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The Washington herald., 1921-11-10
DISTRICT BOARD
TO URGE BORLAND
Law BECLARIFTED
Want $3.50 Cost of Street
Work Only in Built
Up Sections. y
YIELD TO PROTESTS
Suburban Landowners Say
Whole City Should Share
Burden.

A denunciation OF the Borlsnd
law. by which so per cent Of IN.
cost OF all street improvements
must be born by owners OF abut-
ting property. will be made by IN.
Commissioners in their report TO
Congress next month, according 60
a statement by CommIssiner Ru-
dolph yesterday.
Recently It was announced that
the Commissioner, while not An
proving Of the law in its entirety.
would not take action on obtaining
its repeal in their next report
Since that time numerous protests
have lead the board TO attempt 20
obtain new legislation in order 10
relieve the burden Of cost Of i'm
provements from the residents OF
suburban sections.
The Commissioners claim tho
law was not recommended by them
and never received their approval
The District officials term the
measure burdensome, and discour-
aging to people who are attempt
tions OF the city. Commissioner Ru-
oolph claims the law is inequitable
and that new legislation should be
enacted which would cause the
payment OF street improvements 10
devolve upon the general body Of
taxpayers.
In Maryland. # is claimed. street
improvements are born by an en-
tire county and the individual res
idents whose street section is i'm
proved pay only a small part %
the whole expenditure. Il is the
opinion OF city officials that the
Borland law applies 10 improve
ments on 'built-up" sections of
the city and not TO the newer areas
that are for the first time being
settled. II is probable that the ac-
tion asked OF Congress will be 10
definitely state this Interpretation
OF the Borland law.
The Washington herald., 1921-11-10
Snyder-Fmmers Post
Will GiUe MinStreLs

HYATTSvILLE, Nd. Nov. o.
Hoop La" in minstrel show. will
be presented by local talent in the
National Guard Armory here Decem-
ber l and 2 for the benefit OF Sny-
der-Farmer Post. American Legion,
Of Hyattsville. Intensive rehearsing
is to start Monday night. C. a.
Aiello is chairman Of the committee
in charge for Snyder-Farmer Post.
The presentation will be under di-
rection Of a producing company which
will furnish an experienced director
and provide scenery. music, etc.
The Washington herald., 1921-11-10
Wife Claims Husband
Ousted Her From Firm

David Neufeid. proprietor Of a mems
furnishing and hat-cleaning store at
$40 Ninth street northwest, was or
dered yesterday by Justice Bailey
in Equity Court to appear on No
vember Is and show cause why a
receiver should not be appointed to
take charge and sell the business
and the building.
Complaint was made BY Mrs. Rose
Neufeld. the wife, in her petition
for a limited divorce, that Neuteld
had ousted her from the premises,
even though the business was es-
tablished and the property bought
by their joint efforts and money.
In her divorce petition. Mrs. Neufeld
charges cruelty and desertion. She
is represented by Attorneys Stras-
burger and Rappaport.
The Washington herald., 1921-11-10
Exonerated in Drowning Case

Because Of a lack OF evidence. Will
lam. Carter. Of 922 N street north
west employed in the Postoffice De-
partment. the first man to be charged
with driving q motorboat while In
toxIcated, was exonerated of the
charge yesterday in Police Court.
Police claimed that Carter was the
pilot Of q boat from which TneO-
dor6 Cook. also a postofice clerk,
fed and was drowned in the Po-
t0fnac River on October 20 last.
Cooks body was recovered and a
eoroner's jury. which investigated
his. death, also exonerated Carter.
The Washington herald., 1921-11-10
Court Patrols Husband
Who SLashed His Wife

Lewis F. Kirby, ss years old, of
l046 Wisconsin avenue northwest,
who was accused Of attacking his
wife, Mrs. Nellie L. Kirby, Of 3347h
M street northwest, on August II
with a butcher knife, severely cut
ting her shoulder and hand, was
paroled in the custody of Probation
Officer Amos A. Steele yesterday,
Chief Justice Mccoy in Criminal
Court No. l suspending a sentence
of one year in Jail.
After being arrested, Kirby. po-
lice claim, tried to commit suicide
by attempting to slash his throat.
Previous to this offense he was re-
leased on probation in Police Court
on a charge Of threatening to kill
his wife.
The Washington herald., 1921-11-10
Fredericksburg Teachers
Name Officers. for Yer

FREDERICKSBURG. Va. Nov ..
The Fredericksburg Teachers A.
socistion has elected the foIloVru-
officers for the ensuing year: NJ.
Charles Insco Williams. presid.u ;
Miss Ethel Nash. vice president. Ms
Lee. secretary; Mrs. Fred Rice. tr,as-
urer; Mrs. Courtney was elected d'I,.-
gate 70 the State Teachers meeuu- 90
Richmond November % 10 26 Mrs.
Williams. alternate. Several o. r''
others teachers will also attend
The Washington herald., 1921-11-10
Bridenstine-BaIlard Wedding.

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. Nov. 2.
Private Carl Bridenstine, o. S. NJ.
c., and Miss Ida Bell Ballard, daugh-
ter of Mrs. Easton. of this city. were
married here Monday. The bride
groom is from Nappanee, Ind. and
is now stationed at Quantico Bar
racks.
The Washington herald., 1921-11-10
TOMMYROT, SAYS
OYSTER In REPLY
TO GRANTS CRITIC
Declares Petty Spirit
Prompts Weedon's
Charges.
WILL BE PROBED
Lieut.. Plemmons Also Ac-
cused by Retired Mem
Der Of Force.
WILL BE PROBED

Terming as "tommyrot'' charges
Of former Detective sergt Ned"
Weldon. accusing Inspector clirord
Grant, chief OF detectives, OF using
police department cars for his own
and family use, Commissioners
Oyster, in immediate charge Of po-
lice, yesterday stated that he saw
no harm in Grants use Of the ma
chimes as long as the inspector did
not abuse the practice. The Com
missioner added that he would use
a department car himself II the oe-
casion demanded.
While these charges against
Grant and Lieut.. C. S. Plemmons
may be well founded" said Com
missioner Oyster yesterday. Il be-
Iieve that they were brought in q
petty spirit by Weldon. There has
been nothing in Inspector Grants
record to cause, me TO decide
against him without a fair hearing"
Refused to Discuss Charges.
Commissioner Oyster would make
no statement on other accusations
made against Grant by Weldon nor
would he comment on the charges
preferred against Plemmons. II
was intImated. however. that t-a
proof OF some of the more serious
charges would carry punishment
Both the Commissioner and Maj.
Gessford, superintendent Of police.
said that the cases of Grant and
Plemmons must come before a
board. Plemmons will be tried by
the trial board. Grant cannot come
before this body. but will be tried
by board OF his equals in rank or
superiOrs. Commissioner Oyster said
that Corporation Counsel Stephens
would probably be one of the board,
together with two inspectors Of the
department
VIII Probe Accusations.
Mai .Gessford, refused to make
any statement other than that the
charges Weeden's would be
thoroughly probed. Inspector Grant
had nothing to say in regard to
the charges, but denied making
family buses OF the department
automobiles. Lieut.. Plemmons said
he would talk before the trial
board.
The charges preferred by weedon
accuse Inspector Grant with NAL
feasance in office and inefficiency,"
while Plemmons faces charges of
neglect of duty and inefficiency.
Held Car for Five Days.
Weldon claims that Grant often
used department automobiles for
his own convenience and the use
OF his friends and at one time
failed to notify the Baltimore po-
lice for five days Of the recovery
of a stolen car from that city be-
cause he wished to use the machine.
Grant is also accused OF forcing
payments for printing OF reward
announcements from the individ-
/ uals seeking the recovery of ar
ticles when such printing is paid
by the District.
Plemmons is accused OF allowing
several shooting ARRAYS TO go un-
needed for as long as ten hours
and thereby allow violators OF the
law go unmolested. In some cases,
II charged LieSt. Plemmons failed
to send police or detectives from
headquarters to the scene Of the
crime.
Weldon was recently transferred
from detective headquarters to
precinct duty and shortly after
wards was retired from the service
The Washington herald., 1921-11-10
Clarence L. Rhoads Dies.

FREDERICKSBURG. Va, Nov. 8.
Clarence L Rhoads, OF Spotsylva-
mia County, died Monday after an
illness OF three weeks. He was born
at Jordan, N. Y, August s, 1S45, and
for fifty years had lived in Spot
sylvania County. He leaves his wife
and seven children.
The Washington herald., 1921-11-10
Mum Show Open Tomorrow.

2. N. Burns, Of the Department.
Of Agriculture, announced yesterday
not close until D. m. tomorrow.
The flowers have held out so well
that authorities believe they will
stand a few more days. of exposi-
ton.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-13
VAGABOND TOSSERS
BANG BALL AND WIN

the Dry Docks. was batted hard and
timely, the locals collecting total of
l3 safe drives, including a homer. a
three-bagger and two doubles. The
game was played on the diamond OF
ST. Johns College. johnny Wilson
and yellow" Clark, former stars at
ST Johns. are members OF the Vaga
bonds outfit. Douglas twirled a steady
game for the locals.
Siegert and Wilson Shared in the
batting honors of the game. The for
mer. county lad. poled out a long
one to deep centre in the sixth in
ming that was easily good for a homer
He also got a single. Lefty Wilson
raped out three-hagger. and also
two singles. out of chances. Ander
son, the visiting first haseman, also
got homer, and besides played d
brilliant game in the field.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-13
PRIEST ORDAINED
IN p. E. CHURCH

Bishop John Gardner Murray Off
ciated at two ordination services yes
terday in Baltimore, and in the after
noon OBLIGATED at the laying of the
cornerstone of the parish house and
Sunday school of the Protestant Epis-
cepal Church OF the Holy Trinity,
Lafayette and Wheeler avenuess
In>the morning Bishop Murray or
dained the Rev. Samuel NJ. Shoe
maker. Jr. as priest of the Protestant
Episcopal Church and Rush Wiley ID
Smith as deacon. The ordination
service for Mr.. Shoemaker was held
III Emmanuel Protestant Episcopal
Church. Canon William l.. De Vries
OF Washington. was the presenter.
and the sermon was preached by the
Rev Ralph b. Pomeroy, of New York
The ordination service for Mr.
Smith was held at Calvary Protestant
Episcopal Church The preacher and
presenter was the Rev DR. William A
McClenthen. rector OF Mount Calvary
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-13
FOLLOWERS OF ROWING
IMPRESSED BY NAW'S
FIRST TRIAL SPINS

P0UGHKEEPSIE y. Y, June 10
The l.. s. Naval Academy crews
first appearance on the Hudson. and
he arrival of the University of Penn
sylvania squad. provided the high
spots yesterday in the training season
for the intercollegiate regatta here
on June %.
Coach Dick Glendon lost no time in
getting down TO work. sending his
men out this morning as soon after
their she'll was rugged. as river condi-
tons permitted. Rowing followers
were much impressed with the form
which the Midshipmen showed at both
morning and afternoon practices. Five
Members of the combination, Captain
Moore at number 4; Gallagher at
bow King at number 3; Sanborn at
numter 5. and Johnston at number 6,
were members of the worlds cham
pionship crew at Antwerp.
Coach Wright reached town with
his Penn squad. 40 strong, late yes
terday afternoon. The oarsmen had
little To do since the shells of some
of the crews will not arrive until to-
day
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-13
CAPITAL CITY B AND |.
DOUBLES STOCK AND
ENLARCES DIRECTORATE

The Capital City Buiiaing and Loan
Association, after less than year and
half of corporate existence. has
doubled its authorized stock and en-
larged its directorate Both changes,
officers of the association state were
made necessary by the growth of bust
ness.
The State Commission has approved
the increase OF the authorized capital
stock of the Association from $780,
600 TO 100000. the frs; amount hav-
ing been practically exhausted in a
little over a year The Association
began business on January l. 1920.
Another amendment OF the charter
of directors has been fixed at fifteen.
instead of eleven. This change made
with special reference to the PASSPORT
branch, which has been in successful
operation since July l, 1920, the new
directors being all members Of the
board of managers OF that branch.
The officers of the Association are:
President, Frank W. Stromeyer; vice
president, Charles Weiss: secretary
treasurer. Bernard j. Wiegard; solicit
tor, Hugh r. Riley: assistant secre-
taries. Andrew A. Kramer and a. FL
wood Martak.
The members of the board of direc-
tors are: Joseph NJ Armstrong. VIII
liam c. Fowler; Andrew kranse;
Clarence NJ White, Clarence f. Will
liams, Hugh r. Riley Bernard J. Vie
gard, Charles Weiss. Frank W. Stro-
meyer, ]. Walter Cook. William f.
Bennett. Clarence NJ Bassford, A. Ell
wood Martak Charles T. Chance and
Joseph s. Griscom.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-13
Standing OF The Clubs
ANNAPOLIS LECTURER
AT BADEN EXERCISES

John Fell. son of DR.. Thomas Fell
of st. Johns College, student OF
law at University of Maryland. and
an instructor in the English Depart
mcnt of St Johns. delivered the
commencement address at Baden
High School, Prince Georges county,
or Friday night. Mr.. Fell spoke on
Winning Forces in Manhood" and
his subject was treated in such way
as TO be highly pleasing TO the gradu-
ates and their friends who attended
,hc exercises.
Though at times running in a
humorous style that has marked Mr.
Fell's recent addresses In public. and
ia bringing a demand for his lectures
NJ commencements and similar func-
tons. the talk was full OF sound
thought that made it's impress be
tween the lighter moments.
Mr.. Fell will he the chief speaker at
the commencement tomorrow night al
the public school AT Glen Burnle.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-13
MIDWIFE IN KAbER
CASE INDICTED ON z
COUNTS OF MURDER
NV The Associated Press.l

CLEVELAND. O.. June l3.-Flrst-
Cegree murder was charged on two
counts in an indictment returned to-
day by the grand jury against Mrs
Erminia Colavito. midwife who
by her own confession procured for
Mrs Eva Catherine Kaber the two as
sassins who knitted the latter's hus-
band. Daniel F. Kaber, TO death.
One count of the indictment was
based on the poisoning of kaber,
Mrs Colayito having IN j [ d
that she gave Mrs. kaber phial of
ginger ale aud some OIL when she
was urged to furnish death potion
The next count has TO do with the
aciual death of Kaber in which the
woman by her own tale participated
20 the extent of knowing of every pre-
paraiory step taken by the slayers.
Mrs Colavito is indicted on the
same count~and charges as were made
to apply 10 Mrs. Kaber, when she was
indicted nearly two weeks ago.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-13
BUCKEYE STATE
AFIRE OFF CITY


In addition to the Naval Academy
tug. two hretoats from Baltimore
stood by the Buckeye State all day
yesterday. and tug OF the Shipping
Board. from Elizabeth. \. j.. tied up
alongside 10 wait for change of tide,
when the tow back to Baltimore was
commenced
The ship lay AZ anchor about five
miles of Thomas Point all night ana
the trip hack to Baltimore was COM
menced at daylight today.
When the ship was visited yesterS
day nobody was allowed TO go aboard.
though the visitors were allowed on
the tug and held conversations with
several of the passengers and seamea
aroard the disabled ship.
The fire, according to the passeng
ers, began at about O'Clock yester-
day morning. and the life boats were
:haGe ready. though it did not become
necessary to use them. More than
by the anxiety caused by the fire dan
ger the passengers appeared to be
worried by the fact that their plans
for the cruise TO the West Coast were
completely killed The Buckeye
States destination was San Francisco
and Honolulu, and the passengers ex-
pressed keen regret that they were
forced to return TO Baltimore and
make entirely new arrangements for
The voyage
Losses that will he suffered by the
owners az the vessel are obvious.
since the revenue that was expected
from passengers alone amounted to
$50. 1000
Placing of the causes for the fire of
yesterday was not attempted by the
master of the vessel. whose silence in
the matter was a natural result of
the difficulties growing from the sea-
mems strike Ii is known that before
the ship left Baltimore her engines
and oil feed pipes had been tempered
with The repairs to the oil feed
caused considerable leakage of oil,
and il was in waste soaked by oil in
his way where the fire began
Rear-Admiral Benson, head of the
Shipping Board. has stated that an
investigation will be made concern
ing the fire.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-13
LOCAL PLAYERS IN J
ND. GOLF TOURNAMENT

In the amateur state golf ,a.-.
ment played Al the Rolling Road .t...
in Gainesville last week tive ~. ...
local entries We're forced 10 a...
OF the remaining hye players a...
went into the tournameu. l....
Com. II W Underwood made ,...
good showing for the local Climb 81.
qualified for the championship -.a..
and won his first match. defea.a.
opponent by up and 3 10 p..s ti.
was in turn defeated by Warren ...
man. who later won the State ....
pionship
Lieut. Com. E. b. Nixon D.=
qualified for The second l6 was a.....
in his first match
Com Il. r. Stewart, who thoue. .-.
Of the best local players, only ta...
the third l6 on account of lcnr ..
his drive in the play of the gu ,...
round lasted to the finals of IN
and won the silver cup given +.
runner-up in the third l6
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-13
DAY AT
TRINITY N. {. Church

ChiidTen's Day exercises we're held
al Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church.
South. last evening A large con-
gregation assembled into the edi-
fee to hear the little boys and girls
sing their songs and recile their
pieces. which they had been rehears-
ing for the last several weeks. In
connection with the exercises, Rev A.
T. Owens. pastor of the church. also
conducted baptismal service. the in
FAINT being the child of MIR. and Mrs
Harvey Shue.
The program was as follows:
Song by school; prayer by pastor;
recitation. Sunday School Day Greet
ing, Maggie Lamb; recitation. Wei
come Childrens Day" Eta Wayson:
solo. Best OF All the Year. Katherine
Beard; selection by choir: recitation.
Helping Mother" Robert Beall; reel
tation by Rebecca Medford; solo,
Growing Like Jesus" Dorothy Chap
pclle; recitation, Virginia Bossee;
recitation. Seven Pennies Marie
Lockett; recitation. Message OF the
Flowers" by three little girls: recita-
ton. What viii We Do For Jesus?''.
Mary Ellen Lockett; solo. Just for
You and Me-" Bernice Higgs: recita-
ton, Try Try. Try" Winnifred
Higgs; song by school; recitation, IF
| Only Knew" Elsie Armiger. Mar
guerife Fitch; recitation. Virgil Med
ford; recitation. Some Day" by
three boys. recitation, Little Pat
riot" Ellsworth Crawford; recitation
"Four-Leaf Glover" by four girls;
song, Jesus Tender Shepherd Hear
Me-" three little girls; exercise.
Seven Little Sunheams"; selection
by choir; recitation, Those Who Do
Not Sing" Katherine b. Mable;
recitation. What viii We DO
For jesus" Aida Cadle; recitation
by Luella Grey; recitation, Tit for
Tat Nina Miller; song. GLORIOUS
Sunshine by three girls; recitation
The Yellow Violet Katherine
Beard; selection by choir: rose drill;
recitation and song. Jesus Our
Helper; recitation. Good Night"
Bernice Higgs; address by pastor;
collection selection by choir.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-13
MARINE CORPS TOSSERS
ANNEX DOUBLE VICTORY

The baseball team of marines at
tached to the local naval station de-
icaieC the Experiment Station team
on Saturday in a fast game. to 3.
aid yesterday they won from the
tos sers of the station ship Reina Mer-
cedes. > to ?. The latter game also
Was we'll contested Featuring the
games were home run drives by Ser
geaLts Reitmeyer and Williamson.
Winning these two games gave the
soldier-sailors record of sever vic
tories out of eight games SO far this
season. The marines are anxious TO
arrange games. end booking teams
are asked to communicate with JOS
eph Bryly. captain.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-13
PRETTY WEDDING IN
ST. MARY'S CHURCH

\ very pretty wedding took place in
The parlors of ST Mary's Church on
Friday evening at S O'Clock when the
Rev. Father Thummel united in mar
riage Miss Mary Como OF this city
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. r. Como,
and Maurice J. Mayhem. son of Mr.
and Mrs. Augustus Mayhem. also OF
this city.
The bridesmaid was Miss Helen
Wilson and the lest man was Joseph
Droll.
The brides gown was made of dark
blue tricolette and hat 10 match and
carried shower bouquet of sweet
peas and bridal roses. The brides
maids gown was of dark brown and
hat 10 match and carried a bouquet OF
pink sweet peas and maidenhair fern.
The young couple lief, for Baltimore
where they spent short honeymoon.
Their relatives and friends wish them
much happiness
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-13
STATE DEPUTY AUMEN.
K. OF c., NOT COMING

Much regret is felt among the local
Knights of Columbus because of the
announcement by State Deputy Will
nam S Aumen that he will be unable
to attend the regular meeting of the
Annapolis Knights 10 be held in the
club rooms of The Hut" ON Wednes-
Cay night of this week TIE knights
had planned TO have a spread" for
the entertainment OF their State yisi-
tor. but now this has been abandoned.
be held acccrdiEg>to schedule.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-13
INTERNATIONAL ROTARY
CLUBS BEGIN SESSION

EDINBURGH. SCOTLAND. Jun

ElDlNBt K6H, SNOILAND. June II
With the United States and Canada
supplying 800 OF the $500 delegates
present. the annual convention OF the
international Association OF Rotary
Clubs was opened here today. The
Proceedings began By a pageant in
which. with a guard of four girls each
in national costume. were carried the
flags of the twenty-five countries rep
resented. while the national hymn of
each country was played on the great
organ in Usher Hall where the prin-
opal meetings will lie held
The address OF welcome was de
lisered by the Lord Provost who said
tlcre were great possibilities for the
Kotarians to render assistance to the
Iublic at large and to improve inter
national relations.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-13
Soon To Form New Class

Little time will he lost in the for
nation of the new fourth class Of
nidShipmen the latter part of this
month. owing to the fact that the ap-
pointees who were found successful
n their mental examinations will
have been also examined as to their
physical qualifications prior To re-
porting at the academy TO enter upon
he rudimentary part of their training
which will cover the entire summer
period Until year ago. all candi-
iates appeared for their physical
tests at the academy only. which
meant weeks in assembling it, but now
they are examined at various points
throughout the country. so that when
hey appear here for admission. they
will take the oath at the rate of 90
TO 100 per day.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-13
MIDWEST FARM LANDS
SURPAsS EAST. SAYS
SHERIFF DOVE

Sheriff Thomas :. Dove has re-
turned home and resumed his du-
ties after ten-day vacation.
spent visiting his daughter. Mrs.
William l.. Schultz. at Swazee.
I'D. Speaking of his trip, Sheriff
Dove said that the thing that i'm
pressed him most was the SPLEEN
did condition OF farm lands and
the up-to-dato methods employed
in carrying on farming in the
Midwest. which. he said. sur
passes anything he has ever seen
IN the East.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-13

Sacrifice hit Siegert. Two hase hits
r. Clark. Wilson Williams, West
emeyer. Three base hit Wilson
Home runs ~ Siegert. A n de S n.
Struck out-By Zemmo. 8; by Doug
las. T. Passed hall-P. Aul reg. TIM
Sergeant Holtz. Z. S. Army.