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The Washington times., 1921-11-06

robbers effected an entrance to the house,
and, apparently knowing very well the
topography of the establishment, bored
through the three-inch steel door with an
acetylene torch (which they had stolen
from factory in Washington, and looted
'he strOngroom of its entire contents, car.
rying the stuff off in trucks.
AS usual in such instances, there is no
trace OF the heartless bandits, who pre-.
sumably have since been engaged in
"bootlegging" Mr.. Letters precious wet
goods. II is understood that, lacking con.
fidence In the police, he has employed
his own private detectives to pursue his
despoilers.
Why did not the alarm go off when
the robbery was committedH Probably
it did. but as the robbers had taken the
precaution to have the watchman lured
away there was nobo ~ at band to hear II.
The Washington times., 1921-11-06

II remained there. But rObberies OF liquor
became more frequent and more daring.
and Mrs. Letter suggested to her husband
a fear lest the family home might be burg
larized to get at the hootch. The danger
seemed undeniable and Mr.. Letter thought
1t particularly likely that robbers would In
wade the premises at some time when the
family was out of town.
Accordingly. he made up his mind TO re-
move the entire stock TO his country place
in Virginia, few miles from Washington.
near the Potomac and a short distance
from the Leesburg pike. Here he had
more spacious cellar where the precious
liquids could be stored. catalogued and
made as easily accessible as books on
library shelves.
Before taking this step. he ordered and
personally superintended the construc-
ton, in the basement OF the Virginia house,
Of strongroom which (for liquor storage)
was probably the most remarkable in the
United States.
It was forty feet long and forty feet
wide, the ceiling nine feet high. Built of
reinforced concrete, its walls, two feet
thick were lined on three sides with bins
and racks for liquor and wine bottles. It
had no windows, and the only entrance was
through a door Of tough manganese steel,
such as is used for battleships-a door like
that of a safe deposit vault. which COM
muncated with the interior of the house:
The room was lined with white tiles,
lighted by tectricity (turned on by
switch close by the door, so as to be
convenient on entering), and made further
proof against burglars by an alarm con-
nected with wires which ran all around the
interior II breach were made in the
walls, the arm must inevitably be set Off
In this huge strongroom Mr.. Letters
stock of wet goods was put away and
catalogued in accordance with plans care
fully made in advance. 1t was necessary
to store the stuff in scientific fashion, in
order that any of 1t that might be wanted
should at all times be readily accessible.
The whiskey barrels were stood together.
two high. toward the end OF the room
where there were no wall-bins or bottle
racks. The cases OF spirituous liquors
we're piled eight high. separately according
20 kind. The bottles Of liqueurs we're
slowed in the bins resembling magnified
pigeonholes). and the bottles OF wine were
placed in the racks along the walls. each
one tilted with its neck downward-this
point as every connoisseur knows, being
Of absolute importance for preserving the
quality of the contents.
The size Of the strongroom could not
be determined until a careful reckoning
had been made of the space required to
contain the stock Of hootch and fluid
etceteras, with due allowance provided for
passageways among the barrels and
stacked cases.
Accommodation was needed for seventy.
five barrels OF whiskey, 1000 cases OF
whiskey, 200 cases OF Old Tom gin,- forty
cases OF Jamaica rum, 400 cases OF three
star Hennessy brandy, 200 cases OF extra
dry champagne, 300 cases OF other wines,
100 cases of liqueurs and fifty cases OF
vermouth.
hv c,. .
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one-tenth of present
boot'legging prices.
All of the stuff
was sent up to the
house on Dupont
Circle, and stored
there In the spaci-
Gus cellars. Up to
a few months ago
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1t Wa. Very Pleasant Spectacle for Mr. Letter Truck
load After Truekoad Arrived HI. Town Residence In
Dupont Circle, Washington, Where the Wines and
Liquors Were Delivered
But Their. Wa. No. Room in HI. City Residence to Prop
sy Stow II All, Mr.. Letter Con,truetes Generously
Wine Cellar in His Country Home the Bank. Of
the Potomac Where tho Liquid Treasures Would Be Safe
Forever Guarded by Reinforced Concrete Walls and
Tbree-Inch Manganese Steel Burgisr-Proef Door
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-30
Old Mem Women Next To Children Study Text In E0eng School

which are accomplishing a good so
great that II is immeasurable. Those
are the ones in which the foreign
born are taught the English LAM
uage. Nearly 500 persons are en-
rolled in the Americanization de-
partment-most of whom speak lit
tie or no English.
a great problem confronts the
teachers TO whom these people are
sent. (for example. one class alone
includes persons OF IA different ma
tionalities) but they are trained care
fully and are so interested that they
get on admirably with the work.
Personality is a big factor, and the
instructors are chosen with regard
to their ability 10 get the confidence
of the helpless and somewhat dazed
foreigner.
Study From Newspaper.
It is a strange sight to see a class
at work-old men and women next
to theip children. awkwardly holding
their pencils and laboriously tracing
their a c's. And it pulls at the
heart strings when one sees them.
after a long struggle, proudly eX-
hibiting to teacher" the wobbly sem
tence. There is a coat"
The newness Of il all has made the
older people strangely chnd-lil1e. and
it is amusing TO see a man OF % or
so coming in late. shame facedly
tip-toe to his seat with the sheepisn
expression Of a six year old boy.
And to see. too. a handsome young
Italian slyly peek at the copy" when
his instructor. who had given orders
that they were to write it this time
without looking once" was looking
in another direction.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-30

The sewing classes proved to be
other very interested groups. Some
of the girls had never sewed at all
had no knowledge of the most ele-
mental stitches. They seemed to
think of the class as a place where
they could learn II make the pretty
| things they had always wanted
and never have been able TO have.
| Others were more advanced, in fact
had reached the stage where they
were making simple garments. These
were living in hopes that the day
would soon come when they could
make dresses and things"
Glasses in advanced sewing where
dresses and things" materialize are
organized as they are needed, thus
taking care of ambitious seamstress-
es all along the line.
The typewriting class was a JOY
10 behold. Fifty-two typewriters and
90 typists in the making. all-frofn
the young lady of IA who was bit
too eager to work up speed, TO tie
plodding baldheaded man who
poked patiently along in the hope of
soon getting the knack of it" so
that he shouldn't be left high and
dry when his stenographer got tenn
permental or left-all conscientious
" kept their eyes from the key
board as they wrote in unison TO the
instructors, IL. o. L.. space. L. o..
L., space"
Have Many Branches.
The more advanced classes had
turned in their papers, most Of them
starting out, Now is the time for
every good man to come to the aid
of his party. Now is the-etc., etc.
until some unfortunate's fingers
moved a bit too far with the result
that it was time for hire fiid; EN-
ri :efuj ?S9ef."
However. considering the deter
mination manifest on the faces Of
most of the students Especially the
young miss and the bald headed one)
it is certain that some expert typists
are TO be turned out of the even
ing classes.
other classes there were, too.
Glasses that are turning out book
keepers. electricians, and statesmen,
cabinet makers. milliners, mathema-
ticians. and architects; classes where
they teach commercial art. chemis-
try. Spanish or French, and public
speaking. All these are filling in
great need, but there are classes
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-30

ture During the next class period
they could be seen exploring the
mysteries of carburetors spark
plugs, batteries. gears. and what not.
Machine shop Busy.
Cars i'm need of attention are fur
nished by obliging citizens or by
members of the class and are re-
paired. the only charges being the
cost of parts used.
Many and varied are the kinds Of
repairs they are called upon 10 make,
but the instruction and experience
received enables them 10 take up the
work of "a repairman, or. at least. to
cope with their own motor difficult
tics.
The machine shop was a maze of
belts and wheels and levers. The
reporter could only gaze in wonder
as the khaki clad men and boys
deity manipulated various parts Of
machines. In one part OF the shop
was machine under construction,
and members of the class were work
Ing with infinite patience TO perfect
some of the finer parts a blueprint
list of suggestions, a copy of those
i'm one of the local factories. the
shining array of tools in the tool
room. the serupulous care which
each pupil gave his own machine.
and the instructor walking about
giving "a suggestion here and direc-
zion there. al gave the atmosphere
OF "a real shop.
I'm the basketry classes were found
women of all ages and all types. all
seemingly much intent upon their
work but still able TO converse with
their neishbors. Basketry has proved
60 Doe one of the most popular of
the subjects offered, and it must
be admitted that there IS a fascin-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-30
By MARGARET FREsHI,EY.

Opportunity. they say. knocks at
each mans door but once.
This might indeed be discouraEing
were u not for another more hope
ful adage which states confidently
that there is an exception to every
rule.
In the matter OF the evening
schools OF South Bend there are
over 1000 exceptions. for such they
might be called Fifteen hundred
opportunities, That is just what is
offered by the evening schools
chances TO start training in a craft
IN which an individual has been IN
terested. or to so on with discon-
tinued study-the courses offered af-
ford many South Bend people just
the chance they have wanted
What They DO.
Perhaps il is a shop girl or a clerk
who sees a chance for advancement
If she We're able % do the work Of a
stenographer It might be a work
man who, with a little training could
draw the pay of a skilled mechanic:
or a boy or girl taken out Of school
through necessity. who is thus offer
co the chance Of continuing his or
her academic studies. To may be
housewife who suspects that expen-
f.tures could be cut down consider
=. = If she were able 10 make and
trim or remodel hats for herself and
small daughters. Or. perhaps it's
Just a younger brother who has
seized the opportunity TO make a
Christmas gift for Mother in his
wood turning claS-a lamp stand
over which ne will toll carefully and
lovingly. All these are 10 be found
eager and interested, in the evening
classes.
But the trouble IS" o. c. Osborn,
director, said, I'VE can't accomo-
date all those who would like 10
come For instance, 112 men and
boys appeared the first night for
he class in automobile repair. Seven
.y-three of these we were able to
care for. We've been turning them
tway from other classes, too. Last
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-30

week y young men came i'm here
together 10 ask for "A class i'm adj
vanced electrical work And I had
TO tell them that we couldn't man
age tive didn't have the room or
the instructor. The sewing and
millinery classes are overfiowing. as
are the typewriting classes some
how. folks seem eager 20 jump at
the chance offered by the evening
school"
\ visit to vsrious classes was
ADEQUATE proof of the interest Of
which MIR oarorn smoke
Tho e,ot..,,.- .-,-s... r,~o,.5 IN no
$500. -t.... .....-........ 49,. ....... ~,
iirto,,s. tb. ,.ro--e.. ..-.,..,.- ~, 80
80 b. .,-.F f,..-,l.- ,...4. ac,,,-t
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-30

going to make the base of a floor
lamp.
Il know it will be hard" she said,
but its so interesting and I've al
ways wanted one-so I'm willing to
try. 1t keeps pe entertained when I
get home from a day at the office,
and it isn't the strain on my eyes
that sewing or reading would be-"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-30

One can hear a child of u or 10
explaining fluently In the mother
tongue something which has seemed
difficult TO his parent. Indeed, they
are all eager to help each other. and
at times become quite complacent
when they can explain things TO a
confused neighbor who has been
making his letters backwards or who
has difficulty in distinguishing the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-30

awaken faded appetites are included
in the objective.
In the automobile repair shop the
members Of the class. ranging in
age from 1 > to so, were perched on
benches. stools, tenders. hoods. and
other accessible parts of cars, listen
ing attentively TO an illustrated lee
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-30

letters Cd and "p."
Newspapers are used in part as
texts, for the directors realize that
an important step in making an
American citizen is letting him know
what is going on about him. and
what part he has 10 play I'm the
scheme Of things. At first. there are
only scattered words that the pupil
can pick out, but soon he is able 20
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-30

and watching them take shape in
ones hands.
There were all types Of baskets
under construction, big, little, liglt,
and heavy, some oddly shaped, and
some plainly meant only for utility.
Learn TO Make Daintfes.
Che girl confided that she was
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-30

Thin or run down
folks who want TO
quickly get some good.
firm, solid flesh on their
bones, fill out the hOl-
lows and sunken cheeks
with strong, healthy
J tissues and build up in
creased energy and vi
tally should try taking
two OF Mast.n's tiny
yeast VITAMON tablets
with their meals. Mas
tins VITAMON tablets
contain highly cOncen-
trated yeast vitamines as
well as the two other
still more important vita
mines Cat soluble A
and Water soluble c. all
Evening star., 1921-06-06
ADAM A. wEscHLER, AUcrloSEER.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS,
trict of Columbia. Holding Probate Court
In the matter of the estate OF Isaac II. Rad
ford deceased.-No. 21322.-By virtue of an
order of the Supreme Court of the District OF
Columbia. holding a Probate Court. the under
signed administrator OF the estate OF Isaac
H. Kadford deceased, will sell. at public auc-
tion. on SATURDAY. JUNE ELEVENTH. 1921
AT THE HOUR OF ELEVEN-THIRTY u1:30)
AN, at the auction house of Adam A.
Weschler. 90 PENNSYLVANIA avenue northwest.
the following stocks and securities, tO-wit:
Certificates Nos. 13. Is and 70 Of the Tiri-
p!tio Land and Lnmber Company for 0.GOO
shares. par vaIne 81 90 each.
Certificate No. eO2S Of the Mississippi Min
ing Company for 10 shares par value 500 90
each.
for $50 shares, par value $40 each.
Certificate No 102 of the Merriman Solidifed
OIL Co. for 100 shares. par value $1,000 each.
Certificate No. 288 of the Kero Gas Company
for S shares, par value 800. 90 each.
Certificate No. Of the Railway Construction
Company OF Nova Scotia, Limited. for shares
at $l0O. 90 each.
Certificates Nos 1545. 1916. 11Os. 97s. HOG.
979, $50. 1105 and 8s1 Of the American Rotary
Tunnel Machine and Development Company for
sas vise ;4 e. and saea e. o, the
minion Of Canada Trust Corporation for 40
S"Ia Draft " Of G. W v. x.rter for fs5. dated May
Note Of c. L. Davis. dated February 4,
1914. $500
Douglas Of Queensbury note, dated November
Note OF A. NJ Duckett. March 1. 1914, S40O.
Note of W. c. Hamilton. April 5. 1872,
|'s Sot. ov 9, Chatham Development Company,
July I. 1918. 81,
Note Of Kenneth McWhnney, February 10.
1913 81, 500.
Note Of ". G. Hopkins. December q. 1912.
ROBERT H. McNEIIL.
Administrator Of Estate Of
Isaac H. Radford. Deceased.
JAMES W. McNEILL
Attorney for Administrator.
Evening star., 1921-06-06
ADAM A. wEscHLER. ACcTIoNEER.
Trustees Sale of Valuable s.
Story and Cellar, Semi-De-
tached Brick Residence, No.
1856 Park Road Northwest.

By virtue Of authority vested in the under.
signed under the last will and testament OF
Annie A. Wilson. deceased. and pursuant to
q decree Of the Supreme Court OF the District
Of Columbia. passed in equity cause No
3777S. the undersigned surviving trustee will
offer for sale by public auction. IN front OF the
premises on MONDAY. THE THIRTEESTH
DAY OF JUNE. 1891. AT FIVE O'CLOCK
PM. the following described real estate sit
uat In the city Of Washington. District OF Co.
lumbia. to wit: Lot 63l. in John II. Nolan s
subdivision Of lots in block 1, in 8. P. Browns
subdivision Of part Of the tract Of land known
as Pleasant Plains" as per plat OF said
Nolan's subdivis,on recorded in tiber County
No. 20. folio 102. OF the Aforesaid surveyors
once records. improved by brick dwelling
Terms: One-third Of the purchase money to
Be paid in cash, the balance in two equal in
stallments payable in one and two years; with
interest at per cent per annum. payable
semi annually. from day Of sale. secured by
deed Of trust upon the property sold, or all
cash. at the option of the purchaser. de-
posit Of $500 required of the purchaser at the
time Of sale. All conveyancing, recording.
revenue stamps and nofaral fees at the cost
Of the purchaser Terms of sale to be COM
piled with within thirty days from day OF sale.
otherwise the surviving trustee reserves the
right to resell the property at the risk and
cost Of the defaulting purchaser. after hve
days advertisements Of such resale in some
newspaper publisher in the city Of Washing
TIN, b. c. HARRY o. WILSON.
Surviving Trustee. Kenesaw Apartment.
HOEHLISG, PEEI.LE & OG1LBY.
Attorneys. 14l6 + ST. NV.
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TAkOMA PARK REALTY CO..
je3.4.5.s.1 Attorneys for the Heirs
ADAM A. wEsCHLER, AUCTI0NEEk.

NUMBERS 90 + STREET NoRTHwEsT
HSsr, kSn s1R WasMpssToS AHR 81 STREET p SokrH
., by virtue Of the Hast will and testament Of
Henry A. StreitbsrEer, deceased administra-
District of Columbia. holding Probate Court.
the UNDERSIGNED trustees will offer for sale By
puhtts auction; in front Of tne respectiye
BAY OF June. Ab. ias1. the following
described d;. 10 ianGs and premises situate I. the
AT HALF-PAsT FOUR O'CLOCK Pm. ON
THAT DAY. e. II
Part Of lot numbered 4. in square nunnt&yed
36l. as follows beginning for the same AT
point on the north line OF T street sixteen
and onehnlf feet ives: of the southeas: cor
ner of the said let ard running thence west
with the north lines of said street sixteen and
one-half feet to the center of the wall he
erected On the said lot. thence north i5s feet
inches, thence east sixteen and rne half
feet and thence soetA 1ss feet and inches
% to the point @ Sf O. 5essoninK being improved by
PM on THE SANE DAY
Lot numbered fifteen u5). IN square num-
bered seven hundred and seventy-eight (77sD.
as laid out upon the original plan of said city:
numbers sil and SIS G street northeast.
money to Be- paid in cash and the f balance Ie' n
two years. evidenced by promissory notes with
interest at Q per centum per annum payable
semf-annually, from day Of sale. secured by
first deed of trust upon the property, respec-
lively. sold. or all eash. at the option of the
on each parcel sold will be required Of the
purchaser. respectively. at the time Of sale.
All conveyancing. recording. notarial fees.
revenue stamps and examination Of title at
the cost Of purchaser. Terms of sale to be
complied with within, thirty days from day
right TO RESELL the property at the risk and
cost Of the defaultin3 purchaser after nve
days advertisement OF such resale In some
newspaper published In Warrington. d. C..
ECKERT j. SACKS, .
GO st. NV.
CHARLES 6. SHREyE,
je2- dds ,exSu 1909 7tA st. NV.
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BANKRUPTCY NOTICE.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE Dis
trict Of Columbia. Holding a BankrupteS,
Court-In the Matter of Thomas Jeffersop
Giles, Bankrupt-In BANKRUPTCY. No. 1854 -
10 the creditors Of Thomss Jefferson Giles ct
the City Of Washington, District of Columbn:'
Notice is hereby given that on the 9th day of
nay, AID. 1921. the said Thomas Jefferson,
Giles was duly adjudicated bankrupt: and th7y
fhe first meeting of his creditors will be held
1T my once in the wilkins building. 15l: II
1treet northwest, washington. ID. G.. on the
i1fh day Of June.s AID. 1921. Mt 10 o'clock
\. m. al which lima the said creditors may Az
tend, prove their claims. appoint a trIstee. ex-s
anime the bankrupt, and transact ;slch other
businkss as1msy properly come tefore said
meeting RALPH D. QCINPER. Referee IN
Eiukruptcy. =
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ADAM A. wEsCHL.ER. AuCTIoSEER.
Attorneys Sale of Desirable De-
tached Dwelling No. $50 East
ern Ave, Takoma Park, D.
c. Also Household Effects,
Etc, Contained Therein.

BY virtue Of authority vested in the under
signed by the neirx of the late DIR. Harrison
II. Bennett. we will offer for sale by public
auction. in front Of the premises. 90 WE'D.
O'CLOCK Pm. lot Sol; square 1851. having
800 feet. containing oc.0o4 square feet. i'm
proved by frame dwelling just painted and
papered. containing II rooms. bath. hot-water
heat: good barn and shed in rear, choice
shruhbery. garden and some fruit. House is
in an ideal location. we'll elevated and drained.
fine shade. surrounded by choice homes in q
select neighborhood. convenient 10 steam and
electric cars. churches and stores.
Terms: One-f0urth cash. balance in one.
two and three years. At 6 per cent. secured
by deed Of trust on the property sold. all
cash. at the option Of purchaser. s50a de-
posit -eqnired at sale. Terms to be complied
with in thirty days. AL conveyancing. record
ing and revenue stamps at purchasers cost
on THE SAME DAY AT a:s0 O'CLOCK PM.
The household furniture and effects con
tained therein. Including large Historical
Marine Painting Of the Rattle Between the
Mcrrimac and Cumberland. large quantity
Olive Oil, Powdered Soap. Nickel Containers,
etc. to be sold in detail.
Terms: Cash.
TAKOMA PARK REALTY CO..
je3,4.5,6,G ATTORNEYS for the Heirs
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PROPOSALS.

! TREASURY DEPARTMENT. Washington. b.
c. June 2. 1sel.-sEALED PROPOSALS viii
be received by the General Supply. Commttcee
Monday. Il, A June UH' 20, ,isal. and then pub,icsI
opened. for furpishng. as MAY be ordered from
l. 1921. and ending August 81. 1921 GASOLINE
Kerosene. Linseed Oil ana Turpentine de-
scribed in the Specifications and Proposals fcf
Class of the General Schedule of Supplies.>
for use by the Executive Departments and
Other Establishments of the Government in.
on blanks which will be furnisched upon ap-
plicntion 10 the General Supply Committee.
Auditors Building, 18th and Streets $. W.,
A. W. MELLON. "cT'
Secretary of the Treasury. ."
UNITED STATES SENATE. OFFICE OF THE,
Sealed proposals win be received at this once
until TWELVE O'CLOCK NJ, June Is. .1S1i,,
for furnishing stationery for the use of the
June 80. 1922 Blank forms for proposalsss
showing the quantity and quality OF each altl-.
bidder H and nd sureties. will be furnished on ap
plicatioh to fhis office. Proposals should u.
indorsed Proposals for Stationery hs G,,a Tor tse
George A. Sanderson, Secretary of the United.
states Senate. Washington ID. c. Propcsals
free OF charge before the hour named abofk.
GBORGE A. sANpERsoN. SECRETARY: 80
WALTER REED GENERAL hospital
un Il aE sane IN is and then
for construction Of an oil storehouse at Waiter
Reed General Hospital. washington, D. .0s
Quartermaster. Room 24l6, War Trale bldg
Washington. D. c. je1,4.& 8. II. .l3, =
WALTER REED GENERAL H0sPITAL..S. =.
Senled proposals. in triplicate Will he rex
ceiyed until IL am. June 10, 1871. and then
opened, for improvements 10 water supply sys-
tenn al walter Reed General Hospital. Waeii-.
ington D. C. information upon applicatien
to Constructing Quartermaster Room 2ifo.
War Trade bldg. Washington. ID. G. y