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The Washington herald., 1921-12-11

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The Washington herald., 1921-12-11
PACKERS AND MEN
REBUFF MEDIATOR

CHICAGO. Dec. 10.-"No arbitra.
ton was the reply from packers and
union labor camps tcaay to the sug.
geston OF member of the United
States Mediation Board. The police
are strengthening their forces. Union
leaders counselled their followers
against violence.
One member Of the city council pro-
poses to withdraw all the city police
from the strike district because the
price OF pork has advanced since the
strike began. Affairs we're compare
lively quiet in the strike zone today.
Many rioters were tried in court and
fined varying amounts.
The Washington herald., 1921-12-11
OUR BUSINESS is

standard prices-ON TERMS that meet
the needs Of the smallest purse-of QUAIL
iTY to suit the desires of the largest
incomes.
We render complete music service"
through our application of TIE chain store
principle and ideas that have been so sue
cessful In the cases Of Woolworths &c and
10c stores-the Atlantic 4 Pacific Tea Co.
food stores-the United Cigar Stores-and
dozens Of other well-known chain store or
CARNATIONS
BY our methods you are assured Of what
you want-when you want it-dslivered to
satisfaction.
The Washington herald., 1921-12-11
Die TOGETHER in
CAS-FILLED ROOM
Finding of Bodies Leads
Police to Suspect Sui
cidal Pact.

Lying side by side in a gas-flled
room with their arms clasped about
each other. the bodies of Robert
Lee Dorsey, % years old. formerly
night hacker. and his wife. Mary
Ellen CMitcheD Dorsey. 81 years
old, were found dead in bed yes
terday afternoon in their two
room apartment on the third floor
of Ills X street northwest The
bodies were attired in night cloth
ing. The windows were tightly
closed and the door damned with
newspapers.
other residents Of the apartment
believe the young couple agreed to
die together. w. =. O'Connor.
owner of the house. told police
that Dorsey had been unable to
pay his rent of s13. According to
friends. Dorsey was unable to find
work since selling his car ten days
ago.
Told of Financial Trouble.
Early Friday evening Mrs. Dor
sey told another resident of the
HouSt VI
troubles. She remarked that her
husband would endeavor to obtain
money during the night and II he
failed. IL would be the end of them.
Discovery of the bodies was made
by Edward Inge, 4446 Spring road.
who detected the odor of gas when
he knocked at the door Inge and
O'Connor, who occupies the first
he
oner hewitt is conducting an investi-
cation. Arrangements for a double
funeral are being made by Dorsey's
mother. 1905 I street northwest.
Were Dead Twelve Hours.
Accord ng to the coroner. the
couple were dead twelve hours. 1t
Is believed that the gas was turned
en- shortly after 10 o'clock Friday
night Andrew Hickman, who oc
Cupies an adjoining room, told the
police he detected the odor of gas
shortly before midn ght Friday.
Dorsey met the girl who became
his wife in Baltimore four years
ago. He married against his
mothers wishes.
For several years Dorsey had
been engaged IN the night hacking
business with his own car. Accord
ing to O'Connor. Dorsey sold his
machine ten days ago with the in
tention OF paying his lis. At the
time a deposit was made on the
back rental.
Dorsey was recently indicted on
two charges of violating the Har-
rison Narcotic Act. He was ar
rested in August on charges OF
peddling and Illegal possession OF
dope Following the indictments
he was released on bond of $1,000
The Washington herald., 1921-12-11
ROBBERS INVADE
DELEGATES PARTY

Thieves invaded a social session %
the Chinese arms conference deleesr..r
at the Memorial Lutheran church
Fourteenth and y streets northwesi.
and stole a handbag containing checks
and 325 In currency belonging 10 Mis-
Kelley f. Nelson, 222 Upshur street
northwest. a missionary from India
and sister to Representative John a.
Nelson, OF Wisconsin. 24O0 Eansas
avenue northwest
The Washington herald., 1921-12-11
SEVEN PERSONS
HURT IN DAYS
AUTO ACCIDENTS
Woman Catapulted From
Machine; Boy Fatally
Injured.

Seven persons were seriously in
jured. one. an s-year-old boy, prob
ably fatally. as a result OF a series
of automobile accidents occurring
in the District yesterday. Two
drivers were arrested as a result OF
the accidents.
Catapulted from the automobile
In which she was riding when Il
was struck by another at Thirtieth
and o streets northwest.t yesterday
morning. Miss Alice Burke. 20
years old. residing at the Govern
ment Hotel. was seriously injured.
sustaining body bruises and cuts
about the head and face. She was
taken TO the ONCE of DR.. A. e.
Craig, 1880 Thirtieth street north
west. and later taken home. The
woman was riding with A A. War
lick. 1850 Wisconsin avenue. The
other machine was driven by Leslie
c. Garrett, 1928 Twenty-ninth
street northwest
Fatally injured.
While crossing in front OF 1892
NJ street northwest. shortly before
noon yesterday, George F. Binns. s
years old. 1897 NJ street northwest
was struck by an autopnobile and
probably fatally injured. At the
Georgetown Hospital he WAS re-
ported suffering from a probable
fracture of the skull, internal in
juries and cuts and bruises. Ply
sicians entertain little hope for his
recovery
The machine was operated by
John r. Benson. IS years old, OF
Bethesda. Md. Benson was arrested
by the Seventh precinct police and
late last night was released on
The Washington herald., 1921-12-11
THWART ATTEMPT
TO STAY TAKAHASHI

TOKYO, Dec. lo.-The police frus
trsted another attempt to sxsassina-e
Premier Takshsshi today. Several
persons were arrested in connection
With the attempt
MAKE II A GIFT OF FLOWERS
This Christmas. a sweet Remembrance frsr
5ude's I2l4 St.-Adv
The Washington herald., 1921-12-11
Mrs. HamOn to Marry.

CHICAGO, Dec. 10.-Mrs. Georgia
Hamon, wife Of Jake L. Hamon. poll
tician, who was shot by Clara Smith
Hamon. In TO be married soon to
William J. Rohrer. Chicago capital
list. Rohrer made the announcement
today.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-11-11
SOME ITEMS FROM THE
PLAlNVIEW NEWS TUES.

Oscar Collier and r. l. Miller Of
a, South Plains Poultry association
arc circulating a subscription list 90
r. funds with which 90 hold the
r. annual poultry show, which
vi be- held IN December Il win re-
qui about 81, 900, most Of the mon
cy 20 be- used for premiums.
The annual poultry show here has
grown 10 be one Of the most success
ful IN the entire Southwest Last
year there were more than 300
birds on exhibition, and the quality
was very high. The show contributes
much 70 encouraging the growing Of
more and better poultry on the Plains.
The Chamber Of Commerce Buick
touring car stolen AZ the Dallas fair
was found az Arlington, about ff-
teen miles east u Dallas, last week
Il was not much hurt, the only dam
age being a stripped differential.
which doubtless caused the thieves to
abandon the car. John Boswell went
70 Arlington and brought the car
back
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Grand Jury Made
Report on K.
Parade at Lorena

Waco, Nov. Severely condemn
ing methods employed by Sheriff Bob
Buchanan and Deputy Sheriff NJ.
Burton in endeavoring to stop the
recent Ku Kiux Khan parade at Lo-
rena, which resulted in the death Of
Louis Crow Of Waco and injuries 90
others, the McLennan County grand
Jury Saturday returned no indict-
ments and concluded It's investigation
Of the Lorena tragedy.
This grand jury has not returned
a bill Of indictment" says the report
filed with District Judge Richard /.
Munroe, believing that the best in
terest Of society at large will thus
be served. However, we do desire
TO 60 on record as severely con-
demning the methods employed by
Sheriff Buchanan and Deputy Sheriff
Burton in the discharge Of what they
conceived to be their duty
"A prcponderance Of the evidence
that has been introduced before US
convinces US that they grossly vio-
lated every law Of humanity in their
acts upon that occasion, and that
they have conclusively proved them
selves 90 be temperamentally untitled
for the high offices they occupy
Purpose Of Report.
This grand jury does not pre-
sumo 90 record itself as a defender
OF the knights Of the Ku Klux Khan,
and our sole purpose in submitting
this formal report Of our findings
is that the public may be appraised 81
she conclusions 90 which our investi-
cation has led u.s.
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IF STOMACH IS BAD
LET DIAPEPSlN END
GAS. INDIGESTION

"Pape's Diapepsin" has proven h.
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Gases, Fiatliencc. Heartburn, Sour
ness. Fermentation or stomach Dis
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without fear Large ease costs only
few cents az drug store. Millions
helped annually. I'LL
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-11-11

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The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-11-11

Mrs a. " Epps, Of Dunn, Texas,
Il here with her daughter. Miss Va
ri Who was operated on for appen-
d-itis In "A Lubbock Sanitarium on
November ist. The young lady Is
doing well, and Mrs. Epps expects
10 take her home soon.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-11-11
PRAEToRIANs RE.oRGANiZE
STATE LODGE IN LUBBOCK

". A. Laughlin. Of Mena, Arkan-
sas. state manager ~ the Practor-
ians lodge Is here this week re-organ-
izing the Lubbock lodge He has
been very successful in this under
taking. and has a number 81 our
most prominent business men inter-
esfed in reviving the order here, hav-
ing appointed P. H. Johnson. local
business man as district organizer.
the larger part Of the Panhandle be-
ing in Mr.. Johnson's district.
The Praetoriaus was organized IN
Dallas in 1898, and offers splendid
insurance. together with the same
social benefits as all fraternal org
anixations
Prospects are very promising for
the lodge here, the following officers
having been appointed: 7. " Saw
yer. s. A.. W. B. Thorp, S. T., Mrs
". B. Thorp, J T., l.. o. Griggs,
2 C.. Miss Margaret Mallard, 5. C.,
Amos n. Howard, Rec, Mrs. Lena
N Elroy, W s., John Hinton, W. 5,
Dr-I,. G. Castioberry, Exam, sam
r. Davis. ". Atty, Miss Josephine ia
.er Queen. and II. J Crawford, Lyg.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-11-11
ASPIRIN

Name "Bayer" on Genuine
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-11-11

See English Italian designs you
N a New Edison-and comparei
Hear the RE- of which the New Edison
brings you-and compare Remember, only the New Edison RE
music perfectly that the reproduced music suans the
of direct comparison with living artists
Then. figure the price,-and compared
For$ write your first payment can have your
Edison delivered Christmas Pay till
yeahen budget the balance according convenience
This oer-to you'll The only condition IS
your initial deposit be sufficient indicate good faith So don
hesitste Come in.-see and hear the New Edison
Evening star., 1921-06-18
HOTEL FOR WOMEN
NEARS COMPLETION
Grace Dodge Building
to Be Ready Early in ,
October.

Work on the new Grace Dodge Ho-
tel for Women, being erected by the
Young Women's Christian Association
a. the southwest corner Of North
Capitol and f streets northwest,
across from Union station. will be
completed in the near future. accord
ing to Mrs. John d. Rockefeller. jr..
chairman of the housing committee
of the national board. Y. W: c. A. The
hotel will be opened early in Oc-
tober, it is said.
War Work Funds.
The property was purchased and
paid for out Of the money raised IN
the first War Work Council campaign.
and permission to build was granted
by the Housing Corporation. on con-
di on that no steel be used. This
meant concrete building, which was
difficult and expensive. The cost OF
this building was put into the budget
of the second campaign of the War
Work Council and was approved by
the War Department before the sew
eral welfare organizations came to-
gether to collect their funds in what
was known as the United War Work
campaign. The plans were complete
when the armistice was signed. Inn
1nediately the housing committee of
Evening star., 1921-06-18

United States He is the father of
several Senate bills having to do with
realty, among them bill authorizing
Herbert, Hoover, Secretary of Com
merce, who also will address the
realty convention. to establish in the
national bureau of standards di-
VISION to be known as the division
Of construction and housing. In
private life Senator Calder is a builder
of Brooklyn.
Tom Ingersoll of Chicago, secre-
tary of the National Association, says
that tabulated reports received by
him from board secretaries indicate
that not only will more women at
tend the Chicago convention than
have ever before been present at the
annual realty event, but that the per-
centage of women in attendance in
relation to the total registration will
be much larger than ever before
Plans for Entertaining Women.
Mrs. George w. Reinecke, who was
chairman of the republican women's
executive committee and headed the
committee that entertained the wom-
en- attending the republican national
convention in Chicago, is chairman
of the committee to entertain the
women who will attend the realty
Wives OF Washington delegates will
ind booths in all the loop hotels with
Chicago women in charge to greet
them and render any service in their
power. Among the entertainments for
the women will be a noon luncheon
Wednesday, July 13, at one of the
bea9h hotels, to be followed with a
program in the afternoon. and on
Monday evening. July II, the evening
prior TO the opening OF the conven-
ton. the women among the early
arrivals will be entertained informal
ly in the gold room Of the Congress
Hotel, while the men attend an in
formal stag party at the Auditorium
Hotel, across the street. In all 9TH
er entertainments, such as the boat
ride and reception on the Municipal
pier, Monday evening. July II, and
the trip to the Great Lakes naval
training station, Thursday afternoon.
July IA, the men and women will
make up one party.
Evening star., 1921-06-18
EXTENSION OF BALL RENT ACT
SCORED IN BRIEF TO CONGRESS
LEGISLATION Defeats Its Own. Ends by
Curbing Building, Is Belief of
Property Owners.

I that in other instances they did not
permit a fair return on the invest
ment, but whether fair-or unfair the
mere fact of the uncertainty as to
what the present commission or it's
SUCCESSORS in the future may do de-
ters the investor from financing and
| the builder from building rental prop
critics, for in these days of high re-
turn on money without risk no man
will invest where there is an uncer-
tainty of return. and the chief value
and attractiveneSs of rea! estate in
vestments has always been sure
return and an absence of mere specu-
lation.
Seventh The proposed extension
of the rent law is even worse for the
interests of the District of Columbia
than it's original enactment. because
at that time it was held out to be a
purely temporary measure, the act it.
self providing that it should expire
at the end of two years unless sooner
repealed. and to extend 1t now for a
further period of two years puts be-
fore the investor and builder in
Washington the specter Of an uncer-
tain. unnecessary and un-American
restraint upon business enterprise.
shadow hereafter, for if Congress now
extends the Ball act for two years
there is nothing to prevent it's fur
ther extension at the expiration OF
that period.
Eighth. 1t was stated at the hear
reason for extending the law was the
fear that if not so extended the own
ers of rental properties in Washing
ton will increase their charges next
October. There is no testimony MAX
ing the basis for such apprehension.
the facts as shown being that some
rents have been going up while others
have been coming down. and that
rents will be reduced just as every
thing else will be reduced by de-
crease of abnormal charges in build
ing materials, interest rates. taxes. in
surance and commodities and service
of all kinds. But even if it were true
that the expiration of this statute
next October would result in instances
of increased rent, the same thing
would occur at the expiration OF the
extended period. because so long as
this rent law is in existence building
will be curtailed. and the supply OF
housing will be restricted. Che soon
er, therefore. the operation of the act
expires the sooner new buildings will
be built and the sooner conditions will
return to normal.
Contrary to Fundamental Law.
Ninth. Those who advocate ex-
tending the Ball act, having failed
completely to show any housing
shortage. crowding conditions. or dan
ger of real estate monopoly. which
was believed to exist two years ago
and which alone, in the opinion or the
Supreme Court, empowered Congress
to pass this law. now say that even
though no emergency exists still the
rents charged in Washington are
higher than the government employees
can afford to pay. This puts the con-
tention where it rightfully belongs-a
frank proposal to confiscate private
property to make up the deficiency in
the compensation paid to the en-
Evening star., 1921-06-18

sixth. 1t is true that in some in
stances the rents allowed by the rent
commission have been reasonable, and
Evening star., 1921-06-18
URGES READING ALL
REAL ESTATE NEWS
H. K. Boss Gives Y. N. c. A.
Class List of Good Work.
ing Principles.

Young men aspiring to acquire knowl-
edge Of the general real estate business
should read every line of real estate
X. Boss Of the real estate firm Of Boss
& Phelps. said recently in addressing
the students of the Y. NJ. C.. A. real
estate class.
In these days a man who doesn't be-
lieve in advertising should stay out of
business. he added. declaring that ad-
yertising is an absolute necessity"
Before and after he has established
himself in business. he must learn the
selling and renting price of the proper
ties, keep posted on the insurance rates,
read the court record every day. learn
who is selling. who is buying, who is
borrowing money, the amount OF the
loans made on each property and the
rate of interest,"" he said.
Outlining qualities which beginners
should possess, Mr.. Boss stated that in
the building up Of real estate busi-
ness one Of the most vital factors is
confidence.
ing your business so well that without
any fear you can convince your client
that what you say is correct" he point
ed out. TELL him what you have to
say in clear. forcible manner. that
will leave no doubt in his mind. Show
some interest other than the commits
sion you hope to earn. He will do busi-
ness with you again and will send or
bring others to you.
Courtesy is one of the necessary
qualifications Of successful real estate
operator. Be patient with those with
whom you come in contact. Listen to
the demands OF the seller. the buyer.
landlord and the tenant Do all you
can to assist them. The tenant will
some day become a buyer. Be patient
and courteous.
BE optimistic and enthusiastic. You
may be able to make sale without
optimism. but it comes easier when you
have faith, and success is sure and GER
tain. 1t is a good attention getter, fine
for arousing interest and excellent for
creating desire. and it has no equal as
closing force in any transaction.
II would like you to remember these
words: Believe in yourself, your busi-
ness and in your city. and success is
bound to follow.
Evening star., 1921-06-18
D, C. REAL ESTATE BOARD
SOON IN ITS new HOME

Permanent offices for the Washing
ton Real Estate Board. as provided for
under the recent reorganization plan.
will be opened within the next ten
days in Interstate building. it was
announced today by Executive Secre-
tary John A. Petty.
A suite of two rooms has been
selected for the new headquarters
of Washington realtors and orders
have been placed for necessary furni,
ture and equipment. The rooms Will
be occupied as soon as the equipment
is received, it is stated.
Mr. Petty spent several days TINS
week in Baltimore and Philadelphia
studying the operation of headquar-
ters of real estate boards in those
cities and returned with much data
concerning the requirements in office
furnishings for the local rooms.
Thirty-four cities issued permits IN
May for construction work Fa1ueu
above one million dollars.