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The Washington herald., 1921-06-12
ARREST 3DRIVERS
FOR AUTO HOLD-UP
Police Accuse Negroes of Day.
light Robbery in. South
west.

Drivers of the three automobiles,
leaders in the party of bandits who
staged hold-up and robbery Friday
afternoon when they stopped the
machine occupied by Morris Basen
and Nathan Dietelbaum, both %
years old. alleged Philadelphia
"bootleggers." in front of n II
street southwest and took from
them eight cases of whisky and
sl.025. were arrested by Detective
Sergts. Waldorf. Walsh and King.
The drivers are, Ed Edward Rus
sell, colored, IS years old, -24ol
Nicols street southeast; Emanuel
Freeman. colored, 81 years old, 923
Second street southwest, and Will
lam winbush. colored, 80 years old.
1917 Tenth street northwest.
According to police, winbush met
the two Philadelphians Thursday
morning and offered to assist them
in selling the whisky. He escorted
them through the southwest, police
say. and after gathering up his con-
federates, arranged the hold-up.
Most of the stolen whisky was
found at Winbush's home. Police
claim winbush struck Basen with
the butt end of a revolver Basen
was treated at the Emergency hos
pital.
Both Philadelphians were re-
leased on 81. 900 bond each, charged
with illegal possession, transporta-
ton and having counterfeit revenue
stamps. winbush is being held at
the fourth police precinct. Russell
and Freeman were released on bond
The Washington herald., 1921-06-12
URGES CONGRESS
TO INVESTIGATE
ADJT. GEN. HARRIS
Federal Employees Union
Takes Up Charges Made
by Quinn.

Resolutions deciarihs that gov
eminent lnsction With respect 10
the charges made by ttobert ..
Quinn against Adjutaht General
Harris, on account Of which he was
dismissed from federal employ
meht, would be equivalent TO q
public notice to all government EN-
ployees that any wrong doing on
the part or their superiors should
not be reported were adopted at
meeting OF Federal Employer
Local No. 2 last night
The resolutions demanded an in
vestigation by congress OF the
charges. Copies Of the resolution
were ordered transmitted TO appro-
pirate committees OF congress. and
the president of local No. 2 was
directed to call upon Luther G
Stewart president OF the National
Federation OF Federal Employees.
with view to obtaining his sup.
port for the movement to investi-
gate the charges against the Ad-
iutant general.
committee OF hve. headed by
jeremiah Connolly. was designated
TO call upon President Harding and
urge the extension OF the saturday
half holiday fer the entire year.
Iha meeting closed with the
nomination of candidates for dele
gates to the annual convention of
the national federation which VIII
be held in New Orleans in Sep
tember.
The Washington herald., 1921-06-12
Officer Stricken
By Vertigo Falls
From Police Boat

Stricken with vertigo as he was
walking along the side Of the po-
lice boat Of the harbOr precinct
last night, Policeman Frank Baur
50 years old, Of the harbor pre-
CinCt. and formerly headquarters
detective sergeant, 1880 W street
northwest. fell backwards into the
water and was pulled out uncon-
sCious three minutes later by Po-
liCcruan r. c. Ault, and taken to
the Emergency hospital. Physicians
report his heart condition as serious
but efaim he suffered little from the
effects Of the accident.
Stating that he was feeling i'll,
Eaur said that he intended to walk
along the wharf, Policeman Ault
said last night. He had walked half
the length of the boat when he fell
backwards into the water. Baur
was pulled to the wharf and revived
by Ault Policeman Burkbart and
W. T. Reynolds. manager of the
boat house.
Before his transfer to the harbor
precinct. a month ago. Baur was q
member of the headquarters squad
where he served for "a years.
The Washington herald., 1921-06-12
BIG CELEBRATION
BY IRISH JULY 4

Under the auspices of the Ameri-
can Association for the Recognition
of the Irish Republic, a celebration.
including a carnival and field games,
is being arranged for July 4, at
Georgetown university field.
Justice Joseph Scott, of Los An
geles, will be the principal speaker.
The Declaration of Independence and
Washington's Farewell Address will
be read by P. ]. Haltigan, reading
clerk of the house of representa-
tives. Miss Agnes Whalen will lead
group singing.
Track games under the rules Of
the A. A. u, in which national and
Olympic champs will take part, are
among events Of the day. John D.
O'Reilly, athletic director at George
town universityAis chairman of ath-
detics, and Ray kirkpatrick Is sec
retary. Entry blanks for the ath-
letic events can be had Of Kirk
patrick at 1913 First street north
west
The Washington herald., 1921-06-12
RAIDS BY POLICE
RESULT in HAUL
eFILICITLIQUOR
Drive on Bookmakers Re-
newed by Precinct
- Detectives.

Prsonct police yesterday renewed
actiyites in the war against boot
leEgsrs and bookmakers. which re-
sulted in a number of arrests and
the confiscation OF a quantity of
evidsrce.
Twenty-Five gallons of alcohal
and - large touring car were con-
fscated by police at 4:30 o'clock
vest srday morning when Policeman
James, Frame arrested James Lane,
IS years old. IO41 Thirty-third street
northeest; James Taylor. 26 years
old. f147 Seventeenth street, and
Lawrence Hall. 22 years old $50
Twenty-fourth street. All are col
oredSis Lane was sitting in the ma
chine parked on L near Ninth street.
The other two had gone for gaso-
line. and upon their return were
arreStfd with Lane. They were
chargsd with illegal possession and
Transporting liquor. and were re-
leasedp on $500 bond each. Lane told
the police he purchased the alleged
alcohol in Philadelphia
Alleged to be placing number
of bets on the races at Ninth street
and New York avenue northwest.
William Young. 40 years old. 92l
Ntntn street northwest anu T&hh
Anaati, 20 years old, 1882 d street
northwest. were arrested by Officers
Messer. Sweeney and Fowler. Both
werel~ released on $4,000 bon A
number of racing slips were con-
fiscated.
simultaneously. raids were con-
Quoted by Internal Revenue Of1cer
Harold Stephenson and Precinct De-
tectiye J. Rome at the residences of
TI3 and 712 Second street northwest
John. Stevenson. colored. so years
old. was arrested at the former resi-
dence. and Harry Litoff. IS years
old. at the latter 4 quantity of
intoxicating liquor was seized at
each place. police say. Both were
released on $500 bond. charged with
Illegal possession.
sixth precinct police raided the
residence Of SylveSter Jones, col
credits years old. 55 Jackson street
northeast. and Confiscated a guam
titY OF liquor Jones was released
on bond Of $500
The Washington herald., 1921-06-12
BOYS CLUB BENEFIT
NETS over $4,000
Detroit Washington Game
Swells Fund TO Carry
On Work.

The chairman Of the baseball
committee of the Boys club an-
nounced yesterday that the pro-
ceeds of the game for the Boys Club
are already in excess Of $4,000, and
more returns are yet to come
-, The committee extends its thanks
to all organizations cooperating in
the sale of tickets. and awards the
prize to the Rotary club members
who alone sold nearly 900 worth
of tickets to the game
The motion pictures showing the
scenes at the game will be shown
for the .irst time at Loew's Palace
theater at $50 o'clock tomorrow
when the boys of the club will be
guests of the thester to see them
selves presenting flowers to Man
ayers Mcbride and Cobb, eating
their ice cream and generally en-
joying themselves at the park
The Washington herald., 1921-06-12

DEFENDS MEXICO
Condemns u. s. Demand for
Removal of Export Taxes
On Oil.

Resolutions upholding the right
of Mexico to tax its own mineral
resources and condemninG the policy
of the administration in demanding
the removal by the Mexican govern
ment of its tax on oil exports as a
preliminary for recognition of Mexi-
co by this country, were adopted at
a meeting of the National Single
Tax league at the Lafayette hotel
yesterday. The resolutions charge
that the attitude of the government
is AN unwarranted intrusion of the
fundamental rights of Mexico" to
deal with it's natural resources.
Speakers declared that the Mexican
issue was fraught with war.
Considerable discord arose over
the adoption of a resolution indors-
ing the single tax party. many
of the leaders advocating working
within the other parties for the en-
aCtment of a single tax measure.
The Endorsement of the separate
party, however, carried by a large
majority.
Single tax speakers all declared
themselves as confident of the fu-
ture of their cause.
The Washington herald., 1921-06-12
TRIBUTE TO FRANCE
HONORS CALBRAITH
Wreaths of Republic Laid on
Coffin of Dead Legion
Commander.

CINCINNATI, June 1.-THE Re-
public of France placed her tribute
today on the coffin in which lay IN
state at Music Hall the body Of
Fred W. Galbraith. jr., national
commander of the American Legion
and colonel of Cincinnati's first
regiment"
There was wreath for the
grateful town of Chateau Thierry,
a palm leaf from the association Of
Alsace and Lorraine. and a wreath
from the Federation of French
Veterans of the great war.
They were placed at the feet of
the dead colonel by Marcel Knecht
of the French high commission,
who came to Cincinnati from New
York with two Poilus from the
French army. bearing French bat
tie flags.
Galbraith's body on a gun cais-
son, was escorted by two troops
OF cavalry and a group of infantry
men from Fort Thomas.
Dedication of the intersection Of
the Dixie and National highways at
Vandalia, Ohio, near Dayton, in
memory of Col. F. w. Galbraith is
planned by the American Forestry
association, it was announced last
night
The Washington herald., 1921-06-12
Bakers Arbitrate
Wage Demand on
Eve of Wak-out

Decision to await the final settle
ments of the board OF arbitration
composed OF two bakers and two
representatives of the employers,
was the factor which averted a gen.
eral strike of the bakers yesterday
at a meeting of the Local Bakers
Union. No. 49,. held at the Tpyo-
graphical Temple.
The bakers have decided to ac-
cede to the refusal of the employ
ers to raise wages as the bakers
demanded several weeks ago. and
leave the final outcome of the con-
troversy in the hands of the arbi-
tration board. At present the board
is at. a deadlock Which can be
broken only by a fifth member.
Election of a fifth member to the
board will be discussed Tuesday.
John B. Colpoys. who is in charge
of government efforts to bring about
a peaceful settlement between the
two factions said last night that he
was hopeful of an early settlement.
The Washington herald., 1921-06-12
Claims Swindler
Took His S23 in
Flirn-Flan Game

Herbert Lyles, colored, 121 Pierce
street, told second precinct police
he, was euchered out of $23 by an
other clored man in flim-flam
game in a park at Eleventh and L
streets yesterday afternoon. He
claimed he gave the swindler the
money in an envelope addressed to
a prospective employer and that as
they were hunting for the employer,
the swindler lost him.
J. J. Butler. Christon, Va. re-
ported that thieves entered his
locker in a local club house and
stole clothing valued at $50.
Agatha Carpenter. .2224 l street
northwest, reported that her pocket
book was picked from her skirt
pocket Her loss totals $3.50.
A diamond ring valued at $500
was reported lost by Mrs. H. F..
Winslow, Cabin John park.
The Washington herald., 1921-06-12
Ask Harding Intervene
To End Marine Strike

Intervention by President Hard
ing to end the marine strike which
has been in progress since May 1
was asked yesterday by a delega-
tion representing the marine engi-
neerS Secretary Of Labor Davis
accompanied the delegation to the
White house.
While 1t was not disclosed what
form the strikers wished interven-
tion TO take, II is believed they
asked for the appointment Of an
arbitration commission, to be Sc
lected by the President, and prom
ised to abide by its findings.
The Washington herald., 1921-06-12

by the association as a center to
handle criminal identihcation. At
present the bureau has several thou
sand photographs and fnser prints
with the Berttlon measuremen nts of
criminals OF both the United States
and Canada, These photograph
are used by the government, which
makes an annual appropriation Of
$500, and by police departments OF
the association. The association
will launch a campaign for assist.
ance for and support OF the bureau
and to make of IL a center OF infor-
nation OF ALI kinds. Eventually Il
viii become an exchange center OF
police Information, and II is hored
that the federal government will
establish Jurisdiction over It,
Favors state Police system.
Maj. Gessford advocated the ad-
vancement and efficiency of the state
police system at the convention. In
answer to objection to the state
police system, he explained its uses
and methods of operations. citing
as an example the state police of
Maryland with Its perfect co-opera-
tion with the, Washington police de-
partment. He said that he thought
i; was a matter of a short time
only when every. state in the union
would install the state police
system.
Mrs. Nina C. Van Wrinkle, super.
intendent of the women police, ad-
dressed the assembled police chiefs
on Women police officers and gen
eral social welfare"
Describes Work Needed.
Outlining the progress of work
accomplished by this branch Of po-
lice work since its inception 20
years ago, she described the en-
trance requirements of the prospec-
tive police woman, the training.
duties and methods OF working Of
the policewoman. The only ex-
cuse for the existence of a woman's
bureau in a police department. she
said, els that of the need for special
work by women for women and
girls. and the substitution of their
services for those of the men offi-
GERS" She also spoke briefly on
social problems and welfare work.
The Washington herald., 1921-06-12
POLICE CHIEFS ASSO OCLATION
AIMS TO ENLARGE BUREAU OF
CRIMINAL IDENTIFICATION HERE
Maj. Gessford Says Jurisdiction and Aid Of
Federal Government 10 Sought.

Establishment Of a central bureau
for missing persons, under the juris-
diction of the department of Justice.
and enlargement Of the scope of the
international bureau of criminal
identihcation, located in Washing
ton, will be undertaken by the In
ternational Association of Chiefs of
Police. IL was stated last night by
Maj. Harry L. Gessford, superin.
tendent OF police, who returned
yesterday from ST. Louis where he
attended the annual convention of
the police chiefs.
Used by Government.
The bureau of criminal identih-
cation was organized is years ago
The Washington herald., 1921-06-12
CoIored Woman Held on !,
H0usebredking Charge

ored, 3s years old, of s3s P street
northwest. was held for the grand
jury yesterday by Judge Mcmahon
in police court under $4,000 bond
on two charges of housebreaking in
connection with the alleged robbery
of the home of Floyd A. Compton.
sos 1 street northwest
The woman was arrested by De-
tectives Livingston and Keck, after
It Is alleged, she had entered sew
eral dwellings. 1t is claimed that
Compton's home was robbed of $50
worth of jewelry.,
The Washington herald., 1921-06-12
Would Hold Up Increase
In Second-CLuss Rates

Representative Longworth, of
Ohio, introduced a bill yesterday
providing for postponement of the
increase in rates on newspapers and
magazines entered as second-class
mail matter. and for an investiga-
tion of postal costs and second
class yates.
The measure directs >the appoint
menta of a joint commission, con-
sisting OF three members each of
the senate and house postofice COM
mittees. to investigate and report
on the cost Of the second-class mail
service. and to determine upon
which charges should be assessed.
The Washington herald., 1921-06-12
HEIR OF SCIENTIST
GIVEN OLD CLAIM
Will Directs Fight For Recog.
milton of Landreau's
Discoveries.

A night for between s5o.ooo,o 900
and 500. .00o.o 900. which has engaged
the attention of the state depart
ment since the administration of
Rutherford B. Hays. being a claim
by Jean Theophile Landreau, scien-
tist, against the Peruvian govern
ment for compensation for discov-
cries Of guano and nitrate deposits
made by Landresu, will be contin-
ued by Norman B. Laudreau, a for
mer aviator and granddaughter Of
the scientist. and Martin ]. McNa-
mara. attorney.
The will of John celestin Ian
dreau. brother OF the discoverer,
and heir to the interest in his dis
coveries, filed for probate here yes
terday, designated the two named
as trustees and executors of the
estate and authorizes their prose-
cution before the state department
of their claim.
Original Claim Was 500, 900.
The original claim OF Jean Theo-
phile Landreau, amounting to $780,
600, was rst recognized by the Peru
Wan government in 1865, but money
was never paid. After that time the
scientist. who was once a resident
of New York. obtained added imam
cial backing from his brother John.
an American citizen, and made fur
ther, explorations and discoveries
Under the Peruvian law. the person
discovering anything which would
enrich the government is entitled
to reward
Suggests Arbitration Settlement.
Recently the state department an
nounced that the American and Pc
ruvian governments had reached an
agreement to adjust the claim
through arbitration, The state de-
partment has repeatedly urged upon
the Peruvian government, IT was
declared, the necessity of settling
this claim with the heirs of the
scientist. who devoted his life and
fortune to his work John Celestin
Landreau died March 4. He was the
sole heir of the estate of his brother,
the scientist.
now Mrs. Marie Dycer, daughter
OF John Celestin Landreau, is prac-
tlcally sole heir of the interests and
estate OF her grandfather. Her in
terests will be protected by Norman
b. Landreau and Mr.. Mcnamara,
The scientist died in Peru some
years ago.
The Washington herald., 1921-06-12
Fire on Steamer Hico
Brought Under Control

CHARLESTON. s. c., June IL
Fire on board the American steam
er Hico, which was in distress off
Frying Pan shoals, has been
brought under control, and the yes
sci Is proceeding under its own
steam to Jacksonville, radiograms
received from the coast guard cut
ter Seminole tonight stated.
The fire was brought under con-
troll tonight after several vessels
mad rushed to the Hico's assistance.
The Washington herald., 1921-06-12
Ship Board Folk ON Outinp

A 5e-yard race for fat men, potato
race Tor women and three-legsed
marathon were some. Of the events
at tne united states shipping board
hall yesterday. The races were fol-
lowed by a baseball game between
the +. street ofiice and SC" building
outfit - -
The Washington herald., 1921-06-12
Ketcham Estate, $4,000.

Morris Ketcham, who died May
is last. at 1888 Adams Mill road
northwest. left an estate valued at
$4,000. according to the petition for
probate of the will filed yesterday,
by Mrs. Rosina II. Ketcham. the
widow. The esate consists entirely
Of personal property. -.-s-..
The Washington herald., 1921-06-12

iceland and Sweden have sent to
tne league of nations for registra-
ton a trade marks protection treaty
drawn up In 1celandic and Swedish.
The Washington herald., 1921-06-12
APARTMENTS TO LET
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

le4O[ KALoRAMA ROAD Nw-THREE
rooms and bath; ami: heat, light in
cluded; conveniently located; $50; immediate
possession. Columbia 1900. APT. 81. SIS
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When Jack Frost had left the star
that the Weatherman lived on, to
follow Old Man Flood to the earth
and repair his damage, Mr.. Sprinkle
Blow turned to Nancy and Nick.
Now, my dears," said he. II think
that we may rest assured that things
will he all right with our friends
Builder Beaver can finish his dam,
which, TO tell you the truth. he
should have had all ready In the fall;
Mark Muskrat can finish his house
above highwater mark. and Marty
Mink can have his fishing party on
the ice without being carried out to
sea. Suppose we all go down to the
earth ourselves now. and see how
things are coming on. I've been SO
busy up here in the sky getting
enough rain barreled up for spring
showers. and sunbeams put away for
days when Mr.. Sun Is lazy. and
various other things. that really I've
had to neglect the earth creatures.
You can help me great deal. I'm
sure. being able to understand what
they say. And having your Magic
Green Shoes Is going to be the best
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Confessions of a Husband


How on earth did you do it," I
gasped. Only a minute before my
wife and her husband had taken the
train back to the city because the
car had apparently broken down
hopelessly.
Cant You guess?- she inquired.
provokingly. ''Or must I explain 1t
in words of one syllablew
was stumped. and I suppose my
looks confessed 1t. Edith burst into
a laugh.
"Shall we beat them back to the
city, or aren't you In a hurry to re-
turn
did you do that on purposeT'
demanded. Were you just pretend
ing that the engine wouldn't rum"
what II / was? What IL did it
SO George could have some excuse
for taking the train back and not
making his poor cough worse by rid
ing any more in this open carr"
I'll confess l don't know what
to make OF you." stammered.
was 100 per cent surprised, and
I am afraid I cut rather sorry fig
urc. as a man always does when he
learns woman has been thinking
three times as rapidly as he.
Come. now; Is there anything so
wrong in what i die'~
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Dear Miss Grey: ! want TO an
gwer the young men who are looking
Tor 'ss model In 1874 attire.
Yes. boys. there are plenty OF girls
Of the old school. but not In the
places you are looking for them.
Hence they arc not looking for your
style. They are not on the streets.
nor jazxing around. but are at home
where they belong.
About character, perhaps you have
nothing 10 say. Don't run a girl
4 Gown before you know her. A girl
Won't go wrong by herself You
1T find the kind OF girls you are
uocking for at the dance halls. II
!. you were to 80 pearl fishing and
maui In" only a mussel shell. surely
you would not say there are no
Dearls- 1t Is exactly the same case
nth searching for the right sort OF
GIRLS A GIRL OF II.
1st folio LEAD for MONDAY
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passionate impulse. he leaned over
and caught her hands.
II never want to get away from
you. I will never leave you if--if--"
He broke off hoarseiy.
Joan gave a little cry and shrank
back from him tremblingiy.
Richard Ferrier loosed her hands
and gave q shaky laugh. II am sorry
please forgive me. I'm a rough
sort Of chap. See how fine the cliffs
are from here?"
1t was a deliberate effort ID change
tho conversation, but he was In tor
ment. He told himself II would be
an impossibility to live In the same
house with this woman and not be-
tray himself-agony to meet her eyes
and pretend that he did not know
the lie she was acting. He thanked
heaven when the train drew up at
the little wayside station.
Hastings awoke with an exagger.
ated yawn. Ferricr shrewdly guessed
that his sleep had been feigned. An
anxious porter with a equity foot