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The Washington herald., 1921-12-29
LESSEE FIGHTS
TOCUT DOWN
HADLEICH RENT
Pays $215,000 a Year on
Big Apartment, She
Tells Commission.

Reductions In rents for about 643
tenants of the fashionable Hadieigh
apartment hotel at 2101 sixteenth
street northwest. is possible as q
result of complaint made to the
Kent Commission yesterday by Miss
NINA c, Fritz. proprietor.
The complaint states that Miss
Fritz pays to Eldridge r. Boyle.
william V. Boyle and James C. Rob-
ertson. real estate dealers, S215,o0O
annual rent and has agreed for the
nrst three years of the lease to
pay to the same parties one half
OF the net profits on the operation
of the building.
After one year and two months
occupancy OF the twenty-year lease
MISS Fritz claims that she cannot
meet the terms of the lease and
wants the Rent Commission to set
fair and reasonable rent for her
SO That she in turn can let the ten
ants benefit by lowered rents.
Other Charges Paid.
Miss Fritz also stated that she
agreed in the lease to pay yearly
taxes on the property, charges for
water, electric current and gas and
also insurance on the building
against fire. Other Insurance for
plate glass, accident or casualty ~.
patrons and employees and elevator
ana oolier insurance were also
promised paid by the proprietor.
When seen last night at the Had
ieigh' Miss Fritz declared that she
entered the premises on November
l. lS2O. and paid the rent. though
a part OF the building was no,
habitable until the middle of the
next month and that IL cost he,
sll3.ooo to equip the house. She
said that last October 81 familie.
moved from the Hadleieh becaus,
they could not meet the large rents
There were. onl-r twelve vacan,
apartments in the Hadleigh yester.
day
Miss Fritz declared that she low.
cred the rents of a number OF ten
ants who could not meet them ant
VINO had'nowhere to move, and tha
her appeal to the Rent Commissio,
Ioiio"lne Tour tenants complaint
there against her is m order to pro.
cure lowered rents for all.
Wants New Lease Terms.
"A fair and reasonable rent TO
the Hadieigh would be 5000. 900
year clear of the taxes and insur
ance that I have been paying. A
this rental ! could lower apartment
rents and make something on m,
investment" Miss Fritz said.
Three. deeds OF trust on the prop
erty are held by Simon W. Straus
of New York, for $1,000, 900: Cont
mental Trust Company. for s315,0oC
and Charles C. Tucker and Jane
II. Baden. for 100000.
The Boyle Robertson Compan,
| last night stated that they had no
received official notification Of Mis-
Fritz complaint and consequentI
would withhold their statement un
til they had time to give 1t prope
consideration.
The Meridian Apartments. at 24o
Sixteenth street northwest Is an
| other on which the Rent Commits
sion is now working and expects
within the next few days to fende
| decisions. Many prominent in dip
lomatic and official life of Wash
ington occupy apartments in bot
buildings.
The Washington herald., 1921-12-29
HEALTH OFFICER
HOLDS UP MILK

Permits to sell milk in the District
or ship to District dealers have been
recently suspended by City Health
Officer William c. Fowler in the case
of six Maryland and Virginia dairy
farmers.
This action was taken following the
discovery Of contagious diseases on
these farms. Two cases each of
typhoid. diphtheria and scarlet fever
were diagnosed by the health au-
thorities. Health Officer Fowler states
that this precaution is needed to pro-
tect Washington homes, but that as
oon-as the cases recover the suspen-
sion will be removed
The Washington herald., 1921-12-29
VICTIM PENNILESS,
THIEF FIRES TWICE

\ negro held up Edward Saning,
1924 Prospect avenue northwest, at
New Hampshire and Oregon ave-
nues northwest last night, fired two
shots at him, and escaped by mo-
toring east on Swami street.
Saning told police he was ap-
preached from the rear by the ne
gro. who was on foot. After going
through Saning's pockets and find
ing nothing. the negro stepped into
an automobile and drove of, firing
at Saning. None Of the shots took
effect.
The Washington herald., 1921-12-29
GIRL is RESCUED
FROM GAS FUMES

Miss Nova Yowff, 20 years old
was saved from asphyXiation by
gas by her brother-in-law, Louis
Herowitz, about IL o'clock last
night, in the basement of their
home. 4015 Fifth street northwest.
Miss Eowff was missed by her
relatives and search resulted in
the discovery. She was overcome
by fumes escaping from a gas jet
The police say she is the victim
OF an accident. She was removed
to. Emergency Hospital. where
physicians say her condition is
The Washington herald., 1921-12-29
DOZEN COMPLAINTS
AGAINST N RO

Alleged by police to have been i'm
properly clothed and charged with
,errorizing women pedestrians in the
northwest section yesterday. James
Johnson, alias Lawrence Edwards
Jones, colored. 20 years old, 2715 N
street northwest. was arrested at
Thirty-fourth and r streets north
west. by Sergt. II. T. Miskill. He was
lodged In the Seventh precinct sta
tion charged with indecency.
Police say that at least a dozen
complaints were lodged against the
negro following the arrest During
the early morning at least a dozen
telephone calls were received at the
precinct station from residents re-
quesung the negro's arrest Each
time the police arrived the negro had
vanished.
The Washington herald., 1921-12-29

board OF surgeons yesterday to give
their views as to VINO should be
retired. The list was completes.
but will not be made public until
the Commissioner -learne how much
money is available.
Amonk those expected to be re-
tired are Capt. Hartley OF the
Ninth precinct: Capt Williams. OF
the Fifth precinct and Capt. Faf-
vey. Of the Seventh precinct Capt.
Thomas Judge. OF the Tfnth pre-
The Washington herald., 1921-12-29
Charge Negro With Robbery

Identified. police say. as the man
who snatched s62 from the hand of
william Mckinnon, 43 F street
northwest, several days ago in
near-beer saloon near Second and +
. streets northwest. Raymond Wilson,
colored, 2s years old. 1s5 Pierce
street northwest, was arrested by
Precinct Detective Guy Rome and
kodged at the Sixth precinct sta
Ion last night charged with rob-
The Washington herald., 1921-12-29

cinct was retired recently. lfA|
understood that Inspector cross haS
been recommended fW retiremenf.
Appointment OF "a sVccesssss -
Maj Harry L Gessford As ssp1f-
intendent Of police probably VIII
not be made until some time IN
January. Commissioner OysfsG has
praised the present >operstion % the
department. and appointment OF In
spector Daniel Sullivan to'the poss
would not be a surprise. -
The Washington herald., 1921-12-29
Child MAY Die of Burns.

Helen Perry. colored, years old
741 Navy place southeast, was
probably fatally burned when her
clothing caught fire from stove
last night. The flames were ex-
tinguished by the mother with an
old carpet The child was removed
to Casualty Hospital and later re-
moved to Children's Hospital, where
her condition was reported as
critical.
The Washington herald., 1921-12-29
DISTRICT ROBBED
BYSTOCK FRAUDS,
SAYS THOMPSON
Broker Tells Rotarians of
Advantages of Blue
Sky Law.

washington citizens lose almost
100000 annually through fraudu-
lent schemes. Eugene Thompson.
Washington broker. told members
OF the Rotary Club. yesterday at
their regular. meeting. in advocat-
ing passage OF the present blue sky
bill now before Congress.
The District is honeycombed
with offices of fraudulent stock
promotions" Thompson declared.
He pointed out that thirty-eight
States now have blue sky laws. The
present bill provides for a $1,000
fine for violation and a fine of s10.-
600 or ten years Imprisonment for
violation OF a stop order which
may be given by the District CON-
missioners.
senator Guest of Honor.
Senator T. l. Oddie. of Nevada.
the guest of honor. talked briefly
on the progress of Rotary through
out the South American countries.
~ 10 ao q DChN DNN'
the Americans and the Latins to
draw them closer than any other
movement could hope TO do" Sem
ator Oddie said.
President Knowles Cooper pre-
sented a resolution to amend the
constitution requiring that all
members. unless they have a valid
excuse must have an attendance
Of sly
months. Failing to reach this
mark. the errant member is auto
matically suspended from the priv
ileges of the club. The resolution
was unanimously adopted.
One hundred per cent attendance,
Tor the first time in many lunch
cons. is the record for the kiddies
Christmas party given by the Ro-
tary Club on December 81. More
than 1000 children we're made
happy with gifts and good things
at this merry party. Chairmen of
committees and their co-workers
were lauded for successfully carry
ing out of the plans for the party
Special mention was made of the
following chairmen: Henry T. Bit
finger, Maurice z. Horton. Harrison
+. Howe. William l.. Radcliffe
William Z. Russell. Frederick w.
Seibold and John f. Shoemaker.
Tells pf Boy Movement
birthday greetings were extended
To Arthur Kleinn. George Pitt and
William Gottlieb. Charles Demonet
presented to the club Robert Seyles
secretary OF the American Boy
movement. Seyles told the ROtar-
inns Of the fair which is to be held
ia Convention Hall in February
and urged all the members to buy
-i"SctS
Visiting ROtaTians and guests
we're: g. r. kePpIc Houston. Tex;
o. - FentOn, Seattle, Wash; Tas-
Ler l.. Oddic, Reno. New; Joseph J.
i'cmOnd. Cory. Pa; George L. Will
on. Springfield, Mo: John II. Da-
isou. Shreveport. Ind: Burl II.
Johnston. Crawfordsville. Ind; A.
g Caldwell. Carbondale. Ill; James
j. Hogan. Vallejo. Cal: j. NJ. c.
smith. Charlotte. Mich; Merlin
why. Sault St. Marie, Mich: B. l..
Spellman. Beatrice. Neb. and c. l.
Grouse. Jol1nstOwn. Pa.
The Washington herald., 1921-12-29
Good Shepherd Quint Wins.

The Good Shepherd boys basket
ball quint last night defeated Troop
65. Boy Scouts. 90 to 20 in 4 game
the result of which was in doubt
up to the last minute of play. A
field basket by Jewell, of the win
ners, in the last few seconds vf
play was the margin of victory.
The Washington herald., 1921-12-29
Parking Time
Unlimited

and you can park any angle \in
front of Stokely's, where the best
of food and great variety of 1t
is served at all hours until mid
night. Home cooking that Is really
just like home. Griddle cakes that
will Just melt in your mouth served
and best syrup until $50 p. m.
We make our own pies. emitting
all substitutes and compounds and
serve the best coffee in town. Make
us prove it-Stokely's Lunch.
822 New York Ave.
Your restaurant and mine.
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THE "SPoILS" OF EDUCATION

MISS NJ. CAREY THOMAS. president
4N1 Of Eryn Muwr College announced
new feminist program in education at the
dinner in honor Of Or. Frank Aydelottc. the
new president of Swarthmorc College which
i likely TO arouse considerable discussion
before il goes much further.
Miss Thomas remarked that all the fat
nlUmS in the rollcgcS-thiS is whnt she
called them-have gone to the men in the
past. and that the women have decided to
do what they can to get "ther share of the
spois. She said that the matter was to
be taken up nj Il meeting Of the Association
of College Alumnac in New York in the near
future. and that it was proposed to make
beginning by asking some Western State to
provide by law that there should be an equal
number OF men and women on the faculty
and III" governing board OF the State uni
versity
Tn" fitness Of women for college profess
SOrshiNS and even for college preSidencicS hns
been demonstrated beyond question. Miss
Thomas herself has been a brilliant admin
istrator AZ Bryn Mawr. College professors.
hOwever have seldom If ever thought of full
profesSorships or prosidcnries as plums They
have rather Thought OF them as opportunities
10 do something for the cause Of education
In brief. they have been more interested
in education itself than in 'spoils." and
they have insisted that the colleges exist
for the sake of the Stu',"nts and not for the
Eak" Of making Jobs for either men or
women.
Miss Thomas choice OF words was unfor-
tunat". She was speaking without notes
and Il may be that her enthusiastic belief
IN rho ability of women to hold their own
with men led her TO say more than she
m"nn'. Rnt however that may be. she said
i. and II she is challenged by some man
who holds college professionally TO defend
her position she will doubtless do her best
70 Justify tho theory on which her remarks
were ha ~od
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not even the privacy Of a cabin in the will
derness is proof against invasion II its occu-
pant has devised something of merit. Amer
leans who think are not so vain as to be-
lieve that their Nation has n monopoly Of
excelences. But the conviction that this
Republic is in many ways distinctive. either
for good or i'll abides and is on the whole
justified.
Our eminent visitors presumably expect
to be stimulated. II Is to be hoped they
will be. and that the illumination will not
he one sided. The new contacts no" being
established can hardly fail to produce more
intelligent and sympathetic international
understandings
Advocates of Chinese wall for this
country have been chiefly concerned with
plans for closing up our own exits. En-
frances have been less closely considered. ms
is demonstrated by the lively use to which
they have already been put. EHclusionists
are NJ least entitled TO whatever satisfaction
they can derive from the spectacle
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-24
IRREPRESSlBLE CHARLES

TNI1E new attempt of Charles Hapsburg to
l. regain the throne Of Hungary revives
situation rrplcte with ominous possibilities
for Central Europe.
It should be evident by this time that re-
actionary sentiment in Hungary, which was
pronounced throughout the whole course of
tn" war, is Still alive. insolCnt and reckless.
Charles himself. whose character has always
been III defined so far Ms the outside world
Is concerned Is probably merely figure
head around which the forces of feudalsm
have been pleased to rally.
But in this case he is Il dangerous au-
tomaton and It is clenr that he has been in
sufficiently regarded MS o trouble making
p0tentinitv. The obvious duty Of the West
"rn Powers is TO isolate him. not feebly. az
heretofore, bur in some fixed residence from
which escape across frontiers by airplane or
any other vehicle will be impossible.
If some such course iq not adopted the
unsymDathetic energies of the Little Entente
may be applied. Intimatons of military
pressure by Czccho- Slovakia constitute no
idle threat. ThRt republic is one OF the most
vigorous and prosperous of the new nations
Of Europe and its aversion to u rcCru-
dc>rcn"o Of III" Hnrsburg dynasty is intense.
The rest of the world Is not particularly
Interested in III" fortunes Of Charles. 1t Is
interested in The rehabilitation Of the Hun
gHrian people and the restoration to them of
their ability 70 maintain themselves in com.
fort without the charity Of other nations.
Anything which will delay this desirable
result must be regretted
Meanwhile, a crisis has arisen which de-
mands craftsmanship not unmixed with just
wrath
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Member of the Associated Pres,
WHAT THEY ARE TRYING TO 90

MAYOR MOORE seems t. be- suspicious
l1 Of Charley Hall when bearing gifts.
The compliments paid to the Adninistra-
ton by the Seventh Ward Councilman be-
cause of It's care of the independence" Hall
portraits are worthless. according to the
Mayor. when it is recalled that the Council
g. doing its best 20 force the city - buy
tho junk Of the old contractors. and IS also
Blocking in every wav in It's power til" plans
4 Of the Administration 70 clean tn" streets
OF the whole cit" after January !.
If any one thinks that the Job Combine
1s going to abandon ts efforts TO restore the
conditions under which the street cleaning
contractors have made hundreds ot thousands
Of dollars a year he is lacking in a proper
appreciation Of what men will do 70 get back
a profitable business that they have lost
IL is morally certain that everything pos
sible will be done 10 Illustrate the efforts of
the Mayor to clean the streets next year.
Director Cnven has been blocked AZ evo-v
turn thus far. An ordinance authorizing
| him to buy q plot OF ground on which 10
build rubbish reduction plant has been ro-
pealed. AS result the rubbish will have to
be carted long distances Mt heavy expense.
But what does the Job Combine care about
rhis expense when it can br cited rs an
argument against munici0al street cleaning?
The Combine is counting on the forgetful-
ness of the voters in order 70 be able 10 get
complete control Of the city in two years
d nd then TO hand the contracts back 20 tho
men who have got rich out Of Them.
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WASHINGTON AS HOST

THE concern of the Government with
l. physical conditions at the Disarmament
Conference is revealed in the preparations
for accommodating a large number Of spec
fators at the public sessions. These will
be held in spacious y. A. Il Continental
Hall, adjacent to the Pan American Build
ing. where the main work Of the conference
will be done
Reception responsibilities, however do
not fall upon the Government alone. The
City of Washington will be tested as il sell
dom is save during presidential inauEura-
tions or during national crisis such as war.
The capital is certain TO be crowded during
the parey. IInbitation resources are likely
10 be strained and opportunities for oxtur.
tion will exist,
With due regard for the difficulties of tho
war period II must be said that the rcputn-
tion of the capital as an accommodating.
courteous and ungraspng host IL not glow
ing.
Parisian greed was roundy denounced
during the Peace Conference, and doubtless
many Of the so-Called hold-up tactics
adopted were ndefensible. Nevertheless
war reactions in a city that mad been yir-
tually besieged for moro than four years fur.
nshes some color Of excuse.
The argument Is inapplcable to present.
day Washington There the obligation To
respect the amenities of honorable social
relationships and good manners Is profound.
Upon hotel and restaurant keepers espe-
cially is laid an important share of the
public duty Of resisting the temptations Of
good hunting
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-24
A Tip From RIO

TNHE generosity with which the Senate mas
l. responded m the invitation to participate
in the centenary of Brazilian independence
~ be celebrated in Rio de Janeiro next year
is warranted.
The million dollar appropriation approved
By the upper house implies that deserved
recognition will be paid 70 the dignity i'm
portance and achievements Of the great
South American republic and thar now tics
of cordinlty will be established in this
hemisphere.
To Philadephians the senatorial action Is
especially interesting. They will nor be-
grIdge Brazil her deserts, but will, never
theless, be moved to consider proportionate
values. II Rio is 10 be assisted thus munif.
Gently. what Is 10 be said Of congressional
obligations regarding the World Fair Of
1926 in the birthplace Of American inde.
pcndence!
II looks as if Philadelphia we're beginning
70 realize the meaning and magnitude of
the great enterprise on which she has
embarked The responsibilities Of Congress
are no less practical and profound.
There should be no neeitation in appealing
for large scale financial aid from the Ma.
tona Legislature. The contribution 70
Brazil is significant a. offering q standard
OF proportions.
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to ask the Railroad Labor Board TO consent
to a reduction Of 10 per cent in wages In
order to enable them to pay expenses under
the present freight rates.
The employees. however. are fighting any
reduction in their pay. There is an i'm
preston that the real purpose Of the fight
is not to maintain wages. but to strengthen
the labor unions. And many railroad man
ayers are said to welcome the fight at this
time because they think 1t gives to them an
opportunity to weaken the unions.
The public is more interested in having
the railroads run without interruption than
in any controversy between the railroad
managers and the men. If they had any
way Of forcing the disputants TO settle their
disagreements by negotiations they would
resort to It without an instant's delay.
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OCCUPATION PRIVILEGES

yTVHE announced program Of the with
! J. drawal of American troops from the
Rhineland is in accord with popular belief
that there is something contradictory in q
state of peace marked by military occupa-
Ition Of former enemy country.
, II Is interesting. however to note that
she second article Of the Dresel- Rosen Treaty
expressly reserves TO the United States al,
The rights and advantages stipulated for its
benefit in the whole of Article XIV of the
Versailles pact
Under this instrument occupation by tho
allied and associated troops Of German terri.
tory to the West Of the Rhine, tnRether with
Ibridgeheads. is specified as a guarantee of
lthe execution Of the treaty.
A program Of gradual evacuation is out
lined. II good faith is held TO be obsorvod
the occupation period in the Coblenz aren
where the American troops now are sta
toned is fixed at ten years. II il definitely
stated that breaches of contract will warrant
the allied and associated forces in reOccupy.
ing any or part of the areas partculariapd,
and that the right Of occupation for an in
definite number Of years holds il the terms
OF the engagement are not carried out.
Wide latitude of performance is thus
granted the United States. If German re-
sistance to the enforcement of the prOvi-
sions of the Berlin Treaty is manifested,
or IL reluctance 10 negotiating still neres-
sary supplemental pact is displayed, the
threat Of reoccupation may be applied.
1t is said that the romantic castle Of
Ehrenbreitstein will probably remain under
the American flag for some time 10 come.
The return of the majority of the $4,000
United States troops now on the Rhine will
materially decrease the bill which Germany
will owe this Government for maintenance.
The colors on Ehrenbreitstein will as
q reminder Of recent history.
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Answers TO Saturdays Quiz

l. The Indian population of the United
States IL In excess of 338 900
2 oklahoma is the State containing the most
Indians, llel0i, according 10 the
reckoning Of June 30, 1919.
z The correct title Of Shakespeare nIav
r. The Winters Tale" not "A win.
ter's Tale"
4 Papyrus Ia an aquatic plant OF the sedRe
family. paper reed ancient wrItinr
material was prepared by Egyptinns
etc, from the, stem OF this
Z The naval hattie Of Jutland was fou1bt
on May 81, 1915
6. The plaintiff and the defendant are the
opposing parties in a lawsuit
Ad valorem customs duties are taxes
levied in proportion TO the estimated
value OF goods
s Alexander the Great lived In the fourth
century B, c.
0 Bituminous means containing or p.r-
talnnR 10, bitumen, kind Of mineral
pitch.
10 The Populist Party was at the peak Of
It's political power in the United States
during the late nineties of the last
century
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CAN THIS BE ISOLATION?

I AS BOTH Lloyd George and Aristide
n BRAND will be the judges Of the political
auguries upon which their contemplated de.
partures depend. it is more than probable
that they will cross the Atlantic. OF their
eagerness TO visit these shores there is ample
evidence.
Admiral Beatty, General Diaz. Eleuthe.
rios NenizelOs are already in the act Of
satisfying their lOngings. Marshal FOch is
facing this way and will soon be one Of the
brilliant coterie of foreign guests at the
American Legion convention in Kansas City.
In addition to the French and British
Premiers, assuming that they will be present,
the Disa rmament Conference will attract an
impressive group of notables from abroad.
One may wonder whether isolation is not
dream even more fantastic than that of world
eo-operation and unity.
u has been philosophically observed that