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The Washington herald., 1922-08-20
.MASONS TO GREET
CUBAN PARTY FOR
GARCIA UNWILLING
Tablet In Honor of Pa.
triOr to Be Dedicated
Tuesday.

Members of the Grand Lodge Of
Masons Of the District will greet q
distinguished delegation of Cuban
Masons at Union Station this morn
ing at IL o'clock as a preliminary
to ceremonies attending the unve'l-
ing Of a tablet in memory of the
late Gen. Calixto Garcia Inguez. Gu
ban patriot, at the Raleigh Hotel
Tuesday morning.
Accompanying the Masonic repre-
sentatives will be attaches of the
Cuban Legation.
Distinguished Arrivals.
The distinguished arrivals will be
Felix v. Prevst, grand secretary Of
the Grand Lodge of Cuba; Col. Jose
army. grand master of ceremonies
of the Grand Lodge; victoriano de la
Gale, grand lecturer of the Grand
Lodge and master of San Andres
Lodge: Fernando Suirez. master of
Perseverance Lodge; Adele Perez,
master Guvented and Progreso
Lodge; Antonio Porrua. master IN
ion de Bejucal Lodge: Juan NJ.
Lodge; Jose Rodriguez Pena, master
AouScs AuauO CT CO
Cubas. master Vardad de Matanzas
Lodge; Juan Casellas, past master
de Perseverance, Lodge. wife and
daughters; Vincente Gonzales, past
master Union Latina Lodge; Abel
ardo Santana, past master Asilo de
la Virtud Lodge; Fernando Molina.
Union Latina Lodge: DR.. Heliodora
Gil and wife, member OF Union La
6 An - q
Cuban Congress; DR.. Miguel Es-
trada, of Isabelina de Sagua Lodge.
and wife; Jacobo Sanchez. Hijos de
la Patria Lodge; Joaquin Briezuela.
Cardenas Lodge: Camilo Maynulet.
Juventued Progreso Lodge; Rob-
erto Smith. senior warden Juventued
y Progreso Lodge; Esteban Rodri-
guez Castell. Juventued y Progreso
Lodge: Juan Suarez Coronado, Amor
Fraternal Lodge; Ramon Carreras.
Antonio Maceo Lodge; Ramon AL
varez. Jose Ignacio Galino, Eusebio
Dominguez and Mariana AlZuria.
Perseverance, Lodge; Miss Glenn
encia Cruz. Evencio Rodriguez and
Lorenzo Martinez. Minerva Lodge;
Eduardo Mederos, Lug de Ariguan-
abo Lodge: Guillermo Sewers. Hijos
uc lie hdsoniCa Aousc, ScHioT Wdro-
en-; Jose Bsdosa. Cisneros de Punta
Bravo Lodge; Ricardo N. Fares.
Soles de sMarti Lodge; Manuel Soils,
Libertad de Matanzas Lodge; Juan
B. Pisonero. Hijos de Perserverentes
Lodge; Diego Dramas, master of
ceremonies. perseverance, de Car
denas Lodge; Miss Maria Obdulia
Junco, niece of DR.. Gil: Master Ray
mond Casellas, son of Juan Casellas !;
Master George Gonzalez. son Of Vim
cente Gonzalez; Master Suarez. son
Of Fernando Suarez; Soils, Nue.
vitas Lodge: Enrique Crels, Per-
serverancia de Cardenas Lodge: An
tonic Portilla. not a Mason. and Luis
F. Reinhardt. Fe Masonica Lodge of
Havana, Cuba.
VIII Unveii Tablet.
The tablet, which already has
been erected on the Twelfth street
side of the Hotel Raleigh, near
Pennsylvania avenue, will be un-
yelled by Mrs. Coombs. wife of
Grand Master C. c. Coombs, of the
District at 10 o'clock Tuesday
morning.
1t is fifty inches high ans thirty
eight inches wide, and Is const .'uc--
ed of Isle of Pine marble and broa=e
from a cannon used by Gen. Garcia
during the Cuban revolution. with
an inscription Of 2e-karat gold.
The Washington herald., 1922-08-20
LATN-AMERICAN PRESIDENTS
MEET ON AMERICAN CRUISER
u. S. Provides Neutral Place for Conference ia
Suppress Hondran Revolution.

and II IL believed in oncial quar-
tiers here that they are aimed ~
frustrating further attempts on the
part of the clerical parties OF max
leo. Guatemala. Salvador and Hon
duras to create a super-state IN
Central America and an ultimate
union under conservative and eler-
teal control.
Plans for the overthrow OF the
present Honduran government,
which 10 reported TO have yielded
to clerical or church control. are
said to have been in progress for
months.
DavfIa May LEAD Revolt.
Reports here state that Fausto
Davtls. former Honduran Minister
In Washington and also described
as a former revolutionary instiga-
tor. has been selected as the leader
of the revolution.
According to ofnciai reports. the
town of Paio Verde in Honduras
was invaded recently by revolu-
tionists headed by Marines Funes.
operating from the Nicaraguan
frontier. and by leaders having the
frontier OF Salvador as their base.
The Honduran government is said
to have been recruiting men from
all over the country for service on
the frontiers.
According TO the advices here.
campaigns financed by the clerical
party in Mexico In favor Of Carlos
Lagos and Alfredo ouinones for the
presidencies OF Honduras and Sal
vador, respectively. have been car
ried on in Salvador. Honduras and
Guatemala since the collapse OF the
Central American Union.
The Washington herald., 1922-08-20

Pursuing two moonshiners who
jumped into the river after being
surprised in the act Of distilling
corn whisky, five revenue agents
were thrown into the Potomac
River three miles below Alexandria
when their boat overturned Friday
afternoon. After foundering back to
shore. the quintet watched their
quarry swim to safety and dis
appear into the, woods ON the OPP
posite bank.
The raiders captured a distilling
outfit including twenty EIGHT fifty
gallon barrels or mash" thirty
gallons of corn whisky and a still
of 100 gallons capacity.
The moonshiners' rendezvous was
located in the middle of swampy
island below Hunters Creek.
The Washington herald., 1922-08-20
Niece of Baltim0re's
Savior Dies Near Here

Following a short Illness, Mrs.
Susan Anderson. 81 years old. widow
Of Benjamin F. Anderson. died at
the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Mary A. Constant. at Kensington.
Md. Friday.
D., A native of Baltimore, Mrs. An
derson moved to Middletown. Ohio.
Following her marriage. She moved
to Kensington. Md, several years
ago. She was a niece of Henry Nc
,Cormack. who helped prevent the
capture of Baltimore by the British
during the war of 1912.
Besides her daughter. she is sur
vived by two grandchildren. Funeral
services will be held Tuesday aft
iernoon from the daughters home.
ifnterment will be made at Oak Hill,
Nd.
The Washington herald., 1922-08-20

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the operators are anxious to sign
a contract that will last only un-
til next April /.
May Accept Old Scale.
However. there is a possibility.
II Is understood. that the miners
will withdraw their demands and
sign up at the old scale. Accord
ing to those close to the situation.
this probably will be the action
taken by the miners on condition
that q thorough investigation of
the anthracite industry be under
takn by the anthracite conciliatory
commission. The miners feel. &C
cording to'these onlookers, that an
investigation OF the industry will
produce statistics that will prove
there should not be a wage reduc-
ton for some time to come.
II the miners agree to a short
term contract. as onlookers agree
will be their final decision. IL is
beloved that the agreement will be
quickly signed. Some strategists
say that the troubled waters have
already been Gained. and support
their statement by pointing out the
shortness of today's meeting II
lasted less than two hours.
Expect AreeEement Tomorrow.
These strategists say that all the
troubles have been ironed out and
that tomorrow will be consumed by
the lawyers for both sides in draw
ing up an agreement which will be
signed at the meeting, which is
called for o'clock.
At the close of today's session.
the following statement signed by
John L Lewis. miners chieftain.
and Samuel d. Warmer. spokes-
man for the operators. was issued
for the press:
The conference Of anthracite op-
orators and mine workers met to-
day at 10 O'Clock and continued its
efforts to reach an agreement for
the anthracite fields. The time for
the conference was consumed in a
discussion of the terms of a possible
contract The conference will re-
convene Monday at 10 o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1922-08-20
SMOOT TO EXHIBIT
PHEASANTS Att FAIR
Son of Utah Senator Also En-
tiers Chickens in
Competition.

Ernest Smoot. son of Senator
Smoot. OF Utah, is one of the prin-
cipal exhibitors OF the Montgomery
County Fair which opens in Rock
vile Tuesday. closing Friday. Mr..
Smoot has sent a consignment of
varied colored pheasants in silvers,
goldens. Lady Amhursts. English
ring-necks and others.
Mr.. Smoot is also showing the
black Cochin bantam which won a
gold medal recently in Cleveland,
Ohio.
The committee in charge of the
races at the fair announce that from
ten to eighteen horses have been
entered, in every race. breaking all
records for entries.
In the hrose show classes many
prominent horsemen from Fauquier
and Loudoun counties. Virginia, and
Maryland and the District of Co
lumbia have entered.
Mrs. Frank Gormican. of Roanoke,
Va. has entered 500 birds in the
poultry exhibit.
The Washington herald., 1922-08-20
CARNEY, NEGRO
LEADER, RESIGNS

NEW YORK, Aug. 1s.-Marcus
Carney, president of the United
Negro Improvement Association.
hurled bombshell into the inter-
national convention Of the organ
ization this afternoon by handing
in his resignation. to take effec,
August 81. Three members Of the
supreme council also resigned.
Carney said several members of
the supreme council were hamper
ing his work. He suggested that
the constitution be amended to per-
init him to name the members of
the supreme council. Heretofore
they have been elected. The posi-
tions carry salaries ranging from
$4,000 to $4,000 a year.
Carney asked the whole supreme
council to resign. Some of the
members heatedly announced they
would never resign.
The Washington herald., 1922-08-20
LEADS CAMPAIGNS
FOR BETTER HOMES

Conducting campaigns for the bet
terment Of homes. for Christian liv-
ing and a Strengthening OF school
work will constitute the duty, OF Prof.
A w. Spalding. who has been narued
secretary Of the general conference
OF Seventh Day Adventists. Il was
announced yesterday.
Ircf. Spaloing will have his head
quarters in TIC administrative build
ing in Takoma Park. but his work
will take him to all parts OF North
America.
The Washington herald., 1922-08-20
Auto Overturns,
Girl, Is, May Die
Miss Virginia Root Suffers
Fractured Skull; Three
Others Are Injured.

Four persons were injured. one OF
them probably fatally. when the au-
tomobile in which they were rid
ing overturned at Ninth street and
Maryland avenue northeast yester-
day afternoon.
The injured are Miss Virginia A.
Root. 10 years old, skull fractured;
Truman Root years old. cuts
about head: Mrs. Mary G. Root. 80
years old, cuts on hands and face,
and the driver. Carl l. Root
bruises on body. All reside at Ill
Maryland avenue northeast.
Following the accident. the in
jured persons were removed to Cas-
ualty Hospital. Their automobile
was badly damaged. According to
police, Root made a sharp turn to
avoid . collision with another ma
chine when the accident occurred
The Washington herald., 1922-08-20
BOARD OF TRADE
BACKS D. c. Bills
Will Urge Congress to Aid
In Fight to Give Vote to
Washington.

A constructive program to pro-
mote interest in District legisla-
ton and expedite the. passage of
bills of vital Interest to Washing
ton. is outlined IN a bulletin issued
yesterday by the Washington Board
of Trade.
The board will solicit the aid of
Congress in its fight for Con-
stitutional amendment to give the
District a representative in both
houses of Congress and the right
to vote in the national elections.
1t will emphasize the need fo- I'd
ditional water conduits. a blue sky
law. increase in the police force,
a new bridge to replace Chain
bridge. a new building for the
recorder of deeds. a board of ac-
countancy and legislation to con-
solidate the civil war forts into a
parkway system.
The board points out that
through its efforts and influence
the legislation was enacted provid-
Ing for the following: Abolition of
grade crossings, underground sys-
tenn of wires, Improvement of the
Anacostia flats. new buildings, i'm
provement of the river and harbor
front. filtration system. the new
Georgetown bridge, the Connecti-
cut avenue bridge, the highway
bridge. a new code of laws, a
smoke law. parks. increased water
supply a Traffic Court and coming
law. compulsory education, play
grounds, Juvenile Court and
many other items.
In its campaign for representa-
ton the bulletin explains that
washington is the only city in the
United States whose citizens are
deprived Of the real rights of
American citizenship. II explains
the position of q resident Of Wash
ington In relation to tho Federal
government and calls the attention
of people outside the District to
the conditions here.
The Washington herald., 1922-08-20
These Are the Rules
OF Beauty Competition

Miss Washington" 10 the
name Of the representative OF
the District of Columbia at
the great Atlantic City pa
geant September 6. Z and 8.
Miss Warrington" will be
selected for her beauty.
charm. personality and at
Effectiveness.
The only way to become
Miss Washington" 10 to bring
q photograph. with the name
and address plainly marked on
the back, to the once Of The
Herald before August 2s.
There 10 no. solicitation nor
voting.
The photographs viii be in
spected BY . board Of nine
expert judges who will select
the ten most beautiful.
These ten young women
will be asked to appear In
person before the Judges for
an interview. which will de-
termins the ultimate Miss
Washington"
'.M1ss Washington" and
none Of the candidates for
that name will be At the
slightest expense In the COM
petition.
Miss Warrington" will be
given extensive additions to
her wardrobe BY the best
Warrington shops.
She will have the three days
at Atlantic City. with every
comfort and attention, ~ the
guest Of the city.
She Will Be entertained
royalty. and will be . COM
petitor for the title OF 'Miss
America" now held By Miss
Margaret German. Of wash
ington.
The Washington herald., 1922-08-20
Rail Association Will Hear
Proposals to End Strike

NEW YORK. Aug. 1s.-Rsilway
executives who conferred with Big
Four Brotherhood chiefs this week
will meet the 14s members OF the
Association OF Railway Executives
here Wednesday. II was announced
tonight.
Information generally regarded
as authentic said the rail- chiefs
would lay before the executives
association a plan advanced to the
brotherhood conferences 70 end the
strike.
The plan mstly concerns restors-
tion OF seniority rights Of strikers,
the union chiefs having given as
surances that IL the rail executives
will accept IL. chances OF a settle
ment will be brighter.
The Washington herald., 1922-08-20
WOMEN MAKING
SURGICAL GOWNS

Renting and making surgical
gowns for the stan of surgeons Of
st. Ehzabeth's Hospital is the emer-
gcncy service being rendered by the
Calvary Baptist Church auxiliary
unit Of the District chapter Of the
American Red Cross. 1t was an
nounced by Mrs. George Oyster,
chairman, yesterday.
1t was reported that more Jams
were sent to the headquarters Of the
District chapter this week, and the
iarder was temporarily replenished.
Fresh fruit would be acceptable to
the chapter. IL was stated.
The Washington herald., 1922-08-20
DEPARTMENT ENDS,
STAGGERED HOURS

Because of the big decrease In the
number Of War Department en-
ployes, the staggered hour sys-
tenn" used In that department be-
fore the "ragtime'' system was pu,
into effect last spring. will not be
resumed.
. The purpose Of the system was to
give the street car companies more
time to handle the government
crowds In the morning and after
noon.
On and after September 4 all en-
ployes Of the War Department will
report At q. m. and finish at l:ac
p. m
The Washington herald., 1922-08-20
ONO GOVERNOR
URGED TOCHECK
HIGH COAL PRICES
Secretary Hoover De
nounces Mines Demand.
For 81 to $40 a Ton.
SOUTH ASKS LESS
Executive Requested TO Push
Action for Voluntary
Price Control.

A denunciation OF the practices
of some coal operators in the Ohio
union fields IN charging extraordi-
nary prices for coal was contained
in a telegram forwarded by seere-
tary OF Commerce Hoover last
night to Gov. Davis OF Ohio.
II am informed that coal mines
now opening under Cleveland
agreement in Ohio are demanding
from 81 to SO a ton for coal
Mr. Hoover stated
In the meantime the public util-
tiles of Ohio are asking us for
prioriay orders against Southern
fields where the price IL ss.a
You will recognize that in this sit-
uauon. IL We are to give priorities
as requested. IL would not be just
either to the operators Or to the
persons In great need Of coal In
other States, in view OF the addi-
tional supplies In Ohio
Urges Price Agreement.
While the situation warrants
generous treatment" because Of
the cost OF reopening of the mines.
Secretary Hoover told Gov. Davis
that even generous treatment Of
the operator would be an enor-
nous saving to the public over
prices now being quoted from Ohio.
I can not too strongly urge
that IL the people of Ohio and sur
rounding States are to be protected
they should be secured a voluntary
hA
committees TO enforce Il under the
direction OF your fud committee.
by which some fair maximum price
is fixed. and a similar voluntary
arrangement and enforcement is set
up in respect to wholesale and
retail handling Of coal. The Fed
eral fuel distributor would gladly
cooperate in making available
such pressure as exists under pri-
critics"
Crees State Action.
Mr.. Hoover further called the
Governors attention TO President
Harding's address to Congress.
pointing out that Federal legisla-
ton OF necessity would have to be
limited 10 interstate movement Of
coal. and that TO accord necessary
protection TO the public on mines
prices for intrastate production il
would be necessary TO rely upon
agencies established by State gov
ernors.
Moreover" the Secretary added.
I'VE ne,d immediate action pend
ing any legislation" and he called
attention to the action OF Gov
Morrow, Of Kentucky. In setting a
fair price OF $3.50 a ton for his
State. despite higher production
costs than prevail in Ohio.
The Washington herald., 1922-08-20
TID0 Unions Will Join
In Beach Excursion

Athletic contests. prize dances. and
G. Bowling contest will feature the
excursion OF the Bakery Sslesmen's
Union, Local No. IS. and the Ice
Cream Drivers and Helpers Union.
Local No. III. to Chesapeake Beach
next Wednesday.
Those handling the outing are J.
F. Mcdonnell. B. Z. Richardson, r.
Riley. G. King and ]. E. Toone.
The Washington herald., 1922-08-20
Wins Paris Appointment.

David S. Greene, OF Hartford,
Conn. has been appointed assistant
U. s. trade commissioner at Paris.
Secretary Of Commerce Hoover an
nounced yesterday. Greene for the
past two years has been in the
service Of the Department Of Com
merce In Washington.
The Washington herald., 1922-08-20
Thief Steals Tool Kit
At Tenth Police Station

Under the eyes of police at the
Tenth precinct station a kit of mo-
torcycle tools was stolen from the
rear OF the station. according to
the report made yesterday.
The tools, belonging to the Dis
trfct. were In charge of Policsmau
e. H. Browning. motorcycle oficer
The Washington herald., 1922-08-20
VIII Brand Mail Tires.

Tire thieves will think twice be-
fore lifting spare tire from q
mall truck. The purchasing agent of
the Post once Department has sked
for bids for zoo sets Of tire brand
ing irons bearing the words ~. 8.
Mall" and 200 additional sets Of
ngures tunning from o to Z.
The Washington herald., 1922-08-20
Brother Inherits Estate.

Miss Carrie Kaufman. who died
August Is. leaves the bulk Of her
estate to her brother. W. Irving
Kaufman. according to the win fled
yesterday. The brother 10 given $3.50
outright and the balance Of the es-
tate after a trust fund for their
mother. Mrs. Emma L kaufman. Of
5000 Is deducted
The Washington herald., 1922-08-20
Two Perish in Fire.

RICHMOND. Va, Aug. 1s.-Pack-
EFT Farmer and his wife were burned
to death when their home near here
was destroyed by fire early today.
The Washington herald., 1922-08-20
FLORISTS.

Appropriate Funeral Tokens
Guide Bros. Co. 1914 F st.
~ Artistie-expressive- xpensive.
Prompt auto delivery service.
GEO. C.. SHAFFER 900 izth
EXPRESSIVE FLoRAL EN- Psoc. N.
nbLEhs AT MODERATE PRICES. 241e IL is
The Washington herald., 1922-08-20

Continsed From Page One.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-11
REMAINS OF MAMMOTH OF
PREHISTORIC DAYS FOUND
usy The As~ociated Press.)

LEXINGTON. KY. Feb Lids
corery of the remains of mammoth
of prehistoric days at Big Bone Lick
has furnished fresh trail for scien-
tiic research, according to Prof. A. NJ
Miller, head of the department OF geo
logy of the University of Kentucky.
The States licks and caves contain a
larger variety of mammalian remains
including those of prehistoric man,
than are TO be found in other States
he says.
The jawbone of an Indian. skeletons
of bears and wolves. all of which lived
many hundreds of years ago, are
among the recent discoveries in the
state. Mr. Miller says. These relics
were unearthed on the Breck Smith
farm, on the old Frankfort pike.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-11
Low MARK IN FINES
FOR VIOLATIONS OF
MOTOR VEHICLE LAW

Further rejecting the extent 10
which the blizzard of two weeks ago
tied up automobile traffic throughout
the State. the report of State Automo-
bile Commissioner T. Austin Baugh-
man for the period ended on THURSDAY
shows perhaps the smallest number OF
arrests for violations of the motor We
hicIe law Collections from fines as
sessed likewise established q mean
low mark. Where fines imposed have
ranged at above $1,000. and in many
instances above $4,000 for a weekly
period. the amount for the past week
was only s612. OF this sum. 1929 was
assessed for Offenses committed in ru-
raj communities and the balance. $3.50,
in Baltimore city.
Three Annapolis offenders are listed
in the report A fine Of IS was i'm
posed upon W. =. Beans for having no
mirror; Henry Albin was charged
with three offenses. viz: failing II
give signal before stopping. fined IS:
Inadequate signal, fine of s.. and no
license in his possession, fine of 81.
Harry Bower was fined So for allow
ing car to stand without lights.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-11
EASTPORT METHODISTS
ELECT S. S. OFFICERS

The Sunday school Board of the
Eastport Methodist Episcopal Church
mel on Wednesday night after the mid
week service and elected officers OF
the Sunday School as follows; Supt.,
Philip r. Stevens; first asst. supt..
VIM. II. Moreland; second asst supt
James Mayo; secretary TO the board,
Earl Norwood: asst. secretary. Edna
HurlOck; secretary of the Sunday
School, George Wilson: asst secre-
tary. Paul Moreland; treasurer. Miss
Rachel Elliott; orSanis. MIS-. c. T.
Tyler; president OF Miss 'onary So
ciety. Miss Hilda Garner: treasurer OF
Missionary Society, Mrs. James Mayo
president of Temperance Society. y.
T. Hatch: supt. of Cradle Roll. Mrs
Mary Smith; supt. OF Beginners De-
partment. Mrs. Nettie Miller; supt. ot
Primary Department. Mrs. Nellie
Stevens; supt OF Home Department
Mrs. DefIinhaugh