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The Washington times., 1921-08-13
FIVE HURT IN
AUTO CRASHES
IN a HOURS
Mrs. Crouch Cut as Chinese
Legation Car coIlides With
Lambert Machine.

Five persons today are suffering
from injuries received In automobile
accidents In the District during the
past twenty-four hours.
While crossing Pennsylvania avenue
at Twelfth street northwest. last
nixht, Frank j. Valenta. twenty-four
years old, of 175s Columbia road north
west was run over by an automobile
owned by, Mrs. A l.. Madden, els
Harvard street.
The colored chauffeur driving the
car took valenta to his home, where
ne was treated by DR.. e. d. Wilson.
III Columbia road. He was found to
be suffering from injuries about the
legs and body. His condition, how
ever. Is not believed serious.
Grant Boswell. colored. fifty-two
years old, of II Defrees street, was
Injured when he was struck by an
automobile operated by Richard Rey-
nolds, 1920 Milford street northwest.
The accident occurred at Second street
and Massachusetts, avenue.
An automobile owned by the
Chinese legation, operated. by William
Jones, colored, collided last night with
an automobile driven by George II.
Lambert, 3742 Twelfth street north
west, at Third street and Massachu-
setts avenue. Mrs. Helen Crouch, of
40 Claiming street northwest, pas
senger I'm the Lambert car, was cut
by flying glass. -
While riding bicycle at North
CAPITOL and X streets. John M.
Austin, forty-three years old, Of 9S1
p street northwest, was struck by an
automobile operated by John N. Det-
wiler, of Plainfield. N. J. He was
taken 10 Siblcy Hospital. where he
was treated for injuries about the
head.
The Washington times., 1921-08-13
Write Only Kind
Letters; 1t
HELPS
write kindly letters. 1t he

Write kindly letters. 1t helps
along"
With the idea of eliminating
"quick, hurtful or rude letters"
Mrs. Virginia Peters-Parkhurst,
of 1926 M street southwest, an
nounced today she will hencefor-
ward write the above slogan on
every piece of mail she sends out.
Mrs. Peters-Parkhurst said she
will place the slogan on the upper
left-hand corner of the envelope.
q IF one takes time to place the
inscription" she said, "there will
be less and less tendency to write
quick, hurtful or rude letters. We
should all bear in mind these
words, Let not your ugly thoughts
be put in black and white, lest for
one single word lifetime be spent
in deep regret
The Washington times., 1921-08-13
WAR VET HELD
Up in DAYTIME.
BY ARMED.THUC
Relieved Of H.15 as Daring
Bandit Presses Revolver
to His Head.

Held up at the point Of revolver,
Michael Shanahan, a war veteran,
who lives in Grant ouildin, Soldiers
Home, yesterday was robbed of s4.15.
Shanahan was walking along the
cinder path at the east end OF the
Soldiers Home grounds. when he was
suddenly confronted by a white man
who leveled revolver at his head.
Hold up your hands and be quick
about it," demanded the robber.
Seeing the gun, and fearing for his
life, Shanahan obeyed the command.
While he kept Shanahan covered with
the revolver In his right hand. tho
robber went through the veterans
pockets with his left, taking the
money.
Shanahan described the daylight
robber rs being about twenty-three
years old, five feet seven inches tall,
Weighing about $50 pounds. He had q
heavy growth Of beard.
The Washington times., 1921-08-13
THE SPIRIT OF H. AND 8.

To merry quip and bright comment.
The world kindly ear does lend,
The "Knocker," though, IL does abhor,
And shows him quickly to tho door.
The House OF Mirth that we have made
Has a KINDNESS" written on the
gate.
And those who enter leave behind
Such axes as they had to grind.
The "Foilies of the Passing Show
Through many divers channels flow
We size them up they float by.
And take their picture with our eye.
And such remarks we may pass
Are meant for humans in the mass.
The testers but an humble love,
Himself quite Oft the biggest fool.
FRED vETTER.
Johnnie--Ma, you know O'Mara'i
horse? How old ia It?
Mother-Five years, Johnnie.
Johnnie-Five! I'm six and tina
big thing is big enough to be thirty
EAMON 8.
Lady Customer-Where shall I
find ladies' waists.
Pat new floor walker)-Between
their shoulders and hips.
TOM CULHANE.
The Washington times., 1921-08-13
WIFE ASKS COURT TO
PREVENT PROPERTY SALE

Suit was filed in the District su-
preme Court yesterday by Mrs.
Eloise Price. wife of James u. Price,
to have abe court protect her equity
In the premises at 932 X street north
east, which was purchased in July,
1919, in her husbands name.
Mrs. Price says her husband dis.
appeared on July last and she has
not been able to locate him. The
court Is asked to declare the wife
the owner of the property and to
prevent It's sale by the husband.
The Washington times., 1921-08-13
ECONOMY SPIKES PLANS
FOR p. o. AT ALEXANDRIA

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Aug. IA
There will be no new postoffice build.
ing in Alexandria according to a
letter received by Congressman r.
Walton Moore. of this district, from
the chairman OF the House Commit.
tee OH Public Buildings.
In his letter the chairman saws
that owing to the present condi-
ton Of finances and the necessity for
economy that no new general public
buildings will be built at this SEES.
sion of Congress.
The Washington times., 1921-08-13
SAID TO HAVE STOLEN
CHECK AND CASHED IT

Harold B. Foulkrod, twenty-five
years old, OF 80 g street southwest,
was arrested yesterday by Raymond
w. King. U. S. secret service agent.
and charged with cashing a check he
is said to have taken from a letter
in the office Of General Butler, at
Quantico. Va, where he Is employed
as mail clerk
Foulkrod is said to have admitted
the theft of the check, amounting to
s25S, claiming that he was seriously in
need Of funds while awaiting action
on his compensation claim resulting
from overseas duty.
The Washington times., 1921-08-13
SUFFRAGE CHIEF RETURNS
AFTER NORTHEAST TOUR

Miss Elsie Hill, chairman OF the
National Woman's Party, has re-
turned to Washington from a tour Of
the Northeastern States where she
conferred w. State chairmen for
the organization of women in those
states to get back of the equal
rights bill.
The task of forming a strong or
ganization OF women voters In. the
states so they will be strong enough
to push the bill in their states is
being taken up by the party and Miss
Hills tour In the northeast is the
beginning. She visited New York.
Maine, New Hampshire and Massa-
chusetts. 49,. .'.' ...,....'
The Washington times., 1921-08-13
U. S. GETS 40 CENT BONUS
FOR YANKS ON THE RHINE

PARIS, Aug. 13.-The allied finance
ministers have decided that the
American and British armies OF oc-
cupation in Germany are entitled only
to the same expenses from German in
demnity as the French and BelRians
plus two gold marks daily for each in.
dividual soldier. II was announced to-
day, The Americans and British
claimed they were entitled to more
than the French and Belgians because
of the higher rate of pay In the Amer.
lean and British armies.
The Washington times., 1921-08-13
OlOUChllN LEAVES SHIP
BOARD IN CALM SEA

Persistent rumors that all was
not well aboard the shipping board,
and that the proposed release Of
John Callahan O'Laughlin. assistant
to Skipper A. d. Lasker, was the
outcome of differences between
OLaughlin and Lasker, were labeled
as false at the offices of the ship
ping board today.
O'Laughlin shipped with the board
when Lasker became skipper, with
It clearly understood that his con-
nection was to continue only through
the period necessary for reorganiza-
ton Of the boards activities. His
request to be relieved Of his duties,
according to officials this morning,
was In accordance with previous ar
rangement and in view Of the COM
pletion OF duties assigned to him.
The Washington times., 1921-08-13
RETURNEDRABb|
ASKS RICH To
A|DPALEST|NE
Washington Man Says More
Houses Are Needed and Amer.
lean Jews Should Help.

''Zionism is no longer a dream. but
a living reality" declared Rabbi
George Silverstone, of this city, to-
day. The rabbi has Just returned
from a trip to Palestine, where he
made a survey of conditions.
For 1000 years the Jews have
dreamt and wept," said Rabbi Silver
stone, THE time has come to act.
zionism is a reality. We must aid
our suffering brethren in Palestine"
DIR. Silverstone brought back with
him message from Sir Herbert
Samuels, high commissioner of Pales-
tine:
Tell the rich Jews of America, /"
Samuels said. that we need then
help. Ask them to come over here
and help build up the land. Urge
them to invest in property here and
build houses. IL they will do this,
then the gates of Palestine will be
opened"
For more than a month DIR. Silver.
stone lived among the people of Pal
estine.
II found them happy and con.
tented" he said. They are living 30
gcther without interference from other
races, and the conditions are very
pleasing. However, the housing situa.
ton is serious. More homes are needed,
and 1t Is up to the rich Jews of Amer
lea to help their brethren.
Palestine is a beautiful city. Its
charitable institutions aer as good as
those anywhere in America. The eli.
mate Is fine, ocean breezes constantlv
passing over the city"
Rabbi Silverstone urged the people
of Europe to treat the Jews with the
sanee consideration that the Europeans
would be treated in Palestine.
The Washington times., 1921-08-13
ANNAPOLIS APPOINTEES
REDUCED IN HOUSE BILL

Reductions of naval academy APP
pointees to a prewar basis is provided
in a bill introduced in the House to-
day by Congressman Cable OF Ohio.
Before the war there was allowed
one midshipman for each Senator,
Representative and delegate in Con-
gress, one for the District OF Column
bia. ten at large, and fifty from the
enlisted men of the United States
navy, appointed each year. During
the war this quota was greatly ex-
banded because of the need for Off
GERS on ships. The reduction pro
posed is not to affect those midship-
men at the Naval Academy, or those
appointed during the fiscal year 1922.
The Washington times., 1921-08-13
6A|j.T0|sTS
INJURED IN
TRA|NCRASH
D. c, People Near Death In
Early Morning Mishap at
Brooks Station.

Six Washingtonians are In
Emergency Hospital, with serious
injuries, one in a critical condi-
ton; after the rear end OF the
automobile in which they were
riding was struck by train near
Brooks Station, fifty miles from
Washington, shortly after 5 o'clock
this morning.
One Critically Hurt.
The injured are: 81 -
Mrs. Matte Downs, thirty years
old. Of $40 H street northwest,
fractured hip, internal injuries.
condition critical.
Mrs. Bertha Thomas, twenty. six
years old, of 468 l. street south
west, Commissions on head, and
decorations of legs and arms.
Charles III. Flemming, twenty
southwest, cuts on head and hands.
LIE Roy Nelson, twenty three
years old, Of 1914 KilbOurne street
northwest, back bruises.
George Wrenn, twenty four years
old, Of 14O2 Euclid street north
west, strained back.
Edward A. Brown, twenty seven
years old, of 1884 1 street southwest;
strained back.
Try to Beat Train.
The party was returning from Co
lonial Beach to Washington, when the
machine approached a railroad cross
ing near Brooks Station. An effort
was made to beat the train at the
crossing, but the rear end of the ma
chine was struck by the engine and
the automobile was overturned at the
side of the tracks.
The injured were placed aboard a
train arriving here at $50 O'Clock
this morning, and upon arrival all
were taken to Emergency Hospital.
The Washington times., 1921-08-13
CORRESPONDENT ORDERED
TO PAY COURT FEES

Justice Stafford of the District Su-
preme Court today signed an interlocu-
tory decree of absolute divorce in ia
vor of Thomas A. Mauck against Grace
r. Mauck, on the grounds of miscon-
duct.
The court orders the correspondent
to pay the costs of the proceedings and
attorneys fees. The defendants failed
10 appear and entered no plea.
The Washington times., 1921-08-13
RoUTS NEGRO BURGLAR
WITH RAIN. OF BULLETS

Discovering negro burglar at
tempting to break into his home
early today, Frank d. Snow, 225h
II street northwest, secured his re-
volver and fired on the intruder
The negro fled in the rain OF bullets
and Snow believes one of them took
effect. The police today are search
the hospitals for the negro, believing
that II he was shot he will go to
one of them to have his wound
treated
The Washington times., 1921-08-13
COMMISSION WOULD CUT
TAX ON HIGHWAY BRIDGE

The board Of commissioners has
recommended that the tax levied on
the washington.Virgini Railway of
one-half cent per passenger carried
over the Highway Bridge be reduced
to one-quarter cent per passenger.
This will mean a saving OF about
$4,000 a year to the railway com.
pany. During the past several years
the average amount of money col
lected by the District has been about
S24 600 a year.
The Washington times., 1921-08-13
BARUCH TO GIVE VIEWS
ON FINANCING FARMERS

Bernard NJ. Baruch will testify be-
fore the joint Congressional Commits
sion on Agriculture inquiry August
IS on measures to aid farmers in
financing their crops.
Baruch has given the matter much
study and has participated or aided in
the formation OF banker pools to assist
in marketing cotton and other farm
crops. From his experience the COM
mission expects to get valuable sug-
gestions.
The Washington times., 1921-08-13
COP HUNTING BURGLAR
FALLS INTO AREAWAY

While in search of a supposed bur-
glar insthe home of Mrs. Margaret I.
Hardy. 1919 street northwest. early
this morning, Patrolman l.. e. Birkigt,
Of the First precinct, fell fifteen feet
down an areaway, spraining his wrist
and receiving other injuries.
He was taken to the Emergency
Hospital by George Conlon, of the
Wardman Park Inn.
The Washington times., 1921-08-13
N COMBS',STORY
MAKESH|STQRY,
SAY STATESMEN
Declare Eevry American Should
Read" How I Made VIII
son President"

"A new chapter in the history Of
American should read" summarizes
the estimate by members of Congress
Of How i Made Woodrow Wilson
President" by William r. McCombs.
the first instalment Of which appeared
in the New York American and other
Hearst newspapers last Sunday.
The interest aroused by the open
Ing instalment leaves no doubt that
all succeeding instruments will be
read with even greater interest and
by practically every member of Con-
gress.
No student of American politics can
be without the important revelation
Of the happenings behind the scenes
during the Wilson Administration
this book makes, 1t is generally
asserted.
Congressman Charles F.. Curry of
California said the Hearst newspapers
are performing a valuable public
service by publishing McCombs' auto
biography. Some of the estimates Of
the first instalment follow:
Congressman j, Stanley Web
ster, WashingtOn-"In McCombs'
articles we have a new chapter in
the history of American politics
brought down to date. To be well
informed on the things that occur
red behind the curtains during the
two Administrations of Woodrow
Wilson, from 1918 to 1921, the stu
dents Of politics will have need of
this important contribution to the
history Of our own times. Nc
Combs has been fortunate in his
biographer. The opening chapter
is thrilling. withal, dignified, and
~xsyftk afnrnrifV
fairness.
when we have all the facts con-
corning the two Administrations of
Wilson we will beRi1 to realize in
it's full sifnificance the temper OF
the American people when they
went to the polls last November.
This book is one that does not
stand on a partisan bottom; 1t is a
book for every student Of American
politics to read"
Representative Albert johnson,
Washington.-"Mr. McCombs has
given to the people of the United
States a new sidelight on President
Wilson that only serves to confirm
the worst suspicious Of those who
/ doubted his wisdom in statesman
ship. One marvels at the person
ality that could win to his idolatrous
support such men as Mr.. McCombs,
Colonel Harvey and Colonel House.
only to sacrifice them on the altar
of his personal and selfish ambition.
The value of the McCombs' mar
rat,va ia thar ia based on facts.
and no effort ia made to draw on
tho ip,a eination n every chapter
!. as stIonr as the first. the book
will NAV an important part when
the history of American politics is
thought down to date by some fu-
ture historian.
Renresentatiye Kelly. Michigan.-
Mocon,hs' story with great deal
~ interest n 4. valuable histor-
,icaI document. giving some very In
1870 : "a ;.s,ror,on, a. Information
The Washington times., 1921-08-13
JTTNEY ASSOCIATION
TO OPERATE NEW LINE

ALEXANDRIA, Va. Aug. 13.-The
Alexandria and Mt. Vernon Jitney As.
ISOLATION. of which w. M. Parke is
president, announces that IL will next
week start the operation of twelve
eight-passenger touring cars between
Alexandria, Washington and Mt. Yer
non. The new line will have its ter.
minal at Eleventh street and Pennsyl'
vania avenue northwest.
The Washington times., 1921-08-13
District Nouu Glories in
The Appointn1ent of Its
First Woman Alienist
DR.. Edith Seville CoaIe Is
Named to important Office,
DR.. William c. Fowler, Dis
trict Health Officer, An
nounces-Uniike Most Of Her
Sex, She Never Talks for
Publication.

Who knows better than a woman
Just what ones tnnermost thoughts
are?
Who IL always the member Of the
family to detect just what ID the mat
ter. in the springfYme whom the son
hasn't much of an appetite? Why.
mother. OF course.
Who knows how to soothe the man
of the house when he il irritable and
can't find his pipe or his slippers?
Who always understands? The woman.
woman. has become an adept in this
matter of psychology Of the human
mind and mind reading. She has been
forced to use her intuitions.
First Woman ,Alienist Here.
And SO 1t was received with no sur.
prise IN feminine circles today when
Or. William c. Fowler. District
Health officer, let 1t be known that
physician, is acting District alienist'
I'm the absence of Dr.. d. p. Hickling,
who Is on a vacation,
DIR. Coale is the first woman to serve
In this capacity in Washington. She
also has been appointed health officer
to the woman's bureau of the police
department. and will have charge OF
the mental and physical examination
Of persons coming there.
DIR. Coale takes this matter of be-
ing official censor of the mentally
deranged calmly. Says she has had
lot of experience and there is no
necessity for getting excited.
She Never Talks, Either.
. First she is a graduate of the
Woman's Medical College, of Balti.
more. Md. Next. she was physician
The Washington times., 1921-08-13
POLICE SEIZE AUTO AND
FIND BATCH OF LIQUOR

ALEXANDRIA. Va, Aug. IA
colored man giving the name of
Willie Jones was arrested by Ser
geant Campbell and Policeman Raw
lett on the road leading into Alex
andria last evening. Jones was driv.
ing an automobile and the police
man upon searching the car found
five gallons OF whiskey in the ma
chine.
The Washington times., 1921-08-13
ROANOKE GOVERNMENT
COSTS $24.1o PER CAPITA

The cost of government in Roam
IKE. Va, for the fiscal year ended
December 81, 1920, amounted to
81 .244,5s3. a per capita cost of $24.19,
the Census Bureau announced today.
The total revenue receipts were
s1.121 ,613, or $3.50 per capita.
The Washington times., 1921-08-13
BOY OF FIFTEEN Is
BITTEN ON LEG BY DOG

Rodser Creaven, thirteen years old.
OF 400 Piney Branch road northwest.
today is nursing a painful laceration
on his right leg as result of having
been bitten by a dog yesterday.
The boy was walking in front OF the
home of Edward Furey, 14l7 Critten-
den street northwest, when the dog
sprang at him. The wound was eau
terized.
The Washington times., 1921-08-13
Injured Boy Improves.

The condition of Arthur Robins.
ele>en years old. so6 Seventh street
southeast. who fell forty feet from
a tree to the pavement Thursday was
aid this morning at Casualty Hos.
pital to be favorable. He is suffer
ing from probable conclusion OF The
Nrsin and a slight injury to his
spine.
The Washington times., 1921-08-13
Falls in Hole; Asks $4,000.

It's always good for a laugh in the
movies and the comic sections-this
stepping into a man-hole. But it's no
Joke In real life. Irene Richardson
says she did It. She claims she was
injured by stepping into a telephone
conduit which was improperly COW
cred. Yesterday she filed suit for
10000 damages against the Chesa-
rany.
The Washington times., 1921-08-13
Order Premises Vacated.

In line with their determination TO
remove all unsightly buildings from
the water front, the District Commits
sioners yesterday served notice to the
Conrad r. Bennett Shipyard and the
Roberts Lumber Company. both locat-
ed at the foot OF Tenth street south
west, TO vacate their leased premises
on or before November 1.
The Washington times., 1921-08-13
Irish Council Ito Meet.

The George Washington Council OF
the American Association OF the Irish
Republic viii hold its regular meeting
tomorrow night at s o'clock at the
National Capital Bank Hall, 3fs Penn
syIyania avenue southeast,
The Washington times., 1921-08-13
Writer'S Club Meets.

Members Of the Writers Club last
night read original stories anil sub
mitted them to open discussion at a
meeting at the Public Library. The
president, N. r. Fasin. presided. The
club Ia arranging for a picnic.
The Washington times., 1921-08-13
Mill City Man Named.

Secretary Of Commerce Hoover has
appointed w. A. Lundquist, VI
as head of a newly
created electrical machinery division
OF the bureau of foreign and domes-
tic commerce.
The Washington times., 1921-08-13
Mary r. RosseIIe Divorced.

Justice Hitz has signed a final de-
cree of absolute divorce In favor OF
Mary r. Rosselle against G. Bowd Ros-
selle. An interlocutory decree was
wife.
The Washington times., 1921-08-13
ANOTHER MARY RHYME.

ANOTHER MARY RHYME.
Mary had q little calf,
Which later n ID a daughter.
And every time that Mary passed
She felt she hadn't oughter.
The calf took insult" one day,
(Should have been against the rule)
And when Mary milked the mother.
The calf kicked her off the stool.
JULES BACKENHEIMER.
NO VICIOUS CIRCLE HERE.
To be good is TO be kind; to be
kind Is to be just; TO be just Is to be
merciful; to be nierciful Is to be
good.
BRIDGEPORT.
The Washington times., 1921-08-13
Dry Chief Named.

o. II. p. Shelley. of Helena. Mont,
was named by Commissioner of In.
ternal Revenue Blair today to be
prohibition director OF Montana with
headquarters ut Helena