest.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-08

modern type of chivalry
 It is for this reason that the Boy Scouts of America have come into being! for there is need of service in these days, and that is represented by the good turn done to somebody each day. The boy. scout movement is cali to American boys today to become in spirit members of the or der of chivalry. and challenge to them to make their lives count in the communities in which they live-for clean life. clean speech, clean sport, clean habits and a. clean relationship with others.
 Lincoln's life and career should be the study and inspiration of every boy scout. He became familiar with all the things for which the Boy Scouts of America stand. He was 8 lover of the wild things of the woods. He had a high sense of honor. and sincerely loved his country. All those men, whether knights or pioneers had an unwritten code somewhat like our scout law. And their motto was very much like that of the boy scouts, Be Prepared The world is demanding thoroughly prepared men, and as never before. for all the caliings of life. Moreover life ie full of erner- gencies. There are opportunities that come upon us as total surprises. What is tor be done must be done at once. No lack of preparation can be fully made up in later years. The Boy Scout movement realizes this, and its chief endeavor is to thorough ly furnish the boy in body, mind and soul for life's common tasks and re- responsibilities, and for life's emergen-
 cies as well. Every scout is dedicated by his oath and law to love of God and country and to the service of man, and to help all people at all
 times" l believe that our churches
 are unwise to the last degree if they do not bring this movement into the temple of God. Let it serve as a light
 on the boy problem, and help Us to answer for the boys of our churches. May each and every citizen take up
 the scout work, give it a good moral 1 backing and the Rose of New Eng land will have boys to be proud of. am the mother of a boy scout and l believe in scouting because scoutins | reveals the way, quickens the pace
 and brightens the path that leads tc | the truest and noblest Americaniza- tion of American boys. Scouting l helps boys to know, revere and com.
 mune with nature. It teaches that niiio AS StiSiStus ludL QuIlp anl
 mals claim the fellowship of all true
 scouts. Scouting embodies a code 0,
 self discipline that commands boy,
 to live clean and fight clean even a, game.
 It beckons and calls to patrioti,
 men to love. lead and serve the son,
 of America. Now may we be able [, say tour citizens have done thei l best" and our boys may live to do bet ter.
 l THE MOTHER OF A BOY SCOUT T Norwich. April S, 1920.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-08
Norwich, Thursday. April 8, is2O..
CIRCULATION WEEK ENDING APRIL 3, ts2o
 1O,624
TIE pLAYeRouND WORK.

Not only the members of the asso- ciation but the community in general cannot fail to be interested in the re- port that has been presented of the work of the Norwich Playground as- sociation during the past year. It is shown that there is not only a de- mand for this particular kind of ser vice but that there is sofuething more involved therein than the actual di- reetion of the play of the children.
 Keeping on an average of more than t5o children off of the streets during The summer vaaction is in itself an advantage that cannot fail to get consideration and the fact that they were at the playgrounds and not somewhere else indicates that the grounds were needed and that they found in the way of entertainment and instruction at the different grounds just what they sought and what proved sufficiently interesting to hold them there, under proper guid- Rnce. away from mischief and out of the way of many dangers.
 We'll directed play is sure to make Its appeal to those who need and are seeking it. But there is even limit 10 the capacity for play and it is only natural that even during vacation That many of the children are inter- ested in the valuable line of instruc- lions that are open to them. The ideas have worked out much along the line of the old summer school although or a more extensive scale and not only the children but the community should feel proud of the fact that it has an organization so deeply inter- ssted in carrying outh the objects of Ihe association and meeting the need: of the children of the city
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-08
ssori.. That Recall Other.
Ready Made.

 Little Betty went to visit her grandmother in the country. Just be- fore dinhsrtime she discovered that chicken was to be the principal at- traction.
 "oh, where'd you get the chicken grandmother" Betty asked, excited ly.
 Tn the chicken yard" the grand mother replied. You remember the chickens you saw this morning. don't your"
 DO you mean the ones I fed?"
 Certainly. Well. we killed one of them"
 "oh. did you7 We buy our chickens ready made"
 Outdoor Life
 Being a hunter of large game his conversations turn 10 that subject particularly when he gets with old friends. That had been pretty we'll covered one day when the talk drifted to old friends back in the old home town.
 Whatever become of So-and- So ?'' one friend asked hunter.
 'Oh, hadn't you heard? He's in jail"
 You don't tell me?"
 Yep, went down to the Jail to see
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-08
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
TMo Cltizens Troubled.


 Mir. Editor; It has been said, truly no doubt, that worry has killed more men than hard work. and fear this will be the fate of some of our good citizens of Norwich.
 Having just recovered from an epi- demic of spirituallstic letters and some matters concerning the other world, one, MT. Campbell. is now worrying about the action of the New York legislature, in expelling or ra- ther exciuding from their number five socialists. At the time of the sus- pension of these five representatives of socialism, the New York Tlmet (JanuaFy 19) published a picture of four of the men, three of whom. if for no other reason than their faces and the shape of their heads, should be excluded from any law making body. There was only one of them-Samuel Orr-who perhaps might pass phre- nological examination. to entitie a man to a certificate of intelligence. Yet these are the men who MT. Campbell has the tennerity to say par- allel "the Carpenter of Nazareth" and are on an equal footing with the Saviour of mankind-this at the time of Easter is surely a bold and bald affirmation, and shows the inwardness of the socialistic spirit.
 | do not know how much sincere reverence MT. Campbell renders to the Carpenter pf Nazareth. but would recommend him to reexamine the record and correct his statement that the parsonage he names was crucifed for stirring up the people" That was among the false witnesses and a lie. The accusation on which he was crucified was this: We have a law, and by our law he ought to die, because he made himself the Son of ] God" When a man ventures On a scriptural statement it is we'll for him l to know he is correct. if he expects to make his point.
 The other citizen worries because the board of education gives the teachers two hundred dollars apiece l instead of four hundred. He is also worried about the future civilization l of our country, if the board does not come down with the other two hun f dred. He sees the ranks of the 1 teaching fraternity depleted because l of the penuriousness of an unsympa- thetic public-young ladies will not l devote their years of youth to pre- I pare themselves to receive only as l much as, or less than the alien weav- ] CTS in our mills. I would like tS know if it does not take as much time and pains to master the mechan. l icaI arts? And as much industry ant
 perseverance t6 pursue them? Citi, zen need not worry about the schools .i The aliens in our mills are furnishing T the prize scholars now, and are to- day among the crack teachers of oul
 city. The teaching profession be. cause of it's short hours and gentee environments will not soon sink to tn
 level of the solderers of leaky pipes
 and when the social order of Nil
 Campbelps conception is attained every man and woman will receiv an equal wage no matter what re turns they render for the same. Joil : the Don't Worry Club.
 INSPECTOR. | NEorwich, April z. 1920.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-08
STOPPING DOPE TRAFFIC.

Repeatedly has the attention of the country been called to the effects of the sale and use of narcotics. It has resulted in a greater realization on the part of the country, the state and federal governments, for more effec- tive legislation dealing herewith. Stricter laws have in many instances resulted. but there is evidence now and then to the effect that they fail to meet the situation or that it is irn- possible for those who are getting rich from dealing in dope to do bus- mess in spite of the law or the way In which 1t is being enforced.
 This is plainly revealed by the statement of Health Commissioner Copeland of New York to the effect that greater quantities of drugs are being brought into that state now than before the state laws were made more stringent. In view of the horri- ble effects of the drug habit this as- sertion cannot fail to be regarded with due alarm by every state for if New York is involved in this illicit business it can be expected that other states are bound to feel the effects oi h s
 What is being done in the way oi bringing narcotics into the country ii Indicated by the commissioner state. nlent to the effect that 564. 900 pounds pf crude opium were imported into this country during the first ter months of last year. When this means 45 grains fer every person in thu country and 15 times as much as any other country imports it gives 2 pretty good idea of the. extent tG which the drug habit has got It's ten. taoles about the people of the countr, and how inadequate the present en Iorcement is in keeping down th, harmful use of the different forms O Bptum. and this does not deal witt that large amount which is smugglet la each year. But the illicit traffic i bet confined solely to the smugglet
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drugs. It is practiced by those who, while permitte5 to deal in the various kinds of dope for legitimate purposes, totally disregard the provisions of the various kinds of dope for legitimate purposes, totally disregarded the pro- visions of the law and yield to the tempting financial returns through winking at the law. Under the con- ditions, and the efforts te better them, it can be understood why Commis- sioner Copeland insists that illicit dealings will continue until there is an absolute prohibition of the evil, and even then prohibition in other lines is showing the difaculties in- volved in enforcement
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-08
FROM LUCILLE'S DIARY

yallish was waiting for me, to thank her, and tell her that I wouldn't trouble her to go out of her way after all.
 Just after the colonel had assisted me into his car, we saw Miss vallish climbing into the truck and he asked me whether we could not take her with us.
 .Oh, she doesn't mind the rain," I explained. "She is well wrapped in her cape. She is stationed out at Vil- lotte. quite out of you way Colonel Northabbey, and besides I added, laughingly. "she is not at all keen on officers"
 She is a sweet looking girl, and don't blame her for liking the enlisted men best. They are splendid fellows" He was watching her with a good deal of interest. T hope she won't get cold ar wet"
 That was the beginning of my ac- 4uaintance with Col. Northl bbey. He came to our camp to dine several times had always attended the officers dances in our section. Once he came by in his car and asked me to go to yillotte to see Miss Vallish. as he said he had some inspecting to do over that way. but declined. Yesterday when Col. Northahbey was putting me into taxi to go home after our little lunch party, he said he had not yet delivered a most import ant message. Of course I was very curious.
 Somebody told me to be sure to eee you when ca1ne through Chicago, Miss Lucille
 "Who was it?'' I inquired eagerly, Somebody whose gentle orders in- tend always to obey" he laughed happily. Cant you guess swho?"
 I'm slow at riddles I replied. l "Sombody 1 saw for the first tinz the day first met you. I shall neveI forget how slight and brave an6 sweet she looked climbing into thai 1 big open truck in all that hard rain l You see. Nelda VaIlish wished me ti
 tell you that she has promised ts make me happy by"
 "How perfectly lovely. Col. North
 abbey? I interrupted. DO give Nel
 da my best love. I am so glad fo
 her. Somehow I had thought sh
 would never marry. My congratula tions to you both. I said and thel nodded to the chauffeur to start. 1 dare say Nelda thought she wa
 extremely clever to announde her en 1 gagement to me in that way.-Chicag News.