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The Washington times., 1921-04-05
MADAME SELIA

Egyptian PaImist and Medium
Gives true advice you can depend on in
business, love, health, and family affairs;
tells the name Of future husband or wife
and how to win the one you love: makes
up lovers auarrels or family troubles, re-
unites the separated and makes happiness
in your home; tells what business Is luck
lest for you and how to gain success in
anything you take In hand: II you are hav-
ing bad luck or trouble consult Nine. SeIia :
she can help you; satisfaction guaranteed.
Phone franklin 237s-J. Confidential read
ings daily, SO cents. 831 7th st. N. w.
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Leaps to Death From Attic.

MONTCLAIR, N. j., April BY
jumping from the attic window of his
home to the driveway below, Ezra
DeForest. trustee OF the Penn Mutual
Life Insurance Company. of Phila-
delphia, committed suicide here early
today. His head was split. He was
found by his wife.
The Washington times., 1921-04-05
MADAME FONEDA

Egyptian Palmist and Clsirvoyant.
Are you unhappy Do you want to know
| about business, love. marriage, divorce,
. failure through life7 Come and sec what
. natural born Egyptian can tell you. Tells
day and month; break bad luck and evil
Influences Can help and advise you ON
all Affairs Of life. 400 7th St N W.
The Washington times., 1921-04-05
HOUSES FOR SALE
McKEEVER & GOSS
Main 4752
BLOOMINGpALE.

BLOOMINGDALE.
newly rennished home 'on large lot;
brick with cement front porch; SIX
rooms and bath and sleeping porch'
hot-water heat; electric lights; hard
wood noors: screens and awnings
throughout. immediate possession ana
PRICED AT ONLY $500.
McKEEvER & Goss,
1<o5 Eye st. Main t7b3.
sAUL's ADDITION.
Attractive two-story brick home con.
tanning eight rooms and two baths; ana
convenient sleeping porch. has All con-
lights; hardwood noors and trim;
front and double rear porches; screens
and awnings: two-car garage; immed-
late possession.
PRICE. S1<.soo.
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HOUSES FOR SALE
1405 Eye Street
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS.

WAsHIN0TON HEIGHTS.
Fine homo. newly buiit and Of very
attractive design; located near Con-
rooms and bath; front and double
rear porchss: all improvements: hot
water heat: electric lights; hardwood
PRICE. sIs.Soo.
McKEDvER = Goss.
llos Eye st. Main 475s.
ON CONNECTICUT AVENUE.
A beautiful home; semi-detached;
contains eleven rooms: four baths:
three showers: sleeping porch: hot
water heat; electric lights with at
tractive fixtures; hardwood floors Of
best quality: garage. An exceptional
home and priced low At
S2s,000.
The Washington times., 1921-04-05
VETERANS PROBE
ISSTARTED HERE
President Directs Committee to
Fix Laxity in Soldiers Care,
As Inquiry Begins.
Continued from First Page.)

N~O"shuSu hhohi IL 81 0SS.t
formation as you may desire which he
has gathered as the representative of
the executive in investigating the re-
lation OF the several departments of
Government dealing with this prob
lem.
81 do not imagine your committee
will care to enter into q widely ex-
tended taking Of testimony. but that
you will be able ito gather from de-
partment heads and officials respon-
sible for this service such informa-
tion as you may require to pass judR-
ment on the program adopted and
make recommendations as to our fu-
ture course.
II hope to have you report to me
formally the situation which you de-
velop, so that I may in turn report
II to the Congress and to the Amer
lean people. 1t will be helpful IL
your report Of conditions is accom-
panied by such recommendation as
In the judgment Of your committee
will serve to completely remedy
them.
WARREN G. HARDING"
GALBRAITH ATTACKS LAW.
The problem of the care Of former
service men devolves under three
heads-physical care, financial assis-
tance. and Industrial aid-the COM
mittce was told by Colonel f. w.
Galbraith. Jr., national commander of
the American Legion. He pointed out
that each of those heads is now cared
for by a separate bureau of the gov
ernment, and declared that the "law
is defective
Colonel Galbraith said that the need
Is for decentralized bureaus which can
be spread over the country in order
Mat the needy men can be found and
that assistance can be given to them
promptly: He emphasized the need
fer additional hospitals.
The committee appointed by Presi-
dent Harding to make recommenda-
tions on the care of disabled world
war veterans unanimously agreed that
the three departments now caring for
these men mWet be consolidated, and
they will make this recommendation
to President Harding
The Washington times., 1921-04-05
CLAIRvQYANTS
Licensed BY the District of ColunsbiI
MONT

Noted Ciairvoyant and Paimist. can read
your lie by the lines In your palm. which
are tho record Of your life. Being . grad
uate Of two colleges of paimistry, and his
to lift the veii Of mystery and reveal to
you important matters Of your future life.
Gives advice on business matters, love,
health and family Affairs; tells nsme Of
your future husband or wife: tells II one
you love 10 true or false; what part Of the
be successful In life; removes troubles Of
all nature; brings the separated togethsr:
tells the secret of having personal innu-
encs with your associates Prof Belmont
is Psychologist Of World Renown. Read
door to Masonic Temple.
MADAM LEoNA-Left hand free; reads
love AFFAIR."; consult. Il1s 7th st. N. w.
DIFFERENT FROM ALL OTHERS.
MARTHA SPENCER,
ONE OF THE WORLDS MOST DISTIN-
GUISHED PSYCHIC MEDIUMS AND
LIFE READERS.
THIS LADY'S REPUTATION is WORLD
WIDE, AND HER ADVICE OF THE
MOST RELIABLE KIND; WITHOUT A
QUESTION WILL TELL THE object of
your call, NAMES OF FRIENDS AND
RELATIVES, will advise you on all busi-
Hess changes. speculations. Investments, d.
vorce and how to become reunited to hus-
bs nd. wife or friend. There Is no heart
ache or sorrow so great Nine. Spencer can
not help you with II. or help you to decide
between the right and wrong course OF
action. To consult Martha Spencer means
to spend the most interesting and positively
the most valuable half hour you have ever
Known; accepting no fee unless perfect sat
isfaction Is given
STUDIO, 924 14TH ST. N. w.
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MADAM PARKER

Gifted Clsirvoyant and Medium gives
true advice on business health, love and
family affairs. Tells the name OF your
future husband or wife What to do 30
ee successful in life. Removes evfl in
nuenccs. Satisfaction or no charges. 1911
E st. N. W., between 18th and 18th sta .
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CONTINUED from Page Eighty

Henry Chung. OF Korea: Henry Hill.
OF Panama: DIR. and Mrs. Emerson
Christie. of the State Department; Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Conn. Maj. and Mrs,
Robert Parrott, Mrs. Alfred Ogston.
Abdul Sula. and Constantine Hotova,
OF the Albanian Commission.
The Washington times., 1921-04-05
MADAME DASHMAN

Clairvoyant. Crystal Gaser and Card
Reader. Your fortune on love, marriage,
divorce. changes; reunites the separated
FrSnk. sN.
733 18th st. N. w. (Bet. G. & HI.
Daily TIL . p m. sunday. ST.
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CLAIRVOYANTS
Licensed by the District of Colanr 5ia
MADAM ALLEN

Soc MADAM ALLEN Soc
CLAIRVOYANT AND PALMIST.
701 6tb at. N w. (cor. 9th and G)
Qua ra ntees to read your entire lifc--past
present and future; gives true advice on
business. love. health and family affairs
Special readings daily. soc. Main 4o1l
50c MADAM NEVADA soc
Palmist. Clairvoyant. Advises on all af-
fairs of life, marriage, love- divorce, busi-
ness, health, speculation IL friends are true
or false. How to hold your position and
win tho one of your choice.
The Washington times., 1921-04-05
BRrTrENs ARE HOSTS.

Congressman and Mrs. Frederick A.
Britten were hosts at dinner last
evening. having as their guests the
Minister of Ecuador. and Nine. Eliz-
aide. the secretary to the President
George b. Christian and Mrs. Chris
tian, Mrs. George Barnett, Gen.
Peyton March, Mrs. Robert +. Nc
Kenzie, Mrs. Alexander T. BrItten and
Senator and Mrs. L. Heisler Ball.
The Washington times., 1921-04-05

Rear Admiral Albert Gleaves, who
has been at Newport with his SON.
in-law and daughter, Lieut.. tCommdr.
and Mrs. Van Metre. has come to
Washington for a short visit.
The Washington times., 1921-04-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Gouve-nor Morris
OF New York. who are spending a
short time at the Bellevue Hotel
were hosts at luncheon today.
The Washington times., 1921-04-05

Mrs. Charles Clinton returned toda'
to her home in New York after a brie.
visit to her son-in-law and daughter
Comdr. and Mrs. Lamar Leahy. Sh
motored down with Mr.. and Mrs. Val
Lew, and Miss Clinton Brown, VIII,
are continuing their automobile trip
The Washington times., 1921-04-05
MRS. LEAHY,s AT HOME.

Mrs. Lamar Leahy. wife Of Com
mander Leahy, was at home informal
ly yesterday afternoon and had with
her Miss Mildred Dillon, harpist, who
gave an Informal musical program.
Miss Dillon. who Is staying with Mrs.
Leahy. is playing this afternoon at
the National Theater in joint recital
with Nine. Tarasova, the Russian
singer.
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d ODlo, SSf Iflh 81. N. w.
RIZPAH ELDON,
Worlds Greatest Clairvoyant, Palmist and
Spirit Medium. Readings daily from 10 q.
m. to y. m. 1913 18th st. N. W.. over
focahontas candy snop Main 1929.
PROF. ARTHAN
Noted Platform Test Medium, gives spe-
cial message seance this evening at !
o'clock In Society Hall. 500 G st. n. W.,
corner OF Fifth st. He will answer quss-
tions. Gives private readings daily on all
affairs. Best adviser. Gives full names,
dates, hcts. Studios in the hall.
Soc NINE. BELLE 5(.I
Egyptian palmjst. q. es true advice In
business, love. health and family AFFAIRS;
tells who and when you'll marry and how
to avoid all bad )uck and evil innuence.
CONFIDENTIAL readiHgs daily, 10 a. M q. m
ll24 7th st. N. W.. between l. and ~
MRS. LILLIAN GREEN,
PRIVATE READINGS GIVEN DAILY,
1921 9th st N. w. Phone N. 1855.
The Washington times., 1921-04-05

Lieut.. Col. f. A. Simmons, U. s. A.,
is at the Hotel Washington where he
is entertaining Mr.. and Mrs. j. A.
Miller, of Roanoke, Va
The Washington times., 1921-04-05
MISS TowNsLEY RETURNS.

Miss Marian Townsley has returned
| to her home at 2OO5 o street, after a
visit of several weeks in New York
| and West Point.
The Washington times., 1921-04-05

Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Purdy. who have
been at Aiken, S. c.. have returned to
Washington and have taken an apart
ment At the Hotel Lafayette.
The Washington times., 1921-04-05

Comdr. and Mrs. Fred f. Rogers
were dinner hosts last evening al
their residence, In honor of Capt
Yushitake Uyeda. the Japanese nava
attache who Is soon to return tc
japan. Capt. Nagano. who succeeds
Capt. Uyeda was one OF the guests.
The Washington times., 1921-04-05

Mrs. J. r.. Cunningham, Of CLEVELAND
Park. entertained fifty guests at {
luncheon and bridge party at Ward
man Park Hotel yesterday afternoon
The ballroom, where the party wal
given. was gay with spring flowerl
In lavender and yellow and the same
color scheme was carried out In tn
prizes, place cards and favors.
The Washington times., 1921-04-05

Jonkheer w. H. de Beaufort, coun-
selor OF the Netherlands legation, ar
rived at Key West from Havana yes
terday and is at the Casa Marina.
He Is on his way back to Washing
ton.
The Washington times., 1921-04-05

Eugene Meyer, jr. entertained
thirty guests. most of whom were
bankers from the South. at dinner
last evening at the Shoreham.
The Washington times., 1921-04-05

Maj. and Mrs. John C. o. Marriott
of London. are receiving congratula
tions on the birth of q son last Sa
urday in their London home. Mr.
Marriott is a daughter of Mr.. an
Mrs. Otto II. Kahn. Mrs. Kahn
with her daughter.
The Washington times., 1921-04-05
POSE IN IRISH TABLEAUx.

District Commissioner Cupo H. Ru-
dolph is the first to purchase a box
at the spring horse exhibition of the
National Capital Horse Show, Mill
tary and Amateur Racing Association.
to be held over in Virginia from May
IL to IL.
The Washington times., 1921-04-05
NURSERY BENEFIT PARTY.

Livingston Manor Chapter of the
Daughters of the American Revolu-
tion will give a benefit card party al
. o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the
Hotel Harrington.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-14
HOW \. H. ROAD SUFFERED
 UNDER FEDERAL. CnNr

New Haven, Feb. 13-A brief of the New Haven raidroad system showing the situation In the divisions case before the interstate commerce commission contains the following:
 The New Haven system entered fed efal control with a test period surplus of approximately 3l.s00,o ,oo0 per annum, and an operating ratio in 1917 of 72 per cent After federal control it finds on the basis of all accounts combined, but excluding government guarantees, a deficit of ap- prokinAtely t2s,o00, 900 for the year 1890, and an operating ratio for September. October and November averaging s1.4 per cent. As the information preparatory to the rate case, interstate commerce commis- sion CT parte T4, indicated that the in- clusion of the New Haven in the Eastern Region would benefit the whole approxi- rnately s15.soo. .ooo. but the New Haven would be short this amount In earning 6 per cent on it's property investment Ae. | count, negotiations for increased divis- Ions have been under way since April, 1920. If the New Haven had received through divisious or otherwise the ap- proximate amount of s15,e00. .0oe. and if the changes in costs and revenues subse- auent to the application for the increase | in rates had not occurred, it would have over ss,00o,eo0 surplus per annum under ordinary trafic. On the contrary, pres
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-14

court this morning. The charge involved representing that they were state police men who would take Mrs. Chimurz to court on liquor selling GharEe unless she paid. them szo0. They were bound over to the superior court under bonds of $1,000 each. which they furnished. Testimony by Stanley York of Lisbon brought new charges against the men. He told the court that the day after Bo- hara and Auclair had been arrested they offered him s1o to lie when called as a witness. Officer Dolan re-arrested the men after the blaclSmail charge against them had been disposed of and they were taken to the home of Grand Juror E. B. Cheney in Lisbon before Justice of the peace B. R. Gardner on the charEe of | tanpering with witness.
 Edw. J. Hickey and Miner W P!cmercy
 of the department of justice in Hartford
 were present at the hearing. The ac- cused men were bound over under bonds
 of S750 each. Bohara furnished bonds
 but Auclair went to the Norwich jail
 There he gave a written confession of
 their operations in other places. 1t va, | stated.
 | Judge Brown told them that Jeweti I City was too wide-awake a town ir
 which to operate any such scheme al they had attempted.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-14
BRIEF STATE NEWS

EorfoIk.-Because of the illness of State Policeman Mitchell, the trial of hilemon W. Johnson, defaultinc torn treasurer of Norfolk. will be postponed until-the April term Of the court in Win sted.
 West Haxen.-Niss Irene Beehler. of West Haven and Miss Hannah Wasks- witz of New Britain. members of the sophomore class at Skidmore School Of Arts, Saratoga, N. T., are among those chosen for student committee 10 work in cooperation with the faculty and alumnas committee in. the skiduore S50e.o00 endowment fund campaign
 Danbury.-Arthur L. Vance. proprietor of the Travelling Grocery stores. with a headquarters store at l2 White street. recently started the first of a number of motor trucks he will operate. Truck No. 1, Mir. Vance. announces. will rover the eastern section of Dsnbury. Other trucks will be put in operation as soon as they can be made ready. The motto Of the new service is "A store at your door,"
 Torrington.-The Mechanics National bank of Worcester, Mass. recently pur- chased the Park Trust company and Frank A. Drury. president of the Me chanics' bank. will also head the Park Trust company in place of Ralph A. Mann. who has resigned. The latter ls a former Torrington young man. son of Hosea Mann, also formerly of this plaee. who used to be at the had of a bank here.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-14
IS GIVEN
 r FOR ARTHUR H, GATES

Arthur H. Gates, formerly of this city, was given banquet at the Hotel Taft, in New Haven, Saturday evening in hon or of his 18th anniversary in the employ of Armour & Co.
 MT. Gates has for the past 20 years held the position of manager of the New Haven branch. He commenced his ca- reer with Armour Co., in Norwich, Feb. 13 1896, as a cashier. After a short time as caa1ier in Norwich he was transferred to New Haven in the same capacity. There he remained for a year and a half as cashier, being sent back to Norwich again, but this time as man. ager Another short time elapsed and then he returned to New Haven as man. ager.
 James T.. o'Connor, assistant to Man. ager Gates at the New Haven branch, who acted in the role of toastn1aster at | the banquet, showered much praise up. on MT. Gates in introducing him at the 1 banquet. At this time Manager and Mrs Gates were presented a large cabinet l'Victrola by the members of the entire 1 local force of Armour & Go. in apprecia, tion of his splendid service to the com 1 pany as well as for token of the 'higf
 esteem in which he is held by them. Hop,
 was expressed that the gift would mak,
 long lived the harmony which has al ways marked his connection with tn, New Haven branch.
 Among the seventy guests present wa Manager J. L., Donovan of the Norwicl branch
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-14
NEW HAVEN PREACHER
 OPENS LENTEN SERMONS

A congregation that nearly filled the body of SL Patrick's church Sunday eve ming, listened with interest to a forcefui sermon by Rev. Robert Rumaggi from the Dominican monastery at New Haven. the first in the Sunday evening Lenten services at the church.
 Father RumagBi earnestly addressed his hearers upon the importance and ob- Iigation of attending mass each day dur ing Lent that they might accept this su- preme sacrifice which the Son of God made of himself in behalf of sinful hu- manity. To our Creator we owe hon. axe, adoration, thanksgiving, praise
 blessing. suppiication, prayer and wor- ship. How can we render to our God the great and mighty King of all nations
 and act more fitting and appropriate in | this Almighty King than to accept tho | sacrifice that His Sen has made and ldaiiy show forth His death until H, come? Should trivial reasons keep ui away from His altar at this time and es- peeiaily on the day appointed by thu church fer His worship? What shall VI, say of those who daily insult God by wickedness of mind, body. heart and deed | and sometimes on His very day? Rathei | than be among those we should fll oui
 hearts with burning love for the Re
 deenier, especially in these days whei we are asked to forget the world ant fix our minds upon Him by daily attend ance and worship at His altar.
 The service closed with Benediction o the Blessed Sacrament
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-14
COLoRED FORUM MEETS
 WITH LARGE ATTENDANCE

The Forum of the Norwich Colored Musical Dramatic association met in uhe aSsoGation's rooms at 13 Main street on Sunday afternoon with large number in attenda9ce- Miss Idella Scott was in charge of the interesting programme for the afternoon whioh included: Chorus, Onward Christian Soldiers prayer by Lucirs Dabney; chorus, Love to Tell the Story; recita tion, The Blacksmith, Ella Sebastine; solo, The Church Across the, Way, Miss Helen Perrin; reading, Volley and Thunder, Vernon Randall {; s1 lection by quaredte. Let Us Rest, O RiGk,- Miss Mary Smons, Mrs. Grace Cater, Mrs. Moeel Dennis and Mrs. Ada Ramos recitation, St. Peter Won't You Please Let Me In, Hiss Sarah Lacy solo, Jerusalem, Mrtsis Fannie Evans selection, by male quartette Mir. Debar- ros, Mir. Fells, Alfred Perrin and Prof Geary; reading, We Are Always Glad When He Smiles, Frederick Randall; al to solo, Asleep in the Deep, Mrs An. nie DrWN selection. by Associated or chestra Current Events of the Negro Race, Miss Marietta Darlington; piano solo, Miss Eva Lacy; reading, Looking For Husband, Mrs. Fannie Jackson selection by male quartdsHe closing chorus, The Star Spangled Banner.
 A call has been issued for singers tc take part in the Emancipation celebration and they wiM meet in the asrtociatior rooms Wednesday evening Mrs. Fan. nfe Thompson is to have charge of the programme on next Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-14
MASTER HOUSE PAINTERS
 IN STATE COEvENTIoN

The 14th annual convention of the Con- necticut Society of Master House Painters and Decorators, which several Norwich people will attend, will be held at the Ho- tel Garde, Hartford, Feb. 18th and 17th. The program is for two days and papers of special interest to the decorators and painters of the state will be presented by representatives of the craft, whose exper- fences will be of very great value to the rmembers.
 On the evening of Feb. 18th there win be smoker with buffet lunch at 7.3e, minstrels and vaudeville. On the even ing of the second day a banquet will be held at which Rev. Percy E. Thomas of Rockville will speak on the subject, As Advertised.
 The entertainment of the ladies visit ing the convention will be under the Management of the Ladies Auxiliary of Hartford. They have made arrangements for sightseeing tour, visiting all pub lie and government buildings, also for shopping tour, visiting all large de. partment stores, followed by a theatre party. They will be entertained at lunch con on both days. followed by card par l ty with prizes.
 Plans have been made for one of thu | largest conventions ever held by thii \ society. All masters painters who ar, not members will be welcome at all oper | sessions.
 H. P. Beausoliel of this city is. on tn, l reception and publicity committees. Mr and Mrs. Beausoliel will be among thos' from Norwich who will attend
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-14
POLICE SEARCHING FOE
 MISSING CKEENEvILLE MAN

Frank Gleber of 2S4 Central avenue, who suffered a loss of mind several weeks ago. Is being searched for by po- lice in Norwich and New London. as he wandered away early Sunday evening and at an early hour this morning had not been located.
 GIeber in company with friend. Ben nie Loback of Third street, went for a short walk early Sunday evening and when arriving at the New Haven rail- road station Gleber announced that he was going to walk to New London. Lo- back tried to persuade him to return to Greeneville, but Gleber was set on the New London trip and the last seen of him was when he was making of in the direction of the railroad bridge on the first leg of his trip to New London. The iocal police were notified and a message for the New London police to be on the lookout for Gleber was sent to that city, Gleber Is 22 years of age, aboue five feet eight inches tail. weight about 1so pounds. He is of dark complexion and when last seen wore a dark green cap dark overcoat and a dark checked suit
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-14
PERSONALS

MT. and Mrs. Charles A. Potter of Norwich were visitors in Westerly Sat urday.
 MT, ana Mrs. William H. EccfeStone oi stoninseon were callers in Norwich. Sat urday.
 Rev. William H. Bath, of Norwich has been assisting in special services al Danieison Methodist church
 MT. and Mrs. George A. Risley and daughter, Barbara, were weekend guestl of Mir. and Mrs. Albert H. Wilson of Mystic.
 Arthur M. Cobleigh of Norwich wa, caller at the home of Irving c. Ec. cleston in North Stonington during rh. past week.
 George Harold Gildersleeve of the Yale Medical school made a brief visit at his home on Lincoln avenue while CT route for Boston, where he spent the week end and attended the junior prom at Wellesley college