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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-10-21
Judge Refuses to Hamper
Importation of FuseL Oil

Justice Hoehling in the District
Supreme Court yesterday refused to
interfere with the Importation Of Ger
man fusel oil in this country on COM
plant Of a New York competitor
firm. which alleged the market was
flooded with the German product at
a much lower price than offered by
its firm.
The decision arises In the case of
the Commercial Solvents Corporation.
Of II East Forty-second street, New
York. which sought to enjoin Sec
rotary Of the Treasury Andrew W.
Mellon from issuing any further per-
mits for the importation of the oil
or allowing the release Of such as
is already here in customs ware
houses.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-10-21

turers." he continued. DIT. Bian-
chard explained how this reoisma-
tion work offered an endless chain
OF opening employment and In
creased work for manufacturers
Z DR.. Blanchard has Just returned
from an inspection trip through the
West eager with the hope of soiv.
ing the unemployment problem
through reclamation work. Last
nights lecture is the first Of a series
to be given by him this winter on
reclamation, possibilities.
The working feasibility Of this
plan was illustrated by DR.. Bianch-
ard in citing how $50 acres Of re-
reclaimed lands were
applied for by $4,000 former service
men from all over the United states
and Canada.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-10-21
MRS. HELEN POTTER
DIES IN HOSPITAL

Mrs. Helen NJ. Potter, Of 81 Drum
mond street. Chevy Chase. died at 4
o'clock Wednesday afternoon at
Garfield Hospital. from heart trou-
Bile. She had been i'll six months.
Mrs. Potter. who was 36 years
DID, was born In Clayville, N. Y.
and was a graduate Of Syracuse Uni
versity. She was the sister Of DR..
James A. Potter. and niece Of DR..
Charles r. Luce, both Of this city.
She Is survived by her husband,
Lincoln Potter, and three children.
Betty. Abigail and Roscoe Potter.
Funeral arrangements have not yet
been completed.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-10-21
Shoplifters Sentenced to Jail.

Sarah Barnes and Mary Moore.
both colored. who came from Virginia
two weeks ago. were given Jail SEN
fences yesterday morning in Police
Court by Judge McMahon on charges
OF shoplifting. Sarah receiving sixty
licewoman Cecilia A. Clarke testi-
ned that the pair visited four de-
partment stores last Monday and
stole a number Of inexpensive arti-
Giles from each place. Both pleaded
guilty.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-10-21
Jailed for Auto Horn Theft.

Odell Wagner, colored, a ship
yard worker, OF Sparrows Point,
Nd. who stole an automobile horn
from the home OF John c. Eskridge,
a fireman. at 1928 Thirteenth street
northeast, on September IL last,
and then tried to sell It to the
owner for 50. was sent to jail Wed
nesday by Judge Mcmahon for thirty
days on a charge of larceny. Police
man Schotter made the arrest.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-10-21
NAB 2 FOR THEFT
OF $1,000 BOND

Charged with stealing q $1,000
bond from the Offices Of Attorney
John H. BreckenstIne, OF s1s r
street nor4 Invest, during the early
part Of this month. Dennis Doyle,
81 years old and Edmund Fauchot.
10 years old, both Of New York. were
arrested in that city and returned
to WASHINGTON Wednesday.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-10-21
DEATHS

HoovER-on Tuesday, October 10, 1921,
ct his rssideaes, 1858 Park place NV,
WILLIAM H n. HOOVER. Esq, be-
I5Tsd husband Of the late Jean AeKelyis
Larlou Hoover.
Fureral services viii be held at bis late
residencs 90 Friday, October II, at
2.sO o. N. Relatives and friends IN
7itsd. Intsrment in Rock Greek Gene
eerV
The herald., 1921-03-31
MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER.

Mrs. August Calderaro, formerly
Miss Thomaseita Harvey, was given
a lovely shower on Friday night by
a number of her friends.
The gifts were presented in a
very unique way. After all the
guests were assembled at the home
of the bride-elect, she being under
the impression that the affair was
to be a trousseau display, little Miss
Mercedes Tompson rang the bell,
and presented the bride-elect with
a beautifully decorated Easter bas-
ket and a note of presentation sign
ed 1.-The Rabbit" The basket con-
tanned many beautiful gifts.
Those present were Mesdames T.
P. Bell, VIM. Hengel, D. Labit, T.
Orrell, B. H. Brakeman, Emile Cay
ard, Wallace Hebert, c. j. Zatarain,
]. Summers, and j. B. Miller, Misses
Catherine and Marion Henzel, Julia
and Thelma Cayard, Roberta and
Ruth Hafkesbring, Bertha Albrizze,
Orrie Summers, Heloise Hebert, Lu-
ella and Katie Dunn and Mercedes
Tompson.
The herald., 1921-03-31
SCHOOL BELLS RINGING
NEWSY NOTES FROM THE
SCHOOLS OF ALGIERS.
ADOLPH MEYER SCHOOL.

Mr.. Ed. Hynes, Assistant Super
intendent of Public Schools, spent
the day with us during the past week.
He spent quite a long time in the
several departments under his su-
pervision. Before leaving, he ex-
pressed himself as pleased with the
work done and congratulated the
teachers on the methods used to
achieve such excellent results.
Mr.. Gore, Inspector of Public
Schools, accompanied by Mrs. A.
Baumgarten, newly elected member
of the School Board, were visitors
to the school last Wednesday. As
this was Mrs. Baumgarten' Tirst
visit to our school, she was shown
through the school by Miss Vaughan
She expressed herself as very much
pleased with the work of the school,
and also the excellent work done by
the Cooperative Club, in equipping
our school with everything neces-
sary to make it one of the most up
to date schools in the city. Mrs
Baumgarten expressed a wish that
she might be able in the near fu-
ture, the spend a longer time with
us.
Deep, indeed, was the sadness and
gloom that gathered Ger our school
Monday morning, at the morning
exercises, when Miss Vaughan asked
all present to observe three minutes
of silence, out of respect to one of
our beloved pupils, William Melvin
Sullivan, who had been called to
His Fathers Home" on Saturday
afternoon. Only twelve years old.
William gave evidences of unusual
brightness and his smiling far4 and
willing way will be missed ny the
teachers, and also his companions.
The principal and faculty wish to
extend to Mr.. and Mrs. Sullivan our
deepest sympathy in this, their hour
of sorrow.
The herald., 1921-03-31
MCDONOGH No. 4.

That a happy Easter was spent by
all was told in the number of happy
faces that responded to the call of
the bell on Monday morning.
Miss Wharton, the drawing super
visor, spent the day with us on We'd
nesday. Miss Wharton's work this
time, was devoted to teaching the
boys how to make new posters for
the P. S. A. l.. Track Meet. The
boys were very eager to accomplish
this work as the posters are to be
displayed in the neighborhood for
the purpose of advertising the meet.
We are very happy to announce
that Floyd Umbach, pupil of the
Eighth Grade A, is now at home af-
ter having been operated upon.
Our best wishes are for his speedy
recovery and we will be delighted to
welcome him back as soon as he is
able to be with us.
Mr. Ortland, the Manual Train
ing Professor, intends taking the
Eighth Grade boys to visit the In
dustrial Canal on Saturday morning.
The herald., 1921-03-31
ENJOYABLE EVENING.

A party was given at the home of
Mrs. w. B. Shepard in honor of
Miss Alice Buras, the occasion be-
ing the anniversary of her birth.
The house was beautifully deco
rated with ferns, lilies and Easter
colors. Dancing was INDUCED in
and refreshments were served in
abundance. A most enjoyable time
was spent by all present. The young
honoree received many beautiful
gifts from her friends.
Those present were Misses Elma
and Edna Chico, Esther Lecourt,
Ethel Richards, Jeanette Lang,
Dionese vittur, Elsie and Carmel
Oswald, Edna Ramos. Edith Dry and
Mollie Hartley, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
Borne, Mrs. Ramos, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. Mayer and son, Mrs. B. Borne
and daughter, Ruth; Messrs. Richard
and Louis Fernandez, Hileas Adams,
Jos. Trauth, John and Stanley, Leon
ard, Oswald Smith. Charles Willis,
Lester Broussard, Henry Albrizze,
Louis Borne, Herman Leitz and Col
lie Mongano.
The herald., 1921-03-31
ALGIERS LEADS RELIEF
FOR IRISH CHILDREN

In the recent campaign for funds
for the children of Ireland, the AL
giers division under the management
of Mrs. ]. W. Morrison, lead the
city in the amount collected. The
handsome sum of $566.99 was re-
allied and the ladies are to be con-
graduated for their work for this
cause. Mrs. Morrison was assisted
by Mesdames ]. Healy, X. McCOr-
mack, H. Vallette, G. Walters, Jos.
Worley, j. P. Nolan. J. P. Vezien,
V. Cherbonniere. Rube Whitmore,
Robt. Whitmore NJ. X. Barrett, Jno.
Duffy, A. Cummings, P. Muntz, R..
Staples, w. Nelson F.. Stansbury,
o. Bowers, H. Clark, r. ROusselot,
G. Lyncker and Grimes, Misses Ruth
Vallette, Margaret Dilzell, o. Bow
ers, NJ. Gallinghouse, A. Scherer, NJ.
Maher Margaret Skelly and the
Misses Knowles.
The herald., 1921-03-31
HARVEY OUT ON BOND
OF $500

Walter Harvey, alleged member of
the Holland bandit gang" now
awaiting trial in the Parish Prison,
was released Saturday on bond OF
$500. Assistant District Attorney
Craven said Harvey was charged
specifically with having property
stolen from the Exclusive Shop in
his possession but other charges may
follow.
After Robert Holland, alleged
leader, Edward Sherlock, Roswell
Keys, and Henry Ahern were ar
rested in connection with the at
tempted robbery of 100000 from the
American Railway Express Company,
Harvey was arrested in Texas. Sher-
lock is the only other member of
the alleged gang who is at liberty
under heavy bond.
The herald., 1921-03-31
pp0TEsT AGAINST BOX LEvEE, WILL ASK
IEVEE BOARD TO CHANGE PLANS

data, there was then in front of the
Ward place batture extending more
than ninety-five feet into the river.
Second-That this batture was
covered with about two feet of sand
except at the rivers edge, where the
usual erosion of the sand bank had
taken place and underneath the sand
was solid clay of firm texture.
Third-That, strange to say, while
this batture mentioned in front of the
Ward place projected into the river for
over ninety-five feet from the bulkhead,
several feet above the water, both
above and below the Ward place, the
river was up to the bulkhead and i'm
mediately above the Ward place
large ship anchored almost against. the
bulkhead.
Fourth-We have been informed that
your Honorable Board or your Engi-
neer did not cause any borings to be
made so as to discover the true condi-
tion of the underlying deposit of soil.
Fifth-That, the construction of this
levee is extremely important to the
people of Algiers, destroying as it will
the appearance of the main street and
forever denying them of possible hope
for the extension of belt road on that
section of the river front.
Sixth-Since excavations have been
made on this front, preparatory to
levee construction the soil thrown up
was not rotten sawdust as we were led
to believe it would be but sandy loan
of the same character as that with
which most of our levees are built.
Seventh-ln driving piles on the
front, passers by have noted that the
piles penetrated extremely slowly
through the soil at times making pro-
gress of but fraction of an inch at a
stroke
Eighth-We have been informed that
there is wide divergence of opinions
among engineers familiar with river
work and with large river experience
as to the necessity of the character of
work which is about to be built on
Morgan ST., some holding the view that
the old levee line can easily be held
and the levee constructed upon that
line and due to the gravity of the
irreparable loss about to be forced
upon, we believe the work should not
be done upon the opinion of any one
engineer, but If it is to be done, then
1t should be after recommendation of
several engineers who should pass
upon the matter.
All persons, at times, are liable to
err and engineers are no exceptions
to the rule. We are in a position to
take you to levees recently constructed
in the Parish of Orleans, on the plea
of necessity which is now known by
all parties who have looked upon the
work, to have been error of judgment.
The instant case may be a similar
case. All we ask of your Honorable
Board is a careful consideration of the
facts in the matter and all necessary
relief should you believe We are en-
titled to same.
The herald., 1921-03-31
Filipinos Would Welcome
Investigation by Congress
BY JAIME C. DE vEYRA
Resident Commissioner from the Philip.
pines to the United States.

pines to the United states.
IN ROM various newspaper clippings,
I learn that there is an intention
Il Of sending an investigating body
to the Philippines. 1t is welcome; the
sooner 1t is done. the better.
Let there be light! The Filipino people
are not afraid Of light and would not run
away from 1t. On the contrary, they
want the hashlight Of this Nations In
vestigators focused upon them. The
Philippine Legislature, which has re-
peAtedly petitioned the United States for
independence, has been persiStent In its
invitation to the members Of the Commit
tees of the Senate and the House, In
charge Of Philippine AFFAIRS, to visit that
distant country 90 that they may see for
themselves and render judgment upon
actual conditions In the Islands. 1t was
in 1917 when the first petition was made.
They did not insist then, because the
United States was basy In her war activi-
ties, and the members Of the Congress
were entirely absorbed therein. In the
spring Of 1919, a Philippine Mission came
and renewed the invitation.
Securely entrenched in our position and
fortified with incentrovertible facts Of our
claim, we do not fear the arrival Of any
body Of Investigators. We want It; we
request It; we urge It.
For what purposes are various malevo-
lent and suspicious spirits workingl A
portion Of the public alleges maladminis-
tration. negligence in service, and per-
haps inefficiency OF some Bureaus, not TO
say absolute Generalization Of the service.
In view Of these allegations II would seem
in the mind Of the new President there
has settled a doubt; and II IL said that to
please some and satisfy others. Mr..
Harding entertains the idea OF sending
The herald., 1921-03-31
FERRY COM M|TTEE
PROCEEDINGS
INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC

Monday, March IA, 1921.
The regular weekly meeting of
the Citizens Committee. organized
in the interest of better ferry SER
vice for Algiers, was called to order
at 1888 o'clock p. m, this date, by
Chairman P. S. Lawton, with the fol-
lowing members present: DR.. C..
V. Kraft, Mr.. w. J. Hennessey, Mrs
E. Yalets, Judge Sam Levy, Judge
NJ. S. Mahoney, Mr.. c. ]. Donner,
Mr.. Jules Bodenger, Mr.. Jos. Len
nox, Mrs. H. Donenfelser, Mr.. Adolph
Spitzfaden, Jr., Mr.. Louis Acker.
In opening the meeting Chairman
Lawton explained that by a resolu-
tion offered by Dr. Kraft, and unani-
mously carried, at a meeting held
the previous week, at the home of
Mrs. E. Yalets, it was decided that
the work of the committee of seven,
would hold public meetings weekly
at the Avenue Academy, during the
period of their work in connection
with the Canal Street Ferry matter,
hence, this call.
Mr.. Lawton stated that on Friday,
March 11th, the committee had in
terviewed Honorable Paul Maloney,
Commissioner of Public Utilities Of
the City of New Orleans, in connec-
tion with the ferry matter, and es-
peciaIly in the interest of having
the present conditions corrected by
the reconstruction of the two foot
passageways to their former condi-
tion, and also the removal of the
temporary ferry house to the posi-
tion formerly occupied by the ferry
house, whicvh caved in the river.
He stated that Mr.. Maloney was
courteous in his position, and
promised the necessary relief in the
matter as soon as possible.
This matter as weIi as the matter
of a new franchise, or operation
under Municipal Ownership, reduced
tariffs and other matters of equal
importance, in connection with the
ferry proposition was thoroughly
discussed, after which Judge Sam
Levy gave it as his opinion, that the
present owners OF the Canal Street
Ferry contract were not going to do
for the relief of the ferry
patrons, unless they were absolutely
forced to it, and he was therefore,
in favor of calling an indignation
Mass Meeting of the citizens of AL
giers to protest against the present
conditions. Mr.. Donner stated that
he agreed with Judge Levy in this
matter, but felt that Mr.. Maloney,
on account of his seeming interest
in this matter should be allowed
sufficient time in which to act on
the same, and he would therefore
move, that unless, there is some in
dication of action on the part of
Commissioner Maloney by the time
of the next meeting of the commit
tee, for the committee then to ar
range for the calling of such a meet
ing as proposed by Judge Levy with
in ten days from that date. Judge
The herald., 1921-03-31
SEARCH FOR YOUTHFUL
ROBBERS.

Two youthful highwaymen, with
drawn revolvers robbed Iby Law
renee, 24-year-old chauffeur from
the Algiers Naval Station, of a gold
watch and chain valued at $50 and
$2.56 in currency late Tuesday night,
on a lonely road near Gentilly Ter
race. The police, searched the
roads for several hours but failed
to apprehend the bandits.
The herald., 1921-03-31
DIR. KING WILL RESUME PRAC-
TICE.

The Herald is in receipt of letter
from DR.. A. c. King, in which he
states that he will return to Algiers
on Apri l2nd, to resume practice af-
ter a forced vacation due to slight
illness which occurred some time
ago.
1t had been rumored about that
DR.. King had retired from practice
and this rumor was given some
credance for the fact that DR.. King
combined his vacation with his period
of convelescence. He will be
ready to serve his patients begin
ming Saturday next
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Levy seconded the motion and the
same carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitter,
c. ]. DONNER,
Secretary.
Tuesday, March %, 1921.

luSSudy, MdTCu EZ, 1871.
The Algiers Citizens Committee
met in regular session at the Avenue
Academy, and in the absence of
Chairman P. S. Lawton, the meet
ing was called to order by DR.. c. "
Kraft, with the following members
present: Mrs. E. Yalets, Mr.. Jules
Bodenger, Mr.. A. Spitzfaden, Jr.,
Judge NJ. S. Mahoney, Mrs. Aug.
Schabel, Mr.. Geo. Herbert, Jr., Judge
Sam Levy, Mr.. c. ]. Donner.
Judge Levy stated that in the
absence of Chairman Lawton it now
became the duty Of the committee
to elect a vice-Chairman, and he Of
fered the name of DR.. C. V. Kraft
in nomination. Mr.. Bodenger sec
onded the motion. There being no
other nominee the election of DR..
c. V. Kraft as vice-Chairman was
made unanimous.
Judge Levy asked the Secretary
if any reports had been received to
date from the Commissioner of Pub
lie Utilities, Hon. Paul H. Maloney.
Mr.. Donner replied that he had
no knowledge of any such reports,
except through conversation he
had several days previous with Mr..
Lawton in which Mr.. Lawton stated
that he had taken the question up
with City Engineer, Jno. Klorer, and
that gentlemtn stated Mr.. Maloney
had not conferred with him in the
promises. Mr.. Donner further
stated that to his personal know
ledge, a conference had been held,
between Mr.. Maloney, City Commits
sioner, Mr.. Verlander, Manager Of
the Ferry Company, and Messrs.
Lawton and Norman of this Commit
tee about week ago, at which time
an inspection of the ferry ramps and
pontoons was made, and at that time
Mr.. Maloney was impressed with
the justice of the Algiers Citizens
complaint, and stated that he would
consult with his engineer in connec-
tion with this matter. Mr.. Donner
stated that on account of the great
mass of details, necessary in the
preparation for his fight before the
Railroad Commission, concerning
the telephone rates, it was probable
that all of Mr.. Maloney's time, up
to the present was consumed in that
matter, and he was therefore unable
to give any attention to the ferry
matter, and for this reason, he
thought action by this committee
regarding its proposed Mass Meeting
should be deferred another week.
The balance of the committee
shared Mr.. Donner's opinion in this
matter and 1t was decided that the
committee would act accordingly.
DR.. Kraft reported having met
and discussed with Mr.. Harry Fitz-
patrick, his Public Utilities bill now
pending in the Constitutional Con-
vention. He stated that he had dis
cussed the position taken by the
Algiers Citizens concerning the ferry
bill presented at the last session of
the Legislature which had the ap-
proval of Governor Parker. DR..
Kraft stated that Mr.. Fitzpatrick
showed much interest in the mat
ter, and asked for a>copy of the bill
(Conainued on Page I'D
The herald., 1921-03-31
BELLEVILLE SCHOOL.

Mr.. l.. Block was a visitor here
last week.
We regret very much that Miss
NJ. Stenhouse is i'll and not able to
be at school with US.
Miss Loretta Shook is represent
ing the Educational interests at
Baton Rouge.
Mrs. Baumgarten and Mr.. Gore
were visitors here last week.
The annual Easter egg hunt was
held Monday morning. All of the
kindergarten children received very
pretty baskets with eggs and a rab-
bit.
The herald., 1921-03-31
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TO HELP
SENSES HOSPITAL.

The girls of tn, Sophie Wright
High school are preparing a vau-
deville show to aid the Senses hospi-
tai and the high school library fund.
Girls who will be graduated this
term have arranged a long program
of songs, dances, acts of magic and
playlet, which they will present
at a matinee on April 7. starting at
8 p. m.
Among those who will take part
are Misses Claire Lawton and Flea
nor Rooney.
The herald., 1921-03-31
FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY.

Saints John Chapter, o. E. s.;
celebrated their fifteenth anniver-
sary Monady night, March 2Sth. A
large number of visitors we're pres
ent from all the city chapters and
other chapters in Louisiana and Mis-
sissippi. The Past Matrons and
Patrons and charter members were
presented with bouquets of flowers
in loving memory and appreciation
of the services rendered by them as
foundation builders of the chapter.
At the close of the meeting delici-
GUS refreshments were served.
The herald., 1921-03-31
DISCIPLINE BOYS LOSE TO
TROOP 90, 6 TO 8.

In, the first baseball game of the
season between Boy Scout teams,
Troop so of Algiers defeated Troop
81 Discipline Boys Sunday, score
6 to 5. The game was played at
City Park and closely contested. The
Discipline Boys started last inning
rally and had three men on base
when a high fly retired the side.
The herald., 1921-03-31
DAIRYMAN ACCUSED OF WATER
ING MILK,

Affidavits were ordered filed Sat
urday by DR.. John Callan, city
health officer, against j. H. Rou-
prich of McDonoghville, charging
him with watering milk he sells
He is charged with adding rs percent
water to the milk.
The herald., 1921-03-31

ing short and all are working to
earn the vacation.
Mrs. Baumgarten of the School
Board, visited our school last We'd
nesday. She was accompanied by
Inspector j. NJ. Gore.
The herald., 1921-03-31
CHANGE IN TIME.

Beginning tomorrow night, April
1st, the hours for beginning the
show at the Folly Theatre will be
changed. On weekdays, the show
will begin at Z O'Clock and on Sun
days at $50 o'clock.
The herald., 1921-03-31

Commission Of investigation TO the
Philippines. repeat we are not afraid
Of the proposed investigation. As In all
human institutions. defects or inef6ciency
may be found in the administration OF
Philippine affairs: but we deny that they
are such as TO invalidate our claim OF
being able to maintain good govern
ment.
Interested as we are In the good name
Of the Filipino people. Of the government
Of whose management we are participants
and In the truth itself, we cannot but
anxiously await the realization OF this
plan.
The herald., 1921-03-31
McDONOGH No. 5.

The children have all returned
after the Easter Holidays and are
hard at work again. The time be-
fore the close of the session is grow
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roses. She was ATTENDED by her
sister, Miss Ida Harvey.
The groom was attended by Mr..
Tisdale Daniels.
The young couple left the same
at $50 for Mobile, to spend
several days.