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The Washington times., 1922-05-07
COAL PROBE URGED
IN REPORT To HOUSE
Over-Production Alleged In Ex-
PLANTATION Of Wage Con-
troversies.

Over-development in the coal min
ing industry, with one-third too
many mines and one-third too many
miners for proper economic opera
ton Of the industry. IL held by the
House Labor Committee as a cause
for the wage controversies between
the operators and the miners. in
report submitted the House yester-
day supporting a bill to create
coal investigation agency to ascer-
tain all facts in connection with 'ths
industry.
The bill sets out as the purpose
of the agency the right OF Congress
to obtain information az a basis for
legislation TO settle Industrial dis
putes in and to prevent the over
development in the coal industry,
TO stabilize the industry and levy
taxes on II. to regulate commerce in
coal among the several states ana
with foreign nations, to provide
coal supply for the maintenance of
the navy and the merchant marine.
to protect the coal supply for the
seat OF government. forts, dock
yards and Government public works
and buildings. The agency is given
no Administration powers except to
obtain facts.
1T IL a startling statement" saws
the report. that today there Is no
agency in he Federal Government
which has ascertained. or can ascer-
tain. the correct production cost OF
a ton OF cola in a well-operated, ef-
ficicnt mine"
The report stated that operators
had refused obstinately to give pro.
duction costs TO the House Labor
Committee. and that voluntary re-
ports given the Government by op'
orators may he presumed fairly to
have been padded and unreliable.
1t Is suggested in the report that
there should be storage OF coal dur
ing the summer to prevent the in
dustry from being seasonable, and
cheaper summer freight rate as
an inducement to summer buying.
Chairman Nolan, of the House
Labor Committee, and Congress
man Bland OF Indiana. author Of
the bill, will ask the House Rules
Committee and House Leader Mon.
dell. for immediate recognition of
the legislation that It may be
pushed through the House and sent
to the Senate.
The Washington times., 1922-05-07
Prayer Prompts
MOOnshinerS to
Surre3.der Stills
MANCHESTER. KY.


TWENTY-FIVE mountain
- GERS. Of Clay county, con-
fessed today that they had
been making noonshine and
departed for their homes in
the hills TO bring their stills
into court. when an aged
minister arose in the crowd
ed courtroom and prayed that
lawlessness in the mountains
cease. Women and men
broke down and sobbed.
The first confession came
from Mrs. Frank Smith. who
confessed her husband was
in the band that wounded
Deputy Sheriff Stivers and
ran other peace officers out
Of the Mill Creek territory.
Immediately after Mrs.
Smiths confession, twenty
five men. many of them cry
ing, announced their refor-
nation and asked to be per-
>,itted to go home and get
their stills.
The Washington times., 1922-05-07
CLAIMS j. s. VESSEL
SOLD RUM ON TRIP
Britisher Complains to Haynes
Liquor Dispersed on
S. S. America.
BY International News Service.

HARTFORD. Conn. May 6.-De-
claring that he was affropted by
the open and brazen" violation Of
the Volstead act on the trans-At-
lantic liner America. operated by
the United States Shipping Board,
on q trip from New York. February
4, r.. L. @. Hohenthal OF Man
chester, representative of the Sons
of Temperance, has complained to
Commissioner Haynes
in Washington of his experience,
and asking an investigation.
He charges that beer. wine and
were sold openly and
that there was much drunkenness.
He says musicians aboard the
ship circulated freely an anti.pro.
hibition song sheet, containing
songs which ridiculed prohibition
and. the land laws, and urging
sympa athizers to Join the National
Liberal Alliance. New York city.
The Washington times., 1922-05-07
Coolidge Defines
College Purpose

NEW HAVEN. Conn, May g.
Modern colleges should adhere to
the purposes for which they were
founded and continue to be ''cen-
ters OF intellectual and spiritual
powers, supporters Of the Govern
ment. and of religion. Vice Presi-
dent Coolidge declared this after
noon at the thirty-seventh annual
spring gathering OF the New Eng
land Association of Colleges and
Secondary Schools.
I'm this they have not failed" the
Vice President declared. Colleges
will not come into more power and
moro influence by seeking to min
lister to what from today may be
popularity called practical, but by
continuing to minister TO the
broader and higher needs of man.
kind"
The Washington times., 1922-05-07

GIRLS LAST LETTER.
tho letter rtten her sister
Mrs. Catherine Capsno BY Lillian White who murdered and
" SUNDAY, Sept 1lth 1891.
"It makes feel and get cheerful
nothing do 1 read them to keep
trouble.
"How your girl friends Tell them et
I I broke and Tell
brother John . Of awful to be In
can't They starting the dances
Wednesday. wish 1 . pair Of have
How about asking John he thinks anything Of
send pair Of high lace Shoes brown and pair Of
brown stockings. 1 think he afford 1t.
10 I a I how
Try paper. 1 to you
until i
give best regards to an home children
they will be good children In school could
I wish could . chance again
"Goodby. bless you I will keep up
praying children
Don't forget this letter.
From true little sister,
LILLIAN
GOOD night DEAR"
The Washington times., 1922-05-07
BLANTON AND SISTER
RUN FOR CONGRESS
Texan Seeks denomination
and Miss BIanton Counts on
Vote of Women.

Prospect Of two members Of the
same family--brother and sister
coming to Congress next March
looms in Texas. according 10 reports
which reached the Capitol yester.
day.
Congressman Thomas L. Blanton
Is a candidate for denomination in
the Seventeenth district OF Texas.
while his sister, Miss Anna Webb
Blanton. State superintendent OF
public instruction and a power in
the woman's political machine OF the
State. is leading in the race to fill
the former seat NJ the late Congress
man Lucian ". Parrish. OF the
Thirteenth district. who was killed re-
Gently In an automobile accident.
Counts On Women's Vote.
The special election in the Thir-
teenth district win pe held next Sat
urday and Miss Blsnton is counting
on the solid support OF the 10000
registered voters Of her sex. The
total voting strength Of the district
is about 10000. However. II Is not
expected the farmer vote will be
heavy. bacause this Is harvesting &
time.
For the last two weeks Congress
man Blanton has been waging bit.
ter fight throughout his sisters dis
trict, charging that the Texas dele
CATION In Congress Is plotting to
keep her out of Congress.
Ignoring the primary system OF
nominating candidates. the governor
called a special election to I'LL the
seat OF the late Congressman Par
rish with the result that the recent
entrance into the contest of four
prominent aspirants for the place
has greatly strengthened Miss Blan-
tons candidacy.
Five-COrnered Contest.
She is being opposed by State
Senator Quinn Williams. Orville
Burlington, an influential oil mag.
nate. regarded as a Republican on
account OF his vote for Harding; j.
8. Rogers and w. G. Morgan. the
latter two being powerful In the po-
litical organization OF the district.
While Congressman Blanton has
been speaking throughout his SIS
ter's district, persistently attacking
his colleagues in tne House, he also
has been making a spirited fence
mendins campaign in his own dis
trict, where the primaries will be
held In July.
According to the latest informa-
ton received in Washington from
the Seventeenth district, Blanton
will be opposed for the nomination
by J. B. Cunningham, regarded by
all factions as a dangerous contend
err, and former Congressman Oscar
Galloway, who 10 making a game
fight to stage a comeback"
The Washington times., 1922-05-07
More Teachers, Less
Admirals, French Ask

PARIS, May 6.-"Give us fewer
admirals and more university pro.
fessors." Is the demand of one OF
the weekly political reviews.
AT Brest there Is a vice-admiral
two centre admirals. another admiral
commanding the division Of schools.
a post recently created to occupy
more admirals; a fifth admiral COM
mands the division of the Voltaire.
Diderot and Condorcet, old egg shells
out OF fashion and without value: a
sixth admiral commands the cruisers
Michelot and Victor Hugo, which
are not worth more"
The Washington times., 1922-05-07
Tile Manufacturers
Meet Here Nav 12-15

A special exhibition OF tile and
tilework will be held In the auditor
fum Of the Cosmos Club. by the
Washington Chapter. American In.
stitute of Architects, cooperating
with the Associated Tile Manufac-
turers, May IL, 13. IA and Is.
Albert Kelsey, architect. and for.
mer president of the Architectural
League Of America, will speak on
Inspired Work of Clay" referring
to selected examples Of the Ceramic
art. Other speakers will be F. w.
Walker. secretary Of the Associated
Tile Manufacturers; ID. knicker-
hacker, former vice president of tho
American Institute Of Architects,
and Albert l.. Harris. professor Of
architecture at George Washington
University.
The Washington times., 1922-05-07
Spent Ga Years Sorting
Mail and Is Dead at %

MARLINTON. w. Va. May g.
The Rev. George P. Moore, Of Edrav,
known as the oldest postmaster in
point of service in the United States,
died at his home, aged ninety-two.
He was appointed postmaster at
Edray at the age of eighteen by
President James Buchanan, taking
charge of the office in 1858. He has
served continuously except for one
term under the administration Of
President Cleveland.
The Washington times., 1922-05-07
ROTARY CLUB ELECTS.

RICHMOND, Va. May 6.--John c.
White. cashier OF the Merchants
National Bank, was elected presi.
dent OF the Rotary Club to succeed
Norman Call, whose term expires.
Ben w. Wilson was elected vice
president: w NJ. Anderson was re-
elected secretary. B. c. Lewis was
chosen treasurer. and z. j. Sullivan
was elected sergeant-at-arms. The
directors chosen are Norman Call,
w. c. Carpenter. w. II. Jors. A. g.
kratz, Julius Myers, Floyd Reams,
J. +. Ryland. l.. G.. Sheain.
The Washington times., 1922-05-07
Dairy Industries Make
Progress in virginia

RICHMOND, Va, May 6.-Dairy.
ing Ia becoming a great industry in
Virginia as census figures abundant.
ly prove.
These figures show that in 1919
Virginia produced 100. o.oe2,113 gallons
OF milk. During the same year vir.
.sinla dairymen sold s,007 .2as pounds
OF butter. 65s.ss3 gallons Of cream
and liss.os% pounds Of butterfat
The Washington times., 1922-05-07
LOVER
At H|SEXPENSE,
HUSBAND AYERS
Leslie v. Irwin, Seeking d.
vorce, Says Wife Eloped With
Marine Deserter.

An unusual story Of the alleged
elopment from the Capital to Bins.
hamton. N. T.. OF Mrs. Margaret
Irwin, wife of Leslie v. Irwin. Navy
Department employe, was revealed
yesterday in the filing Of q supple
mental bill Of complaint In the Dis
trict Supreme Court by the husband.
who Ii seeking an absolute divorce.
1t was alleged by Irwin that his
wife, from whom he had been sepa-
rated since early last year. formed q
fascinat ton several months ago for
Charles z. Pendell. alleged desertcr
from the marine corps. and slopsd
to Binghamton with him on March
Is of this year. IRWIN charged his
wife used the money he paid hsr a.
alimony to purchase the Transports
ton for herself and the ex-marine.
and. in addition went to a local store.
where she bought furnishings for
the correspondent and had them
charged against her husbands &C.
count. The husband 10 represented
by Attorneys Raymond Neudecker
and Leo e. Simonton.
Wording Of Complaint.
That part Of the amended bill
reads as follows.
That the defendant. Margaret r.
win. using the name and the credit
of Leslie v. Irwin. the plaintiff. did,
on or about the 18th day of March,
1922, purchase from a local clothing
esta blishment a pair Of shoes and q
hat, charging the cost of the same TO
the plaintiff, Leslie V. Irwin. for the
use and the wear of the said Charles
r. Pendell. In order that he might be
properly clothed to travel with her
from the city Of Washington to the
city Of Binghamton."
Various acts of misconduct were
alleged to have been committed by
the wife with Pendell in this city be-
fore they decided to leave Wa5hinE-
ton. Upon arriving at Binghantor,
according to Irwtns charges, his
wife and Pendell lived at ls Ex-
change street. and FOR reasons best
known to herself held herself out TO
the public in the city OF Binghamton
in the months Of March and April.
1922. as Mrs. Charles e. Pendell."
Also Took Children.
The bill charges that Mrs. Irwin
took her two children with her when
she Ia said to have eloped.
According to the husbands bill.
Mrs. Irwin was arrested In Bing-
hampton upon his complaint and ar
raigned before City Judge Rexford
Titus, TO whom she II alleged to
have told a story OF ill-treatment and
abuse during the five years OF her
married life. 1t is alleged sic told
the court she came away with Pen
dell because he treated her better
than her husband did.
The Washington times., 1922-05-07
H|NR|CHS To LEAD
R|AITO ORCHESTRA
Returning for Week in connec-
ton With Film my
Country" =.

Tom Moore. at Moores Rialto
Thester. is a Washington pioneer
In bringing the public face to face"
with eminent musicians. The pre-
sentation in Washington this week
OF Victor Herbert's delightful light
opera Mile. Modiste" reminds us
that II was Mr.. Moore who let US
know personally the genial Irish
American conductor and composer
when he played his very first week
as conductor of a picture theater
orchestra.
Now meet Gustav Hinrichs. He
Is guest" conductor all this week
Mt Moore's Rialto Theater. playing
the charming Merry Wives OF
Windsor" overture OF Nicolai, and
the score to q scenic film, MY
Country"
Gustav Hinrtchs is no stranger
in Washington, however. though the
younger generation do not know
him. He It was who first broadly
educated the National Capital with
several seasons OF grand opera given
at the old Academy of Music when
IL was one Of the leading theaters
OF the city.
Hinrichs Opera Company.
Opera novelties uousD he gave
in abundance and with splendid casts.
We complain of the old repertory
being too often repeated. In the
days OF the Hinrichs Grand Opera
Company were given, for example.
THE Perle Fishers" Of Bizet, The
Jewess." by Halevy, in which the
rare little tenor. Guile. sang the role
that Caruso made so important his
last year at the Metropolitan.
Campanari, who leads all artists
in the creation OF the inimitable
Figaro IN Rossini's Barber OF Sc.
ville." was found by Mr.. Hinrichs
playing cello in the Boston Sym.
phony Orchestra and was cast for
this and many other important roles
that took him to the Metropolitan
Opera House.
In fact, Mr.. Hinrichs also con-
Quoted at the Metropolitan Opera,
for the Philadelphia Grand Opera,
as we'll as the organization that
novelties he gave is The Flying
Dutchman" Of Wagner. The Hugue.
nots,' with it's famous Pages Song
and high in his star armament were
Selma kronold, Michelina, Katherine
/ Fleming. contralto. who Is also the
conductors wife.
Important Event.
So this Is an important musical
event for Washington. Going back
! to earlier years in Mr.. Hinrichs
career we find him as assista mt
| teacher to Edward MacDowell-
foremost Of American composers
at Columbia University in New York
! An opera overture, by Mr.. Hin
/ richs. thus becomes authoritative
More and more are the vast resources
of the picture theater summoning
the best musical ability of the
country.
Why? Because their demand con.
tinues from years end to years end
because they play to more people
than any single institution; because
their future ia still in the making
with possibilities that are yet un'
| discovered country.
And so. for auld lang syne, Wash
| ington welcomes Gustav Hinrichs
with a word Of appreciation to MIR
Moore for his enterprise In bringing
his art to thu usic lovers of our
city.
JESSIE MacBRIDE.
The Washington times., 1922-05-07
TO SPEAK FOR W. c. T. U.

Mrs. Lenna Lowe Yost, legislative
representative Of the National
women's Christian Temperance
Union will address the Mount Pleas.
ant w. c. T. ". at the home Of M.s.
r. w. Power. 14l4 Kennedy street
northwest, Tuesday afternoon at 2
o'clock.
The Washington times., 1922-05-07
Also Took Children.
RABBI GOES TO N. Y.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, May g.
DR.. M. Speier, who recently rendered
his resignation to the Newport News
Hebrew congregation. left here Mon
day to become rabbi of synagoSus
In New York.
The Washington times., 1922-05-07
BAPTISTS TO MEET.

IRVINGTON, Va, May 6. AR.
rangements are being made for en-
tertaining the delegates to the North
ern Neck Baptist Sunday school con.
vention TO be held here May 2k and
rs. A number Of prominent speak
ers will deliver addresses.
The Washington times., 1922-05-07
DUCKS GO ON "SPREE."

BUCYRUS, Ohio. May 6.-Visible
signs Of inebriation were displayed
by half q dozen ducks, swimming
in the Sandusky river here, shortly
after the police dumped forty gallons
OF "hooch mash" into the water.
The Washington times., 1922-05-07
CHILD BROWNS IN SPRING.

GATE CITY, Va. May 6.-Sebert.
the little two.year-old son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. J. r. Wolfe. of Yuma. was ac-
cidentaily drowned in the spring
The Washington times., 1922-05-07
Strange New York Village.

In going Of the story of the max.
ing of Lillian Whites head anew the
talk turned TO tip strange village Of
Letchworth, where there is a colony
Of the feeble.minded.
Here in the home OF those whose
faculties are dimmed. who spenk
without thinking. whose eyes DO not
sec as much as the normal eyes, and
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-23

For the Affirmative, the debaters
were. Miss Lena Arsht. Charles Arsht
and Joseph Handler; for tho negative,
Morris Cooper. Frank Fogei and
Ahram Orlow sustained the argument,
cach speaker having nine minutes and
being Judged on the BASIS Of material
offered. manner OF arranging II and
delivery.
Arguments presented covered the
constitutlonalIty of the action pro-
posed. It's practicabllity and the results
likely to flow from It's enforcement.
Mr.. Coke, Of the, Judges. is principal
OF the High School and Mr.. Handler
OF tho winning team, has been recent
ly admitted 10 the Delaware bar, oi
which he is the youngest member.
The debate took place In tho Y. NJ
n A. building auditorium. A musica
program with recitations. was ren.
dered by members OF various affiliated
womens organizations.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-23
DIR. COOK INSISTS ON CLAIM.
Recovery ~ Note Book Brings Ex
plorer Rack Ia Discovery Question.

Fort Worth, Jan. 23.--Dr. Frederick
A. Cook. when shown the Associated
Press story from Canada telling Of the
nndins OF one Of his notebooks In the
possession OF a wandering Eskimo, de-
clared the book had been buried by a
member Of nj. party at least 1900
miles from where # was recovered.
lie said many OF his books had been
dug up or found and later traded In
by the Es&imos. He said the man who
had recovered the notebook was nam
cd Whinet Much.
Other evidence OF this kind on his
North Pole trip will be found from
time 10 time. he added. and said all OF
IL would vindicate him and sustain
his claim OF the Pole discovery.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-23

tions Recognizing the need for train
"a UsA. thu committee has set itself
to the taak OF keeping the colleges OF
the country posted an to new develop
msnts in hishwAy transport.
with little or no textual data at It's
command, II has sought to indicate the
problems and the opportunity to stu
sscntA. and already measurable ad-
vance has been made. Coincidentally
courses In highway transport and In
various phases Of safety and traffic
havc been encouraged by essay con-
tests. for which the goal act has been
the Ftrestone scholarship and prizes
offered to students and teachers alike
by the National Automobile Chamber
Of Commerce Highway. sutomotive.
and rubber exhibits films depicting
highway transport. textual outlines
and similar studies have been under
taken. and while this work. like that
Of the other organizations, n yet In
tho making. II is all making for bet
ter public understanding OF what high
why transport means.
What has been undertaken nation
ally In the basis for State and local
programs which must be undertaken
and In which men in the automotive
Industry. highway leaders. educators
and public officials must take an active
part II wa are TO conserve not only
lpuhlic and private resources but the
lives OF our children.
Fairgrounds must be planned f. to
keep children OF the streets. Besides
being dangerous. tho streets are in
adequate and unsanltary substitutes
FOR proper play spaces. City planning
commisrions must lay out cities with
an eye TO caring for a rapidly growing
urban and suburban traffic. Parking
accommodations must be provided
All of our educational institution.
must give moro attention 10 instruc.
ton in safety. for not only Is the chilt
of today tho crux OF the traffic prob.
lem. but he is as well the potentia
driver OF n motor vehicle. More, tn,
child should knew something ahou
the underlying meaning of highwa,
transport. as should the high schoo
and college student. and In the do
vclopment OF these courses there is
FIELD OF high cndeavor for that either
who would build memorial TO himsel
III Nht i'ilh tDuoWncntS lcf III
colleges and scholarships.
Finally, there exists community O
interest which should bring the stu
dent OF highway transport into clos
and sympathetic cooperation with pub
! lic officials charged with the carrying
on of the work OF building. mainta, IN
, INK, and operating our highway.
Men of high ideals OF public servic,
these officials are too frequently un
, Cer-comrens sated and neglected AN
, the importance of their task mini
mized. :
In all OF these aspects there is a
attractive field OF service TO the ma
: who would perform n civic duty. an
, can think of few places where me
can do more TO aid their fellow cit
: tens than In taking an active an
2 thinking part in the great work
, providing economical individual tran,
. portation to our country.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-23
LOCAL DEBATERS WIN.
Score Over Philadelphia Team In
Argument Over stakes.

Three debaters from tho Whining
ton Y. NJ. H. A. were pronounced win
ners In contest with n team from the
Philadelphia Y. NJ. n. A.. last nlght
scoring ?3b points to their opponents Is
sea, The judges were Rudolph Hirsch-
wsld of Philadelphia and Mrs, Albert
Rubin and Charles Coke of Whining
ten.
The question was. Resolved, that
Congress pass law making It Illegal
for union or a corporation to call a
strike or lockout before the indus
| trial dispute has been brought before
| "A court OF arbitration"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-23

Ii expected TO be present. There are
a number OF important matters now
before the associstion for action and
these will be given consideration Mt
tho meeting.
The annual banquet ~ the Alumni
Association Will be hcld on Saturday
evening. February rs. and tho local
chapter Will take Some action In con-
rectjou with this. The Whining
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-23
NOTICE.!

Owing to tho limited space at the Auto
Show held at the du Pont Hotel, cannot
display our complete line for your consider
alton. Therefore, we cordially invite you
to our beautiful home, just one block from
the Auto Show, where we will be pleased to
have you examine all our pleasure cars and
trucks, also visit our various departments,
showing the service behind your future
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-23
HARDING REFLECTS NEGRO.
President Goes TO Ohio for Register oi
Tho Treasury.

Washington. Jan. 23.--Pressure from
the employees in the office OF the Reg
lister OF the Treasury was successful
in preventing the nomination OF n
negro as Register. despite the fact
that under previous Republican adj
ministrations It has beer considered
the largest slice of patronage for the
colored voters.
President Harding Friday nomln-
ated Harley V. Speelman. OF Marietta
Ohio. who for number OF years has
been assistant register.
-
Read the classified ads.--Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-23
Dodging the Question.

Hubby. II I were to die would you
marry again7'
THAT question Is hardly fair, my
dear"
"Why not"
If ] were to say yes, you wouldn't
Ike II and to say never again wouldn't
sound nice. e."---Loulsville Courier Jour
nal.