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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-18
Live-Wire President Tells
Of Many. Successes in
Campaigns.
BY MARY Med. HAMPTON.

In the year 1909. when the citi-
zens' association habit was sweep
ing Washington. the residents of
the heart of the city decided they
too. needed the backing of organ
ization to give dignity and strength
to their petitions and demands. At
least A. J. Driscoll thought that.
and thought it sincerely enough to
start the movement for the Mid
City Citizens Association.
So Driscoll gathered a group of
energetic men to, his home one
evening. and after some discus
sion, they decided to form them
selves into an association with
Driscoll as first president. DR.. w.
t. Gill was made vice president
with Frank J. Bresnahan, secretary
and Henry ]. Bernes, treasurer.
That was the beginning of the Mid
City organization.
we had no vote nor any other
way of expressing ourselves here
in the District at that time" says
Driscoll. Individual members OF
this community used to file COM
plants with the Commissioners at
tons carried little weight. And so
We thought we would unite into a
recognized body like other COM
munities, whose petitions would
carry the force of the entire sec
tons will to the Commissioners"
And as a matter of fact, the
citizens associations OF Washing
ton are the only channels through
which the people can make de-
mands. AS united group their
petitions to the Commissioners win
attention and results, and they are
a very dependable and necessary
part of the working of Washing
tons municipal government.
Improved Seventh street.
Seventh street was the first prob
association. At that time the street
was stunned back street whose
remarkably bunny cobbles caused
distress to anyone who might be
forced to pass. Furthermore, the
lights were dim and insufficient.
and the district was one not alto
gether pleasant to pass day or
night. And yet it was struggling
to be business thoroughfare.
For twenty years the Commits
sioners had realized the full force
of the situation and had been max
ing pleas to the Appropriation
committees of Congress for the
betterment of Seventh street. But
no. action had ever been gained be-
yond that. 4 But in 1909 the Mid
City association decided to take the
matter under its protection to see
the thing through Accordingly.
they appointed a special committee,
and. when the time came for the
hearings. they waded in with all
the arguments and force of deter
mination they could muster. The
day was won by them and Congress
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-18
Calls II Witnesses
In Watson CHARGES

The Senate committee investigating
the sensational charges of Senator
Tom Watson. of Georgia, that Amer
lean soldiers were hanged without
trial in France. yesterday decided on
the names of seventeen witnesses to
be called to testify when the hear
ings resume on Thursday. Summonses
were sent by the Sergeant-at-Arms Oh
the Senate.
Owing to the nature of the tes-
timony the witnesses were expected
10 give. the committee decided to with
hold their names.
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broke its record by appropriating
$4,000 for the paving of the street.
The amount was insufficient and the
work could only be done as far as
Q street northwest.
Awarded New Lights.
The next year the Mid-City asso-
citation renewed its fight before the
committee hearings and this time
$4,000 was appropriated for the
completion of the paving work.
Furthermore. the old Pickering
lights were replaced by new ones
which illuminated the street and
in final victory the citizens asso-
citation secured the. condemnation of
the blocks of village awnings
which were suspended frem store
to curb posts. These were removed
and Seventh street developed into
a prosperous business. section.
The occasion was one which was
marked by an enthusiastic celebra-
ton, as it had been looked upon as
an event of unusual importance, as
was seen by the ceremony which
marked the removing of the first
paving block in preparation for the
repaving. John Shughrue, heading
a special committee from the asso-
citation, pried loose and lifted that
first block himself.
And when all was done the great
ceremony was held. 1t has been
called the Washington Mardi Gras
for Its so successful hilarity. A
committee, headed by Joseph Ber-
berich, spent endless time gather
ing funds, arousing enthusiasm
and support and arranging endless
programs.
And when the eventful time came
it was a complete success.
Over three miles of parade, with
marching organizations in uniform
commercial floats and bedecked au-
tomobiles opened the Mardi Gras by
faring torchlights. Then came the
nights of costumed gayety, with
flying confetti, fireworks and the
noise of horns and screechers
Prizes were given for the funniest
and the most beautiful costumes
And the crowds which swarmed to
Seventh street were more than the
united efforts of all the police could
hold in check 1t was a celebra-
ton in proportion to the exuber-
ance of those who had worked for
profited so much by it. This was in
October. 1915.
Tackle Ninth Street.
Ninth street came next under the
critical eye of the Mid-City associa-
alton, after the great success of
her sister street. Its lights were
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-18
SIX ALHANDRIANS
WILLING TO ACCEPT
POSTMASTERSHlP
Civil Service Board to
Consider Merits With.
out Examination.
POSITION PAYS $4,000
DR.. w. M. Smiths Tenure of
Office Expires on jan
uary "a.
POSITION PAYS $4,000
THE HERALD BUREAU,
A. 8. Doniphsn.
7S7 King Stre~t

THE HERALD BUREAU.
A. 8. Doniphsn,
I27 King Street.
ALEXANDRIA. Va. Dec. 17.-Thers
Is considerable speculation here as to
who will be the next postmaster here.
The Civil Service Commission an
nounces that applications must be
filed not later than the goth. These
who file applications will not have to
appear for examination, but their
qualifications in general will be con-
sidered.
Among those whose names have been
mentioned are Thomas Bayne, ]. A.
Eggborn. Charles NJ. Stole, E. Hunt
Roberts, John U. Schwarzmann and
F. Clinton Knight.
The term OF Dr. w. NJ. Smith, who
for the past eight years has been
postmaster, will expire January "a.
1t is expected. therefore, that the ap-
pointment will be made early In jan
uary. The position pays $500 a
year.
When the January term Of the
United States Court for the Eastern
district OF Virginia, Judge d. Law
renee Grover presiding, convenes here
will be in session. An unusually large
number OF cases for violations Of the
prohibition laws are to be presented.
The commission recently appointed
by Judge Brent in the Circuit Court
to set a salary for the five council
men who will be chosen at large in
the election to be held June is ex-
pected to meet during the coming
week.
The German Club has been reor-
ganized for the coming season with
the election of these officers: ].
Randall Cation, jr., president: Gill
bert ]. Cox. secretary; Carroll
Pierce. treasurer. The board of d.
rectors include the foregoing off,
GERS together with George f. War
field, o. Ashby Reardon, DR.. F. NJ
billiard and Richard Chichester.
Judge d. Lawrence Groner. in the
United States Court for the East
ern district of Virginia. has en-
tered an order directing Joseph l..
Crupper, receiver for the Virginia
Shipbuilding Corporation. to sell
certain personal property of the
corporation. This includes old iron
and other scrap material
The marriage of Miss Elizabe
Thomas and Haywood J. Durrer.
member Of the motorcycle squad OF
the police force. took place tonight
at st. Mary's Catholic Church, Rev.
L. +. Kelly. assistant pastor. of
f1clating. Only immediate relatives
attended.
Announcement is made OF the
marriage of Miss Margery Mawyer
and Charles +. Pugh. OF this city.
which took place last Thursday
evening at the Parsonage of the
VI. E. Church South, Rev E. v.
REGISTER. d. D., pastor. oficiating.
The couple were attended by Mr..
and Mrs. c. NJ. Pettey and Francis
Fannon. They will make their
home in this city.
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Smith-Duvall Wedding.

UPPER MARLBORO, Dec. l7.-Of
interest here is the announcement
OF the. marriage in Lynchburg. Va,
few days ago of Miss Susan Sass
Ger Duvall. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles A. Duvall. and John Paul
Smith. The couple are well known
here. the bride being a graduate ot
the Marlboro High School. The
bridegroom is connected with the
State roads commission.
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Mid-City Citizens Association Yields Power
In Heart of Washington With 600 Members
CIVIC LIVE WIRES DIRECT
MID-CITY ASSOCIATION

The officers OF the association A. Drisco president
NJ G. Buchanan vice president; Bates NJ Stova secretary
w. J. Thorn financial secretary Max T. Pines
The committee chairmen and committees are Gilbert L
Hail. law and legislation Joseph Berbech streets alleys and
parks A. F. Burgess, education Dr. NJ H
Thomas Sergeon entertainment; delegates the federation
Cltizens Associations, Gilbert l.. Hall w Richardson
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each community to make full use
of their community school
The pure ad campaign begun in
1915 was a subject which took up
large share of the associations
energies for that year. Being large
ly composed of business interests.
the association waged an active
campaign. 1t co-operated with the
Manufacturers Association, of
which Joseph A. Berberich was
president, a member OF the Mid
Mid-City Association. and fought
for a year side by side. The ssso-
citation had a special representa-
tive at each meeting of the Manu-
facturers' Association.
Fought Against Bad Checks.
In connection with this drive
for pure ads" was the fight against
bad checks. The Mid-City associa-
alton sent a special committee TO
plead and argue at the hearing and
did much to gain the passage OF
the bill 1t was a question OF par
ticular interest to those OF the as
ISOLATION due to their close business
interest. and the fight was enthu-
siastically conducted
The association has long stood
for the repeal OF the BorIand
mendment, which il considers
wholly unfair to the property own
ers of the District.
At the present time the associa
ton is particularly interested in
the question of better lighting
throughout the city. II demand.
adequate lighting on the ground.
of THAR s1npcn
crime"
Membership of Over 500.
The present membership of the
Mid-City association is over 500.
one Of the largest memberships OF
any of the associations OF Wash
ington. Furthermore. il has a very
large percentage OF active members
as their 'meetings show.
The association has made it a
custom for years to provide a
speaker of interest for each meet
ing. Under this plan the mem
bers know they will have something
to look forward to besides seeing
the same old bunch OF officers" said
Driscoll. I'VE do not limit our
meetings to cut and dried business.
but we also make il something
pleasant true civic gathering. At
each meeting a speaker presents a
special phase of civic betterment, a
project or a situation needing at
tention. Representatives, prominent
lawyers, judges from the Supreme
Court officials Of the police de-
partment, various Commissioners
have all at times taken the stand
at meetings. In addition the asso-
citation presents a program of en-
tertainment and refreshments. at
each meeting"
Women Among Members.
Women have been admitted since
1918. But while their participstion
is recent, II is most warmly sup
ported.
Our organization has been bet
ter since the women were ad-
mitted." said Mr.. Driscoll ct am In
favor of every association in WASH
ington admitting women. and ] be-
lieve they will be glad that they
have done so.''
Driscoll has served in that once
since the association was founded.
His several attempts to withdraw
from the once have been stsunchiy
opposed.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-18

SAY IT WITH FLOWERS
this Christmas. Flowers viii make the re-
cipisnt truly happy. GUIDE, 1918 =, Adv,
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Tackle Ninth Street.

Ninth street came next under the
critical eye of the Mid-City associa-
alton, after the great success of
her sister street. It's lights were
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-18

When the January term of the
United States Court for the Eastern
district of Virginia. Judge d. Law
renee Grover presiding, convenes here
January 3. both grand and petit juries
will be in session. An unusually large
number OF cases for violations Of the
prohibition laws are to be presented.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-18

The commission recently appointed
by Judge Brent in the Circuit Court
to set a salary for the five council
men who will be chosen at large in
the election to be held June is ex-
pected to meet during the coming
week.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-08-25

stunts performed Those attending
from a distance were Mrs. Sarah
Brooks, Salina, Kans., Mr.. and Mrs.
Burnsworth, Winchester, Mr.. and Mrs.
c. H. Oler and Mrs. Frank Oler, Dub
lin, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Campbell and
Mrs. Martha Lamb of Richmond, Rev.
Timer of Middletown and Ulas Veal
of Lynn. d.. l.. Mrs Estella Cranor, Mrs.
Nancy Cook and Mrs. Flo Swain were
at Richmond Tuesday. :. Joe Morri-
son treated his daughters and their
friends to picnic at Horse Shoe Bend
where they enjoyed basket supper.
WHITEWATER, Ind.-Mrs. Meddie
Williams spent last week with her
brother, John Hunt. Trustee Curtis
attended the trustees picnic Thurs.
day at the Glen. Mrs. SADIE Walling-
ford and Mrs. Charles Biose and son,
Marvin. spent last Thursday with c.
R. Houghs and family. b. Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Robson and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Dorgan and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Rothermel and family
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Parshall and family,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Murphy and fam
lily, Carl Manning and Myron Barker
motored to Dayton Sunday. Blanche
White and children spent Wednesday
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operation. Miss Seibert of Dayton,
o., is the guest of her friend, Mrs. L.
w. Roller and family who are occupy
ing tent at Richmond chautauqua
Gerald Kennedy of Kitchel called
on friends here Friday. The Misses
Catherine and Helen Ginther of Day
ton, o., are the guests of Miss Rena
Manning :. The chautauqua held here
Thursday, Friday and Saturday was a
success, and new contract is being
circulated for guarantors. They now
have As names. Seventy-five at least
are wanted. -. Edo Cain and family
are occupying a tent at Richmond
chautauqua. =. Rev. Hughes is spend
ing a few days visiting in Ohio.
Gilbert Lamb is preparing to open a
restaurant in the room formerly oc-
cupied by Leander Lamb. Frank
Cain and family are spending their
vacation at Lake George. :. Mrs But
Ter is entertaining friends from the
west. The Veal reunion was held
Thursday. Aug. IS, at the Charles
Veals grove with 1T present Mary
B. Veal was elected president; Elsie
Mendenhall, secretary; Gladys Veal,
treasurer. An elaborate dinner was
served at noon A program was rem
dered in the afternoon, and several
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Suburban

WEBSTER, Ind. Mr.. and Mrs.
elem Wade and son Elmer and Mr..
Claude Brooks and Earl Lee of Green
Vile, o., spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs James Bunger of this place. -.
Mr.. and Mrs Moody Lamb and daugh-
ter Erma are camping at chautauqua.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Lamb of Rich
mond spent Friday afternoon at their
farm Mrs. Louisa Conner of Rich
mond spent the week end with Mr..
and Mrs. Milton Bishop. 49,. Mr.. and
Mrs. Newton Brumfeld and Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Brumfeld, Mr. Marion
Brumfield. Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Wills
and Will Wills of this place attended
the Brumfield reunion at Muncie last
Sunday. Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Full
ton of southwest of Williamsburg,
have rented the Earl Stevens farm for
the coming year. . George Paulin OF
Richmond spent the week end with
his brother AL Paulin of this place
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Jay of Rich
mond spent Tuesday with Mr.. and
Mrs. T. ID. Jay. !. Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. C.
Harvey, Mrs. Frances Wheeler and
daughter Beverly spent Wednesday
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-08-25
WRIGHT SEES CHANCE
TO EQUALIzE TAXES
IN new AMENDMENTS

Approval OF IL Of the 13 amend
ments proposed to the state constitu-
ton was expressed by L. II. wright
former state highway director and
high officer in the National Grange or
ganization. speaking at the hlgn scnool
building Wednesday night
Mr.. Wright was strongly in favor OF
amendments 10 and IL. These are the
much debated tax amendments.
revision of the tax laws would
bring in a great amount of intanglbles
on the duplicate that are now covered
I'D. and on which no taxes are paid,
Mr. Wright stated. Sixty-two per cent
az the taxes are levied on real estate
now, Mr. Wright said.
Would Bring in Property.
He estimated that if law were
passed which made possible the deter
mining OF the true value OF personal
property and it's listing on the tax
duplicate. there would only be about
So per cent of all property in real
estate.
In speaking OF the income tax the
speaker stated that this was being op-
posed by the salaried class of people.
He stated that there were hundreds IN
cities of the state who are enjoying
the benefits of government without
paying taxes.
Mr.. Wright expressed confidence in
the legislature TO pass just law. He
said II was a representative body
elected by the people and could be
trusted to govern itself by the peoples
wishes.
Would Not Change Much.
at is being argued that a lobby
would settle about the legislature at
every session TO secure taxation
changes and that business would be
disturbed by frequent changes. II
couldn't be much worse than 1t now is.
The Legislature now has power to ruin
business under the inheritance tax, but
they don't do it,"
Adoption OF the ninth amendment
which provides for the making of the
state superintendent OF public istruc-
ton appointive was urged by Mr..
Wright under provision. He stated
that he would favor this with the idea
OF making the Office appointive by the
state board of education and not by
the governor.
Require Citizenship.
vote for the amendment which
provides that every foreigner become a
full citizen before he can vote and
that which gives the governor power to
veto any section of the appropriation
bill, was urged.
Mr. Wright said he intended to vote
for all the amendments with the excep.
ton of the one permitting colored per-
sons TO become members of the state
militia. He opposed this on the
grounds that he did not believe it
would work satisfactorily.
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with Mrs. Mary Bunker of Richmond
Mr.. and Mrs Clarence Colvin OF
near Pinhook spent Sunday with D. V.
Wright and family Mr.. and Mrs.
Hermon Thomas ana family spent Sun
day afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Cor
RE White. . Elizabeth Burt was a
weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. 0.
Burt. :. ). /. Minnie Gibbs of Richmond
spent from Friday evening till Sunday
evening with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. M. Gibbs. Mary Wright
spent Sunday evening with Aunt Mary
Thomas Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Clapp
and doughter, Rhea, A. B. Austin and
daughters, Prudence and Della. called
on Mrs. Della Bonsgeyne of New
Paris, Sunday afternoon. Mr.. and
Mrs. Harvey Kirkman spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Kirkman,
south of Richmond. :. I. Mr.. and Mrs.
]. H. Marshall attended the Griffith
reunion at Portland Sunday. :. Rev.
Ulmer and family and Miss Madaline
Hannah were guests of Mrs. NJ. Cook
and family of Middleboro Sunday
Kenneth Wright visited friends in
Muncie Sunday. .Corlis White spent
last week with his grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. Corrie White. -. Mr.. and
Mrs. Elmer Harrison were guests FRI
day afternoon of Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ.
Gibbs. -. Rev. Timer attended the
Veal and Cain reunion Thursday in
Veals woods, south of Williamsburg
-. Miss Esther Hunt was the guest
of Miss Hazel Saxton Sunday ;. Mrs.
Flora Kirkman spent Monday with
Mrs. Harvey Kirkman. Mr.. and Mrs.
Ad Hill and Mrs. Jennie Townsend
and daughter. Ethel, dined Sunday
with Mr. and Mrs. William Taylor of
near Williamsburg =. There will be
preaching service Sunday morning at
the NJ. E. church at 1880 o'clock by
c. A. Arlington of Richmond, and at
1880 by Rev. L. F. Timer. :. !. Mr.. and
Mrs. John Weidenbouch were Sunday
afternoon guests. of Mr. and Mrs.
Oscar Whites. Mr.. and Mrs. j. K
Thomas entertained Mr. and Mrs
Osro Blose Sunday. :. Miss Irene Sic
weke spent Wednesday with Ethel
Townsend. :. Miss Irene Kuhn is Wis
iting friends at Farmland. Misses
Bernice and Frances Burt left Satur
day for Jackson, Mich, to spend theil
vacation with Mr.. and Mrs Ross Bur
...... Ira Addleman and family ano
Sam Roberts and family were guest:
of o. NJ. Jennings and family Sunday
ii. Charles White and family enter
tanned Rev. ]. w. Wright Saturda.
! night 1900. Gayle Hunt and Vernon
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Warner returned Saturday from Indi-
ana university and are attending
-. Arthur Smith and family visited
Miss Emma Mcclure, south of Rich
mond Sunday Harold Plose and
Willard Blose were guests of Gayle
Hunt Sunday. ). Mr.. and Mrs. W. S.
Henry visited Mrs. Anna Mutchner at
her home east OF town. Sunday after
noon. Mr.. and Mrs. Ad Thomas, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Blose and son. Mar
vim, visited friends in Centerville,
Sunday afternoon. -. Mr.. and Mrs
Fred Wallace and family entertained
at dinner Sunday Rev. ]. W. Wright
and Mr.. and Mrs. August Kuhn
George Weller and family of Rich
mond were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.