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Evening star., 1921-11-19
SAYS GROUP AIMS
W|DE-0PEN CITY
PoIjcewoman, Defending Maj.
Gessford, Charges Six Seek
to Corrupt Force.

Approval Of the administration of
Maj. Harr, l.. GessfoId. chief of po-
lice. was evidenced by unanimous vote
OF the Hrookland Citiz-ns' Associa-
tIon. meeting at the Brookland Ma
sonic Temple. 18th and Monroe streets
northeast. last night.
ihe association voted the appoint
meht OF II special committee to draw
up resolution extending to authori-
tits or the District their whole-heart-
I'd approval Of the administration of
Maj. Gessford. who was eulogized
from the floor az "a square. honest
and efficient; chief of police.
This action followed an address de-
livered by Mrs. Nina Van Winkle
lieutenant of the woinens bureau Of
the police department. Mrs. Van
Wrinkle. in her address. told of the
work and the necessities for the bu-
rrau, giving details Of methods by
which citizens could aid in co-operat-
iiig with the Womsn's bureau.
Praises Maj Gessferd.
She spoke Of Maj. Gessford in terms
of praise.
1t is true that Maj Gessford is ill.,"
she sadd. "But H. Is not i'll from
physical ailment. He has been har-
asssd by influences i'll this city which
do not want lava bitling cOmmu-
nifty with II police department which
VIII upheld aEu enfurre the law but
a wide-cpen town, with whisky, cards
Women and all that goes with it.
"There are six men conducting and
leading this campaign | could name
them. Tnty want II Wide-open town.
And that was the reason they wished
to get rid of Maj. Pullman, who was
enforcing the law. And that is the
reason they wish to get rid OF Cess
ford. who is enforcing the ..
The police department is esseu-
TALLY good. There are cases which
do not come up to. the general rule.
But there are bad influences existent
from the outside. seeking corruption
of Washington policemen.
"As for the wumsn's bureau, trrea
and half years ago. when ii Was
instituted. it was unique. Today
there are Wonen's police bureaus in
many cities. Indianapolis has the
best record. where there are twenty
seven poiicew in city of lac.-
600. They are better than we are be-
cause we are too few.
Limited to Twcnty !'pltcewemea.
Here We can have but twenty po-
licewomen and no more. by order Of
tle commissioners. written into tHe
minutes by Commissioner not now
in Office
Mrs. Van W!nkla gave an outline of
the patrol work, the inyestiga tiOn and
the conduct of the women's bureau.
as we'll as of the house OF detention
which is connected with il.
At the close OF her address, a stand
ing vote Of thanks to Mrs. Van Wrinkle
was recorded by the organization as
an appreciation for the address.
Routine business consumed the re
mainder of the session. President
Turner was in the chair. After the
meeting an informal reception to
Mrs Van Wrinkle was held. Mr.. Tur-
ner presenting the latter to members.
Evening star., 1921-11-19
For Mother or DAUGHTER:

For Mother or Daughter:
SILK RADlUM cHEMIsE, Simple
models, .Oith can,isole top, plain tucked and
hen,stitched, or daintily lace trimmed.
SILK CAMlSOLES, $1.ss-Finished with
bit of fine lace, tucks or shirring; choice of
can'isole tops or builtup shoulders.
SILK JERSEY PETTlcOATs, s3e5-AnAN-
silk Jersey Petticoat vith deep accordicn-
pleated founce, in plain or contrasting colors
blue, rose, purple and green.
TAFFETA PETTICOATS, $2.z5-Exception-
ally fine quality and good style; black and two-
toned green and broucn effects; all lengths.
JAPANESE EMBROIDERED KIMONOs,
$2.95-In copen, rose, pink, .Uistarin; elabo.
rately embroidered .0ith birds and foDers.
BUNGALOW APRONS, s5c-Percale Bunga.
lou Aprons, in pretty patterns, light and dark
colors.
BEACON BATH ROBES, $5.95-An E1cep-
tionaliy desirable quality, and comfortable
and weN made robe, in floral Indian pat
terms; colors OF naUy, brou0n, rose and blue
LACE BANDEAUX, $1-Pretty lace, with
narrow pink insertion, net lined and shoulder
straps of ribbon or lace. Sizes 81 to 42.
GLOVES, ST. $I95-Lambskin Gauntlet Gloues,
uuith PXM seams, some suede fnish May be
had in tan, broWn or gray, uUith black or self
embroidery. Sizes 5s4 to 7l2.
HEAVY SILK STOCKINGS, sl.95 PAIR-A
very heavy, durable quality, lOith high spliced
double heels and toes and Isle tops; tailored
or full fashioned seams. In black, cordouan
and uOhite $l.95 pair.
PURE SILK HOSE, $l.25 PAIR-Wonen's
Pure Thread Silk Hose, super-fashio,,ed, re-
inforced heels and toes. In black, nauy, polo
gray, pearl, cordouan and tan.
FANCY OR TAILORED BLOUsES, sl.6s-
Neu styles, in Voie or Batiste, uery appro-
pirate for holiday gifts. Sizes 36 to 541a.
WOOL SWEATERS, $3s5-AN colors, in
Tuxedo style. A variety of fancy .Oeaues, in
Which every won1an ,uiN find pleasing
selection.
GEORGETTE BLOUSES, $2.95 - Tie-on,
Ouerblouse and Regulation styles, .Dith bead,
embroidery, lace or ruFle trimming. Sizes
36 to 49,
FUR CHOKERS AND SCARFS, $3.50, Ss.75,
$14.75 AND UPWARD-Styles appropriate
for misses and .von1en, of fox, sOof, stone mar
ten, squirrel or coney. Thoroughly depend
able grades.
s..I ~s1
Evening star., 1921-11-19
COL0RED SCHOOLS
TO PUSH ATHLETICS
Officials Plan to Revive
League on Increased
Scale During Winter.

'ians to revive the activities of the
athletic league Of the culored public
stApo!s Ga Il larger scale than ever
Et.or" aie being made by school otti-
Gals. II il ihS Intention of Garnet &.
WIKI inSoT. !. sSiStant SUI leriuteudent in
charge of colon ed schools. to make this
movement I lart tf the general plan
10 develop the health and visor of
school children.
Isaac capid. a coloI ed athletic direc-
tor. has been appointed to a position
on the staff OF the elementary schools
Physical training department. and he
will devote most of his time to woi IL
~itn the hey; in the graded schools.
Athletic associations also have been
formed in each of tne colored graded
schools to ueve.ol, the boys physically.
1fe war prevented the league from
.unctio..i&s for several years, but the
eNferien, Of those who developed
the Wor. in past years will make
amends for what the league has lost
by reason of dormant interest in p. S.
A. l.. activity.
Mr. " ilkiuson has held conferences
with the principals of schools and Of
fic;als of the league during this school
term ana the organization or the +. >.
A. l.. and division athletic leagues has
been acccml iished. Basket ball will
Ds the first game or activity which
will claim the attention of the thou
sands of juvenile athletes.
Onicers Appointed.
The offic.Is elected and appointed
are as follows: Honorary presidents,
Mrs. Co,alie +. Cook. W. l.. Houston
and D.. J. Fl. johnson: president. Eu
gene \. Clark: vice presit.nt Miss
lula 4. Davis; secretary, Il. L. Hen
derson: treasurer. John G. Bruce.
Executive committee-Eugene A.
Clark, Miss Julia y. Davis, John G..
Smith, Al. G.. Lucas, r. ii. Ashton and
Mss l. 7. kinner.
High school games committee-E. B.
Henderson. p. J. Rayford. l.. Fl. Rus
sell. NJ. G. Clifford. S. L. Compton and
I. \. Miller.
Elementary school games commit
tee-Isaac n. Cupid. J. i. \. Nilkin-
son, Miss II. +. Duffey, DIR. John
Washington, {. W. Adams. Mrs. H. L.
Marshall and Mrs. Enola George.
Davision Athletic League No. TO-
President NJ. G.. Lucas; secretary
treasurer. DR.. F. j. Cardozo.
Games committee. P. Glllem. Miss
A. V. Williams and Mrs. Enola
George.
Division Athletic League No. IL
President. H. H. Ashton: vice presi-
dent. y. 3. Staley: secretary-treas-
uler, Miss u. f. Wilkinson.
Games committee-J. f. n. Wilkin-
Evening star., 1921-11-19
BLANTON CHALLENGES
MEMBERS FROM TEXAS
TO DEBATE IN STATE

Representative Blanton of Texas.
democrat, who was recently censured
by the House for inserting objection
able language in the Congressional
Record. yesterday challenged the
seventeen other snembers of The
Texas congressional delegation sin
ely and coli-ctivei 10 debate in
nine Texas cities after adjournment;
OF the present session.
Air. H!antuu in his formal chal-
leEse chargsd that his colleagues
.abet;ed' III Introducing and pass
Ing Il resolution of c-nsure. causing
him to h- publicly insuitea on the
1iour--a punishment worse than eA-
pul:iou.' He added:
This was All infamous outrage"
which he did not merit. and churs
ed that afEer u resolution to sXpel
him had failed liz has not been at
fored an opportunity to be heard
in his own defense.
Evening star., 1921-11-19
FACTORIES AWAIT
ACTION ON PATENTS
Association Declares Office
Here in Desperate Need of
y
Increased Force.

While Congress is studying the APP
psals for An increased force at the
patent office. manufacturing activity
which would be stimulated through
the production of new inventions is
ment agency to dig itself out from
$4,000 applications which cannot be
acted upon for year. it was pointed
out today by the American Patent
Law Association in its news letter.
The appeal for relief. absolutely
said the letter. "disciosex state OF
affairs which the commissioner char
acterizes as desperate. so many Of
our trained technical examiners are
r.sssisnins, .tsd ts Say says the commissioner. ,n
with the situation He adds that in
March. 1919, the office was $1,000
patent applications in arrears. III
March, 1871, the number Of delayed
cases was $4,000. and there are now
Increase In Applications.
According to the association the
situation is growing worse. as the
number Of applications steadily in
rreases. Two years ago $1,000 was
;he maximum for the year. but for
this twelve months the total will ex-
'eed 10000. the letter said. With
unparalleled in the history Of the of
Gce-with smaller force than fifteen
months ago, and with nearly one-half
of its examiners unframed, the Of
hce is at breaking point
An attempt to check the decreasing
efficiency of the patent ofice due to
the resignations OF hundreds of
examiners on account OF the meaeer
salaries paid by the government for
expert work. said the letter. was
M ad fhrAA
i bill proposing q reorganization of
the Office was pfepared by COM
E'lttee Of eminent men, but after
ekhaustive hearing. 1t passed the
Senate and House, but failed Of en-
actment.
New Measure Peadhx.
Now another bill. with certain
measure eliminated, is pending in the
House, with 4 favorabis report
unanimously submitted by the COM
mittes on patents. the letter pointed
out. -
The delay in its enactment" this
letter said. ~ playing havoc with
the patent ONCE Since the remedial
legislation was drst proposed, one
third Of the examiners have re-
signed. They have grown tired OF
by either starting in business or max
ing connections with big corpora
tions.
The inertia Of Constess.' the let
ter added. "seems to be duo to the
indisposition to increase salartes. The
fact is, however, that trairsd scien-
tific men. who have spent nor ey and
years OF study in securing the high
est degrees in physics. Engineering
and chemistry, will not work indefi-
nitely for salaries ranging from $1.5Oe
to sa,7oo a year. The proposed law
only raises these salaries to S27o8
for the lowest and s3.90a for the
highest
Evening star., 1921-11-19
MEETING OF LIGHT BEARERS

The regular meeting of the Light
held at 522 9Th street Friday evening.
the chief light bearer in the chair.
Mrs. Alberta Weaver read the lesson
for the evening: The next meeting
will be held Friday December g, at
the same address. All members of
Baron Fersens classes are invited to
attend
Evening star., 1921-11-19
Mlnndmarh Gntfuop
DOWN STAIRS STORE,
p Christmas
Opportunities

That are attractive enough as gifts and unusual
enough in value to make you
BEGIN YOUR CHRISTMAS
SHOPPING MONDAY
For F ather or Brother:
NECkWEAR, 65c-Exceptional quality silk
Crauats, in many designs and colors. You uuiN
find something desirable surely.
SILK SOCKS, 65c-Pure Thread Silk, in
nauy, gray, black and cordouan. A ualue that
has brought US many compliments Sizes 9
to l1ll.
Evening star., 1921-11-19
Limited to Tncaty !.elicewome e a.

son. Joseph Walker and Miss Marie
Jordan.
Division athletic League No. l2-
President Miss |. l. kinner: vice
president. r. b. Green; secretary
treasurer, Miss h. A. Chase
Games scommittee-Miss X. e. Duf
fey. r. b. Green and Miss Eta Will
hanson.
Division Athletic League No. "a
President, Miss NJ. T.. Snrth: vice
president, Leon Turner; secretary
treasurer. J. H. Richardson.
Games committee-C. w. Adams. c.
T.. Wesley. J. D. Campbell and Mrs.
f. George.
Examining physician. DR.. G. A. Tig
nor.
Athletic instructor, Isaac y. Cupid.
Evening star., 1921-11-19
SPECIAL Discussing AGENT.

Warrant Officer Anthony Poyet. at
the nitrate plant. Muscle Shoals. Ala.
has been designated j special dis
bursting agent Of the War Depart
ment for the purpose Of handling
finance matters at Muscle Shoals
when he assumes command of that
establishment.
Evening star., 1921-11-19
For little Girls:

FURS, $295, $3.95, $4.95, $5s5 AND $685.
Attractive ne,u styles, in kit coney, Unite an
aora, natural coney, Unite coney.
cHlLDRENs BATH ROBES, 1884 uery
lou price for robes of such good quality. Made
of ,oarm blanket cloth, !, in blue, gray and red,
satin ribbon trimmed: They haue pockets and
cord girdle.
LITTLE CHILDREN'S GINGHAM
DRESSES, $1.45-Sizes 2 to years. Very
neat and becoming patterns and colors, trim.
med in solid colors, some finished in Unite
pique and fancy stitching.
GIRLS GINGE1AM DRESSES, $145-Sizes
s to II years. Several becoming styles from
.uhich to choose, of an exceptional grade OF
singham; the uestee models are new.
SWEATER. SETS, 1856 consisting of
sueater, leggings and cap to match. The coiors
are copen, pekin, coral and .vhite. Made OF
a soft, splendid wool, in plain and fancy
stitches.
Down Stairs Store. - w.
Evening star., 1921-11-19
SALE OF SURPLUS MATERIAL.

Bids have been invited by the War
Department for the purchase Of about
3.5U6.ouU pounds of aeronautical mo-
tor forgings and castings located at
the Long Island air service depot.
Long Island city. \. Y. Bids will be
opened by the chief Of the air service.
War department, December 10 next.
Evening star., 1921-11-19
MAI. LADIE TRANSFERRED.

Ma t.. John q Lambie. Medical Corps,
NJ the Army Medical School. this city.
isss been aDaigPed to duty in the
-, - rhs surgeon general OF the
4 y, Var GveSriment.
Evening star., 1921-11-19

Admirers of the Yale even figure
that the Ellis will trim Harvard and
wipe out the 9-to-0 defeat suffered
at the hands of the Crimson warriors
last year.
Evening star., 1921-03-30
ASHFORD DECISION
TO QUIT ACCEPTED
City Architect, Who Resigns,
DepIores Low Pay Rate
for Experienced Men.

The board of Commissioners at its
meeting yesterday afternoon accepted
the resignation of Snowden Ashford
who has sreved as municipal archi-
tect for twenty-five years.
Engineer Commissioner Kutz. under
whose jurisdiction the municipal ar
chitects Office falls. has received a
number of recommendations and ap-
| plicationS for the position left va
, cant by Mr.. Ashford. His choice is ex-
pected TO be made within a short time
In his letter of resignation. ad-
dressed to Commissioner -Kutz. Mr.
| Ashford declares his resignation was
, brought about by necessity, and he
deplores the low rate of pay for men
! of technical education and expert
ence employed in his office. Mr.. Ash
| ford states he could no longer afford
| to hold his position as municipal ar
chitect.
Architect's Letter.
The letter follows:
You will recall that in April, 1917,
after twenty-five years service in the
building department and as municipal
architect. l requested you TO accept
my resignation and to authorize me
to make the plans for the new East
ern High School.
"1n declining my request you called
my attention to the declaration of
war and pointed out the probable ces-
sation of private building operations
during the war.
Without commission to make
these plans ] could not afford to give
up my position when the govern
ment had stopped all private build
ing enterprise.
Last fall when wages and ma
terials began to decline in cost and
building operations revived to some
extent / again informed you Of my
intention to resume private practice
at the earliest opportunity.
I am thankful to say that the op-
portunity was afforded last month
and 1 feel that in justice to my
family l cannot remain longer in a
position which does not pay sufficient
salary to properly provide for them.
In my annual reports for two years
i have called attention to the made
quate salaries paid to employees of
this Office. and I marvel that men
possessing. the technical education
and experience which the duties of
this Office demapd can be retained in
the service, especially under the dis
couraging and trying conditions in
recent years.
Length Of Service.
'Twenty-six years. or one-half Of
my age, have been spent in the serv-
ice of the District. and without ex-
ception, the former Engineer Com
missioners have commended and en-
couraged me in my difficult and i'm
portant duties.
ut is. therefore. with extreme re-
gret that l must ask you to accept
my resignation to take effect at the
| close of business on March 81. 1921.
int n
the Office shall not cease with the
termination of my public duties. I
am heartily and earnestly concerned
in the welfare and improvement of
all matters relating to my native city,
and especially the public schools.
which have occupied so many years
of my time. AS a private citizen /
may be freer to put forth my efforts
for improvement In the system and in
the extension of the buildings"
Evening star., 1921-03-30
DIED.

DIED.
BROWN. On Wednesday, March 80; 1921. at
BROWN, beloved of Crnielia A. and
the late James W. Brown. Remains can lie
seen at the chapel Of William II. Sardo &
Co., 412 II st. ne Notice Of funeral here
after. 81
CARVER. March as. 1921. WILBCRN II.
CARVER. beloved husband of the late Min
ME Carver. aged 62 years Funeral from
Thursday. March 81, at pm. Interment
Oak Hill cemetery. 80
CARVER. Officers and members of Myron NJ.
Parker Lodge. No. n. +. A. A. M re-
quested to be present at a special communi-
cation TO be held Thursday. March 81. 1921.
at Ills pm. for the purpose of attending
the funeral of our late brother. Past Master
w. Il. CARVER. WILLIAM L. HOLT,
Master.
DoRE. On Tuesday. March %, 1921. at Gin
cnnati, Ohio, Sister LIDWINE (Anna NJ.
Dorel. beloved daughter of Robert A. and
Mary N. Dore. Interment at Convent Of
Notre Dame. Reading. Ohio.
20. 1921. Mrs PATTY HAMMETT rouse.
widow of George Fouse. chief gunner, L: S.
the chapel of John R. Wright Co.. 1897 10th
ST. NV, Thursday, March 81. at O'Clock
in and APnsn
papers please copy.)
GEYER. Tuesday. March %. 1921. at her res
idence. 1923 st. NV. Mrs. ANNIE vIR-
NiNiA HEiEh runefal private. Kindly
omit flowers.
HARRISON. Tuesday. March %. 1921. at 4
pm. at her residence. 10 Bird ST. me-
HENRIETTA HARRISON (nee west), be-
loved wife of the late James Harrison. No
tice of funeral hereafter.
HEFLING. Tuesday. March -. 1921. at .
pm. at his residence. 16 Preston ave,
Cierrydale. Va, PENDI.ETON s. HEFLING
aged 13 years. Remains at Wise undertak-
ing establishment. 10Th and NJ sts NV
Services and interment at Leesburg. Va,
Friday, April /.
JOHNSTON. Wednesday. March 30. 1921. at
am, at his residence. GEORGE c. JOHN
ST0N. in his s1st year. Funeral Friday,
O'Clock, from 1434 Webster st. NV l.
KNIGHT. Tuesday. March %. 1921, after
Hospital JOHN E.. beloved husband si>4es Of
year of his age. Solemn requiem mass will
be sung at st. Aloysius Church Thursday.
March 81. at am. Remains at Costello's,
l. st. ne.
LANGsToN. Tuesday. March %. 1921 at
s.' St. NV. RUTH WARD LANGsToN. be- be-
loved wife of J. e. Langston. and only
daughter Of Ruth Ward Dabney. She leaves
mother. one daughter one son. two brothers.
one aunt and host of friends. Funeral
announcement later. 800
NILES. Monday. March 2s, 1921, at 6:15
pm. at his residence: $50 Georgia ave;
of Edith Burgess Miles. Funeral Thursday.
March 81, at p.m., from McGuire's funeral
parlors. Relatives and friends invited.
oGLESBY. All members of Queen Of Sheba
Court. No. =. Daughters of Sphinx, are noti-
DADE OGLESBY. Funeral Thursday. March
Il. o'clock. from Ashury NJ. =. Church.
i1th and X sts. NV. Nj sister cr''r'>
inv''ai A'i.ttnE pt':N.:Y. Matrua
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Evening star., 1921-03-30
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
OSSINING. n. Y. March 30.-One of
the rarest operations known to medi-
cal science. that of removing a bullet
from a mans brain, has been success
fully accomplished in the Sing Sing
prison hospital. remarkable fea-
ture of the operation was that Dr.
William L. Chapman of Brooklyn.
who performed the work. is himself
an invalid and was wheeled to the op-
Grating table in a chair. propped in
which he worked on the patient.
The operation was an attempt to
cure insanity in Roman Leondow SIX j..
a prisoner there. The presence of
two bullets in the patients brain was
disclosed by X-ray examina ton. the
one removed being imbedded almost
two inches. while the other was
lodged behind the right ear. When
the first bullet had been extracted
DIR. Chapman endeavored to remove
the other. which. however. was found
to be lodged solidly in the tissue
After a consultation of several physi-
clans in attendance. it was decided
not to touch it. The incision then was
closed and the patient regained con-
sciousness.
The full operation lasted one hour
Where am -" was the patients
first question when the effect of the
Evening star., 1921-03-30
FIREMEN ARE PROMOTED.
Three officers Get Higher Rank.
From D. C. Commissioners.

The Commissioners. in board session
yesterday. made the following promo
lions in the fire department:
William Fl. beavers of No. Q truck
company. from lieutenant to captain.
succeeding Capt. Peter d. Martin, who
retired recently.
James r. Costello. No. II engine
company. from sergeant to lieutenant
Irving w. Luskey. No. IA engine
company. from private. class 3, to
sergeant
The city heads appointed T. w
Dixon a member of the department as
private class l.
Fire Chief George Watson discovered
yesterday afternoon that the recommen-
dation of Costello for promotion resulted
from an error made by a clerk in check
ing up the seniority record of another
sergeant.
Commissioner Oyster decided, how
ever. to let the promotion of Costello
stand and let the other sergeant be rec
commended for promotion next month
when another vacancy is slated to oc-
cur.
Evening star., 1921-03-30
100000 CONTRIBUTED
TO IRISH BY RED CROSS
"Conditions of Unusual Distress
Exist" Says Announcement
of Aid,

OF AID.
The American Red Cross will con-
tribute 100000 to the American COM
mittee for relief in Ireland. accord
ing to an announcement made at ma
tionaI headquarters of the organiza-
tion last night.
The money will be taken out of
funds held in reserve for relief Of
conditions of unusual distress. Con-
tributions to the Irish relief fund.
! the announcement added, are being
disbursed in Ireland with the consent
of the British government.
Following conference, it was agreed
by Red Cross officials that the con-
| tribution should be made in lump sum
from national funds The Irish COM
mittee will not solicit nor accept con-
tributions from chapters.
THE urgent appeal by responsible
American citizens indicates that there
! now exist in Ireland conditions of
| unusual distress, particularly among
! inevitably be affected by the present
! situation" said w. Frank Persons.
! acting chairman of the central COM
mittee. Accordingly, the American
Red Cross makes this gift in con-
! formity with it's traditional policy OF
| alleviating emergency needs"
| In a statement today Peter A. Drury.
/, president of the Merchants Bank and
| chairman of the honorary committee
of the American committee for relief
! in Ireland, thanked the citizens of
Washington on behalf of the national
| committee for the unstinted support
given the campaign to raise 100000
| for the suffering women and children
| in Ireland. which came to a successful
close Monday night.
THE result of the drive just closed"
said Mr.. Drury, "proves to the country
! at large that when a call goes through
| the land to aid suffering humanity the
| District of Columbia is ever ready to
share it's full part of responsibility.
| The national committee is greatly in
debted to the people of Washington
| for their generous support"