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The Washington times., 1920-08-21
New York Adds Praise
To Cooperative Plan
OfApartnnent Buying

there would be no annual saving in
rental cost, but where the co-opera-
tive rental paid would be applied in
large part to reduce the mortgage in
debtedness against the property, In
that way constantly increasing the
tenants equity in the property, and
finally when the mortgage was fully
paid result in a large cut in the CO.
operative rent. The purchasers in
tfon to many.
Some of the more important OF
the differences between the cooper
ative plans in use are the following:
Il. The purchase price of apart
ments and also the annual expenses
pro rated by the room or by the
apartment, and making no difference
between the price and cost of opera
tion of a large top floor front room
and a small first floor back room.
20. Where the cooperative annual
rent goes in part to reduce the mort
gage debt, IL any, and cases where
the mortgage is fixed and by its terms
stands for a number of years without
reduction, the former plan may be
likened to an endowment insurance
policy and the latter to straight life
insurance without the saving feature.
"3. Leases running with tht stock
under what is called a proprietary
lease, whereby only proprietor or
cooperative owner. may occupy the
apartment. Leases separate from the
stock so that the stock may be sold
without the lease. Leases for one
year with perpetual renewal privl-
leges at rentals to be adjusted each
year to equal the expenses. Leases
for ninety-nine years at nominal rent
ais, the expenses being paid through
assessment on the stock. Leases at
full market rentals, with dividends
on the stock to refund whatever is
left after expenses are met.
~. Stock sold for cash, or cash and
installments until paid.
The management of comparatively
owned apartment buildings deserves
attentive consideration.
The Washington times., 1920-08-21

Congress Appropriated 10000 In 1913
for the preparation OF plans but
since that time. despite the en-
treaties OF members OF the Cabinet,
has refused to appropriate money Tor
tue election OF a building to store the
Government papers.
The Government papers are now
stored In the old Land Office building.
old IoTd's Theater building on Tenth
stpeet, between E and + streets
northwest. and the numerous tenn
porary war buildings. The papers
are packed in boxes and piled with
out any appreciable arrangement II
Is said that unless the location OF
payer or papers is known 10 some
bureau chief or clerk, the possibility
OF finding the paper wanted Is merely
a matter of luck.
Under the appropriation OF $4,000
for preliminary plans, the building
was to contain not less than 5000 900
cubic feet and be so built that addi-
tions could be made to the original
building without impairing the arcki-
lecture Of the building. 1t also
specified that an inspection should be
made OF the archive buildings OF
Europe with the aim OF incorporat-
inE the best in them in the building
to be erected in Washington.
WAR STOPPED INVESTIGATION.
The European war broke out short
ly after. and plans for inspecting the
buildings in Europe could not be
made, 1t was impossible to obtain
permission OF the European govern
ments to inspect their archive build
ings because IL there Is one place
that is guarded in war times. II Is au
European archive building.
The law was amended 80 that a
personal inspection was not neces-
sary and through the aid OF the
State Department. the office of the
supervising architect of the Treasury
was able to obtain plans
OF the European buildings. In many
cases the governments gave the plans
to the State Department and in a
few cases where only one set of
plans were in existence, foreign gov
ernments loaned them to the State
Every year since, an estimate has
been asked for from Congress for
the erection of building, but Con-
gress decided that there would be no
except for things abso-
The Washington times., 1920-08-21

The champion ancestor is having
a jubilee ct the Department of Agri-
culture this year.
1t Is the fiftieth anniversary year
of the navel orange in the United
States and one of the first offsprings
OF the first dozen little shoots sent
here from Brazil. is still tenderly
nursed in a department greenhouse.
A large part OF the seedless orange
trees in the United States have de-
scended from this tree, and the crop
in California alone last year amount
ed to more than $4,000, 900 boxes.
In 1869. the Rev. f. /. c. Schneider,
a Presbyterian missionary with head
quarters at Bahia, noticed some ex-
ceptionally fine oranges that were
distinguished for having no seeds in
the center.
He obtained a dozen sprouts and
sent them to a friend in the Depart
ment of Agriculture, but they arrived
The Washington times., 1920-08-21
NO LIGHT, NO HEAT,
TENANT WINS
RENT CASE

From May s to June 9, according
to his complaint before the rent
con, mission, william A. Coleman
had to go to bed BY candIeIight.
like the little girl Robert Louis
stevenson wrote n verse about.
The reason given was that James l..
Karrick, proprietor OF the Mon
mouth Hotel 1910 G street NORTH
west, deprived him OF electric cur
rent In his apartment. From Octo-
her ~ to May IS, he alleged. the
landlord shut off his heat hot
water, and elevator service.
The com mission nssessed q fine
OF $50 upon Knrrick to pny Coaman
for candles and other expenses and
tnconveniences.
Rentals of mine apartments and
six houses were ipcrcsscd, eight of
the apartments being I'm the Chester
field. Rents OF four apartments
were reduced.
The Washington times., 1920-08-21
FEDERAL UNION
REPLY READY.
Employees Answer to Civil Serv-
ice Board Will Take Up
Political Activities"

The Federal Employees Union will
make it's reply to the Civil Service
Commission with reference to politi-
cal activity Monday.
The "ultimatum" from the commits
sion was received by President Luther
C. Steward OF the Federal Employees
Union this morning. Its text has not
been made public. but Its general
tenor follows the outline already
given by the Washington Times. II
contains the following:
Request for a reputation of the
attack upon Senator Hoke Smith of
Georgia, appearing in the June num-
Der of the Federal Employe. with the
additional request that further at
tacks upon men in public life who arc
candidates for reelection in Novem-
Der be discontinued.
A general statement of the attitude
OF the Civil Service Commission
toward political activity" by groups
or organizations of Federal employees.
While no punitive action Is sug-
sested. the intimation Is unmistakably
conveyed that the commission will
take steps to enforce the civil service
code.
President Steward refused to COM
ment upon the letter from the Com
mission today. saying that he had
not digested IL and that the union
officials would make complete
statement of their case Monday. The
same position was taken by Joseph
&C. Gurley. editor of the Federal
Employe.
The Civil Service Commi ssion to-
day reiterated the fact that 1t Is
not going to enter upon news
paper controversy" with the Federal
Employees Union and will not argue
its case publicly beyond letting the
Government workers know what it's
attitude is toward all forms of poll
tical activity"
So far as can be ascertained, no
members of theNCabinet have yet been
drawn into the issue. The nonpar-
tisan character of the stand taken by
the Civil Service Commission is
shown. it is pointed out by officials,
by the fact that Senator Hoke Smith,
the bone Of contention, in the specific
case under discussion. is one of the
strong opponents of the Administra-
ton in the Senate.
The Washington times., 1920-08-21
TO ASSIST
NC0AL INQUIRY
Former Member Of Congress
Given Place on Committee to
Make D. c. Probe.

James T. Lloyd, former Congress
man from Missouri, Washington law
yer and member of the Chamber of
Commerce, has been appointed a mem
ber of the District Coal Committe
which will make a survey of the coal
situation in the Capital and report its
findings to the Interstate Commerce
Commission in an effort to get relief
from the threatened local famine here.
Announcement of the appointment
of Mr.. Lloyd was made today by f.
c. Graham, chairman OF the COM
mittee, who also said that the mem
bers of the committee Would hold
meeting in his office, 1880 New York
avenue northwest, Monday morning.
The Washington times., 1920-08-21
WASHINGTON PLAYERS
TO ENTERTAIN AT CLUB

The Washington Players, under the
direction OF Caleb w. OConnor, will
produce a playlet entitled, Three In
Room" at the Columbus Country
Club tomorrow night. Added attrac-
tions have been provided for tomor-
rows entertainment.
Miss Clara Drake, Miss Cornelia
Black and Miss Alice Robinson will
participate in the playlet while Esther
Cloyd. dancer: Irving BuctlinR, i'm
personator. and Doris Stowell, reader,
will provide for the remainder of the
evenings entertainment.
The Washington times., 1920-08-21
Failure To Get Marks
Worries Lau Students

: More than 300 prospective lawyers
Of the District OF Columbia, who took
the bar examinations in June are "all
het up" because OF the failure OF the
District examining board to announce
the marks OF the examinations.
According to complaints received at
the offices OF the Bar Association,
many OF the young men are at loss
as to what plans to make for their
future activities. A great many OF
them are planning to re-entcr school
and study up on their weak points
II they are not successful In pass
ing the bar. Others are deferring
their vacations in hopes OF hearing
some news from The medium that
holds their careers in the balance.
More than one-third OF the men
who took the examip nations for the
The Washington times., 1920-08-21

District bar live out OF the city and
are planning on coming to Washing
ton to practice. provided they are sue
cessful in their examinations. Many
OF the future legal lights are grad
yates of 1920 classes in various law
schools in the country. while quite
few are men who have taken the
examinations many times without
success.
In past examinations the sppli-
cants received their marks not more
than three weeks after the examina-
tion was taken. The fact that more
than two months have passed since
they took their examination is caus.
ing the recent applicants to become
indignant, because their future plans
depend on the news received The
next examination Will be held In De-
cember.
The Washington times., 1920-08-21
AGED CHINESE HIT BY
AUTO IS IN HOSPITAL

Lee Moy, a seventy-five-year-old Chi
nese laundryman, of 31S Pennsylvania
avenue northwest is in Emergency
Hospital with a broken leg and other
injuries as the result of being struck
by an automobile yesterday afternoon.
The machine, operated by Francis
Works, Hotel Continental. struck the
aged Chinese as he was crossing Penn
sylvania avenue near his shop. He
will recover.
The Washington times., 1920-08-21
JACK KNIVES
They're Being Used to
Beat Car Lines With
Wooden Tokens.
WHITTLERS ARE BUSY.
Work While Conductors
'Counterfeiter'
Getting Rich.
WHITTLERS ARE BUSY

Officials OF suburban electric
lines are having search made for
years ago. which read;
Don't take any wooden nickels."
The word "nickels" will be paint
ed out and the word tokens" sub
stituted.
Out In Maryland they are said
TO be using wooden tokens and get
ting by with IL.
The little discs are carefully
whitfield out and painted 10 re-
semble the real article.
They work while the conductor
sleeps.
One wooden token manufacturer
is making almost as much money
at jack knife counterfeiting as he
could at honest employmsnt.
The Washington times., 1920-08-21
REPORT TO BE READ.

F. A. Van Reuth, chairman of the
program contribution sub-commit-
tee, will read his report at a meet
ing of the convention committee, of
the Washington Chamber of Com
merce, Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Van Reuth is arranging for pro-
grams for the Veterans of Foreign
Wars convention to be held in this
city September 13 to IS, inclusive.
The Washington times., 1920-08-21
Mother Instinct Prevails.

Ants say that suffrage will
kill the mother instinct. During
the war, this, the greatest OF
all instincts, was exemplihed by
the wonderful work OF thou
sands OF nurses-by the work
OF the Red Cross women. The
mother instinct was natural to
women long before the suf-
frage question came and always
will be. The desire to be n nurse
is a manifestation OF this. At
Carroll Springs, Forest Glenn.
Md, they realized this and
wanting young woman for
Ad in The Washington Times.
"Ad proved very satisfactory"
they say. II you want TO em-
ploy women, first employ Times
Want Ads. Phone yours to
Main $500.
The Washington times., 1920-08-21
Bogus Charlie Chaplin
Sought in Capital as
Fake Check Passer

A bogus Charlie Chaplin is pass
ing bogus checks in the city.
The man is reported to have
feeced number of citizens by
representing himself as n sales
man OF soft drinks and inducing
them to accept worthless paper.
The only description furnished
the police is that he has "a small
mustache like Charlie Chaplin"
The Washington times., 1920-08-21
LOSES, GOLD WATCH.

Joseph II. Adams. a conductor of
I13 sixteenth street northeast, re-
ported to the police last night the
loss of his gold watch, which he had
left on stand in the washroom OF
the Washington, Railway and Elec-
trio Company barn in the morning.
The Washington times., 1920-08-21
TRADE BOARD MEETING.

The executive committee OF the
Washington Board OF Trade will meet
in the board rooms Monday afternoon
at 80 o'clock.
The Washington times., 1920-08-21
WILL TAKE VACATION.

Mrs. Helen McDermott Reubsam,
OF the Washington Chamber OF Com.
merce, will leave the city for a
two.week vacation on September Ia
The Washington times., 1920-08-21
POLICE SEEK FUGITIVE.

George c. Tisdale, aged thirty-five,
is being sought by the police today.
He left st. Elizabeth's Hospital last
night. His hair is brown. streaked
with gray, his mustache gray. He
wore gray clothing.
The Washington times., 1920-08-21
Congress Again to Be
Asked to Appropriate
For Archives Building

On account OF the many priceless records of the war
with Germany together with the older records OF the Gov
ernment, Congress will be asked Immediately upon the
beginning of its session in December to appropriate money
for the erection of archives building in Washington.
The Washington times., 1920-08-21

F. M BYRNES, hortcutuist of the Department Of
" Agriculture and the navel Tree which he saved
recently through slul surgery This tree, which
brought to Washington from Brazil IN 1873, the hrst
navel sprout be planted IN this country.
The Washington times., 1920-08-21

lutely necessary for the conduct OF
the war. Last year, an appropriation
L ,uas IL I'd for hIIf faIlad
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-21

them at high prices and wondering occa-
sionally why SAVIOR in apples has become
merely a memory.
Farmers in nearby counties are endeavor-
ing to combat onerous and unnatural con-
ditions by system Of truck deliveries
eliminating the middlemen and both delib-
crate and accidental rigidties Of transport.
The plan at present is not workable unless
guarantee Of sale is made by advance orders
from consumers, which render possible de-
liveries of four or five barrels of apples at
a time. But as only a small proportion of
the community is likely to avail itself Of
these opportunities the absurdity of the
situation is not greatly relieved.
The federal and state agricultural de-
partments report that the value Of Penn
syvania apple orchards has increased more
than 20 per cent within the last three years.
Theoretically this is consoling until the
search is made for really tasty apples at
moderate price.
And then the spell Of that peculiarly
modern psychology which has fostered
the sale Of heart of palm trees" from South
Africa illustrates with dismal idiocy why
one of the greatest fruit growing regions
in the world, right at our doors, is crippled
in the marketing of its luscious products
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"ALL INHABITANTS THEREOF"

TT is asserted on good authority that the
i Liberty Bell inscription is purged at last
of implied reservations.
Without the dotting of an additional Il,
the crossing of an additional It" or the
subtraction of these marks the venerable
mouthpiece Of freedom honestly announces
liberty Throughout all the land and to all
the inhabitants thereof"
The sister bell, which will be rung at the
Suffrage Jubilee on Saturday afternoon,
will symbolic precisely that enlivening idea.
Independence Hall, in faithful keeping with
the historical and sentimental proprieties
will be the scene of the festivities. Fifty
women's clubs are expected to take part in
this formal and picturesque recognition of
the benefaction Of the nineteenth amend
ment. Mrs. Gait, Governor Sproul and
Mayor Moore will speak.
Although justification for the festivities
Is palpable, the women are to be congratu
lated for crystallizing their zestful appre-
citation of victory. Among a good many
human bipeds grumbling is the habit, out
spoken glee the exception that proves the
rule. Feminine emancipation is we'll worth
q formal cheer. Independence Hall is the
correct auditorium. The occasion bids fair
to be one of the sncerest and most inspiring
of many notable ones that have graced the
shrine of liberty.
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AUTUMN HOPES

fTNHE astronomers insist that autumn 1920
L begins the day after tomorrow at pre-
cisely twenty nine minutes after 3 O'Clock
In the morning. Popular science however.
Is more persuasive, and it is, therefore,
generally understood that autumn--foc to
baseball, straw hats and succotash and
friend to football, ovcrcOats and chestnuts-
season POLITICALLY somber-supposedIy stimu-
lnting-starts on September 81. Philadel-
phia is proud of this section of its calendar.
With an assurance almost Californian the
town is prone to dismiss raw winter. tickle
spring and muggy summer with the boastful
proclamation of its autumn as the best pro
durable anywhere. The fiction is innocent,
q peccadillo certainly to be condoned in
region where folks urc rather more weather
beaten than weather beating,
The recent brisk days and skies Of Ca.
prian blue undoubtedly furnish the optimiSt
with a substantial handicap. If the cqui.
noctial sunshine and clean air continue for
the late editions today, Los Angeles cti-
zens marooned here will be hearing enough
about 1t to make them feel entirely at home.
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KEEPING THE LEGION FREE

ENORTUNATELI for the American
= Legion, it is disappointing those men
who, knowing the force of the influence
which it represents have been trying 10 use
It as a bloc not only in politics but in other
fields where Independent thinking and m
impartial view are quite AS important For
this the eX soldiers and their leaders deserve
credit and congratulation.
Both political parties were in the war
and they are in the Legion. Rich and poor
served with equal devotion. Any effort to
divide these young men into opposing classes
is graceless and unwise. State Adjutant
William G. MurdoCk, of New Jersey, has
made it plain that Legion men, who. acting
ns strike breakers, pretend to represent the
sentiment and purpose of the organization
may expect TO be consurCd or denied the
privileges Of Il charter. That attitude is
justified Labor disputes cannot be properly
settled on sentimental grounds. And if EN-.
ployers who habitually get into violent rows
with their men found the Legion lined up in
solid units on the side of labor they would
have a right to feel resentful.
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THE WATER WARMING

VIE report oil the consulting engineers on
u the water system of Philadelphia is
listed for presentation to Council today. 1t
is expected that those defects of the present
equipment, which Chief Davis has repeat
edly pointed out, will be emphasized again.
Stress upon this subject can, however, hardly
surpass the sudden drought caused through
out nearly half of the city on Sunday morn
ing by break in one of the principal water
mains leading from the Lardners Point
station.
On nonworkng day the six hour water
famine was vexatious and inconvenient 1t
is the menacing possibilities of such n
breakdown in the municipal vitality that
provoke shudder. A city with an imper-
feet, ineffective, antiquated water supply
system is crippled community, even if good
fortune saves it from the perils of fire.
Mr.. Davis, a competent official. much
embarrassed by the lack of adequate funds
and materials, fastened to point the moral
of Il told you So" The lesson was aptly
drawn. Neither the city government nor
citizens themselves seem until lately to have
appreciated the seriousness of the water.
supply crisis. 1t is imperative that such
recommendations as are made in the official
report be promptly needed and made the
basis of direct practical action.
The loan bill will, if passed. provide for
the appropriation of s.. 900 900 for enlarg-
ing the Queen Lane pumping station.
Though this will be help in critical
situation, the problem will not be solved
without larger scale remedies These in
the end will have to include a general de-
velopmcnt and strengthening of the water
system on the modern lines indispensable in
"A city of some two million inhabitants, and
the observance Of sane economy by the pub
lie itself.
Water wastage in Philadelphia Is no.
torious. Typical of much prevalent care
lessne,s was the last chapter in Sundays
unpleasant episode. The Water Bureau was
forced to detail special crews to stop the
flow from hydrants turned at the beginning
of the drought and then neglected
The value Of water meters as check on
water extravaganza has long since been
demonstrated. PhiladelphanS are back
ward in not making a more general use
of them just as the city administration is
behind the times with a water system in
some respects superannuated and alive
chiefly in its elements of insecurity.
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A "cApAClTY" COLLEGE

TF THE financial and administrative prob
L lens of the University of Pennsylvania
are formidable they are annually countered
by evidences of vitality such as are hardly
paralleled in any similar institution Of
learning throughout the country.
Tae student attendance, which has in
creased annually, has now attained absolute
capacity" proportions. This autumn about
2000 young men will be placed upon the
waiting lists. 1t is expected that the en-
rollment, which begins today will reach
about IL 900 or nearly 500 more than last
year.
OF all Endorsements of an illustrious in
stitution, this is perhaps the most significant.
Within quarter of a century the University
population" has trebled itself. Such Wig
orous growth is a sign OF sound academic
health, promising in the end a solution of
some pending difficulties.
Doctor Pcnnlman begins the first year in
which he will assume the duties of provost
with the assurance that the University is i'm.
mensely popular and deeply respected. The
public, which is honored by the record of
the institution and its wide scope, may per
missibly rejoice in these hopeful augures.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-21
IN SUMMER

T THINK these stars that draw so strange
ly near,
That lean and listen for the turning
Earth,
Are never wholly careless when they hear
The murmur of her hushed and quiet
mirth-
But looking out upon a world in bloom,
They half remember, and they heed and
bark:
A reminiscent sweetness in the gloom,
4 music older than this singing dark.
Their summers gone, so many cons past,
Bird song and bloom and swallow from
the sky,
These dead, desireless worlds find here, at
last,
Something remembered when the Earth
turns by,
Sweet with these blowing odors they had
known,
This happy music that was once their
David Morton, in the Nation.