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The Washington times., 1921-02-09

AL tn6t tnc blstrict mas 10 ohck
Maryland, the letter states. is the
Washington. All that Virginia offers,
1t is claimed, are pleasure trips"
over roads SO bad there can't be any
pleasure about 1t. And In return. he
says. reciprocity urgers ask unlimited
use of 1.700 miles Of improved roads,
kept constantly in perfect repair.
Commissioner Mackan doesn't think
II is a fair exchange. In his letter
he virtually says to Virginia, Fix
your own roads and then talk busiv
ness" So far as the District Ii con-
cerned. the commissioner says Mary
lAnders come into Washington only to
pass through, or on business, using
only a limited road mileage because,
As Ethel Barrymore has 1t, that's all
there Is: there isn't any more"
Washingtonians. on the other hand,
he says, use Maryland roads not only
for business but for practically all
their pleasure driving. In fact, he
says, Maryland Is about the only place
motorist in these parts can go for
pleasure.
LETTER EXPLAINS COST.
The letter points out that Maryland
roads cost the State $50, 0,0OO,0 900 at
pre-war prices. They could not be
duplicated today, he thinks, for less
than $75, 900, 900. He points out that
they were paid for out Of general
State funds, but are kept up by auto
mobile users. Since Washington mo-
torists want to use the roads con-
stantly, he thinks II only fair that
they should help pay for them.
The letter. in part. follows:
my Dear Senator:
-N is common knowledge, and
think admitted by all. that our sys-
tenn II one Of the best, IL not the best
maintained system in the country. We
have connected every county seat In
the State and every town OF 1000 peo-
pie IL connected with every other
town of similar size. These roads are
being maintained from the receipts
from tho registration of motor We
hicles. The repair Of the wear and
tear II . direct liability against the
users, and consequently, the users
should pay for this.
WHAT Is DISTRICT OFFER.
Does reciprocity. as used in con-
nection with automobile registration.
with the several States and the Dis
trict Of Columbia, mean what the
wOTu usually lnplless Al Sot WhAs
has the District of Columbia to offer
Maryland for granting to the resi-
dents of the District OF Columbia the
unlimited use of it's LOO miles OF i'm
proved roads7 Nothing but the pleas
ure Of an occasional trip to or through
Washington over, for the most part,
miserably bad roads.
Maryland has granted reciprocity
to all of the States and territories, but
omitted the District OF Columbia.
''If the District of Columbia were
differently situated, and " virginia,
for instance, offered the same char
acter and type OF roads as Mary
land. and. therefore, the same nd-
vantage to motorists, there might
be some force to the argument for
as put forth by people of
the District OF Columbia, but as you
well know, the roads Of Virginia are
bad, and probably 20 per
cent OF all the travel for pleasure
in and around Washington is done
over Marylend's roads.
.As saAd before eur roads have
The Washington times., 1921-02-09
Dr.. Mitchell to Lecture.

THE Old Testament" will be the
subject of a lecture by DR.. Langdon
E Mitchell. eminent Washington poet
and playwright at 11:15 tomorrow
morning in Concordia Lutheran
Church. Twentieth and q streets
orthwest under the auspices of
George Washington University.
The Washington times., 1921-02-09

cars are In motion, and notwithstand-
ing the rain pouring in the opening,
the mail when collected Is dry. as
the boxes are waterproof
The public by this system Is as
sured of an hourly collection, as the
mail will be collected at the end
OF each trip, both at Washington and
Rockville. and ready for immediate
distribution at these points.
The Washington times., 1921-02-09

been constructed from the general
funds. and the fee from the regis
tration of motor vehicles IL being
used for maintenance. 1t Is simply
putting the burden for replacing the
wear and tear on those who cause
the wear and tear, and certainly, the
residents of the District Of Coium-
bia, jointly with those of Maryland,
are responsible for this wear and
tear"
The Washington times., 1921-02-09
Confederate Sons to Dance.

Plans were completed by Washing
ton Camp N. 800, Sons OF Confederate 9
Veterans last night for the second
American solidarity ball, March 10.
at The willard. Mrs. N. w. Turk,
widow OF Gen. Robert Il. Lees cour-
Ter. explained plans for cnlarging Les
Chapel at Washington and Lee Uni
yersity whore the body of General
Lee IL interred-
The Washington times., 1921-02-09

POstmaster NJ. o. Chance, az the
direction of First Assistant Post
master General Koons, has had mall
boxes installed on the cars by the
Rapid Mail Box Company, OF Balti-
more.
The mail boxes are of new design,
being entirely without a lid. or cover
ing of any kind. Letters may be
dropped into the open top while the
The Washington times., 1921-02-09
PROVIDES $25O,00O
i FOR Jobs BUREAU
Senate Votes Item to Continue
Work Of U. S. Employ
ment Service.

An appropriation of 3225,O0o for
the operation OF the United States
employment service offered as an
amendment to the sundry civil APP
propriation bill by Senator Robinson,
Democrat. of Arkansas, was adopted
by the Senate today.
The House Appropriations Commit
tee approved an item appropriating
k2bo. 900. The House provision was
stricken out by the Senate COM
nittee.
The Senate adopted an amendment
20 the bill granting the Secretary of
tho Treasury permission TO take over
a part OF Fort Logan, Arkansas. as
a veterans hospital.
The Washington times., 1921-02-09
EDITH RICHARDS. thirts~s

years old, Of HysttsvilIe.
who slipped away from home
last week. took mid-season ex-
aminations. and entered Cen
tral High School Monday, be-
fore her mother and play mates
knew what she had done.
The Washington times., 1921-02-09

uEREs something new, in so far as Washington is
concerned, in postal facilities BY Of the in
stallatiou of mail box on the operating between
Rockville and Georgetown, the busy is enabled to
ret his crush letter out several hours earlier than
usual They may later be placed on all inter urban
electric railway cars. .,
The Washington times., 1921-02-09
What Does D. c. Offer
For Auto Reciprocity?
tNothing,' Shouts Md.

"Miseably bad roads, of Washington, and notoriously
bad highways of Virginia two of the main objections OF
Maryland reciprocity in the matter of automobile licenses
according letter sent Senator Key Pman by N macka
chairman of the MARYLAND State Highway Commission.
The Washington times., 1921-02-09
Letter Boxes on Cars
Getting Official Test

The first official test of collecting frscass mail matter
through the suburban districts by electric and its immediate
dispatch the main postoce in Washington being made on
the line operating between Georgetown and Rockville.
The Washington times., 1921-02-09
Talks on South Sea Islands.

THE South Sea Islands, Old and
New" win be the topic of an addrcss
to be delivered tonight by DR.. w. X.
Stafford in Assembly Hall.
The Washington times., 1921-02-09

The growth of the fnger nails On
the right hand is in most people more
rapid than the left.
The Washington times., 1921-02-09

or the $4,000. 600, 900 In this country
approximately so,ooo. .ooo.o 900 10 In cir
eniAk4cn.
The Washington times., 1921-02-09

This IS one of the
many offerings adver-
tised in the Classified
Adv. Section of today's
Washington Times un-
der ''For Sale Houses"
column.
The Washington times., 1921-02-09
LEGION GOING
over THE TOP
This Time Objective viii Be
Proper Care and Comforts
For War Disabled.

) The American Legion is going
"oyer the top" in it's fight to put
through Congress a program of con-
structive legislation for soldiers in
capacitated during the late world
war.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-15
rTTNNEG Cu AGGT7IEn eexx7 A MT CREATES
Real Estate Wanted

IF IT IS RIAL ESTATE CT business opportunities you want to buy or sell inquire David Apstein. 3T3 Stiilman St Tel. Bar. TOSS. U17ails
 STEPHENS BUSINESS EXCHANGE All kinds of insurance. We can sell sour business. If your house is for sale rent see Clients waiting. 205 Liberty Bldg. Bar 10S9- 29aIl'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-15
Specialists
Taxi Service

TAXI SERVICE New National Twin Six Seven-paSsenger Touring Car and Cole g. Hire by hour, day. trip. Estimates given on Touring trips. Bar. S126-5
 STRATFIELD TAXI CAB SERVICE CO--Large limousine Packards fon hire Day and night calls B Wood- side Ave Phone Bar 964. D3aIts
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-15
Restaurant
RESTAURANT
Rubber Stamps

RUBBER STAMPS made by us are re.
 liable We carry complete line of stamps, supplies, ink pads, aaters. rub Der type, etc The Schwerdtle Stamp Co., l1 Cannon St s0
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-15

Automobile Repairing in all its branches. Lighting and Ignition. Bat teries repaired and recharged. Cylinders reground, Pistons, Rings and Pins fitted, Body and Fender repairs. Carbon burn ing. Welding and brazing- Know the cost of your job beforehand. Estimates cheerfuIIy given. All work by expert Automobile Machinists- 1245 Stratford Ave. Stratford. Phone Stratford 36-
 JJ22aIIs
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-15
Painting and Decorating

GEORGE PETERSON. Painting, Deco rating, Paper Hanging and Graining- First class work guara nteed. Esti- mates cheerfully given. $50 Center st. Noble l763 R13dSs
Arizona republican., 1921-12-17

roads cost of operation. Even the most ardent advocate of motor truck transportation does not claim that a motor truck will ever entirely sup plant rail transportation. The rail- roads have only one source of ob- taining their revenue, namely, the hauling of freight and passengers. and despite the apparent belief of many people, the railroads have no Aladdin lamp" method of obtaining money to maintain their road bed and equipment. The present federal laws contemplated with the commits sions, will permit the railroads to so adjust their rates as 10 earn them reasonable income, and the common law of the country prohibits confis- (Continued on Page Seven)
Arizona republican., 1921-12-17

and pleasure of all of the people and
 the public interest should be protect
 ed. It seems obvious that 1t is nei-
 ther logical or just that we, the tax payer, having built highway at great expense, should say to some
 motor transportation company that we now turn this road bed over to you without money or without price and agree to maintain same for you on the same terms. Go to 1t and make all you can out of our invest ment. In the language of today, this situation which exists makes it pret-
 ty soft for MT. Motor Truck Com
 pany, but where do we tax payers
 get off under such an arrangement? The construction and maintenance
 of the railroads road bed represents l a very large proportion of the rail-
Arizona republican., 1921-12-17

statements and addresses made by leading railroad men of the United States, as we'll as others who hold an unbiased and unselfish view of the general railroad situation. You may interpret my remarks as a rail- road mans point of view, but let us abandon or set aside our prejudices and try and look the matter straight in the face, so to speak, in order that we may all gain some lesson. It is true that thousands of words are spoken daily, but few go into his tory, nevertheless in any of our dis
 cussions there is always some good emanating therefrom. Much good must come from this Arizona State Industrial Conference and I hope sin cerely that you may pause and look at my situation frankly and without
Arizona republican., 1921-12-17

Development" He spoke in part as follows:
 F, L. Hanna Gives Address
 In the first place, want to em- phatically say that the railroads fully recognize that good highways are an essential to the scheme of modern civilization. Good roads are an i'm portant factor in the up-building of any country. They attract the in vestor, farmer and tourist, and add very much to the charm of existence generally.
 The railroads object, and we be- lieve all taxpayers should object to the highways being commercialiZed. These roads are built and maintained by taxes. of which the railroads contribute no small proportion.
 The highways are built for the use
Arizona republican., 1921-12-17

called as speaker. at this, the first meeting of the Arizona State Indus trial Conference.
 My remarks must be necessarily confined to the broad subject of the entire railroad situation in the United States, and I must apologize, first, for the many plagiarisms as what I may say is simply reiterating
Arizona republican., 1921-12-17
Great Organization
 To Work for Welfare. or All Results From
 Meetings In Phoenix

fContinued from Page OnAA
Arizona republican., 1921-12-17

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The New York herald., 1921-03-08
FRANCE DELIGHTED
At LONDON ACTION
Decision to Impose Penalties
Is Received With Deep
satisfaction.
FOCH DIRECTS ADVANCE
Assigns Occupational Zones to
Forces of French, Belgians
and British.
BIZ the 4 ssoctated Press.

Paris, March THE decision of the
London conference TO impose the
stated penalties on Germany was re-
ceived with deep satisfaction in French
Official circles. where it always has
been contended that sooner or later
force would have TO be resorted TO In
order 10 bring Germany to a proper
appreciation Of her position as a van-
ouished foe.
The belief was expressed by officials
to-day that the Allies will have bet
ter chance for collecting the indemnity
from Germany with armies we'll within
German territory than they would
have through long drawn out negotia-
tions.
The Ministry Of War understands
tions to Gen. Degoutte for the occupa-
ton of Dusseldorf and other German
cities. and that the occupying eontin-
gents will be composed of French. Bel
gian and British. says the Petit Pdrtsieh.
Marshal Foch has assigned zone 70
each allied contingent. the number OF
whose effectlves will be only OF sur
ficient number strictly necessary to
carry out orders and not necessitate the
retention Of the French class of 1919
with the colors The holding Of this
class win be considered only II the meas
ures undertaken result In untoward in
cldents. which Il is believed are un-
likely
The allied troops along the Rhine
have been estimated at 10000 French,
20. 600 Belgians and 1000 British. only
n few units or British troops. II is un-
derstood. will take part in the advance.
In official circles the action taken to-
day IN London was regarded as a com
pleta vindication OF the French point OF
view. II was stated that French Off
cials always had assorted that too much
talk and too little action would serve
only 10 stiffcn the backs OF the Germans
and encourage them 20 resist their
treaty obligations.
n, was contended BY officials that a
display OF force was the only thing
which would convince Germany that the
Allies were determined 10 collect a just
indemnity. 1t was added that the
French. while regrcttins that drastic ac-
tion was necessary, were glad that
Great Britain at last had seen the futN-
lty OF negotiations without force.
The Boursc was strong early to-day
on the basis OF the news from London
regarding the reparations conference
with the Germans. but this tone was
not maintained TO the end OF the session.
the closing being nervous.
The New York herald., 1921-03-08
TWO SINN FEINERS
MURDERED nv BED
Interpreted as Reprisols for
Killing of Gen. Cumming.

BELrAsT. March 7,-Banos OF mon
shot George Clancy. Mayor OF Limerick
and Michael O'Callaghan, former
Mayor Of that city. in cold blood while
they were lying In their beds. Mrs
Clancy. while endeavoring 70 protect
her husband. also was shot.
Limerick Is Intensely excited over the
shootng8. which arc popularity inter
preted as reprisais for the assassination
OF Brir.-Ge Cumming, who was killed
al Cloubanin on Saturday.
Mcagre reports state that Mayor
CLANCY and his wife were shot at about
80 o'clock. but owing 70 the curfew re-
strictlons. members of the household were
afraid to venture on tho streets "a see
cure aid when doctor arrived from
a hospital &c found Mayor CLANCY dead
and Mre Clancy in critical condition,
Former Mayor O'Callaghan was dying
when doctors summoned by the police
arrived al the house
The New York herald., 1921-03-08
ALBANY BILL KILLS
ALL SUNDAY LAWS
Assemblyman Hackenburg
Leads Drive Against Blue
Sabbath Cohorts.
URGES CARE FREE DAY
Every Restrictive Law Now
Held in Contempt Would
Be Repealed.
Special Despatch TO TIE New YoRK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau,
AlhnnX. March 4.

Special Despatch TO TIE New YoRK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau,
Albany, March Z.
The average citizen may yet be able
TO make parachute jump. go to ball
game or get up parade in his back
yard IL he wishes on Sunday without
fear of being arrested.
After years OF browbeating from the
uplifters, the lawmakers In the state
Capitol have turned on those who are
here shouting for blue laws. Instead
Of going further In reviving the old
Puritan Sabbath, the advocates of a
carefree Sunday now purpose to strike
from the books every law restricting
pastimes and pleasures.
Assemblyman Frederick l.. Hacken-
burg of New York Is leading the anti
blue law fight. He introduced to-
night series OF bills which would not
only repeal restrictive laws but woulu
prohibit the further enactment Of such
measures. He said his bills are aimed
at legislation restricting personal lib
erty and interfering with the free pur-
suit OF happiness SO long az It does not
endanger public health or the safety
OF others. The Legislature and city
governing boards would be restrained
from putting such measures into ef-
feet. For instance, all local curfew
laws would be repealed under the
Hacllenburg proposals.
Tho introducer said no attention Is
now paid TO the law prohibiting the
racing OF horses cor other animals" for
stakes. He would permit prize fights
and other public sports. parades. theat-
Iical performances. the opening OF
stores on Sundays. Under his bills all re
strictions would be removed from para
chute jumping from balloons, puppet
shows. rope and wire walking and
dancing.
Circuses and carnivals would be al
lowed TO show In cities and towns with
out getting permits from the authori-
ties. The law making possession OF
policy slips presumptive evidence OF
gambling would be repealed, the intro
queer of the bills declaring that con-
victions arc seldom found and that the
solice often use the law for black
mailing.
The New York herald., 1921-03-08
JERSEY SENATE PASSES
DRASTIC DRY BILL
Wide PoUers OF Seizure Are
Provided For.

Special Despatch 70 THE NEW YosK HrsALp.
TRENTON. n. j.. March s.--After re-
tusing for more than a year to adopt
any sort OF prohibition enforcement
measure the New Jersey Senate early
this morning passed what Is probably
the most drastic bill OF the kind In the
United States. IL provides for trial
without jury before o Judge and gives
to the authorities wide powers OF search
and seizure in both residences and auto
mobiles. The vote on the measure was
IL TO I. four Democrats voting against
X They were Simpson OF Hudson,
Heath OF Mercer, Brown OF Mlddiescx
and Martens Of Hunterdon. The bill
now goes to Gov. Edward I. Edwards
for his approval or veto.
The New York herald., 1921-03-08
BRITONS AND FRENCH BLAME.
u. S. FOR GERMANS OBSTINACY


New YokH Bua
THE allied representatives tonight cannot withhold their blame
part their troubles in the conference with
the Germans Speaking American correspondents i'm
mediate rupture Premier BRAND said
with much feeling:
If alongside the British and the French in
this would had trouble The German delegates
unqueonaby President Hardng
speech did but the absence of America
influence the situation If America
take the position she did during the for right and
think would be able the future easily
Of the London Times quotes the Epocd
Italian Cabinet Monday approved the attitude
Italian delegates London 1t emphasized however, that the
of Italy could be counted in the event of
movement against Germany
The New York herald., 1921-03-08
ARMY OF COlPULSON BEGINS AN INVASION OF GERMANY;
CONFERENCE BREAKS UP WHEN APPEAL FOR DELAY FAILS
AID OF LEAGUE OF NATIONS WILL BE INVOKED BY BERLl
Night Wind From Ocean
Chills Breath of Spring

TT seemed for time yesterday
that the warm weather would
establish a record for the early
arrival of spring, but the ther-
mometer, after rising to 68 and
making folks wonder what good
an overcoat was, dropped almost
twenty degrees in less than three
hours-after the wind had shift
ed to the east and blew from the
sea.
At 9 o'clock last night the
temperature was 45 and still
slowly falling, and the Weather
Bureau said it would probably
be even colder this morning.
Forty is the anticipated tempera-
ture for the early hours of to-
day, a drop of % degrees from
Yesterdays maximum Of 68. 1t
may also rain to-day.
The New York herald., 1921-03-08
Harding Hobby to Help
Some One Down and Out
WASHINGTON, March

WASHINGTON, March T.
In short talk this evening
at the National Press Clubs
Hobby Night" entertainment,
President Harding declared his
favorite hobby was to help the
fellow who is down and out.
IF there is somewhere hu-
man touch that awakens disap-
pointment into hope" he said,
"that is the finest hobby in the
world. If in my new response
bilities / can in understanding
and sympathy and in stern devo-
ton to country find the touch
that transforms the disappoint-
nents of yesterday into the
fruition of tomorrow, then /
shall have practised the dearest
hobby, to me, in the world"
The New York herald., 1921-03-08
GEN. WOOD GOING
TO THE PHILIPPINES
Harding Instructs General to
Study Freedom Question
and Report Results.
PRESIDENT BUSY AT $3.50
White House Scene of Many
Conferences-G.O.P. Women
Leaders at Luncheon.
PRESIDENT BUSY AT $3.50
ypeciol Despatch TO TIE New YORK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau,
Washington, ID. c.. March Z.

washington, -. u, March Z.
The most important announcement
from the White House to-day. after a
series OF conferences which strained
even the oldest records for work, was
that President Harding had arranged
TO send Major Gen. Leonard Wood to
the Philippine Islands for first hand
study of conditions. Upon his report
will be based the American policy In
regard to the islands.
The decision followed a conference
of Mr.. Harding. Secretary of War
Weeks and Gen. Wood. Afterward
Secretary Weeks i.ssrei ihis announce
ment:
"The President Is not unnindful OF
the change of policy as recommended
by his predecessor In dealing with the
Philippines. He is anxious to settle
definitely our policy and has asked
Gen. Wood, because OF his general ex-
perience, TO go TO the islands and re-
port conditions as ne finds them
The change In policy TO which Mr..
rev Wilson for independence of the
Philippines. made to Congress in the
annual message last December. In view
OF this pronouncement President Hard
ing wished to learn for himself the con-
'1itions there. The Philippine question,
therefore. will be held In allegiance until
he receives the report. which is likely
10 be submitted seveal months hence,
II Is the expectation that Gen. Wood
comparatively few days.
The talk has been recently that Gen.
Wood would be selected as Governor
General of the Philippines. but the de-
velopment to-day made IL seem doubtful
II he would be willing to accept the post.
Tho general understanding Is that he
could have II II he desired. but Il de-
velcped that Gen. Wood is seriously
considering the offer made to him re-
Gently TO be Provost of the University
II Pennsylvania.
George Wharton Pepper. trustee OF
the university, conferred with Gen Wood
In Washington to-day about the appoint
nent to be provost. but nothing definite
was decided. Gen. Wood left Washing
ton late tonight for Philadelphia for a
further conference.
President Harding started In his day
AZ the White House By arriving about
8 80 o'clock. fully half an hour before
the staff arrived lie plunged in imme-
diately to clear up mass of correspond
ence which had accumulated on his desk
and had Il In fair shape when the time
arrived for the series OF conferences ne
had scheduled for the day.