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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-17
AUTOIST KNOCKS COP
DOWN AND ESCAPES

While riding his bicycle at Eighth
and r. streets southwest early this
morning, Policeman q. G.. Green, of
the Fourth precinct. who lives at 1904
Firth street northeast, was struck and
knocked down by an automobile. the
operator of which is unknown to the
police. He received cuts on the eve
and knees. The lights of the automo.
bile had not been turned on at the
time OF occurrence. He was treated
at Casualty Hospital and later re-
turned to duty.
Four.year-old John NJ. Setty,I 14s
Carroll avenue, Takoma, d. c.. wis
cut about the mouth by glass when
the automobile In which he was seated
"drifted" from In front OF 94s Cedar
street northwest and, after speeding
down the hill, crashed into the rail.
road bridge on Cedar street. The car
had been parked In front OF the Cedar
street address and the child was left
in he machine. The brakes became
loose and the machine started off
The windshield was shattered in the
crash.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-17

This little want ad which appeared
in the classified columns Of The
Washington Times brought joy to
Mrs. Bowling and enriched the pun Sc
of c. f. Wells by 500, he having
read, the losers S o S after finding
the ring, and returned 1t to her.
While Detectives Bradley and Keck
were investigating Mrs. Dowling's
loss. Wells was reading the classified
page of The Washington Times and
learned thcrefrom the identity of the
owner of the handsome diamond ring
he picked up at Fourteenth and r
streets northwest. Although the de-
tectives did not actually recover The
ring for Mrs. Bowling they were
largely instrumental in bringing
about the return of the gem, rs they
advised her to advertise her loss
in The Washington Times and she
promptly needed their advice.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-17
''F|GHT|NGCOP"
TAKESDEC|S|ON
ONLONG ISLAND
Henry DarneiIle Winner in Six
Round Bout Somewhat
Lacking in vigor.

Henry Darneille, Washington cop,
who has been heralded as a prospec-
tive opponent for Dempsey, battled for
six rounds with Fred Schroeder before
the Greensboro Athletic Club in Long
Island last night. After one minute
and thirty seconds of 'sparring" in the
sixth round, Johnny Haukop, the
referee, waived Schroeder to his cor.
ner. proclaimed Darneille the victor.
Darneille is the man who defied
scores OF men and women several
weeks ago when he bowied many OF
them off their feet during a free-fo-.
all fight at the carnival of the Capital
Heights Volunteer Fire Department
He is now out on bonds pending trial
But because of Darneille's prowess
Mt the carnival, several of his friends
have told him he should get into
the fighting game and train to 30
on with Dempsey. Darneille, taking
their advice, has gone into training
and the bout last night was the first
In which he has figured before a
club since the carnival episode.
Reports of the fight last night
state that both men jolted each 9th sr
frequently during the first five
rounds, but that most of the blows
aimed failed to hit sure. At the start
OF the sixth round, both men entered
the ring tired and fatigued, and
swung their arms with but little pep.
The audience began to laugh and 4
was then that the referee stopped
the bout. giving Darneille the de-
cision.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-17
FLOR|STSNAME
PH|[ADELPH|AN
FORPRES|DENT
Kansas City Selected for Next
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Held
In Botanical Gardens.

S. s. Pennock, Philadelphia florist,
will be the next president of the
Society of American Florists and
Ornamental Horticulturists. The So
ciety is now in convention in National
Guard Armory.
Mr.. Pennock and Sam Murray of
Kansas City today were nominated
president and vice president, respec.
lively, without opposition. Election
takes place tomorrow. No Washing
ton pen were nominated for national
office. Mr.. Pennock is now In Europe.
Kansas City was selected yesterday
for the meeting place Of the next con-
vention.
Thousands Of delegates and visitors
last night attended reception In the
Botanical Gardens rendered to Thomas
Roland of Nahant, Mass, the retiring
president.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-17
7,119SEPA RATEO.
FROM JOBS WITH
U.S.DUR|NG JULY.
Largest Number Left in Treas.
ury Department, Where
3,118 Quit.

Discharges from the Government
service and designations during the
month OF July totaled 7,119, accord
ing to figures issued today by tho
United States Civil Service Commits.
sion. During the same period $50
persons were admitted to the Govern
ment payrolls. making a total reduc-
ton for the month of 5,537.
The largest number Of separations
recorded was in the Treasury De-
partment, where Bis were dropped
from the rolls. There were 29S added
in this department. making tho total
reduction for the month 2.S20.
The War Department was second
with 2,613 separations and 425 ad.
ditions, a reduction of 2,188. The
Navy Department followed with $50
separations and 43 additions; q total
reduction of $40. The Department
Of Commerce rolls lost 225 and
gained 80, a total reduction of 1872.
A number of the departments
showed gains in the number of emf
ployes. chief among them being thD
Department of the Interior. with a.
gain of 40: the Government Print
ing Office, with gain OF As; the
Federal Board for Vocational Edu-'
cation. with gain of AZ; the Civil
Service Commission, a gain of 2s:
and the Postoffice Department, a
gain Of IS. 81
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-17
WOMAN WINS 10
GALS. Of TIMES
FREE GASOLINE
Auto License Tag Corresponds
With One of Ten Numbers
Published Daily.

Ever so timidly, pretty Mrs. ]. w.
Beavers, OF Capitol Heights, tripped
into the office OF the Gasoline Editor
at The Washington Times office yes.
terday afternoon with a newspaper in
her hand.
II don't know whether I've come on
a FOOLS errand or not" she said, by
way of beginning the conversation.
You certainly have not il your AIT
tomobile license number was pub
lished i'm The Washington Times" the
Gasoline Editor replied. 90. -.....
well 1t was printed and here 1t is
right here in the paper. but 1t seemed
too good to be true that | should get
ten gallons of precious gasoline abso-
lutely free. i admit l was skeptical.
hut II you say it Is all right, why,
then, II must be-
Just to prove 1t was "all right" the
Gasoline Editor looked at the printed
number Mrs. Beavers said was hers,
then looked at the metal tag on the
rear Of her automobile. found they cor
responded and handed her an order on
filling station for ten gallons OF
free gasoline.
Mrs. Beavers was overjoyed to re.
ceive the order and within ten minutes
after receiving II she had the gasoline
in her automobile tank and was on
her way rejoicingly to Capitol Heights
to tell her friends all about her good
luck.
Auto owners should watch The
Washington Times every day because
ten lucky numbers are printed each
afternoon and that means one hundred
gallons of gasoline free to local motor.
lists
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-17
ORYV|OLAT0RS
PAY MILLIONS
IN PENAL TIES
Over 5000 Arrested in This
Revenue District Since Pro-
hibition Began.

The casualty or arrest list OF the
District Virginia Ohio
revenue district during the first year
and half Of the great drouth Is
6,432.
This Is the statement contained In
the report of Thomas II. Stone. for
mer supervising Federal prohibition
agent TO rhtis section. issued today.
From "the last night" June 16,
1920. to June 80. last. the figures
are:
Total appraised value Of property
seized, Sl,178.6SS.6s.
Taxes and penalties, s11.927, 046.48.
Proceeds received from Federal
court fines and sale of seized prop
erty, $500 1862.
Expenditures for the roundup
$685.. 644.36.
The twelve departments into which
the country was formerly divided
have been abolished. Now there Is
a prohibition director for each State.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-17
LEGION MAN ASSUMES
OFFICE UNDER FORBES

Under Col. Charles r. Forbes, di-
rector of the Veterans Bureau, AL
bert e. Hahn, has assumed office as
district manager of the organiza-
tions conducting the veterans claims
cleanup" campaign in the Fourth
district.
Hahn formerly was director OF the
National Service Bureau of the Amer
Jean Legion, and as a member OF the
national legislative committee of that
organization was instrumental in
helping effect the passage of the
sweet bill, creating the Veterans
Bureau. 80
The Fourth district includes the
District of Columbia and the States
of Virginia, West Virginia, and Mary
land. The district headquarters are
in wing s, &C" Building, Sixth and B
streets southwest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-17
MEMORIAL TO MEADE
SOON TO BE ERECTED

The Meade memorial will be
erected soon in the Botanic Garden
as companion piece to the Grant
memorial, according to plans an
nounced today by Col. Clarence O.
Sheriff., superintendent of public
buildings and grounds.
The site has been approved by
Congress and the memorial, designed
and executed by Charles Groslys
of Gloucester, Mass, has been ap
proved and is now being carved in
stone. The sculptor has been work
ing for six years on the memorial
which Is declared to be one of the
finest art works ever designed for
a public park.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-17
GAS MASKS ORDERED
FOR DISTRICT FIREMEk

Gas masks to enable District fire.
fighters to buck the dangers Of
smoke filled buildings, will he fur.
nished members OF the Fire De.
partment within a few weeks. The
Experimental stations of the Bu-
reau of Mines at Pittsburgh have
tested the masks, and the first ship
ment, consisting of six "all service"
and two oxygen masks, will be made
shortly.
Chief Watson hopes to furnish
each truck company with at least
two masks as soon as Il has been
shown that the first set gives proper
service.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-17
BRIEF BREAKS.

BRIEF BREAKS.
A wagon is noisicst when empty;
q man when full.
Spooning sometimes leads to
knitting.
We can all win out IL VIC don't
give In.
Some friendships are only pocket
deep.
Woman exposes, and man sup
poses.
Born liars often become dead
beats.
The fresher the miss, the staler
the kiss.
The undertaker's hearse is a one
way vehicle. f. j. SCHWAB.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-17
UNEMPLOYMENT AFFECTS
MANUFACTURING TRADES

Nearly 100000 people in the
United States are out of employment
today, according to estimates pre-.
scented to the Senate yesterday by
Secretary of Labor Davis.
The manufacturing and mechani.
cal industries, including the building
trades, showed the highest percentage
of unemployment. the estimates being
100000.
other industries showing high per.
centages of unemployment are min.
ing, transportation, trade and clerical
work, and domestic and personal
service work.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-17
Public Whippings
Restored At
Rockville
"To the whipping post!"

10 the whipping post!"
Again that ancient court sent
ence is coming to the front. This
time 1t is in Rockville, Md.
Sheriff George E. Nicholson
has been instruced by Judge WILL
lam E. Welt to give a dozen
lashes on the bare backs Of
Frank Williams and Glenn Green,
colored, both found guilty Of wife
beating.
No date has been set for the
flashing.
Several wife beaters, including
one white man, have been sent
enced to the whipping post at
Rockville within the past few
years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-17
JUDGE MARY O'TooLE
PERFORMS WEDDING RITES

For the first time in history q
woman has performed a marriage cera'
mony in the District of Columbia
Judge Mary O'Toole, the first woman
Judge OF the Municipal Court, estab.
lished the precedent yesterday after
noon when she married Miss Ruth l.
Halpenny, 1875 N street northeast, and
Ralph w. wardwell. of Philadelphia.
Judge O'Toole assumed her duties At
the court house Monday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-17
SPOUSE AND
SAVINGS Of
LIFE GONE
Rubin Mazer. III at Discovery,
Receivers Strength to Garry
Search to Baltimore.

On the trail of $17,013 in cash
which he supposed was reposing in
the safe of his corner grocery store
at 2053 E street northwest, Rubin
Mazer, family grocer who has
catered to the wants Of the neigh
borhood for the last fifteen years,
sped toward Baltimore today in
search Of his wife and brother-in-
law.
wife and Gold Gone.
When he returned to the store last
night and found his wife missing,
Rubin Immediately thought Of the gold
he had taken from the bank yesterday.
When he opened the safe he found
somebody else had thought of the
gold Just ahead OF him.
Together with the lifetime savings
there is missing almost thousand
dollars worth OF jewelry-a diamond
ring valued at $500, another at $3.50,
and miscellaneous articles worth 800.
Sick At Discovery.
Sudden sickness, which followed the
discovery this morning, clamped
paddock on the days business Mazer
closed shop and sped for Baltimore
where he believes he will find his wife
and her brother-and possibly the
family cash.
Domestic trouble. coached along by
family feud, Is said to be responsible
for the missing cash and the missing
spouse.
In the neighborhood runs the story
that Mrs. Mazer's people had kept
her with Mazer long after the bonds
of affection had snapped, hopeful OF
sharing in the wife's share OF the
increasing profits OF the little store.
In the face of this watchful waiting
for the golden drip was the eagerness
of Mazer's kin for their portion OF the
grocer's melon. Relatives OF Mazer
are said to have endeavored to induce
him to sell out the shop, that they
might combine his estate with other
funds in the purchase of a larger bust
ness. r.
whether this was the reason for
Mazer's withdrawal of his cash from
banks yesterday, or whether ne de-
termined to leave his worries and nus
wife behind could not be- answered
today.
But the gold il missing, and Mazer
hasn't seen 1t since his wife and her
brother left his store. That's Mazer's
worry, which he hoped to cast off be-
fore night.
Under the District laws a wife can
not be prosecuted on a charge OF steal
ing from her husband. In the mean
time, Mazer would like to meet with
Ike Herman, his brotber-in-law.
Searches for Them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-17
HOUND DOC, TWO
PIES, AND AUTO
IN THIEVES LOOT
Congressman MondeIl Among
Victims Reporting Loss of
Touring Car.

Congressman +. w. Monder OF
Wyoming complained to the police of
the Third precinct that his seven-pas-
senger touring car was stolen last
night from In front of 2110 o street
northwest, where the Congress IAN
lives. The machine is valued at
$500.
Benjamin w. Nesbit. 1910 Thirteenth
street northwest, reported that his re-
pair shop in the rear of 21I0 l. street
northwest was entered last night by
thieves, who stole a large touring car.
The car is owned by James Holmes,
81 Twenty-first street northwest.
Hound Dog Stolen.
George l.. Goodacre. who lives at
Ninth street and New York avenue
northwest, reported that a hound
valued at 5000 was stolen from his
farm at Four Corners, Md.
A thief cut several Stats from a
shutter at the home of Robert Peters.
l24 Benning road northeast. last night
and. afterr entering the place. stole s..
several packages OF cigarettes, and
two pies.
Loses Diamond.
Archibald Anderson, 1919 Sherman
avenue northwest, reported the loss
of a diamond stickpin worth $3.50. He
was at 1888 Kingman place northwest
when he discovered his loss.
Miss Belle Harrison, OF Woodbridge,
Va. told the police that she left a din.
mond cavalier worth $50 and a com.
mutation ticket in the wash room at
the National Tribune office, First and
G. streets northeast. and when she re-
turned to get them they had disap.
peared.
William McQuay reported to the
police that a thief entered his tent in
front Of Mt. Olivet Cemetery and
stole clothing and money totaling a
value of ST.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-17
Combine Church Services.

With many local Episcopal clergy.
men on vacations, number of the
parishes are today announcing com.
TINED services, among them being
Christ Church and st. Johns Church
Georgetown. where the Rev. Tboma.
Mckinlock is in charge.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-17
JAILED FOR THREATENING
TO MURDER HIS WIFE

Declining to mess arouni raising
$500 peace bond" Robert Pearson.
convicted OF threatening to kiln his
wife. stenographer employed by
Wayne b. Wheeler, general counsel
of the Anti-Saloon League, today
began serving n ninety-day Jail term.
Pearson was charged with being
drunk when he threatened TO shoot
hibitionist.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-17
Ex-DiSTRICT ATTORNEY ~
FORMS PARTNERSHIP

Former Assistant District Attorney
Paul B. Cromelin and Bolitha j. Laws
have formed partnership for the
practice of law, with offices in the
Albee Building.
Both Mr.. Cromelin and Mr.. Laws
are graduates Of Business High School
OF this city. and both have been con-
nected with the District Attorneys
office for number Of years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-17
GRANT PEPCO
RIGHT To SELL
BONDS PART
Commission Permits Issue OF
1926, 900 Worth Of J Per
Cent Securities.

The application of the Potomac
Electric Power Company. 10 sell 81, 900
600 per cent bonds, made to the
Public Utilities Commission last June,
was granted in part yesterday. The
commission authorized the company
to issue $2,225,115.17 face value OF
bonds. The bonds are to be used to
reimburse the company for the ex-
tensions and hetterments, and TO pro-
vide for further improvements.
The commission in cutting down
the amount of the issue. deducted
$181 ,3s6.04, the amount OF the ex-
pense of a previous issue which had
been amortized, and also S5,h9s.is
which the company admitted was TO
be used solely for street car pur-
poses.
Conditions Of Issue.
The conditions upon which the
commission authorized the issue were;
l. That the said Potomac Electric
Power Company shall sell the said
bonds hereby authorized at the high
est obtainable price under such de
this commission.
2. That all discounts. commissions
and expenses in connection with the
approval and issuance Of the said
bonds authorized under this order
shall be amortized out OF the income
Of the company during the life OF
the bonds.
3. That the said company shall
keep two separate, true and ACT Irate
accounts showing the receipt and
application in detail OF the proceeds
of The sale of the bonds hereby
authorized to be issued, and on or
before the fifteenth day OF January
and the fifteenth day Of July the
company shall make verified report
to the commission until the bonds
shall have been sold and tn, proceeds
thereof expended, stating the sale of
the bonds during the previous period
Of six months, the terms and condi.
tons of sale. the moneys realized
therefrom, and the use and applica.
ton of such moneys.
Applying Proceeds.
4. That this certificate OF authority
for the issue and sale of said bonds
is not to be construed as a certifi-
cation By this commission If the suf-
fictency Of the security for me said
bonds. or for any bonds issued by
this company, but Is understood TO
mean that the company NAV apply.
and Is required under the penalties
prescribed in the Public Utilities law
of the District of Columbia 10 apply.
the proceeds from the sale OF the
said bonds TO the purposes specified
In this order and to no other pur.
poses.
5. That the form of tho proposed
mortgage and Of the bonds TO be
issued hereunder shall be filed with
this commission before this order
shall become effective.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-17
BY THE BILL-OWY SEA.

A number of our listening and
observing customers inquire as to
the whereabouts OF the regular
chauffeur of this column. That
would be telling. Howsomever, II
you hear of tidal wave Atlantic
City, any guess you want to make
will be right. II you think this
paragraph was written to say any
thing, consider II said.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-17
Quarantine to. Be Lifted.

Smallpox quarantine. placed on the
third floor OF Emergency Hospital two
weeks ago, will be lifted Saturday and
patients, nurses, and orderlies. who
have been in strict confinement. VIII
be permitted to leave the building.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-17
ALL IN GOOD SEASON.

Naturally enough, BRIDGEPORT
figured II out that the answer to
II. SMITHS riddle concealing the
name of a State was CONNECT1-
CUT. and he is hereby awarded the
concrete nutmeg.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-17
so BUNYAN WROTE.

The crow may not be any kind
of a chiropodist, but he was one
OF the earliest corn removers known
to man. III. SMITH.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-17
WHAT CAN A POOR GIRL DO?

II you love~a man he isn't worth It.
II you don't love him you don't
know what you want.
II you lead him on you're a f1irt.
II you ignore him you're heart
less.
II he has money you're merce-
nary.
If he is poor you're foolish.
II he Is old you're robbing the
grave, -... -......
If he is young you're robbinx the
cradle.
II you stay at home you're an old
maid.
II you don't you're a rounder.
FOR THE LOVE OF MIKE.
WHAT'S A POOR GIRL TO DO!
IIrCII OE AL MnpIA
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-17

ISN'T HER CAP LOVELYf
When a girl steps out on the
beach In her first one-piece
bathing suit she wonders. What
Are the Wild Knaves Saying?"
PAUL WHITE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-17
TIMES ADNETS
S1O0 To FINDER
Of COSTLY RING
Owner of Lost Gem Resorts to
Classified Columns With
Quick Success.
LOST.

DIAMOND RfNG-2h carat. on 18th st.
N. w. Reward 800. ~ returned TO Mrs.
f. +. BOWLING, 1895 Monroe st. n. w,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-17
GROCER TN FRENZED SEARCH FOR WIFE AND MISSING S170(
81 1EARlsz 55EEIrSh
By BILLS "SPARE TIRE"

THERE,E BARE POSSIBILITY THAT HE DOESN'T LIKE IT.
If every boost tho stock of Heard and ought
skyhooting, here a hnnndnger Of boost:
"Spare Tire.
readers Of Times think would be
to the Heard junk and
siye the space 10 something worth while.
all the rubbish maj
away such junk understand. You
biggest such
such baby play and time
thing worth while.
"Yours for better and commonsense reading.
Times reader but not Heard and Seen reader as it waste
of time. ~. f.a
wake old osey and do something worth while the Junk
pile 60 BROADWAY JONES.
up. S.-You don't dare this"
such logical the aboue
rubbish
1t. said $50
added
legs, phiskers his burned fault
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-17

A European professor says
American literature is terrible. Yes,
we have but one book that Interest,"
them-our check book. W.P.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-17

1T HASN'T FAILED YET.
Farmers are crying for rain.
Why don't they arrange u pic
mic? SHRAPNEL.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-17
LOOKING FOR # STREET.

A HUG is THE MOST ROUND.
ABOUT WAY OF EXPRESSING
AFFECTION. Il. O s.