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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-08-07
FREDERICKSBURG STATE
NORMAL

A. General
On historic Marye's Heights; go
acres; large grove; health unexcel-
led (never a death among students)
splendid equipment; strong faculty;
one of most beautiful spots in Vir-
ginia; elevated; no mosquitoes; care
full social direction.
;. Courses.
/. Two years professional for
primary teachers.
=. Two year professional for
grammar grade teachers.
3. Two year professional for hig!,
school teachers.
4. Two year professional in home
economies.
). Two year professional in COM
mercial subjects.
g. Four year professional leading
&c B. S. degree in Education au-
snor:zed in music supervision, in
dustrial arts, and commercial sub
jscts.
=. Aid to Students.
/. Student Aid Fund
,. Student Loan Fund.
3. Scholarships.
/. Student aid positions.
). Free tuition scholarships.
y. Expenses
Board, laundry, furnished room,
servants attendance only $500 per
month.
For catalogue and details write,
A. B. CHANDLER, Jr.
President,
Va.
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Senator Ga.ding is fr2nt ca: en-
gagged lin attacking the democratic
stand on the peace treaty. III order
to divert public attention from his
own embarrassing situation with res
pect ID ,hat vital question. n:uht-
less Harding is an acrobat Of some
pats Or gna wiley republican !ca ars
would not have chosen TO stand on a
platform supported by nothing but a
lean and hungry longing for the fat
icbs and the succulant pork barre!
upon which the republican politician
was wont to expand into statesman
ship in the good Anti-Wilson days.
Let Harding first tell the world
how he can be in complete har-
,nony" with mo League" Johnson
on the ore hand and mild reserva-
lions" Taft on the other.
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offers one the best inducements in the ca beautiful and
select neghborhood and these houses be bought for
small cash payment down and the balance like rent
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Eyed srickshurg, Va.
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IN MEMORIAM

:lOY-In sad but loving remenl-
france of our dear son, HERBERT
X. HOY. who died twelve years
ego, August S. 1908.
He faded away like the star OF the
morning.
That lose their light in the morn
ing sun,
He faded away so gently and loving
But will always be remembered
BIZ what he had done.
By his Father and Mother.
lSS-1p.
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HOWARD FIELDS, Aucticneer.
Nncticn Sale of Desirable Dwell
tup Hopca IN naI Pow

\ncticn Sale of a Desirable Dwell
ing House in Del Ray.
Pursuant to the terms of deed
Of trust bearing date on August /,
1912. duly recorded among the land
"e:ords of the County of Alexandria,
Virginia, (now Arlington County,
Firgin;al. in Deed Book No. 1874,
oaCc 456. given by Carrie A. Derrig
md husband to the undersigned
Trustee. to secure an Indebtedness Of
twenty-five hundred dollars, with in
.erest thereon. as in said deed of
trust set forth, default having been
made in the payment Of the sum Sc
cured thereby, and at the request and
by the direction Of the holder of said
secured note, the undersigned will
offer for sale. at public auction, on
the premises. on Thursday. August
10th. 1920. al 4 o'clock P. NJ, all those
'ots or parcels Of ground, with the
buildings and improvements there
on. located in the County Of Airing
ton, formerly the County of Alex
andria). Virginia. known and distin-
guished as lots numbered ninety
nine and one hundred in certain
plan of lots called del Ray. sur
veyed by D. J. Howell. Surveyor. as
shown on the plat thereof. which is
daily recorded among the land rec
ords of the County of Arlington,
formerly Alexandria County,, Fir-
GINA. in Liber 0 No. i. Folio ct seq.
Terms of Sale: Cash: conveyance
ing, including revenue stamps. at the
cost of the purchaser. ~
BENZ. F. EDWARDS,
IT9-19c Trustee.
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Altoona, Pa. Aug. "A conference
of operators and representatives Of
5000 striking miners in the Broad Top
field is being held today to adjust
differences, if possible. Conciliators
fr5m the, D Department of Labor Wash
ington, and officers of the national and
district organizations Of the United
Mine Workers viii atso attend.
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congregation, alleges that when Left
WITCH departed, after a visit TO the
Smith home, the Good Book went with
Kim. The Clergyman accused Leftwich
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tracted with his parsons Bible was
| Thomas Leftwich, a negro, that Rev.
William Smith, pastor of an East End
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Of stealing the Bible, which has been
recovered.
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ACCUSED OF STEALING BIBLE

.un:ontown, Pa, Aug. $50 at
The Washington herald., 1920-12-30
FAILS To EVICT
WOMAN'SPARTY
Case of Jackson Place Prop
erty Owner Nonsuited
By Court.

The National Woman's Party re-
taincd possession of its present
headquarters at IA jackson Place
yesterday when the proceedings
brought by Frederick Bugher, own
er of the house against Mrs. Richard
Wainwright. member of the execu-
tive committee. for eviction, were
nonsuited by Judge Mattingly OF
the Municipal Court
The Woman's Party claims an in
crease of 5000 per month for the
rental of the house was asked by
Bugher when the new lease, was
rendered last month. Upon refusal
to sign for the new lease, Bugher
instituted eviction proceedings.
Nonsuit was allowed by Judge Mat
tingly on.the grounds that Bugher's
complaint was signed by his wife as
attorney in fact" falling to de-
scribe herself as agent for Bugher
or as having knowledge of the
facts of the case.
In speaking of the case Mrs. Abby
Scott Baker, political chairman OF
the Woman's Party. said: "Mr
Bugher first offered to let us stay
in our present quarters at a rental
of $500 a month"; an increase OF
$500 a month. then $1,000 a month
and finally in court this morning,
for $1,000 a month. But we intend
to fight this case to a finish"
The Washington herald., 1920-12-30
WAS LEAN SEASON
FOR SHOPLIFTERS
Fewest Thefts on Record in
Christmas Shopping Period,
Merchants Say.

Thefts in department stores were
driven down to a record minimum
during the Christmas shopping pc
riod, it was revealed at a luncheon
meeting of the department store
section Of the Merchants and Manu-
facturers' Association yesterday.
Several merchants said they be-
iieved this record had been achieved
through unusual precautions taken
by the Merchants and Manufac-
turers' Association in conjunction
with the stores in the employment
of detective agencies and the CO.
operation of the police department
In covering the downtown section.
George S. De Neale was reelected
chairman of the section yesterday
for the ensuing year. De Neale,
who is the general manager Of S.
Kann Sons Company. has proven
one of the most popular and ef-
ficient chairmen that the section has
ever had, according to the MEM
bers.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-30
TERMINAL TAXI
RATES CONTINUED
Commission Extends Increase
Order to June 30-Re-
turn Small.

Current passenger and baggage
rates of the Terminal Taxicab Com
pany will continue in effect until
June 80 next, the Public Utilities
Commission ordered yesterday.
The last order of the commission
governing the present charges of the
company allowed the rates to con-
tinue until the end of this year. when
they would become ineffective.
The company filed a petition ask.
ing continuance of the rates after
December 81, and a hearing on the
petition was given on December 20.
Statistics on the company's earn
ings during the present year were
presented at the hearing. In regard
to them the commissions order
stated:
From an analysis of these state
ments and of the evidence in this
case, it appears that the company
earned less than a reasonable return
on its investment during the present
calendar year and that a continue
tion of the existing rates should be
authorized"
The commission is still consider
ing the company's supplementary
petition for increased rates of de-
probation on it's automobile equip
ment over the rates fixed by the COM
mission in 1915.
Engineer Commissioner c. w.
Kutz. chairman of the commission,
said that the commission today
probably would hand down a de-
cision in the case of the washington
Railway and Electric Company,
which has asked straight Scent
fare and discontinuance of the sale
of car-fare tokens at the rate Of four
or 80 cents.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-30
Farmers Convention
Opens Here Today

Problems of American farming
and means for lettering farm con.
ditions will be discussed by experts
in agriculture and economy at the
eleventh annual meeting of the
American Farm Economic Associa-
tion, which will continue from to-
day to Saturday, inclusive, in the
New National Museum.
H. C. Taylor, president of the as
sociation, will address the opening
session of the meeting this after
noon on THE Adjustment of the
Farm Business to Declining Price
Levels"
The closing event of the meeting
will be a New Year dinner to be
given by the Washington member.
of the association to visiting mem
berss> Edwin T. Meredith, Secretary
of Agriculture; r. T. Ely, T. N. Car
yer and Gray Silver have been in
vited to speak at the dinner.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-30
SEEKS INJUNCTION
AGAINST PLUCKINC
BOARDS FINDING
Baker Named Defendant
In Colonel's Fight on
Classification.

Secretary of War Baker is named
defendant in injunction proceedings
introduced yesterday in the District
Supreme Court by Col. John w.
Ftench. of the regular army, who
claims that he was relegated to
class B under the army reorganiza-
tion act by "A classification or
:plucking" board.
Col. French petitions that Secre-
tary Baker be enjoined from taking
any action based upon the -pluck-
ing boards" finding which. the offi-
Ger claims. d:sregards his twenty
hve years of service together with
his rights under the Constitution,
and would entail his retirement with
small compensation. His record
shows that he rose from the ranks
and was commissioned colonel on
May IL, 1918.
Court of Inquiry.
In July, 1920, Col. French states,
he was informed by the War De-
board had convened and had pro-
visionally arranged him in class B.
Upon this notification. he claims. a
court OF inquiry convened at Fort
Sam Houston, Tex, to consider the
question whether he should be con-
tinued in that class. In November,
Col French asserts, he was notified
that this court of inquiry had de-
cided to continue him in that class.
Shortly after this, the officer
claims, he took steps to have civil
counsel represent him before the
board on final classification, and
prepared to leave Texas for Wash
ington for the purpose OF preparing
himself for that board whose report
went directly to the President after
being scrutinized by Secretary
Baker.
Makes Claims Too Late.
The presentations made to the
final classification board were made
too late, Col. French says that the
War Department told him, and fur
ther. II was stated. he claims, that
the board had already acted and its
actions had been approved by Sec
rotary Baker and were about to
be presented to the President
Col. French also claims that the
approval Of Secretary Baker to the
findings of the "plucking board"
has nothing to do with the matter
and he claims that the Army Reor-
ganization Act specifically states
that the President must approve of
them
The Washington herald., 1920-12-30
SALES TAX SEEN
AS DISASTROUS
TO BUSINESS men
Expert Tells City Club of
Evils Attending Rev
enue Plan.

The proposed sales tax for raising
revenue Is uncertain, unsafe, ant
unjust, both to business man. ant
consumer. according. to Fayette r
Plumb. prominent business man o.
Philadelphia, who addressed tn,
weekly forum luncheon of the Cit,
| Club yesterday afternoon. Plumb
Is chairman OF the tax committe.
of the National Industrial Confer.
ence Board, which is composed Of
representatives of thirty nationa
and State associations Of manufac
| turers.
MANY business men Throughout
the country seem to be in favor o.
the sales tax" said Plumb" but
think it's because they really dom
understand the disastrous effect
that such a tax would have. II tn,
tax plan were adopted, l am sure
the business men of the country
soon would be sorely disappointed.
Plumb explained that three typei
of tax plans had been suggested
| nrst, q tax on every sale or turn.
over and q tax for all services rem
dered: second, a tax on every sale
or turnover of solely commodities;
and third, a tax on all final sales, OF
a retail sales tax.
Return Would he Uncertain.
The uncertainty of the sales tax
is one OF the most serious objec-
tions." said Plumb. 1T is almost
impossible to estimate what return
such a tax would produce. Esti-
mates range from $4,000, 900, 600 to
$3.50, 100000. Two billion dollars has
been agreed upon as a fairly good
guess; yet experts say it is impos-
sible to predict accurately within a
billion dollars. Surely business men
don't want a tax levied that will
raise $1,000. 100000 more or less
than is needed.
The turnover tax of l per cent
appeals to many business men be-
cause under the plan all other taxes
on business would be abolished. II
seems to them a simple tax. Yet
business men would be compelled to
make double payments the frst
year - sales taxes for the current
year and income taxes on the busi-
ness of the past year.
Business men are mistaken II
they believe that the sales tax can
be passed on to the consumer in all
cases. The sales tax would tend to
strengthen big corporations and
drive small competitors out of busi-
ness. Successive taxes would pyra-
mid upon the small business man;
whereas the big corporation, which
itself handles practically all of the
processes of manufacture, distribu-
ton and sale, would be able to elm
mate the intermediate taxes and un-
dersell tho small and less efficiently
organized competitor.
Retailer Would BE Hard Hit.
"In the shoe manufacturing busi-
ness. for example, taxes would have
to be paid by the stock raiser on the
hides, by the tanner, the leather
manufacturer, the shoe manufac-
turer, the jobber and the retailer
These taxes would all be pyramided
on the retailer. On the other hand
there are some big shoe manufac-
turers who themselves handle all of
these processes, and these firms
would be able to reduce the number
of taxes to a single one and thereby
put small competitors at a disad-
vantage"
The Washington herald., 1920-12-30
"Good-by; We are Sorry to Lose You,"
Senate Pages Message to Marshall
At the Farewell Christmas BANQUET

Tt is good-by, Mr. Marshall. We
are sorry to lose you We will al
ways remember you"
This was the touching farewell
the Senate pages gave Vice Presi-
dent Marshall yesterday on the oc-
casion of his eighth and final Christ
mas dinner to them.
The restaurant in the north wing
of the Capitol was all afiutter, and
twenty one guests decorated the
rim of turkey-laden banquet
board when the Hoosier statesman
himself made his appearance. He
wished the pages long and happy
lives, hoped they had a big time,
posed with them for the camera,
and left them to their fun.
Toastmaster Richard Fenton
painted a shining picture of the
Vice President of the United States.
Every citizen respects him." said
Richard. His friendship has been
a model for the pages. and we truly
hate to lose him. Though he re-
tires March 4, he will never be for
gotten"
The Vice Presidents heart throbs
The Washington herald., 1920-12-30
Appeal Made for Jobs.

Employment for 900 colored wom-
en-, 100 colored girls, 200 elderly coll
ored men and 20 cilored students
of the District was asked by the
White Cross Free Labor Bureau of
America, 921 N street northwest,
through DR.. Simon P. W. Drew, pres
ident, yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-30

for his little friends in the Senate
page service like a big locomotive,
according to Louis Ludlow, jr. Mr..
Marshall has been a partner of
Santa Claus and one of the most
important men in the United States
May his future years be crowned
with happiness"
Perry Miller spoke of the wisdom
of organizing a national alumni
of pages, which would take into its
membership some hundreds of men
throughout the country. many of
them prominent in business and po-
litical life.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-30
Scalded in Bathtub,.
Claim, Landlord Sued

Miss Zella B. Boggs. of Rutland
Courts apartment, filed suit yes
terday in the District Supreme
Court for S50,000 damages against
Harrison G. Dyer, former owner Of
the apartment house.
The PLAINTIFF alleges that on Oc-
tober l, 1919, she was severely
burned by scalding water in the
bathroom of her apartment due to
alleged defective plumbing.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-30
G. w. u. Alumni Grows.

Eight more George Washington
University students have been ad-
mitted to membership in Greek let
ter fraternities at the institution.
The list follows: Kappa Alpha Fra
ternity, Benjamin Lanham and Rob-
ert Benner, of Columbian College;
William Gardner. of the Law
School; and Homan Kindle. of the
Engineering, College; Sigma Nu,
Vincent McDougle; Sigma Chi, Rog-
er p. Almond; Theta Lambda Sig
ma, Helen Newton and Katherine
Petran, both of Columbian College.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-30
TUO Days Remaining
To Reinstate Insurance

Former service men or women
will have until tomorrow night to
reinstate their War Risk Insurance
If it had been allowed to lapse prior
to July 1 of this year, according
to Treasury decision announced
yesterday. Employees in the insur-
ance division Of the War Risk In
surance have volunteered to forego
the half holiday vacation tomorrow
afternoon to meet the service men
desiring to take advantage of the
opportunity. ~ -,
Room 11s of the Bureau of War
Risk Insurance, Arlington Building,
vermont avenue and H street, will
be open all day tomorrow.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-30
Frat Dance Well Attended.

Approximately 11o couples attend
ed the annual Christmas dance of
Delta Sigma Phi, national frster-
nifty, in the ballroom of the Ra-
leigh Hotel last night. The event
was one of the most elaborate of
the local Christmas season. Many
alumni were in attendance. Maj.
n. Robb. Norman H. Barnes and
Edwin Crisp were in charge Of the
ARRANGEMENTS.
Evening star., 1920-06-13
Bathing Suits

Mems Bathing Suits; wool mixed
Blue, Black. Heather Mixtures striped
chests and striped trunks; V and round
necks no sleeves Either in Two-g garment
Suits or California one &I zE
Boys Bathing Suits-California One
piece style and Shirt and Trunks. No
sleeves; V-neck. Blue, Gray and Fancy
grounds-with colored @ *
stripes. Sizes % to 34.... ~. 10,
Evening star., 1920-06-13
MAJ. GESSFORD URGES
SAFE AND SANE JULY 4TH
Remembers When Day Called for
Extra Physicians on
r City Corps.

A safe and sane celebration of the
Fourth of July is being urged by
Maj. Gessford. superintendent of po-
lice. who is able to recall the deaths
and destruction wrought by celebra-
tors years ago. He remembers when
1t was not an unusual thing to have
an extra corps of physicians on duty
in the hospitals to attend those who
were burned or otherwise injured by
persons was great enough to keep the
surgeons busy.
It Is the intention of Mai Gessford
to call attention to the police regu-
lation forbidding the use Of all kinds
OF explosives, sparklers being the only
kind of fireworks that will be per-
mitted to be set of.
Small boys already have appeared
on the streets discharging paper cap
pistols. but no arrests have been made
for indulging in such dangerous pre-
toy pistol is not unlawful. it is stated.
but 1T is unlawful to explode the pa
per caps.
Chief Frank ]. Wagner of the fire
department last night said 1t would
be unnecessary to make any special
arrangements for protecting the city
from fire July 4.
The day for having to make ar
rangements for such protection Is
passed" the chief remarked. Years
ago the department was kept busy
responding to alarms, but the safe
and sane method of celebrating makes
the day about the same as others SO
far as fires are concerned"
Chief Wagner said he responded to
eight alarms the first Fourth OF July
he served as a fireman.
Evening star., 1920-06-13
ELECTRIC SHOCK KILLS
MICHAEL FITZPATRICK
Touches Charged Lamp In Govern
ment Heating Plant-Died
on Way to Hospital.

Michael Fitzpatrick. thirty-five years
old, 1924 Union street southwest. en-
ployed as helper in the government
heating plant on E street between
New Jersey avenue and 1st street
southeast. was accidentally electro
cuted yesterday afternoon while at
work.
Fitzpatrick was working in the boil
er room in the big building using an
extension cord and electric lamp. His
right hand came in contact with the
base of the lamp and he received such
a severe shock that he was rendered
unconscious.
DIR. John L. DeMayo responded to a
call sent to Casualty Hospital and
hurried Fitzpatrick to that institu-
tion. He examined the body on the
way to the hospital and pronounced
life extinct
W. Browne Carr. deputy coroner,
viewed the body at the hospital and
heard statements as to how the acci-
dent happened. A further investiga-
ton of the accident will be made to-
morrow. FitZpatrick's body was turn
ed over to his family.
Evening star., 1920-06-13
SCHOOL BUILDINGS
|NNEED Of REPAIRS,
| INQUIRY DEVELOPS
Lack of Playground in One
Instance Emphasized by
z Mothers Congress-.

Investigation Of conditions Of pub
lie school buildings by the District
Congress of Mothers and Parent
Teacher Associations has shown that
a majority of the buildings are i'm
peratively in need of repair. Out
standing among these is the Adams
School. on r street between 18th and
18th streets.
This school not only is in need OF
repair. but adequate playground place
FOR the 400 children enrolled there as
well. The school yard is so small
~see-saws'-two in the girls yard
and two in the boys.
Forced to Play on Vacant Lot.
Consequently the children are forced
TO play on a vacant lot opposite the
school, and put their lives in jeopardy
while crossing the street on account
of the heavy traffic. Teachers at the
Adams School already have petitioned
the board of education to take the
necessary action to have the street
closed to traffic during recess periods.
but so far there has been no results.
When the District Congress of
Mothers and ParentTeacher Associ-
ationS completes it's statistical report
of conditions of school buildings 1t
will recommend adequate playground
space for this school and the neces-
Bary repairs. The most urgent rec
omm endation will be made to replace
the present furnaces in tho building,
which arc so worn that they are ready
to drop to pieces
Janitor's Life ENDANGERED.
1edhas been pointed out that when
NE 5anitor opens tho doors of these
furnaces flames shoot out for two
and three feet, and endanger his life.
The fues of the furnace also are in
such bad condition that virtually all
tho eight rooms in the building are
covered with smoke.
Recommendations for other minor
repairs in the school also will be
made in the report Of the congress,
which will be completed soon.
Evening star., 1920-06-13
FRAUD ORDER ISSUED
AGAINST ENTERPRISES
p. D. Department Bars Mail of
Woman's League, n. D. Hitch
cock and Others.

The Post Office Department has is
sued fraud order against the Wom-
ans National League, H. D. Hitchcock
and others. charging them with being
engaged in conducting a scheme for
obtaining money through the mails by
means Of false and fraudulent pre-
lenses. representations and promises
Mail for all the Hitchcock enter
prises, formerly located at Chicago,
New York, Philadelphia and Balti-
more. Is now being forwarded to the
Hitchcock headquarters at sth and g
streets, this city. according to the
statement OF the solicitor recommend.
ing the issuance of a fraud order.