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The Washington times., 1922-02-21
MARY GARDEN|S
LIKELY To TAKE
FARRAR' SPLACE
Musical Circles Stirred by
Philadelphia Report She Will
Quit Chicago Company.
by international News Service,

CHICAGO. Feb. 21.-The future
operate plans of Mary Garden. d.
rector and prima donna OF the Chi
cago Opera Company, were matters
Of deep concern for opera lovers
here today. Reports from Phila-
delphia, where the Chicago COM
pany is now appearing. indicate
that Miss Garden may quit her post
as artistic head OF the company.
Miss Garden, according to the
Philadelphia dispatch, has declared
she will make known her plans
within two weeks. 1t is understood
that a contract has been rendered
her, conditional upon the success
of the endowment fund now being
raised for the opera organization.
Miss Garden is still undecided, it is
declared, regarding acceptance OF
this contract.
One report here said that Miss
Garden might transfer her alleg-
lance to the Metropolitan Opera
Company of New York, taking the
place vacated by Geraldine Farrar.
The Washington times., 1922-02-21
ARGUMENT OVER 5o-cENT
DEBT LEADS TO STAYING

A quarrel over 5o-cent debt last
night resulted in the shooting to
death of William Davis, colored,
thirty-one years old. 1245 Fourth
street northwest. at the tailor es-
adjustment of Kelly Smith, 1910
Fourth street northwest.
Following an investigation made
by Detective Sergeants ,Embrey and
Thompson, and Sergeant Kilmartin
and Policeman Mansfield and La
Dow. a negro giving the name of
Charles Sanders, thirty-five years
old, 1885 Neal place northwest, was
arrested on the charge OF murder
ing Davis.
The accused negro was found at
his home with his hat and overcoat
on while he sat in a chair reading
a newspaper.
Besides the accusation of the 80
cent debt, Sanders said that Davis
had used crooked" dice two days
previously and that he had won"
SEQ from him.
The Washington times., 1922-02-21
Is G. w. U. STUDENTS TO
GET ALPHA PHI DEGREE

Sixteen students will be initiated
in the Alpha Phi chapter of the
Alpha Delta Phi at the George
Washington University Friday eve
ming. Following the initiation a
banquet will be held at the Raleigh
Hotel.
The students to be initiated will
be Miss Alice Ashford, Miss Hester
Bogardus, Miss Wanda Castle, Miss
Marion Drown, Miss Mary Harri-
son, Miss Catherine Hayes, Miss
Vera Johnson, Miss Elinor Judd,
Miss Helen Newton, Miss Katherine
McCauley, Miss Louise Mcdowell
Miss Helena Schoenfelder, Miss
Francis Shea, Miss Dorthea Storch,
Miss Lillian Swecker and Miss Mary
Ruthven.
Speakers at the banquet will be
Mrs. Ethel knight Pollard, Mrs.
Davies Watkins, and Mrs. William
Allen Wilbur. Miss Elinor Judd
will be the toastmistress.
The Washington times., 1922-02-21
ACE Of MAX IS
BURNING ISSUE
OF NJ C0RM|CKS
Harvester King Says Horse
man Is 20 and Full of
| Pep;" Relatives Say 81.
BY International News Service.


CHICAGO, Feb. 21.-"How old is
Max" became something of a burn
ing question today as a contro-
versy arose over the age of Max
Oser, the Swiss riding master, who
Is engaged to wed Miss Matilda
Mccormick. granddaughter of John
D.. Rockefeller.
According to Harold F. McCor.
mick, who claims personal acquaint-
ance with his future n-law,
oser is forty years old and "still
full Of pep"
According to several Chicagoans,
who claim relationship with the
Swiss horseman, Oser is at least
fifty-seven years old.
Miss Mccormick, who doubtless is
the only one who really knows,
continues to maintain a most sue.
cessful silence.
Conflicting stories told by the
legion Of relatives that have sprung
up since the romance of Miss Nc.
Cormick became known. have added
to the confusion that has hampered
all attempts to obtain accurate in.
formation concerning Oser's person
and antecedents. The various
cousins" that have claimed rela.
uonship have been repudiated by
the McCormicks.
Emil Burgy, a painter, who
The Washington times., 1922-02-21
NAVY WOULD MAKE PLANE
CARRIERS OF CRUISERS

Navy Department officials today
expressed the belief that Congress
will be favorably disposed to the
project of converting two OF the six
battle cruisers under construction,
into aircraft carriers.
This optimistic outlook, it was in
dictated, is a result of the appearance
Of the heads of the Navy Department
before the several committees of
the House dealing with naval mat
tiers and appropriations.
1t was explained that committee
members appeared to appreciate the
economy involved In the conversion,
which is estimated to be about $780,
100000. They appeared DESTROYS of
permitting the Navy to acquire the
carriers, 1t was said, and seemed
glad of the opportunity to acquire
them at saving.
The Washington times., 1922-02-21
B. & o. TRAIN KILLS TWO
MARYLAND LABOR CHIEFS

BALTIMORE. Feb. 21.-Struck by
a passenger train of the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad at crossing near
Lansdowne Station yesterday, two
employees of the Mount Clare shops
of the Baltimore and Ohio suffered
injuries from which they died few
minutes after being taken to St.
Agnes Hospital.
They are:
Benjamin +. Monkey, twenty-nine
years old, 223 South Calhoun street;
fractured skull.
Charles II. Melvin, fifty-five years
old, internal injuries and both legs
cut off below the knees.
Monkey and Melvin. who was presi,
dent of local OF theCarmen's Union,
are said to have gone to Lansdowne
to transact some business for the
local.
The Washington times., 1922-02-21
.bAND|TSFLEE
WITH $4,000
|NM0NEYPOUCH
Armed Thugs Hold Up Green
witch Bank Truck and
Seize Funds.

NEW YORK. Feb. 21.-New
Workers refuse any longer to regard
robberies as more than incidents in
the life OF a big city.
One crowd yesterday saw two
bank messengers robbed OF $22 900
and regarded it as just a "movie
stunt" not to be interfered with.
In another case a whole neighbor.
hood saw two men backed against
a wall and robbed of $500. Though
the men shouted for help, IL seemed
to be only an incident of life in a
big city, and the thugs were per-
mitted 10 do their job and flee.
Armed thugs held up a covered
motortruck used by the Greenwich
Bank at Nineteenth street and
Seventh avenue yesterday morning,
snatched a leather pouch contain
ing $22 900 in $50, 500 and 81 900
bills from one of two messengers
Of the bank seated with the driver,
and escaped. The thieves made no
attempt to touch between $4,000
and $25, 900 in niCkels and dimes in
small bags in the body Of the truck.
1t has long been the custom OF
William A. Russell and Clarence
Brown, veteran and trusted mes
morning from the branch bank at
Thirty-fifth street and Sixth avenue
accumulations of small coins to the
Federal Reserve Bank and sums
of money in bills to the branch of
the bank at 1875 William street. For
several months they have been
using a motortruck furnished by
T.. S. Banta.
Banta's chauffeur was Michael
Mario, who, it developed after the
robbery, has been arrested four
times for larceny in the past eleven
years, and has served a term in
Elmira. Mario was aware of the
nature of the trips of the motor.
truck. but stoutly maintained that
he had no hand IN the robbery. He
concealed his criminal record when
he obtained employment with
Banta
The Washington times., 1922-02-21
Girl Tries Suicide by
Swallowing
Money

PITTSBURGH. Feb. 21.-yir-
ginia Johnson. nineteen years
old. tried to end her life last
night by swallowing a dime,
three nickels and two pennies.
She was taken to the Allegheny
General Hospital. where it was
stated today that she would re-
cover.
The young woman was ar
rested Saturday and held for a
hearing In morals court. Late
last night the matron found her
groaning and apparently in a
dying condition.
Questioned. the girl admitted
that she had eaten some bread
in which she had imbedded the
dime, nickels and pennies.
The Washington times., 1922-02-21

claimed kinship. called at the Nc.
Cormick home to present his COM
pliments, extend congratulations and
get acquainted, "flivvered" back to
his humble coto after an unsuc.
his humble cot after an unsuc'
Cormick citadel.
All information regarding the
plans Of the Mccormick family was
being closely guarded today and no
announcement of when the wed.
ding may be expected to take place
was forthcoming.
The Washington times., 1922-02-21

black bead girdle is
placed at a line deeper
than the low waistline
we have grown accus-
toned to. 1t finds it.
self more decidedly in
the latest word in sill
houettes. Another new
feature is the use of
panels Of pleated crepe
at each side of the
frock. These are at
tached halfway down
the bodice, are bloused
over the bead girdle
and reach to the hem of
the skirt. Notwithstand-
ing its tunic and pleated
panels, the skirt retains
an air of slenderness
accumulated by tn g
width of the blouse.
IF one does not walk,
L on a spring morning,
unique S t / o nably one
spends it at the links
or the tennis courts,
which are very similar,
so far as making a
charming backgro U n d
for an intriguing sports
coat is concerned. OF
turquoise blue djersag-
neau, this model has its
standing collar and the
slender lapels, as long
as the coat itself, but
in one with its body.
Then there are eccentric
patches, where the
pockets would be il
there were any, Of white
wool, tasseled in white.
A white wood skirts, of
slender appearance, but
cut full enough to en-
able the wearer to move
quickly and easily, and
a white wool beret
trimmed with pleated
around to keep it out of
The Washington times., 1922-02-21
REGIMENTS IN
PORTUGAL QUIT,
|. |SNEW REPORT
Revolt Brought About by Reds
and Monarchist Ac-
tivities. g..
by International News Service.

LONDON, Feb. 21.-Several Por-
tuguese regiments have revolted. ac-
cording to a Lisbon dispatch to the
Evening Standard today.
The situation there is uncertain
but Is said to depend on what &C
ton the rest OF the army takes.
The government has been In a
critical situation several months,
due to the activities Of Bolshevist
groups on one hand and monarchists
on the other.
News agency dispatches say Lis
bon is quiet today. due chiefly to
the fact that troops are patroliing
the streets. Similar precautions
were taken at Oporto.
A revolutionary, nationwide strike
is scheduled for tomorrow through
out Portugal.
The Washington times., 1922-02-21
Ford Gives Away Ties.

LIMA. Ohio, Feb. 21.-While a
standing order Is maintained OH an
railroads to burn the rotten ties anu
defective pieces OF wood, hehry
Ford has decided to give those re,
placed on the Detroit. Toieoo anu
Ironton railroad for fuel TO ahyone
who will haul them away. ms an
nouncement W. made by 7. A.
Mulcahy, Lima agent Tor the coiii'
pany.
The Washington times., 1922-02-21
Would Abolish Charges.

ANNAPOLIS, Nd. Feb. 21.--Col'
lection of service charges" by public
service corporations would be made
unlawful by bill introduced by Dele
gate Keefer, Prince Georges county.
Under the bill. the public service
commission would be denied author.
ity to give authorization for such
charges.
The Washington times., 1922-02-21
TheL attest w ord frornP Paris
BY Marie Suzanne

PARIS, France.

THE morning promenade becomes at the first budding OF Spring
matter of energetic little trotteur and spirited hat In
black designed for such occasion, the
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-03-07
HIGHWAY BODY
TAKES UP BIDS
Cement Contract and Extent
of Use to Be Considered.

The State highway commission met to-
day to consider bids Of the Louisville
Cement Company and the Marquette
Company for cement to be used by the
State highway department. The amount
of cement to be bought md the extent
to which it is to be used .yas to be de-
termined The letting ntra,ts for
construction work was a.. under con-
sideration.
4 delegation from Montgomery County
waited on the commission in the interest
Of making n section Of road through
Montgomery County on what is known
as the Terre Haute road, a part Of the
State highway system. The road in
question leads to several coal mines, the
Shades and Turkey Run. The members
Of the delegation, which numbered six
teen, pointed out that the heavy use Of
the road makes It's incorporation as a
State highway advisable
The communities OF Charlottesville.
Rockville, New Market, Waveland and
Browns Valley are particularly inter
ested in the improvement of this road by
the State. The followin> men were in
cuded in the delegation: John Rosebaum.
James +. Oldshoe and r. II. Hodgkin
of Waveland; George Davis. Crawfords-
Vile; William Buzenbash, New Market !;
Walter Sutherland. Browns Valley, and
Paul Barcus of Charlottesville.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-03-07
DEMAND SPACE
AT FLOWER SHOW
Trade Exhibitors Supply Prob,
lem for Management.

Not the least important feature of the
early preparations for the Fifth National
Flower Show, which IS to held in the
Manufacturers and Womans Art Build
ing at the Indiana State Fairgrounds,
is the demand for space on the part of
national exhibitors, who realize the great
trade possibilities of the National Flow
er Show. Trade exhibits of the ordinary
kind will be placed in the Woman's Art
building, but some of the trade having
exceedingly artistic lines are applying for
space in the flower show itself
Among the local firms who have made
applications for space, is the Midwest En-
CINE Company, which specializes in trac-
tors for florists use, manufacturers Oh
lawn mowers, makers of garden pottery
and vases, dealers In garden effects such
a trellises and tables are also applicants
for space.
Lord & Burnham Co., Of Chicago.
which builds beautiful conservatories on
private estates is one of the principal
exhibitors, having secured allotment Of
1000 feet OF space. A. L. Randall Com
pany of Chicago, national dealers in cy-
press lumber also will have an exhibit.
John Young Of New York. national sec
rotary of the Society of American Flor
lists. who has offices in the Chamber Of
Commerce building, says it will be a
great problem how best to display the
wonderful exhibits Of flowers, in view of
the great numbers of exhibitors and thu
crowds of people from all parts of the
State who are displaying interest in the
National Flower Show.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-03-07
Keep Free
OF Epilepsy
Many Sufferers Have Entirely Avoided
Fits by the Timely Use of Wheeler's
Nerve Vitalixer.

It is a great comfort to realize that
by the timely use of Wheeler's Nerve
Vitalixer the attacks or fits Of epilepsy
may be so nghtened and avoided that
this terrible condition may be gotten
rid Of entirely. A. C. Phillips, Conneaut,
o., recently wrote:
"For the past ten years l have been
having what is known as epilepsy. I
tried doctors but could not get any re-
lief A friend advised me to try Wheel
er's Vitalixer and I can say that 1t
helped me more than any medicine /
ever took l am very thankful that it
did me so much good and brought me
back on my feet again"
Experience like this should not be
overlooked for if there is any condition
that needs attention it is epilepsy and
every family thus afflicted should be
prepared. particularly if they live in the
country with no doctor handy.
Be sure to try Wheeler's Nerve Vital
ixer. 1t is dependable and safe-does
not contain alcohol or hablt-fOrming
drugs. In effective use for 30 years.
S110 per bottle at drug stores or by
prepaid express. SAMPLE bottle for ten
cents to help pay cost Of mailing. The
]. w Brant Co, Dept. II, Albion, Mich
Advertisement.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-03-07
BAD NAM BARR
TO BE RETURNED
TO STATE PRISON
COnpeIS Columbus (lnd.)
Diners to Dance and Drink
Mule Whisky.

COLUMBUS. Ind. March Meade
Earr "bad man" Of Bartholomew County,
drove into Columbus from Elizabeth.
town last night with the intention OF
naintfng the town red-but ne was
stopped after gun battle with police.
With a bullet wound IN his root, Barr
was to be taken back TO Michigan C'
TO serve the remainder or a sentence
two to fourteen years from when ne
was paroled several years ago. lie was
convicted Of killing negro IN INDIAN
apolis. ooo
Armed with As calibre revolver, 200
rounds Of ammunition and a quantity OF
corn whisky. the bad man speeded
down the main street In q taxi lie ran
info restaurant and, with drawn re
voIver forced the diners 10 dance and TO
rink the white mule" with him. There
was little resistance.
Officers Larkln and Dickerson Of the
night police force entered the restaurant
ON other business and saw Barr holulnE
his gun carelessly with his finger on the
trigger. They questioned him ana ne
began shooting Mt them
The nolicemen beat a hurried retreat
waiting for Barr at the front door. But
ne left through a side door and starred
firing az George Kinney. merchant police
man. Larkin and Dickerson Joined
Kinney and twentysly shots were ex-
changed. Barr was wounded In the foot
but he escaped and while he was gone
reloaded his gun.
Rushing to the home Of William Car
mer. he laid down on the floor ari at
FIRST refused to leave at the officer re
quest Two Of them talked to h'in and
he was induced to leave. one OF them
struck him over the head with milk
hottie
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-03-07
NOlU Think Sands
in Suicides Craze
Up in Connecticut

WAREHOUSE POINT, Conn, March Z.
Did Edward F. Sands. missing butler
secretary Of William Desmond Taylor,
murdered film director, commit suicide in
~COnnecticut?
An answer to this question is being
sought today by State police and other
authorities of the State as 4 result of the
disclosure that the body Of a man shot
to death, apparently a suicide. here Feb.
10, bore q startling resemblance to the
description Of Edward +. Sands, as fur
nished by the police Of Los Angeles.
The body OF the suicide, which was
buried Few days ago without identified
ton, may be exhumed if the develop
ments bear out the first impressions as to
the similarity between the description of
Sands and that of the man found here
State Police Chief Robert Hurley, TO
whose attention the matter has been
called, win, # is expected get into COM
munication with Los Angeles police in
an attempt 70 settle the question as TO
whether the missing s;t-es CT i;..-yr s.ld Il
his life here.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-03-07
CHARGE ROADS
GRANT FAVORS

CHICAGO, March Railroads are
discriminating in favor Of the big four
brotherhOods against other classes of EN-
pIOyes, It was charged today before the
United States Railroad Labor Board.
Union leaders representing Organiza-
tons OF railroad workers outside Of the
brotherhoods, asked the board TO post
pone hearing on the demand Of carriers
for a 10 per cent wage reduction until
conferences can be held between the
workers and the employers.
Such conferences are now in progress
between the brOtherhoOds and the rail-
roads. The other unions he'll dthat the
discrimination rested In the railroads re-
fusing to negotiate with other unions.
There has been no dispute and until
there is q dispute such matters cannot be
brought before the board E. J. ManiOn
president Of the order OF Railroad Teleg-
raphers. cOntended.
Bert VI. Jewell, head of the shop craft>
organizations. backed ManiOn's stand
1T is a peculiar thing that the lower
paid workers are summoned here at this
time while the higher paid members of
the big four brotherhoods have been in
Tited to 'petting parties by. the rail
roads," ManiOn said.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-03-07

board does, II we make a mistake to
correct it, said Mr.. Freeman.
KILLS OLD
RESOLUTION.
One move in the interests Of property
owners in the action OF the previous
board Of works. was made. This was
in the resembling of all action on q reso-
luton for the permanent Improvement Of
Raymond street from Madison avenue
to Meridian street. Twenty Of
twenty-six resident property owners
signed remonstrance against the i'm
provement. The remonstrance, however,
was invalid because It was not filed in
the time required by law.
Despite the fact the property owners
had slept on their rights. the board de-
cided if SO many OF them did not de
sire the improvement il should not be
forced upon them. 1t has been the gen
eral custom heretofore for the board Of
works. In such case, TO confirm the reso-
luton and proceed with the paving.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-03-07
WILL DEDICATE
SPOT ON WHICH
LINCOLN STOOD
Historic Event of 1861 to Be
Celebrated by Sahara
GrOttO.

Plans for the formal dedication OF
Lincoln Square at the intersection of
Washington street, Illinois street and
Kentucky avenue as suggested by Frank
Mel yra, who appears as Lincoln in the
play, al going ahead rapidly under the
auspices of Sahara GrottO.
Raymond f. Murray Of the grottO has
appointed the following committee, which
will meet to consider how to best honor
the name of Lincoln by Cedicating the
spot where he spoke in 1861 on his way
to Washington to accept the presidency.
Thomas Garyin has been made chair
man, with the following members: Samuel
f. Rails, on. Harry S. New, Edward
Scoonover, Walter w. Wise Hayden
Buchanol. John Minor, Lewis Budden-
baum, o. w. Brooks, f. e. Wood Nichols,
Edwar. ~. ,larris, Fred /. Willis, Harry
ID. Tutewiler David W. Goldick, Fred
Brinkmeyer, William E. English, Dr..
Jackson D. Moschelle, J. NJ. Niehaus,
Chick Jackson, Charles w. Jewett, R.
NJ. Holmes. Charles G. Ordison.
At last nights performance of Abra-
ham Lincoln, Raymond F. Murray heart
lily indorsed he suggestion made by
Mr.. McGlynn to give added honor to
the name of Lincoln by naming the
most important intersection in the city
after him. Mr.. McGlynn pointed out the
value of thus emphasizing the fact that
Indianapolis shares in the history Of the
great President. and has a unique OPP
pOrtunity of keeping his name alive not
only in the minds Of citizens, but also
with all visitors TO the city. EX-Gov-
ernor Ralston also spoke. He reiterated
the necessity for even more red-blooded
AmeTicanism than we have ever had,
and added his Endorsement Of the move
ment to name Lincoln Square thus in
augurated by Sahara GrottO.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-03-07
INDICT TWO IN
ARBUCKLECASE
Women, Testifying for Fatty
in First Trial, Charged
With Perjury.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, March Tn
dictments charging Mrs. Minnie Neigh
bors Of Los Angeles, and Mrs. Frances
S. Bates, formerly of Chicago, with per
jury as a result Of their testimony at the
first 1nanslaughter trial OF Roscoe tFatty)
Arbuckle. had been voted by the grand
jury today.
Mrs Neighbors testified she attended
Miss Virginia Rape, whose life Ar
buckle was alleged TO have taken. while
Miss Rape was supposedly III at W heel
or Hot Springs. Cal. last August. Evidence
designed to show Mrs. Neighbors was not
at the Springs was brought before the
grand jury by the District Attorney.
Mrs. Bates testified she had seen Miss
Rappe hysterlcal In a Chicago Depart
ment store in 1913. The District At
torney, through witnesses, told the grand
jury Mrs. Bates had not worked in the
store after 1910.