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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-23
IS SHOT
IN MORNING RIDE
In Hospital. He Declares 1t
Result of Grudge; Two Men
and Woman Questioned.

What may prove fatal climax to
an early morning automobile ride oc-
Cured at s o'clock this morning. when
Fillmore Miller Harry, Twenty-Five
years old, a chauffeur. OF 17s6 17th
street, was shot through the right
side with an Army revolver on Bla-
densburE road short distance TINS
side of the Maryland line. while re-
turning from Baltimore with three
companions. ,
pital In the machine In which the
shooting took place. An operation Is
being performed this afternoon In an
effort to save his life.
Police, acting under the direction
of Assistant District Attorney Ran
ton, Horace G. Atkinson. known to
the police as Death Atkinson,
of 1922 n street; Percy Scannell, a
hacker, and Mrs. Elsie Bowman of
1855 Az street southwest. all of whom
were in the autonrpbife.
Atkinson claims 5hat he was chang
ing his revolver from one pocket to
another when it accidentally explod-
ed The bullet passed through the
right arm. upper right abdomen and
out above the fourth rib of Harry.
who was sitting at his left on the
rear seat OF the machine.
Detective Scrivener of headquar-
tiers. who is handling the police in
vestigation of the case, said that
Harry told him early today that he had
been shot without provocation. as the
result of a .'grudge" borne him by
Atkinson.
According to the police the party
of four started from the vicinity of
the Willard Hotel shortly after mid
night to visit Baltimore. They went
to that city and were returning when
the shooting occurred
Mr.. Mason also was at Casualty
Hospital during the morning, clear
ing up every possible angle on the
shooting.
Following the operation by DR.. Gan
non. visiting surgeon at Casualty. it
was stated that extreme doubt exists
as to the victims recovery. The
operation was one of the most diff
cult ever performed at Casualty. it
was said. The bullet had punctured
the liver and several intestines.
After questioning Mrs. Bowman and
Scannell shortly before noon. the
police decided to release them. hold
ing only Atkinson pending the in
vestigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-23
COIN STABlIzAllM
PROPOSAL OPPOSED
Economist at Bankers Con-
vention Discusses Prot.
Fishers Plan.

Andrew ]. Frame, chairman OF the
board OF directors of the Waukesha
(Wis) National Bank. q delegate to
the American Bankers Association
convention, Witch concluded Its ses-
sions here yesterday, Is on record az
opposing the plan put forward by
Prof. Irving Fisher Of Yale University
for the stabilisatfon of purchasing
power of the dollar. The report OF
the currency committee of the $3.50
citation adverse to the plan was sub
naitted to tho convention. Mr.. Frame
WAS consulted by the committee along
with nine other authorities on SEQ
mittee drafted its report
Prof. Fisher for the last eight yearl
has urged that his plan be adopted for
the stabilixtng Of the dollar. to the
end that gold certificate, represent
ing a variable weight Of gold. will
tions in general. A number Of bank
ers gave him their support.
Must Add 1 Per Cent.
Discussing Prof. Fishers plan, Mr..
Frame said:
Suppose. according to Prof. FISH
er's plan, that the progressive gov
ernments of the world in 1914 had
outstanding gold certificates in guam
titles to cover 25 S-10 grains of gold
for each dollar of certificates out
standing. then these gold certificates
would be on par of 100 with the
price level of commodities.
Prof. Fisher proposes that when
ever this 100 per cent price level
increases. say 1 per cent. then the
government must add / per cent to
the bullion on hand. in order to keep
the dollar on an even keel with price
levels. This operation would be re-
versed in case the price level fell
below 100. According to Prof. Fisher
this plan would stabilize the pur-
chasing power of the dollar certifi-
Gates
''1n the first place, however, 100 rep
resented price levels in 1874. and the
United States bureau of labor statis-
tics in 1919 marks up these levels
more than 100 per cent. while gold
reserves increased. say. SO per cent.
I'm Europe price levels during 1914
to 1919 have gone up zoe to 200 per
cent. Gold reserves have remained
practically stationary. while currency
1000 per cent Russia excluded.
The United States mint reports for
1915 give the outstanding uncovered
paper in the principal countries of
the world at $3.50, 100000. Today it
probably approximates SIS 5000. 000. 900,
not counting Russia's worthless
printing press promises to pay.
stock OF Gold IN 1914.
'The worlds stock of gold in 1914
Appropriated $4,000, 100000. The de-
mands therefor exceeded the supply.
and the annual production has de-
creased since.
I'm view of these facts and as the
gold standard nations in 1914 had bill
lions of dollars of uncovered cur
rency' outstanding, it seems conclu-
sive that even in 1874 1t was a phys
ical impossibility to find the gold to
carry out Prof. Fishers plan.
"Further. as the warning nations Of
Europe tbarring Russia) since 1914
have added over $4,000. GOO, 900 of fiat
money to their issues, what will Eu-
rope do to- stabilize this imitation
This fact compounds the physical i'm
possibility to obtain the gold"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-23
BLADENSBURG.

BLADENSBURG. Nd, October "a
Frederick Lepper OF Blndensburx tins
week observed his ninetieth birthday.
He was the recipient of q host Of con.
ordinations. A devout charchnan. he
has long been active In st. Lakes and
Pinkney Memorial churches and early
walking along the Washington HAITI !.
more boulevard on his way from his
home to HyattsyilIe to get his daily
papers and do his marketing. The
distance from his home to HyattsviiiS
and return is q good two miles ana a
half. =
MT. Lepper takes a lively interest
in the worlds events. He works his
own garden and keeps his house and
other property in repair. He is an
accomplished musician, and eyery
day can be heard playing the meio.
deon. Born in London. he was con-
nected with the musical activities Of
many large churches there. He has
Travelled extensively.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-23
VISITING BANKERS
F.. ON D. c. GOLF LINKS
Devotees Of Sport Test Skin,
While Others Take Trip
to Baltimore,

after a weeks work in convention
mere. several thousand members Of III.
american Bankers Association TODAY
are on an excursion. going to Baltimore
ana Annapolis as the guests Of the
Fidelity and Deposit Company Of Raj.
timore The bankers and their wives
ano aaaghters left here on special
t talhs. starting from the Union sta
non at am. Many Washington
Rnher, maze the trip. among them
district of Columbia Bankers Asso.
ea.lon. who was chairman of the
eAecutlve committee in charge Of ar
faissements Tor the convention.
me party was scheduled to board a
sseamer at Baltimore ana make a fo,,f
G,, nore harbor. At Annapolis
GOV. Richie Of Maryland was To VEL
come the bankers, who made A visit
20 the United States Naval Academy
Luncheon was served on board tine
steamer on the way to Annapolis. The
oahkers returning to Washington ara
e1pected to arrive here at pm. Many
" III mem; however. viii go on to New
been planned FOR them.
Local Entertainment Prsgfan.
Iesterday afternoon many Of the
oSsSAAVc1 d SPECIAL cavalry
ana artillery drill at Fort Mver. Va
ana last night there were insnectiona
OF the Corcoraa Gallery of Art and
OF the an-American building.
Those bankers inclined to snlf va.
terday fought for the champion s,in
OF the association on the links at the
Chevy Chase Club. There wars
ninety-thfee entries, and the car5s
returned indicated that the bankers
are handy VITA their clubs. as wriI
as with their pencils The tourna-
ment was won by A. C. Oxburn. r..
OF portsmouth, Va, who turned in an
30 a. his score for the eighteen
hoiee Second honors went to r Chr
nelius Taylor Of Norfolk, Va. with
VIM st. Louis CUP.
Mr.. Ogburn. by making the love.t
medal score. won the st. Louis ca,Is
q handsome trophy which must Is
won three times by the same man to
become his permanently. It will he
held by Mr.. ogburh until the A. r.
A. meets next year, when it win be
played for again.
To Mr. Taylor was awarded the cun
presented by the Bankers Associatior,
Of the District OF Columbia. for fhe
second lowest score turned in.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-23
ALEXANDRIA

ALEXANDRIA. Va. October a.
The finance committee Of the city
council was authorized to make a
temporary loan Of $4,000 by a unani-
NOUS vote at called meeting Of the
common council held last night. The
matter will. Tuesday night. be pre-
scented to the board of aldermen for
action. Councilman TIGER, chairman
of the finance committee of the city
council. made a report on the finances
of the city. in which he explained that
the appropriation for the fiscal year
of 1920 and 1921. The annual appro-
priation bill, he said. was $250,000,
and the city started out with a deficit
of $4,000, and there was $751; $50 which
was not Included in the general ap-
preparation bill. The sum of SIS, 900,
he said, is needed immediately for
the city gas works. According to Mr.
TIGER, the finances Of the city gas
plant are going back. The city. he
said, is losing "a cents on every 1000
feet of gas it sells. Mr.. TIGER ex-
planned that the present rate Is $40,
vored eliminating the discount until
the plant is made self-sustaining.
The city, he said. cannot continue to
ser gas at less than it costs.
Councilman Wattles. chairman of the
light committee, explained that the
gas plant will be in ffrst-class shape
when the new water-gas system in
stalled is put in operation. which 1t
is thought will be in the next three
months. Mr.. WattIes said Mayor
Duncan, Councilman Fletcher and
himself, after examining the WASH
Nh ko{ vasv
advice of experts. arrived at the con-
clusion that they could make better
and cheaper gas with the water-gas
system. Councilmen Downham. Ru-
ben. Fletcher and others discussed the
gas plant and its needs.
The third degree of the order last
night was conferred on class of
twenty candidates Of Potomac Lodge
of Odd Fellows by the degree team
of Salem Lodge of Odd Fellows of
Washington. A large number of
members were present.
win take place at 3 o'clock tomor-
row afternoon from his late residence
in Fairfax county. The body will be
temporarily placed in the Henderson
vault in the Methodist Protestant
cemetery.
A delegation OF members Of Mar
tina Washington Chapter. Order OF
Eastern Star, last night went to
Clarendon, Arlington county, and at
tended the grand visitation of that
lodge.
Services at ST. Pauls Episcopal
Church tomorrow morning will be
conducted by Rev. Robert Evans
Browning of Epiphany Church, Wash
ington. The evening Services will be
conducted by a student from the Epis-
copal Theological Seminary of Viz
ginia.
W. L. cowhig. train dispatcher for
the Southern Railway Company here
has been promoted to chief train dis
patcher, according to H. b. Munday.
Mr.. Munday has been promoted to
trainmaster Of the Danvf1le division
N. C.
A special meeting of the a1umnae OF
| st. Mary's Academy will be held al
1880 o'clock for the election OF Of.
ficers for the coming year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-23
DENIES K. c. OFFERED
U. S. SHIP TO THE POPE
James A. Flaherty Says Aid Of
Church to Utmost Ability Was
Promised.

NEW YORK, October 23.-James A.
Flaherty, supreme knight of the
Knights of Columbus. last night is
sued statement denying the state
ment in the Giornale d'Italia that the
order, on the recent pilgrimage of it's
representatives to Rome. had assured
Pope Benedict Nv an American ship
would be waiting his command should
grave troubles arise in Italy.
"Of course" said Mr.. Fiaherty, I'VE
could give his holiness no such as
surance on the part of the United
States. What we did promise was to
aid the head Of our church to our ut
most ability whenever he might have
need of us.
The statement that the knights Of
Columbus undertook to raise 81, &c.,
600 for the Vatican is also incorrect.
We gave his holiness Peters pence
from our own pockets to a substantial
amount. and I am sorry it was not a
hundred times what we were able to
give, for the Pope has uneeasing call
ings for his charity"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-23
ROCKVILLE.

ROCKVILLE, Md. October % (Spe-
c;aD.-Among the couples married in
Rockville were Miss Genevieve C.
Riley of Fairfax Court House. Va. and
Charles E. FISHERMAN of Falls Church.
va; Miss Lena Swope of Washington
and Frank w, Barnhill of Yoder, Col,
and Miss Wilhelmipa Schutt of
Cherrydale, Va, and Frank J. O'Con-
nell Of Los Angeles. Calf.
Joseph P. Tumulty. secretary to
President Wilson. and Whitehead
Klutz, former lieutenant governor or
South Carolina. will be the principal
speakers at democratic mass meet
ing at Bethesda Thursday evening.
A democratic meeting WliI be held
at Chevy Chase Tuesday evenings the
speakers to include Frank w. Mish.
candidate for Congress: Charles A.
Douglas Of Washington. Mrs. Isetta
Jewel Brown and others. An automo-
bile parade and fireworks will pre-
cede the meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-23
EVANSVILLE.

L o. Knowles and A Mr., Mahonav ~
Riverdaie had remarkable escaDe
from Serious injury on the Washinron-
Baltimore boulevard here yestefday
when the machine In which they were
ridi1g turned over twice following the
I "a OF the steering gear to work.
on its wheels akain.
Mr. Mahoney. the driver. was at
tempting to avoid running down a
dog. Mr.. Knowles was rendered un-
conscious. and was taken to a wash
lng1on hospital, suffering with cuts
and bruises about the head. He was
able to return home later In the day'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-23
MARINE EX-CAPTAIN DIES.
Robert Duer Wainwright, Retired,
Passes AWAY,

Capt. Robert Duer Wainwright,
United States Marine Corps, retired.
died at the Naval Hospital in Nor
folk. Va, Thursday.
Capt. Wainwright was born in
Maine in 1849. He received his ap-
pointment in the Marine Corps in 1859
and served continuously until 1893,
when he was retired for injuries re-
ceived in the service. Since his re-
tirement Capt. Wainwright has made
his home in Roanoke. Va.
The burial took place this morning
at IL o'clock In Arlington cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-23

Of commons and the house of lords.
Penalties would be provided FOR rie-
lations of these regulations.
In consequence of the coal strtke
the sailing of the Cunard Line
Kaiserin Augusta Victoria for New
York. scheduled for today, has been
indefinitely postponed. The Aaui-
tania, of the Cunard Line however.
which uses oil fuel. will be able to
leave this afternoon anu will take
some of the passengers booked Tor
the Kaiserin Augusta Victoria
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-23
WIDOW GIVES UP RIGHT.

Mrs. Minna 8. johnson. widow of A.
Geary Johnson. has reiinauished her
right to serve as executrix of her
husbands estate, Although named in
the will, the widow has asked the
Probate Court to permit the National
savings ana Trust Company to ad-
minister the estate. Justice Hitx has
signed IN order appointing the trust
company ~ administrator, with the will
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-23
COLLEGE PARK,

COLLEGE PARK, Md, October 3D.
Wives of members of the faculty OF
the University of Maryland have
formed an organization with these Of.
f1cers:
President, Mrs. Woods; vice presi-
dent, Mrs. Patterson. and secretary.
treasurer, Mrs. Welsh.
Meetings are to be held the third
Wednesday in each month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-23
SIXTY CASES WHISKY STOLEN

Sixty cases of whisky, the property
of John w. Nesline. 1922 New Hamp-
shire avenue, were stolen from q
warehouse At 4fh and F streets north
Police of the ninth precinct were told
that a yellow motor truck was seen
near the warehouse about the time the
liquor was taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-23

N. Y. Legislative Committee
Awaits Governors Move in
Trust Charges.

NEW YORK. October % (by the AS
ISOLATED Press).-Action by Gov. Al
fred E. Smith was awaited today by
the joint Legislative committee on
housing upon its request that he ap-
point Attorney General Charles D.
Newton as prosecutor In criminal
actions to be brought before special
grand jury against members of the
alleged building trust, which has been
under investigation this week.
Although the committee believes it
already has established basis for
criminal action. Samuel Untermyer,
conductor Of the inquiry, asked for
adjournment of hearings until NO
yember 4. to allow time to mass fur.
Their evidence relating to thirty two
building trades in which he declared
there are wolves and vuftures that
have been fattenfng on the vftAls OF
organized labor"
Only '1scsateheA sarKaee.-
Mr. Untermysr said the committee
had only scratched the surface" Of
building conditions. ana that the or
ganized raid on The building Industry
is 80 widespread that Until it has been
checked and punished building 0per-
atoms in New York city are simply
impossible"
He characterized as small change
the $25, 900, which, according to tes-
timony. was paid by one builder to
fix up strike, as compared TO what
may be expected to develop when the
committee resumes hearings.
New York is ready to suspend All
public work until it is learned II there
is open competition in bidding for the
work"
This announcement was made here by
Mayor Hylan. when the joint legfsfa-
tive committee adjourned until Noven-
Der 4.
Developments in the building s;tua-
ton came in a dramatic fashion after
Mayor Hyian had addressed the board
of estimate, declaring that the build
ing trust the milk trust. the coal trust
and the other trusts have built a waM
about New York greater than the great
wall of China"
Contracts ResefnAed.
While the legislative committee was
qufzzing witnesses in one chamber Of
the city hall. the board Of estimate,
meeting In another, rescinded four con-
tracts involving approximately $1,000
900 worth Of work on New York coun-
tvs proposed courthouse.
The mayor also authorized Commits
sioner Of Accounts Hirshneld to make
searching investigation OF all contracts
for schoolhouses.
II want the people to know that they
will be protected against men who are
seeking. by means Of combinations and
unfair practices, to mulct the people. /"
explained the mayor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-23
PAPERHANGER DROPS DEAD.

J. William Maple. sixty-two years
old, of sac B street southwest. q
paperhanger, dropped dead while
working at 473 r street southwest
this morning. Death is believed to
have been due.to apoplexy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-23
BODY OF MAN SLAIN
IN WOOD IDENTIFIED
AS EX-ARMY MAJOR

Continued from First Page.)
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1920-04-16
Noah's wife.

There must be some foundation for
the perpetually recurring story, in the
medieval mystery plays OF Noah's
wife, Noahs name means rest"
Noah's wife's makeup was restless.
Her name was Naamah. Naamah
was daughter OF Enoch, "who walk
ed with Cod" says holy writ,
but Nanmah walked about with
her temper and nearly upset the
ark Itself with the kick" she
made at It's uprcarlng. She fought
Noah with doughty fists all the way
through, and when the great man had
completed his work she said she would
not go In with the animals. The an
imols behaved better, and went tldily
into the ark. At last Naamah con.
sented TO cnrry IN the Tyre bird. When
they were anont Nnamnh declared she
was ms blue rs the sea. The Hons be
came outraged at this carrying on.
and attacked Noah TO attack Naamah.
Pretty woman with the melodIous
name. YOU have come all the way
down history from PAS u. g., 60 the
year 1919, A. D., MS the peacock
NJ temper. When n man builds his
house tnrk) his trouble beglns.-Chl.
cngo journal.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1920-04-16
SAW HUMoR IN SITUATION
Speaker Might Have Been a Bore, but
He Had Tact Enough TO Garry
on HE Joke.

A teachers institute was being held
and number OF noted speakers had
been engaged for tho thrcc-dnys' scs.
slons on the second afternoon, after
n morning ~ round tables and lectures,
group of M teachers were sitting In
the auditorium of the church IN which
the meetings were being held, dcbnt'
Ing whether 90 remain for the next lee
turc or not.
"Oh, let us co." exclaimed; I'm
tired, and I've honrd that this man II
Just n perfect bore, anyway
a rather insignificant man sat next
TO me. who turned his head. and with
merry twinkle In his eye, said
"Ncs. ladies; know tho fellow, and
he IN n borcl" However. we decided TO
remain. and the nclghbor continued 10
Talk 10 us.
After the meeting had begun. and
the prellmlnnries were over. the pres
idcnt OF the association called for the
speaker of the afternoon. and 10 our
dlsmay the nice stranger arose, ad'
vnuced 10 the platform, and prcfuced
his remarks by telling the incident
which had just occurred. ana expressed
the hope that the women might be able
10 hear him through, In spite OF his
honest confesslon.-Exchange.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1920-04-16
NOT ALL FLOWER CROWNED
Ornaments Of Brides Vary In Different
countries-oerman Wresths
Mostly In Myrtle.

The custom Of crownlng the bride
with wreath Of some kind Is OBJ
served In nearly all parts Of the world,
the usage varying but little, even
though there are few other common
customs because Of variation OF Ideals
md degrees Of civilization. Where
flowers are readily obtalnable, flowers
are used for this purpose, but quite
n variety Of flowers are used, the
choice being dependent on what the
particular nation regards rs most sym
bolIc of the renewing life and fruit
fulness Of spring.
England, France and America find
orange blossoms the Ideal crown for
their brides, while pink carnations and
rcd roses deck the brides OF Spain.
The bridal wreath IN the Ionian Isles
is made from vine leaves. In Germany
the wreuths nre OF myrtle. though In
the Black forest hawthorn Is used,
and In Bohemia rosemary II the IA.
yOrlte. In pesth ribbon and artificial
flowers nre blended In gay mass
Switzerland makes It's bridal wrenths
~ white roses.
few nations use crowns rather
thnn wrcnths, and the Norwegian,
Swedish and Serbian crowns Of silver
are sometimes very handsome and
even beautiful. In Bavaria and Sllcsln
there may bc seen bridal crowns OF
nne wire, gold glass beads aud tlnsel
while In Athens 1nc nllgrcc work Is
used.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1920-04-16
Why Three Meals a Day,

The theory Is advanced from time
10 time that one or two meals n day
are preferable TO the three commonly
served In this country. II the same
amount Of food Is TO be onten II ~
hard 10 see the advantage Of two very
hearty meals over three ordinary ones
The best physiological evidence i'm.
plies that moderate quantities of food
lnken NJ moderate Intervals, are more
easily and completely dlgestcd by or.
dlnury people than larger quantities.
taken nt intervals, remarks mn ox.
change. n The food ordinarily taken
ls considered excessive aud the aim
Is simply tu reduce ,he amount. II
would scum more rational to make NIL
the meals lighter than TO leave ont
one. Tho very fact that the custom
NJ eating % number ~ meals dny has
80 long been almost universal lndi.
Gates that it must have some ndyun.
ingos which instinct, bnscd upon ex.
pcrlcucc, approves and Justlnes.