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The Washington times., 1921-08-01
SHIP BOARD FAILS
T0ATTRACT TRADE,
WHILE BOATS ROT
Heavy Tax on Imports in For
eign Bottoms Planned to
Force Use of U. S. Marine.
BY HARRY GUSACK.

The inability of the American Mer-
chant Marine to meet foreign COM
petition under present conditions is
receiving the attention Of the United
States Shipping Board. The Board
iras passed a resolution calling upon
Congress to include in the pending
tariff bill a section imposing a duty
of 10 per cent ad valorem on imports
brought in foreign vessels.
In compliance with this request,
Senator Jones of washington has in
troduced a proposed amendment such
as recommended by the Board.
u. S. Ships Faring Worst.
Officials OF the Shipping Board and
members of Congress who advocate
a bigger American Merchant Marine
declare that while shipping the world
preston. IL il disconcerting to find
that American tonnage is faring the
worst. Shortage of cargo has brought
intensified competition, and the
American foreign trade fleet has not
been able to stand up against II.
According 10 figures of the Depart
ment of Commerce, America has g.
600, 900 more tons of seagoing ship
ping that 1t had a year ago. which is
a gain Of more than 80 per cent. but
the American Merchant Marine is
carrying only a third OF American
Imports and exports. as compared to
last year when IL was carrying half
of the country's trade.
IL Is pointed out that the present
tariff bill provides for the protection
of every American industry MANAGED
by foreign competition except Amer
lean shipping, which probably needs
the protection more than any other
Officials of the Shipping Board
state that the adoption of discriminat.
ing duties on imports carried in
foreign vessels will reduce the cost
of goods to buyers who use American
ships. which will result for a greater
demand for American cargo space
After Cotton Trade.
The Shipping Board Is also press
ing vigorously its negotiations with
the Liverpool conference for an equal
division of the direct and indirect
cotton trade from Egypt to the United
States. II is intimated that unless
the British steamship companies ad
NIT American vessels on a fair basis
recourse will be had to the retaliatory
features Of the Merchant Marine Act
Despite lower bids from the Shipping
Board for this traffic, the British
lines apparently have been success
full In maintaining their monopoly OF
the trade.
The board has complained to the
British Shipping lines that American
vessels have been denied Gargoes ot
Egyptian cotton, although in many
instances their bids were lower than
British ships which got the contracts
A conference on the matter between
shipping Board representatives and
British steamship owners will be held
in London tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1921-08-01
PUSSY NEIGHBOR
WH0FLAYEDFRAT
HAS ENTIRE BAND
Jazz, Forbidden to DeItas, Splits
Early Morning Air While
Autos Honk.

II the rest Of the neighbors near
the exclusive section of Massachusetts,
avenue and Seventeenth street north
west can play jazz music, sing Jazz
songs, and have a regular jazzy time
after 1880 p. m, then why can't the
boys OF the Delta Tau Delta fra
ternity?
It's a peeve dcrowd at the Delta
House today. Justice Hoehling, of
the District Supreme Court, last week
issued an order barring all tazzy
music and singing after 11:30 p. m.
Hardly had the boys began to obey
this order. but what one Of the COM
planning neighbors turns around and
does the same thing himself.
Staid old Massachusetts, avenue was
awakened from its slumbers late Sat
urday night and early Sunday morn
ing, when an honest-to-goodness Jazz
orchestra, imported from a local roof
garden, began to play jazz music.
Everybody awoke, including the Delta
boys. Not only that, but the Delta
boys kept awake all night. The
neighbors can do II, but we can't"
they declared, and repeated: How
comes"
But that's not the worst Hardly
had the jazz music begun, before the
neighborhood cast insinuating eyes
over to the Delta Rouse. For once,
thank goodness, the boys declare. the
Deltas were blameless.
Justice Hoehlings order is temper
airy restraining injunction. When the
case comes up in court, 1t Is under.
stood, the boys plan to turn the tables.
They expect to tell the whole story OF
the neighbours party, including the
jazz music, Jazz songs, late hours and
honkinR automobiles.
The Washington times., 1921-08-01
SOMNOLENT "coP" READY
TO PROSECUTE SLEEPER

KANSAS CITY. Mo-. Aug. IA
noise somewhat similar to that pro-
duced by a saw when II rips through
wood drifted toward the bench from
the middle of Judge John Kennedy's
municipal courtroom.
Who's so muiscal In my court7'
Numbered the Judge.
IT'S Policeman j. Hudgins sleep
Ing" several other patrolmen volun-
teered.
What are you doing here?" Judge
Kennedy asked the negro. policeman
after he was awakened.
I'm here to prosecute Miss Hazel
Edwards" Hudgins stated.
What's the charger" the city prose
cutor demanded.
She was sleepin' on a bench in the
city park" Hudgins replied, rubbing
his eyes.
Help" shouted Judge Kennedy.
Miss Edwards. a negress. was re.
leased.
The Washington times., 1921-08-01
LLOYD GEORGE WAITING
FOR SlNN FEM ACTION

LONDON, Aug. 1.-The Irish set
Element Is still pending and no move
will be made by the British govern
ment until the Sim Fein at Dublin
takes decisive action.
Premier Lloyd George declared this
to be the status of the Irish situa-
ton this afternoon, when he made
a brief statement In the House OF
Commons. The premier was asked
by a member IL he was In position
to make an announcement upon the
Irish peace negotiations. The pre-
mier replied:
THE Sim Fein has not yet replied
to the governments terms Conse-
quently, am unable to make state
ment at this time"
The Washington times., 1921-08-01
K. C.|NCONVENT|ON
PLAN FOR ATTACK
ON. White PLAGUE
Dr.. E. w. Buckley, Of st. Paul.
to Lead international Cam
paign Against tuberculosis

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. IA com.
prehensive and sustained attack by
SOC. 900 men and their families on the
White Plague was launched today at
the international convention of the
knights Of Columbus.
Under the Craftsmanship Of DIR. z.
w. Buckley OF St. Paul, supreme
physician OF the Knights Of Colum.
bus. the Knights throughout the
United States and Canada will initi.
ate and maintain a campaign against
tuberculosis to be supported by local
aid and maintenance OF beds in sani-
tariums. and the rendering of ma.
terial aid to consumptives.
After an exhaustive research and
consultation with noted experts on
tuberculosis" DR.. Buckley reported
"the Knights of Columbus anti.
Tuberculosis committee has 'conclud.
ed that concentrated localized activity
is the most effective weapon against
the spread Of tuberculosis.
knights of Columbus educators
from all parts of the country met to,
day to formulate final plans for the
correspondence school system. The
knights. II was announced. plan the
largest correspondents school In the
United States to augment their free
ice men and women.
Approximately 10000 delegates are
here today to attend the convention
Secretary OF Commerce Hoover today
wired the convention, congratulating
the knights on their educational work
in promoting foreign trade service
study among ex-service men.
Other messages were received from
Secretary of the Navy DENLY and
Ignace Paderewski. former premier
OF Poland who is at Paso Robes,
Calf.
The Washington times., 1921-08-01
JUAREZ "PEACE GROVE"
PREY OF WOOD SEEKERS

Ell PASo, Tex. Aug. Mexican
children gathering firewood are slow
ly wiping out a clump OF cottonwood
trees northwest Of Juarez, Mexico,
across the Rio Grande from here,
which has been known as Peace
Grove" because Il was there that Gen.
eral Francisco I. Madero agreed to a
series Of armistices which preceded
the end Of his revolution. APPROX
mately twenty-five trees marked the
historical spot In 1911. Today, IL Is
said, less than half this number sur
vive the raids Of the children sent to
search for fuel
The grove won It's name m 1911
when Madero led his troops against
the Jusrez federal garrison. which re-
manned loyal to President Porfirio
Diaz. The commander OF the garri-
son and Madero arranged several
armistices under the trees Of the
grove.
The Washington times., 1921-08-01
COCAINE CRAZE IN
M0NTMARTRE IS
WORRYING PARIS
Many American Women Are
Victims Of Drug Ring, Which
Operates in Cafes.
BY NEWTON c. PARKE,
International News Service Staff
Correspondent.


PARIS. Aug. IA veritable secret
society of cocaine users, growing
daily in membership, is battling the
French police In their efforts to
stamp out the drug evil.
The secret organization has code
names for known purveyors OF the
drug and q variety Of code names
for the drug itself. 1t is feared that
1t includes In it's membership a large
number of police agents whose duty
is to suppress the traffic, and also
Of customs officials who make It easy
to bring cocaine into the country.
The increase in the number OF
"coke" users has become so great
that the French Academy of Medicine
is calling for the enactment of drastic
laws to curb the evil. The Academy
is being supported by number Of
newspapers in its demand that long
terms Of imprisonment be melted out
to cocaine sellers and users instead
OF fines. which often do not exceed
SO.
Big Cato Is Center.
One big cafe, a stones throw from
the Paris Opera. Is one of the big
gest centers OF cocaine traffic. Most
Of the drug reaching Paris comes in
from Germany. 1t is alleged that
French and American soldiers from
the armies Of occupation bring in the
largest share. They make 1900 per
cent on their investment and easily
escape discovery because they wear
the uniform. Their supplies are
turned over to regular cocaine
syndicate. whose agents gather In
the big cafe in the heart OF the city
TO receive their shares of coke" to
be peddled all over Paris.
Half a dozen demimondes, who are
we'll known to the syndicate. operate
I'm this one cafe alone. They are well
known to the regular drug users and
they know their clientele. A stranger
The Washington times., 1921-08-01
WOMEN IN SWEDEN
GRANTED PRIVILEGE
Of FILLING PULPIT
County Assumes Leadership In
Placing Both Sexes on
Equal Standing
MANCHESTER, England, Aug. l.

MANCHESTER, England, Aug. l.
The Swedes are taking the leader
ship regarding their laws concern
ing women. according TO The Man
chester Guardian. At the beginning
of this year the franchise was grant
ed TO the women OF Sweden on equal
terms with the men.
At the same time, In ordsr to clear
the way for radical changes, the law
prohibiting the admission OF women
into any public service was re-
scinded. and n royal revisional COM
mission appointed, with Fru Emilia
Broome as chairman. to thrash out
the matter and submit a report to
parliament. with a proposition for
consideration.
This method Is frequently used In
Sweden OF appointing a commission
Of experts and representatives of the
peop.e concerned TO disentangle knotty
matters and make a suitable recon-
mendstion to Parliament.
A Scandinavian paper, Invita- Ban
Diet, relates the following recent oc-
currence in Norway. A theological
student, Fru Marta Steinvik, was
invited by a rector to preach in his
church at an evening service, where
upon a great conflict arose As 10
whether this had been legal.
One of the bishops. supported by
most Of the clergy and professors.
cited the Norwegian law. which
clearly forbids women to preach At
public services: but another para
7,raph Of the law grants this right
TO theological students. Apparently it
had not occurred to any one that
women theological students might
claim this privilege.
with Its usual foresight the Nor
wegian Women's National Council
c'Norska kvinnors Nationalraad }
promptly sent a deputation request
ing the presidency of-the Norwegian
Diet to work for law granting won.
en- the right Of ordination. After de-
liberation In the church and school
committee and a discussion In tho
Diet the sanction was granted unant-
mously.
Among the speakers on the ques-
ton was Gunnar knudsen, former
minister Of state. This stanch defend.
er Of all franchise for women said
that, even should II take a long while
before one could overcome general
opinion, he would still urge consent
to the proposition.
He held that the ecclesiastical vo-
cation was especially the woman's
province. and that the proposition was
consistent with intellectual and
Christian interests. 1t is significant
that the vote in favor was unanimous.
The Washington times., 1921-08-01

who applies to one Of them for a "bou-
quet OF flowers" a name commonly
applied to the white powder by It's vic.
Tins, Is Indignantly turned down. A
regular user has no difficulty at all.
His purchase In quickly slipped to him.
to be concealed in a purse or spectacle
case. Chi "sniffers" generally carry
their packets in the tops OF their
stockings.
The restaurants and dancing halls
OF Montmartre, filled nightly with
American tourists, are active centers
Of operations for coke" agents. and 20
are the central markets Of "Halles.
where restaurants opening at O'Clock
In the morning catch the 'ail'nishters
who drift down from Montmartre.
There is scarcely night in Montmar.
tire that does not see a girl drug VIC
tim, whirling in an excited dance, sud
denly fall unconscious to the floor, In
the Bal Tabartn one night girl who
had once won some fame on the stage,
but had become a victim Of the coke"
habit, toppled over, dead.
That a considerable number OF
Americans coming to France indulge
In cocaine. whether because they were
previously drug victims or because
they wanted 1.-The experience" there
Is no doubt. Tho vast majority OF
them are women. On one recent night
two American women, one Of them a
former actress. loudly demanded co.
caine of a waiter in one Of the most
fashionable Paris restaurants. When
they were refused they chartered a
taxi and started for Montmartre.
The cocaine habit has spread rapil-
ly throughout provincial towns OF
France since the war. At Nice. Deau-
Vile and other resorts patronized
largely by the idle rich of all nations,
The coke statesmen" find a good
trade. Marsellles. with a large popula.
ton of foreigners, particularly from
the Near East, is another large drug
center.
The Washington times., 1921-08-01
DOCTOR ADVISES MODERATE
DIET DURING HOT WEATHER

ATLANTIC CITY, Aug. 1.--Royal
8. Copeland, chief OF New York city's
board Of health. urges care in food and
drink. especially the latter, during ex-
treme heat waves such as New York
has Just endured.
There Is so much vile liquor going
about now" said Or. Copeland on his
weekend visit here, that one should
be very careful. My advice Is that
moderation in both eating and drink
ing be exercised. During a heat wave
people should be very careful as to
what they put in their stomachs."
The Washington times., 1921-08-01
ENGLAND PLANS TO BUILD
ELECTRIC DREADNAUGHT

LONDON, Aug. lit is possible
that the British navy will shortly pos
sess an electrically-drive warship.
1t is understand that the admiralty
Ia considering the question of adopt
ing electric propulsion as an expert.
ment in one of the four new sac. 000,-
900 battleships, the plans for which
are now being decided.
Although the United States adopted
the all-electric warship some time
ago, the British admiralty has always
preferred hydraulic 10 electric power
for auxiliary purposes,
The Washington times., 1921-08-01
PLANETS NOT BLAMEABLE
FOR EXCESSIVE HEAT

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Aug. 1.-The
conjunction Of Jupiter and Saturn is
not to blame for the excessive heat
this summer, according to Prof. Ralph
Curtiss, OF the University OF Mich
igan.
The heat thrown off by other plan
cts Is so small as to be almost neg
ligible, the professor declares. The
two planets are several million miles
distant, and that they only seem to
be approaching closer because they
are In n line with the earth.
Nor are comets to blame, the Mich
igan scientist declares. for the torrid
waves.
The Washington times., 1921-08-01
POLICE CHEZ ACCUSED
OF TAKING RUM MONEY

WEBSTER, Mass, Aug. Police
Chief Patrick f. CAVITY. OF this town.
was suspended by the Board OF Sc
lectmen pending further investigation
on a charge that he had received mon.
ey from rum runners.
Canty has been chief OF police for
two years and has had an excellent
record.
Sheriff Richardson, Of Worcester.
Deputy Sheriffs Osborne and Dole,
and State Officers Mccarthy ana
Mott were the witnesses against
CAVITY.
The Washington times., 1921-08-01
New "lading" Bill Ready Soon.

The Interstate Commerce Commits.
sion and the Shipping Board now have
under consideration the final draft OF
a permanent through bill of ladins
which they hope TO adopt and make
public within n few days. This is the
result of numerous hearings and con.
ferences held by the commission in an
effort TO obtain a uniform document
for rail and water traffic,
The Washington times., 1921-08-01
MADAME SELIA
SOC
Zoe

Egytian Palmfat and Medium.
Gives true advice in business, love, health.
and family affairs: tells the name of future
husband or wife and how to win tho ono
you love; makes up lovers quarreis or fam
lily troubles: tells what business and what
part of the world 10 luckiest for you
means success. II you are having bad
luck OF trouble consult Nine. Seiia she can
help you. Phone Franklin 1851. Special
readings, SO cents. ssl 7th ct. N. W.. next
to Eye ct. Op. McCrory's 1oc store.
The Washington times., 1921-08-01
GREEK PATRIARCH SELLS
TRACT ON MOUNT ZION

JERUSALEM, Aug. 1T Is an
nounced here that the Greek patriarch
Of Jerusalem has sold 70 the local
Zionist organization a large tract Of
land In his possession on Mount Zion,
close to the citadel OF David. An i'm.
mense and beautiful edifice, formerly
the center OF all Greek religious ac-
tivities in this city, forms part of the
purchase.
The Washington times., 1921-08-01
Mother, 10, Kills Self.

ATLANTA, Ca, Aug. Lying in
bed beside her husband and their
eighteen months old son, Mrs. Rosa
Lee Harris, nineteen, shot and killed
herself at her home In Decatur a
suburb. early today. No reason was
assigned by relativea.
The Washington times., 1921-08-01
ENLISTED MEN SEEKING
DISCHARGE FROM ARMY

BOSTON, Aug. Hundreds OF re-
quests from enlisted men are pouring
into the first corps area asking 10
be discharged from the army, accord
ing to the records of Col. Archibald
Campbell, adjutant of this area. 1t is
expected that the REQUESTS will reach
more than 1000 In the first corps
The Washington times., 1921-08-01
MADAME JEANETTE

Gifted Egyptian Clairvoyant and Paimist
guarantees to read your entire life, past.
present and future; she asks no questions.
but will tell you what you want to know.
giving namsa dates and facts on business
matters, love, health and family affAirs.
Tells the name OF who you will marry and
When. II the one you love - true or false.
What part OF the country 10 the luc kisst TO
you and Just what to do to be successful
In life. Brings - separated together. re-
moves troubles o. all nature so you can
win and hold the one -ou love. st r st..
bet. eth . 1th, next ehubert-OarrIck.
The Washington times., 1921-08-01

BUSINESS PROPERTY FOR SALE
A GROCERY STORE, N. w.--Sl,000 for
stock. fixtures and good win.
$500 cash; vacant home: northeast; 3
rooms, h.-w. h.: almost II acre improved;
shade and garden.
BISCHOFF REALTY CO.,
HOME MERCHANTS"
Line. ello. 4o3 Sth st. ne.
The Washington times., 1921-08-01

MADAM EASTMAN
Clairvoyant crystal gaser ana card read
err Advice on all troubles. Daily. sun
dayS al. Phone Frank. ga.
7sa 18TH ST. N. W.
The Washington times., 1921-08-01
PROF, BELMONT

Noted Clairvoyant and Paimist. can read
your life by the lines In your palm. which
Osts OF two colleges of palmistry and his
wonderful gift OF second sight enables him
to lift the veil OF mystery and reveal to
you important matters OF your future life
Gives advice on everything pertaining to
life; tells tho secret OF having personal in
fluenee with your aseoeiates Prof Belmont
ings, 81 1915 New York ave. N W.. next
door to Masonic TempIa
The Washington times., 1921-08-01
STEAMSHIPS
S:!!!!!!Ef2|s:!!2!!!!!'
NEW YORK TO EUROPE

NEW YORK TO EUROPE
Sdilings from Pier ~, S4th ST.. N. H.,
S. S. Geo. Washington and America
piers s and /, Hoboken) accepted.
PLYMOUTH-CHERBOU
GEORGE WASHINGTON:
Aug. Sept. 3-Oct. .
AMERICA: Aug. 27--Sept. 2S-Oct. -
PLYMOUTH-BoULOG
NsU--LuDRrtous--Co forfobIA
OLD NORTH STATE:
Aug. l8-Sept. f0--Oct. 20
CENTENNIAL STATE:
. Oct. iI--Nov. 1S--Dsc. Is
BRENEN-DANZIO
POTOMAC: Aug. 1e--9spt. e.
PRINCESS MAToIKA! Aug. xs-oct. 4
HUDSON; Aug. -.
u. S. MAIL STEAMSHIP co.
Is Broadway. N. Z.
The Washington times., 1921-08-01
MADAME PARKER

Melted clairvoyant and medium. true advice
on love. health. business and family Sffairs
tells you when and whom you will marry;
how to be successful In life; satisfaction or
no charges. 1911 Ut. N. W. bet. 1,th a 9Th
The Washington times., 1921-08-01
MADAME VASHTI

Tells you anything you wish to know
about your past, present and future, of
your luck, love, business, health and fam
lily affairs. Readings private. Daily and
Sunday, 12I eth Ut. n w. (nsar Rlaltol. .
The Washington times., 1921-08-01

SOC LET MADAM ROYAL Soc
Egyptian palnlist give you the secyet of
success In business, love affairs. Tell cause
OF your troubles. How to overcome them.
Name OF whom you will marry and when.
Removes evil influences so you can be sue.
9th St N W.. bet. and New York ave
The Washington times., 1921-08-01
RIZPAH EIDON

worlds Greatest Ci,irvoyant, Pianist and
Spirit Me iium. Readings daily from 10
= m; to p. m, 15is 18th st. y W., over
Pocahontas Candy shop. Main 7s2p
The Washington times., 1921-08-01
BUSINESS PROPERTY FOR RENT

TWO sdJoIn1ns 'front.' rooms; suitable Tor
Chiroprsotor, Beauty Psrlor or the like.
Conner 18th st and Columbia I'd Phone
Columbia ALL
The Washington times., 1921-08-01
MADAME ALLEr
MADAME FONEDA.

MADAME FUNEDA,
PIANIST AND CLAIRVOYANT
Tells Just what you want to know with
out asking a single question. Tho veil Of
mystery removed. II in troubis. call and
consult this gifted woman. Tells business
pertaining TO your welfare. She removes
all evil influences. tells you how 10 gain
Health. Law suits' Speculation. and IN
fact everything. She has helped thou
sanda She can help you.
No. N2 r Street N. w.
SPECIAL Low FEE. so CENTS
Upstairs.
The Washington times., 1921-08-01
SpirftuaIism.

MRS. JANE B. COATES
will give daily spiritual reading on dsyel-
opment by appointment only. Phone Col
62a7.
MRS J E. MALTBY-Dsiiy readings 81
per half hour. alt 10th st n K
Telephone Lincoln 5ots.
The Washington times., 1921-08-01

OBTAIN MODERN HOME AT
REASONABLE PRICE
One square from 9th and X
SITS. N. E., convenient to car
lines, schools, churches, and mar
ket. Playground in immediate
neighborhood for children.
House contains four rooms
and bath, front porch, front and
back yards, in excellent condi-
ton.
PRICE, $500.
VERY REASONABLE TERMS.
B. T. SAUL CO.,
Frank. $500. 934 N. Y. ave. NV.
The Washington times., 1921-08-01

u. s. REALTY co.
s-room colonial brick In best
.sctien Of N; T.. n.:r two on 700
iencesL Good iot-Prics $500
We have eight others Just a.
good. They arc bargains, caoh.
u. s, REALTY CO.
IIs H Ut. N. =. Line. 1851
The Washington times., 1921-08-01

THE GREAT EGYPTIAN PAIMIsr
gives names, dates and IDS known only
to yourself; advice on busiHsss, love, luck.
'courtrhip. marriage and divorce; in fact.
onything pertaining TO your welfare and
happiness. Don't fail to consult this won
derful Egyptian. You will find true help.
s26 ltth st. N. w. bet. and !.
The Washington times., 1921-08-01

Has Your Rent Been Reduced Lately
The price OF building materials has.
Use your money for a homo of your own
$40 a month starts you.
Buy and Build in Lyon Park.
Charles c. Hewitt. 4l2 Evans Bldg.
WILL buy or rent small house with room
for blacksmith shop adjoining or shop.
Box ls7. Times office.