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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-02-06
PROPOSALS.

SEALED PROPOSALS for 225 pounds CON
DUCTOR. STRANDED. TIMED. insulation
5-ply green silk wire, parafined core to con.
sist of 8 No. 81 copper. will be received until
9 O'Clock pm. February II, 1920. and then
opened. For blank proposals, specifica lions,
plans and particulars address 'Chief Clerk.
Bureau Of the Census, Department Of Com
merce. Washington, D. G" fe5-3t
OFFICE OF THE Commissioners Of the Dis
trict of Columbia, Washington. u. C. February
). 1920 SEALED PROPOSALS will be re-
ceiyed at this Office until O'Clock PM. Feb
ruary "A, 1870. and then opened, for the pur-
chase of grease recovered from garbage, col
lected by the Commissioners. d. c., from
Blank forms of Proposals. Specifications. to-
obtained from the Chief Clerk of the Engineer
Department Room 427. District Building.
LOUIS BROWNLOW, C. W. kUTZ. Commits
sioners, ID. c. feo-6t,exSu
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received by the
Chairman of the Board of Awards, Depart
ment of Agriculture, Washington. ID. C., I'M
til p.m., February 20, 1920, for erecting at
Bell Station, Maryland on the Washington.
Baltimore and Annapolis Electric Railroad.
fifteen miles from Washington, d. c., one head
house. four greenhouses, three cottages and
one implement house. All these buildings are
to be used in connection with Plant Detention
Station at Bell Station. Specifications and blue
prints may be obtained on application from b.
r. Galloway, Plant Inspection Labora tories,
1904 st.'n.w., Washington. d. c. fe4-3t
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'IN SIXTEENTH STREET HEIGHTS''-NEW
semi bungalow. on a large corner lot; has liv-
ing room tOpen irepace). dining room, kitcll-
en-, two bedrooms and bath on first door; 8
wood floors: hot-water heat: gas; electricity
one sqaure from line. Price, $l2, 80.
ROBERT Z, HEATER,
Main 1904. - 40 Colorado Bldg.
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FOR sALE-NEAR DUPONT CIRCLE. TO
settle estate. rooms, baths. hot water
heat Immediate possession. Price ST.. 600
EIGHT ROOM BRICK. LATROBE HEAT. ON
X ST. ne. near North Capitol street Rented
SGT 4 month. Price, s., $50. Cash, $500; bal
ance moatAly.
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FOR SALE-HOUSES

FOR SAIE-Price. Sc. 600: in Saul's Addition.
a fully detached house. built by one OF the
The house has o rooms and bath. heated with
hot water. has electric lights, living room
with open fireplace and a garage. Owner can
give prompt possession.
just of 18th street and within ) minutes walk
Of 18th and + streets, 4-story brick house CON
tanning eleven rooms and bath. several open
hreplaces. A good home, a good Investment
or splendid location for professional man:
FOR SALE-Priee. $500; well located on
Capitol Hill. 1O-roon1 modern brick house.
heated with hot water: owner will sell on
terms Of 1850 cash and easy monthly pay
n,ents. II possession Is not desired. perma-
nent tenant will be furnished at STD per
month.
FOR sALE-Price. $1,000: detached home
ir Mt Pleasant west of 18th street and near
the end of the street car line. Owner leaving
city will give possession when Desired good
house. having IL rooms and bath. hot-water
heat. large porches. and is situated on a lot
6Ox140.
FOR SALE-Price, $17.5 500: one Of the most
attractive homes on Newark street In Cieve-
land Park. just put on the market for sale oy
present owner. who built it for his own use +;
a lot 5Ox2OO. with plenty Of big trees house
having 10 rooms. i'aths. hot-water heat.
electric lights. large .porches, and has also
garage. Possession given. -
FOR SALE-Price, $lO75O; in Columbia
Heights. not far out and west Of 18th street
in square where very few houses are onered
for sale. 5 story. lO-foom DrlcK mouse. nedteu
with hot water. situated lot $50 feet deep
to 2O-foot paved alley. location that will
please you for home.
FOR sALE-Prce. $15,5o0; an unusual bar
gain in Chevy Chase, close to the Circle:
owner leaving city; a detached corner house
having IL rooms. large bathrooms. hot-water
heat. electric lights. porches: the house is
screened throughout. The yard is large, with
numerous trees, plenty Of shrubbery, and there
is garage.
FOR sALE-Price. $4,000: in Washington
Heights west of 18th street; sold completely
furnished at this price: 3-story bay window
brick house having 10 rooms and bath. heated
with hot water, paved alley in rear; room for
garage.
FOR SALE-Price $11 900; immediate posses
sion given of a frst-class home in Columbia
Heights. not far out. just of from 14th
street: there are 10 rooms, large bathrooms.
hot-water heat two-story rear porches. paved
alley in rear of lot. This house is equipped
Tor light housekeeping and will accommodate
j families. il SO desired.
FOR SALE-Price. $2OO 900: we do not believe
this home could be duplicated for less than
800 600: well situated in Washington Heights,
between Columbia road and Connecticut ave
nue.. Of individual construction, containing II
rooms, bathrooms hot-water heat, electric
lights, oak floors. If you want a high-class
home you should see this one.
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WANTED.

HOUSES-LARGE OR SMALL. TO SELL. IN
Alexandria county. Va (having personally
20 months), and IL years experience real
estate salesman. perhaps it would he to your
advantage to list your Virginia property for
sale with me. No sale, no charge. w.
O'HARA, Willett & Reinecke Co.. 1909 h NV.
Phone Main 1925.
I WILL BUY SMALL COUNTRY PLACE.
Virginia Maryland one to acres: must
be reasonable and from owner; reasonab BILE
terms desired. Address Box 247-A, Star office.
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Woodbridge.

Modern detached homes: 6 rooms and
bath: hot-water heat; electricity; large
front porch; open freplaces; tubs
servants toilet; cement garage; large
lot; close TO cars: immediate posses
sion. Price. $500.
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A BARGAIN.

Well constructed house near 18th and Mass
ave-; new heating plant; large yard to 3O-foot
alley; suitable for room renting; large, cheer
full rooms: $1,000 cash. balance like rent.
Owner Will sacrifice for quick sale. Address
Box 346-T. Star office. o.
905 ST. N.E.--EIGHT ROOMS AND BATH;
price. $3.50. Terms, 81 600 cash, balance
monthly.
D. ]. DUNCAN. 141o H st. NV.
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BUILDERS ATTENTION.!
Apartment house sites in Mt. Pleasant. just
of 18th st.
LOTS 20Ox170 ALSO SOx2O0.
MT. PLEASANT REALTY Co, AL Park I'd.
SEVERAL LOTS NEAR 18th AND WEBSTER
sts NV; cheap. For sale by owner. Call
Col. 421S after pm.
14th ST. ABOVE PARK ROAD
Corner lot GOOD FOR STORES.
CHAS W. STEERS, 1920 N. Y. AVE. NV. .
CHOICE BUILDING SITE IN CHEVY CHASE,
D. c.; price reasonable; very easy terms; will
finance you Address Box 12O-T, Star Office. H.
FINE BUSINESS CORNER ON 18th ST., 501
LAB; near the new car barn; price right: terms
arranged HARRY e. ALLEN, 921 18th. 6
CATHEDRAL HEIGHTS-LOT 6Oxl25 to Is.
foot alley; all improvements; 45 cents per
foot: worth TO- Address Box 106A, Star of
flee. 10s
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FOR SALE-HOUSES
Continued.

FOE SALE-Pricc. 50. $50: a northwest loca
ticn; 2-story, S-room house having rooms
on each floor. large porches. hot-water heat.
ated on corner Of an alley. has side light. The
lot Is Of unusual depth. Easy terms OF sale
and possession.
FOR SALE-Price, $1,000: near Dupont Cir
Gle. in square of hgb-priced homes. a 4
story bay window brick house containing II
rooms. several baths. hot-water heat. electric
lights. and there is a brick garage. This house
is screened throughout. equipped with metal
weatherstrips, and the whole property just like
Z new house. Possession at once.
FOR sALE-Price. $3.50; bargain in a
vacant and in excellent condition. This is a
5-story, 10room brick house, situated on a deep
lot to wide paved alley. Terms Of s., 500
cash and mon thly payments will be accepted
FOR sALE-Price. sI1.5OO: in Mt. Pleasant,
half square from the line. 2-story CO.
lonial house with h, throoms on second floor,
and built in garage House has hot-wa ter
heat. electric lights and oak floors. Can be
purchased on terms Of 1850 cash and monthly
payments.
FOR sALE-Price. So. 900; in sauIs Addition,
convenient to the 14th street car line. lot
t5X167. detached house of rooms and bath.
large attic: heated with hot water having
prompt possession.
FOR SALE-Price. $4,000: in Mt. Pleasant.
close TO 10th street, Semi-detached house,
Two STORIES, having nOt-Water neat, electric
lights, oak floors and unusually large front
porch and two story rear porches- This is a
very attractive property, and home that is
bound to interest you.
FOR sALE-Price. $500; a detached home
containing rooms and bath heating
plant porches two sides of the house; a
lot 40 by over 100 deep to paved alley, and
there Is garage. Owner occupying premises
having purchased another home will give pos
session.
FOR SALE-Price. ST.. 500; corner brick
house in Chevy Chase where immediate pos
session will be given house has hot water
heat. electric lights. oak floors, open fireplace
in living room and built-in garage. There
are porches on this house; beautiful lawn.
FOR SALE-Price. $I2 500: just little south
of Dupont Circle and west OF Connecticut
avenue, a frst-class location for a downtown
home. 3-story house having IL rooms .
baths. electric lights and servants quarters
Owner in house will give possession and sell
on terms of s.. 900 cash and convenient month
~ payments.
FOR SALE-Price, $4,000; a brick house.
situated on a lot about 4Ox150. two stories and
attic. with bedrooms, large bathrooms and
a glassed-in sleeping porch second floor:
large living room with open fireplace. oak
floors, hct-water heat. electric lights There
10 q large brick garage in keeping with the
house. We believe it would pay you to look
at this property right away.
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SHANNON G. LUCHS.
M. 2345.

Near 10th and Pa. Ave. Sc.
Attractive residential location; con-
veDient to both car lines; 8 rooms and
hath. side light; corner of an alley.
Price, 81 900.
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One square west of Conn. ave. on
Livingston street; 10 roOms. bath.
pantry; up-to-the minute in every de-
tail. One of the best locations in
Chevy Chase. Close to car line. Price,
$4,000. Terms.
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Near Mass. Ave. and 21st St
An elegant home. beautifully hp-
ished. A choice location; ii rooms.
baths; thoroughly modern. Inspection
can be made at any time. In case of
sale. immediate possession. Price.
3I5.75c.
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WASHINGTON HOTELS.
APARTMENTS,

STONELEIGH COURT,
CONNECTICUT AVE. AND / SIP.
A few desirable apartments. Housekeeping
and nom housekeeping, for lease by the year
and shorter periods. Restaurant-table d'hots
and q Ia carte. Rates on application.
d. Il. STEPHAN. Mgr.
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ULTRA. MODERN HOME,
NEARLY NEW.
IMMEDIATE POSSESSION.
Just off Conn. ave., overlook
ing nillion-dollar bridge and
Wardrnan Park Hotel. One of
the handsomest and most COM
plete homes offered for sale to-
day. s rooms besides sun parlor,
sleeping porch, maids room with
bath, cold storage. hardwood
floors throughout. Instantaneous
hot water. Two-car brick garage
on deep lot to wide alley. There
is not one modern detail lacking
in this choice home and with the
beautiful surroundings in Wood
ley Park will suit the most ex-
acting. 1t is a bargain as home
or investment. Do not fail to
inspect this property. Two
years supply of coal in cellar.
$4,000.
McLACHLEN BANKING
CORP'N,.
Real Estate Dept, 10th and G.
Main 432.
Eua,;,oe phora North 1016
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Chevy Chase. Md

An opportunity to secure an attrac-
five home In this beautiful suburb at
an exceptionally low price; Z rooms
and bath; ot-water heat; electricity:
porches: open fireplace; holIow-tile
construction: slate roof; lot 1OOxl6O:
immediate possession; $12,5OO.
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Near Lincoln Park.

Corner house, . rooms and hath;
hOt-water heat: space for garage: eI-
rellent residential location: attractive
surroundings; near ears. Price, sS. 900.
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713 18th St. NV.
Cleveland Park.

Ersnd new; absolutely complete
and modern in every detail; 10 rooms,
3 baths; large lot; beautiful surround
ings; near school. Price, SIS, 500.
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BUILDERS. ATTENTION!!!
10 lots, 20.sx1O0.
One a corner.
Free and clear.
Near 10th and Park road.
Price, $4,000
HERBERT A. GILL & SON,
AO6 G st. NV.
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IDEAL BUILDING LOT.

IDEAL BUILDING LOT.
Chevy Chase-Attractive home site--6Ox 100;
surrounded by beautiful homes; located Just
of Conn. ave., on improved ST.; buy on
easy terms at low figure. Address Box 1904,
Star office.
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ON FAIRMONT ST. BETWEEN 18th AND
18th northwest; II rooms and 2 baths; new
hot-water heating plant; electricity: metal
ceilings and many other unusual features.
d. L. RUST. OLE 18th st. NV.
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PetwOrth

thoroughly modern home; just of
ROCK Creek Church road; o rooms and
bath; hot-water heat; electricity; front
colonial porches; deep lot to paved
siiey; space for garage; immediate
possession. Price. $500.
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AnacOStia,

Attractive modern detached home: Q
rooms and bath; large attic aad ee;lar:
new metal roof; high elevation; attrac,
tive surroundings; 2-car garage; lot
I5xlSo; immediate possession. Price,
81 $50
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BROOKLAND-I7th ST Ne; ROOMS,
hath; h.w.h.; gas; detached; garage; vacant
Address Box 261-A, Star office. H.
22ND ST. N.W.-NEAR WASHINGTON CIR
cle-9 rms. and bath; atrobe heat; good yard
to alley. Price. $500. Terms.
st. NV. near 9th-Semi- etached, 8 rooms
and bath; h.w. heat; vacant; 5000; 5000
cash. rI
Immediate possession: good NV. location
west of 18th south Of To rooms. 8 baths; ;
h.w.h.; electric lights; good yard to wide al
ley; price, $4,000; about 1000 cash required.
Owner. Address Box 2j6-A, Star Office -
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FOR SALE-LOTS.

VERY Cheap BLOCKS
of land, suitable for building, and
in a growing neighborhood con-
tains about 10000 square feet.
Cheap at 15c per SO. foot. Apply
Owner. Box 204-A. Star Office.
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HEDGES & MIDDLETON,
INC,

1884 Il st. NV. Phone Main 1923.
PRICE, Sc 5oo-coLUMRIA HEIGHTS;
Near the Central High School and
in good block: An attractive
home. very well built, having six
rooms and tiled bath. The whole
house is in excellent condition,
and is heated with hot water.
Owner will sell on reasonable
farms and give prompt possession.
PRICE. s17.5Oo-AN UNUSUAL BAR
gain in a three-story, twelve
room house. located in the fashion
able New Hampshire avenue dis
trct. This property is in beauti-
full condition. has all the modern
improvements and a brick garage
in the rear. Convenient terms Of
sale will be made and possession
given at once.
PRICE. ss.s5o-COLUMBIA HEIGHTS.
An eight-room. two-story house
having bedrooms the second
floor. This property is in fine con-
dition, is 25 feet wide, has hot
water heat and attractive lighting
fixtures. There is room for
double garage on the rear. and the
owner will give possession.
PRICE. $40. 0OO-CLEVEI.AND PARK.
An entirely detached home on
lot 50 by 165. 1t confirms 10
rooms, . baths. hot-water heat,
electric lights. sleeping porch and
breakfast porch. Hardwood floors
throughout and built-in garage.
Immediate possession and conven-
lent terms Of sale.
PRICE, $15.OOeCHEVY CHASE. A
delightfully."- located house and one
that is bound to please you. 1t is
practically new, has hot-water
heat. electric lights, oak floors.
two baths on the second floor and
a built-in garage in the cellar.
Immediate possession can be OBJ
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CHEVY CHASE.
On Livingston St, just west Conn. rye.
Beautiful new. detached house. recently built
by present owner for own home; has 8 rooms
and bath; every modern improvement; two
large inclosed porches and front porch; open
fireplace: beautifully finished and planned in
every detail; large lot; double garage in rear
to match house; obliged to sell at once; price
right for quick sale. Address OWNER. Box
1884, Star Office
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HOME IN GOOD RESIDENTIAL SECTION;
city or suburbs: 6 to II rooms. Main 373.
good to 10 room homes with all modern i'm
provements Phone or write US. giving full de-
scription. JOHN w. THOMPSON & CO.. Inc.
Main 1477.
9 TO ROOM HOUSES IN GOOD RESIDEN-
tial section. Call Main SO.
WISH TO BUY GROOM BRICK HOUSE II
northwest; possession at this time not neces
sary: will go in Petwortl. Columbia Heighe3
or Mt. Pleasant; give price and location. Ad
dress Box 135-A, Star Office.
WANT TO BUY A GROOM HOME IN
Bloomingdale section; l have 150O cash, and
can make reasonably good monthly payment
Address Box GA, Star office.
HAVE 5000 CASH TO MAKE A PAY
ment on a good Groom and 2-bath home: 1
prefer northwest location, and would like
possession about March 1. Address Box 63-A,
Star office.
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COLORED PURCHASER.
VACANT.

EXCELLENT CONDITION.
Three-story press brick; gas; furnace heat;
parlor, dining room and kitchen first floor; eve
bedrooms and bath: near 18th and SITS. w.
Price. $500. Cash, $1,000. Balance easy
payments.
ALEX. s. CLARKE. Jr.. 1888 ST. NV.
3-FAMILY APARTMENTS, 3 APARTMENTS.
rooms and bath each; h.w.h.: yearly income,
81, OO2. go. Price, $780, Terms, 81 900 cash;
balance can be arranged.
PERCY H. RUSSELL COMPANY, INC
9th and New York ave. NV.
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WANTED-TO BUY.

MODERN HOME IN GOOD NORTHWEST
section; owners only; possession. NJ. 1896.
I WISH TO SECURE 16-ROOM HOUSE
near Dupont Circle. Will pay up to $4,000
cash for the right property. Attention of
brokers. NJ. A. BAYLES & CO.. 1873 Pa. ave.
NV. Phone Main %.
wANTED-500 CITY HOMES AND INVEST
ments, sale or exchange; constant demand.
ARTHUR NJ. COMMON, Room do
726 18th st. NV. Phone Main 717s. 13'
HOME OWNERS.
We have daily inquiries from buyers for
homes. We would appreciate 4 list of your
= IeL1cHLES BANKING COOPERATION.
Real Estate Department (open till p.m.).
Corner 10th and C. Main 1872.
MODERN HOUSE NV: to ROOMS:
good cash payment for possession. Address
Mrs J. Low, Box 124-R, Star office.
AM DESTROYS OF PURCHASING DETACH-
ed house. not over IS, 500. any good location in
D. c.. not less than rooms can pay at least
s.. 500 down; more if necessary. Address Box
134-A, Star office.
AM LOOKING FOR DESIRABLE HOME IN
Bioomingdale or Highview; $1.15O cash and
will make good monthly payments. Address
Box 154-A. Star Office.
I MUST HAVE THIS MONTH SIX-ROOM
house with a deep lot. colonial porch. cellar
furnace or hOt-water heat: near 18th and Park
I'd. Address Box 176-A, Star office.
WANT TO BUY AN s-ROOM HOUSE. 2
baths; price must be right one with garage
preferred. Address Box 175-A, Star Office.
CAHILL & DUNCAN WANT YOU TO LIST
your house this week. We have the buyers.
ing the day we will be open all this week
from too pm. CAHILL & DUNCAN, NJ.
2125, 404 Cont. Trust bldg, 14th and II SITS.
NV
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Near 18th and Spring Rd.

d rooms and bath; hot-water heat:
electric lights: front and rear norchos,
immediate possession. Price, So. 500
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Phone West 1891.
Philadelphia. New York.
CLEAN, DRY STORAGE FOR FURNITURE
and pianos. Estimates cheerfully given. Con-
venient location. WESCHLER'S. 92G Pa ave-
NV. Phone Main 1882.
PADDED MOTOR VANS FOR LONG-DfS-
lance and local hauling packing and era ting
done by experienced men: storage. 81 per
month up. CONNECTICUT STORAGE AND
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Well constructed two-family house; best
section Of Bloomingdale. on North Capitol near
Rhode Island ave-: this house is 20 feet wide
large hack porches; has 3 rooms and bath on
first floor; rooms and bath on second and q
large attic room. Price. $3.50. Reasonable
cash payment, balance easy monthly. Terms.
Live in one nat and let the other help pay for
the property. Act quick to secure this home
Address Box 121-A, Star office. IOs
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SUBURBAN PROPERTY.

ALEXANDRIA COUNTY. vA.-s ROOMS
and bath; f. h.; garage: electricity end gas;
on car line within Is minutes of ceNer OF
city; possession Address Box 53-S, Star Of
tice. g.
The Raymer enterprise. (New Raymer, Weld County, Colo.) 1910-19??, 1920-08-26

abridged by the United States or by
any state on account Of sex" RatiH.
cation necessary by legislatures Of
three-fourths Of the 48 states Of the
Union.
Amendment ratified by "a states, be-
ginning with Wisconsin. June 10, 1919,
and ending with West Virginia March
10, 1920. Constitutionality Of Ohio
ratification before the United States
Supreme court.
Amendment defeated by SIX states
between September Il. 1919. and Feb
ruary II, 1920, as follows, In the or
der named: Alabama. Georgia. Nissis-
sippi. South Carolina. Virginia, Mary.
land.
Connecticut and VermOnt-No regu-
lar sessions until 1921. Governors
had refused to call special sessions.
Florida and Tennessee-Cannot vote
in 1920 because OF constitutional pro-
vision requiring election to intervene
between submission Of amendment and
action on II.
Observation-Disclosures to meet In
June; small hope Of ratification.
North OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES to meet
In special session in August. Gov,
Thomas w. Beckett had declared his
intention to ask for ratification.
Washington promptly ratified. Del.
aware and Louisiana refused. The
governors Of Connecticut. Florida and
Vermont refused to call special SEES.
sions. The United States Supreme
court upheld the Ohio ratification on
the ground that no state constitution
had the authority to change In any
detail the method which the United
States Constitution itself provides for
Its amendment. This decision cleared
the way Tor the special session In Ten.
nessee, which began August o.
II is seventy years since the organ
lied movement for woman suffrage
was begun iD the United States.
In 1S4S Lucretia Mott and Elizabeth
Cady Stanton called the first WOman's
Rights convention AT Seneca Falls. =.