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Evening star., 1922-03-25
RENT RESTRICTION
AND HOUSING, TOPIC
Fewer Problems in Cities Un-
affected by Legislation,
Henry Brigham's View.

Cities without restrictive rent legiS-
lation are troubled least by housing
problems in the opinion of Henry
Brigham of Boston. national student
of home building. who arrived in
mittee appointed by the Commission
ers to stimulate building in the Ma
tional Capital.
When I received notice of my ap-
pointment." said Mr.. Brigham. II
was surprised that amy one not citi-
zen of the District of Columbia
should be named on the committee
but upon consideration / realized that
the city of Washington belongs to
every citizen of the country. Its well
fare and beauty are matters Of inter-
est and pride' to every citizen Of the
country, and Furthermore, being un-
der the direct legislative control OF
its representatives in Congress. the
acts Of Congress in it's administra-
tion are of national interest.
Other Cities Have Problems.
"Washington is by no means the
only city with a housing problem,
although il may be significant that
seem to be the least troubled by it.
What Congress does in solving this
problem may not only be a precedent
or example for other cities. but an
indication of what Congress might
do in case of a similar national prob
lem.
Il am here purely as a volunteer
being seriously interested both as a
student of housing and as chairman
of the housing committee of the Ma
tional Association of Peal Estate
Boards. Realtors Of the country
representing as they do the interests
of both landlords and tenants, are
deeply interested.
Il regret that it is impossible for
me to leave my business enough to
be able to serve on any subcommit-
tee. but / hope to attend the COM
mittee meetings, to keep in close
touch with it's work and to study the
situation as it is reported by the
subcommittee.
Affects COuntry's Welfare.
"The housing problem is to see
tions can best be provided for all
persons. so that family life can func.
ton to advantage. The welfare OF
the country rests upon the solution
Of that problem. Naturally. the pro.
duction of more homes for persons
of moderate means Is the need. and
the question is how can that produc.
tion best be stimulated with justice
to all persons. l hope that the Dis
trict committees investigation will
result In a sound answer"
Julius l. Peyser, chairman of the
steering committee of the housing
group, is expected to return to Wash.
ington from a business trip late to-
day, and early next week will star
the survey which his committee has
been directed to make to determine
exactly how great is the shortage
of homes in the city.
VIII Nnme Sqbcommittees.
With that fact determined, Mr.
Peyser Is directed to name the neces'
sary subcommittee to inquire into
the various phases of the problem
Until Mr.. Peyser's survey is made
and subcommittees appointed the
housing committee will not make
much progress.
Mr.. Brigham is not stranger ir
Washington, having served in the
housing bureau of the Department Of
Labor during the war, when the
city's housing problem was at its
height.
Evening star., 1922-03-25
sJim % Preston Completes rs Years
As Head of Senate Press Gallery

James D. Preston, Familiarity known
as. "Jim" to men in public life and
newspaper men the country over, Is
today being congratulated by his
friends upon twenty-five years serv-
ice as superintendent Of the Senate
press gallery.
Mr.. Preston was youngster when
he became superintendent of the
press gallery a quarter of century
ago. He himself comes of news
paper family. His father. Herbert
Preston, was for many years Wash
inston correspondent for the New
York Herald.
Chased as G1nstftutiOn."
The present superintendent of the
Senate press gallery has become an
institution in newspaperdom. fhe
press arrangements for big national
washington and in other cities have
for years been intrpsted to the ca
nabIe hands Of Mr. Preston. Arrange
ments for the press. for Instance, at
the national conventions OF the re-
publican and democratic parties have
Recently when the Washington con-
ference on Limitation of armament
and the far east assembled here, Mr..
preston was put in charge OF the
press section of the conference, and
became, as a consequence, the alda
and friend of the newspapermen from
abroad assigned to cover the confer
ence. as he has been for years of the
CORDS of Washington correspondents.
witnesses Many Historic Events.
When he came to the Senate first
as Superintendent of the press gal
lery, March rs, 1897, only three Of the
senators sitting today were then
members-Senators Lodge of Massa-
chusetts, Warren of Wyoming and
Nelson Of Minnesota. In his twenty
Ave years Of service Mr.. Preston has
been present at many historic events
In the Senate chamber, including the
declarations Of war with Spain and
Evening star., 1922-03-25
II DEAD OR MISSING
after MINE EXPLOSION
400 Members Of Day Shift at
Trinidad, Col, Leave Just Prior
to Fatal Blast.

TRINIDAD, Col. March 25.-Seven-
teen men were dead or missing to-
day. as a result of an explosion in
the Sopris mine of the Colorado Fuel
and Iron Company, near here, yester-
day. an official check by mine officials
revealed.
from the tunnel this morning. but
hope that any Of the missing workers
might be rescued had been aban-
doned when the check was made
No attempt has been made as yet
to ascertain the cause of the ex-
plosion.
According to officials, the seventeen
dead and missing were the only men
in the mine at the time Of the dis
aster, the more than 200 members of
the day shift having left the mine but
q few minutes before the blast.
Evening star., 1922-03-25
Wave Overturns Plane.

boat af1Oat-
Wave Ovcrturns Plane.
They kept this up until Friday
hausted they could no longer man the
pump. About this time a huge wave
came along and overturned the flyer.
Butte and Moore scrambled over the
side of the boat, and Moore fastened Il
rope around himself to support him
in case he became unconscious.
Standing on his feet, he waved a white
handkerchief, keeping this up all day
long.
After praying for help. Bul.e, rcaliz-
ing his condition and that death WAS
not far away, took roll of money
containing $4,000 from his pocket and
handed 1t to Moore. saying: You are
a younger man and may be able to
come through, but l cannot Eold out
any longer" Then he. too. dropped
to his grave beneath the raging wa
ters of the Atlantic
According to the story Of Moore, nine
boats passed the Miss Miami after
she was down, one so closely that
did not see the wrecked craft. He
said that on Wednesday and Friday
he saw planes flying overhead, but
saw none on Thursday.
Mrs j. Stewart "1lllamS, vile OF
the consulting engineer in the en-
ploy Of the Pan-American Petroleum
COMPANY, was aboard the tanker and
took charge OF, the stricken pilot
when he was rescued.
Believes Comforter Mother.
In his delirium Moore fancied she
was his mother and kept repeating:
Mother, you made me give up the
automobile racing game, but don't
take my plane away from me-
That divine Providence had some
thing to do with the rescue is the
Arm belief expressed by Capt. Will
liam Wachsmuth of the tanker. He
said that something impelled him to
90 a point off his regular course and
That when he did this he sighted the
wrecked seaplane with it's sole sur
vivor. ~
c.hin for the last time Friday night
before going below. and as he looked
ont over the waters he noticed an OBJ
iect. Using his field glasses. he saw
that It was something waving. He
turned his boat toward the object.
and. although a high sea was run
ming. he lowered a small boat.
AS the craft reached the side OF the
overturned flyer Moore fell exhausted
in their arms and was unconscious for
some time. .,
Passengers aboard the Miss Miami
when she left here were Mr.. and Mrs.
August Butte and Mr.. and Mrs. Law
renee E, Smith. all Of Kansas City,
and Mrs. J. s. Dickson OF Memphis.
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DAYS OF SPRING WORK
ON DR.. WORK AND HE
WORKS FROM 7 Am. ON

DR.. Work Work.
Employees of the Post Ofice De-
partment claim that should be the
name of the Postmaster General,
as DIR. Work gets 20 work at 1890
o'clock each morning.
The spring days now at hand
worked upon the Postmaster Cen
eral in such fashion that he
changed his hour of reporting for
work from am. an hour earlier
than the other workers, to 7:30.
And he works until pm. every
afternoon, too. taking on but a
half hour each noon time to visit
the departments cafeteria, where
he may be seen carrying a tray
''just like folks"
Employees assert that is the gist
of the matter-Postmaste Cen
eral Work is Just folks" an un-
affected man who lives up to his
last name, and expects every man
and woman in the department to
be workers"
Evening star., 1922-03-25
IW0MANS POLICE
BUREAU PRAISED
Complete Jurisdiction Over
Woman and Child Cases
to Be Requested.

A committee Of fifteen members Of
the Social Hygiene Society Of the Dis
trict will call on the Commissioners
woman's bureau of the police depart
ment be given complete jurisdiction
over the care and handling Of all
children and women, except female
prisoners accused of high crimes. who
should be dealt with by the male
branch of the department.
This stand was taken unanimously
by the society at a meeting in the
District building last night. when
resolutions were adopted expressing
the belief that the woman's bureau
Eas done excellent work and should
be given full control over boys and
girls of Juvenile Court age and women
not accused of serious crimes.
Action was taken on motion OF
Willard Smith Of the public health
service. Mr.. Smith said today the
resolutions were passed without OBJ
lection.
Prompted by Clash.
This move on the part Of the Social
Hygiene Society is believed to have
been prompted by the controversy
which has arisen over the refusal OF
Lieut.. Nina c. Van Wrinkle, head of
runaway girls from the house OF de-
tention Thursday morning before she
had had an opportunity to question
the girls and satisfy herself that they
should be turned over to their fathers
who had come from New York Tor
them.
Commissioner Oyster is awaiting a
report from Maj. Sullivan, superintend-
ent of police. as to just what CONVEX
sation and orders passed between MIS-.
Van Winkle and a number OF ponce
officials Thursday morning before the
girls were released,
1t is no secret that the women's
bureau and officials of the police de-
partment have clashed a number Of
times over the handling of cases. and
the belief prevails that Commissioner
Oyster will endeavor to establish deh-
nitely before the present storm sub
sides just what the authority OF the
womens bureau is to be in dealing
with missing girls and boys.
Drive for $4,000 Budget.
The hygiene society also decided
la st night to launch a drive to raise a
$40, 900 budget to carry on an educa-
tional campaign in Washington in CO.
operation with the health department
for the control of venefeal diseases.
Congress has enacted a law under
which the federal government will con-
tribute to the states and the District
stated sum each year provided the
state raises an equal amount to COM
bat these diseases.
The District of Columbia's quota
is $500, which will be available to
the health department II the Social
Hygiene Society provides like amount.
Part of the $4,000 budget will be for
the health department and the balance
will be used in educational wark in
the city.
The society decided last night to hold
a mass meeting late in April to launch
! the campaign for the proposed budget.
Col w. Q. Owen presided last night.
Evening star., 1922-03-25
FINAL VOTE, 81 TO 27.
Represents Margin Of Four Over
Necessary Two-Thirds.

The four-powes Pacific treaty, the
center of controversy over accomp-
lishments of the Washington arms
conferenos, was ratified by the Sem
ate late yesterday with no reserva-
ton except the no alliance" declara-
ton proposed by the foreign relations
committee and accepted by President
Harding.
The final vote Of sixty-seven to
twenty-seven, representing a margin
of four over the necessary two thirds,
was recorded after the opponents of
ratification had made more than
twenty unsuccessful attempts to
qualify Senate action by reservations
or amendments distasteful to the ad-
ministration. On the deciding roll
call twelve democrats voted for the
treaty and only four republicans op-
posed 1t.
Thirty-Three Roll Calls Forced.
Dying hard, the irreconcilible ele-
ment which had opposed the treaty
on the ground that 1t establishes an
alliance between the United States
Great. Britain, Japan and France
forced thirty-three roll calls during
four-and nda-half-hour session set
aside for final action on the resolu-
tion of ratification. They made their
best showing on a proposed reser-
vation to invite outside powers into
Pacific conferences" affecting their
interests, mastering thirty-six votes
for the proposal to f1fty-five in oppo-
sition.
The committee reservation was al.
copied in the end by vote Of 80 to
Q two attempts to modify 1t failing
by overwhelming majorities. It de-
clares that 1.-The United States under.
stands that under the statement In
the preamble or under the terms Of
this treaty there is no commitment
to armed force. no alliance, no obliga.
tion to join in any defense"
Foes Raise Point Of Order.
Although debate was prohibited dur
ing the days session under a unani.
nous consent agreement. the treat,
opponents raised a point of order in
regard to the declaration accompany.
ing the treaty, but not a part of it
and laid the basis for continuing thei,
assault today, when the Supplemental
treaty defining the scope Of the four.
power pact comes up for considera.
tion. It is the hope Of the admins.
tration leaders, however, that the
and all that pertains to the four
power arrangement declared of the
Senate calendar before tonight.
The roll call on ratification Of the
four-power treaty follows:
For ratification:
Republicans-Ball, Brandegee, Bur-
sum, Calder, Cameron. Capper, Colt
Cummins, Curtis, Dillingham;. du
Pont. Edge. Elkins. Ernst. Fsrnald
Evening star., 1922-03-25
SUES FOR $1,473.75.
R. F. Collins Charges Watermelons
Damaged in Shipment.

r. F. Collins today filed suit in the
District Supreme Court to recover
$l,473.75 from the Seaboard Air Line
IA ilroad for loss alleged to have been
sustained on shipment of watermelons
from ST. Catherine. Fla. to Cleveland,
Ohio. He says the watermelons were
worth $1,72375 but were spoiled by a
delay Of five days in shipment and
brought only $3.50. He wants the rail-
road company to pay the difference.
Attorney H. Winship Wheatiey appears
for the plaintiff.
Evening star., 1922-03-25
EARLY CHURCHES DISCUSSED.

1.-THE Early Churches of New Eng
land" was the subject OF an address
given by Rev. Reginald Rowland in
the concert room Of the Arts Club last
night. Following the address. NJ, bel
c: Linton. who was the dinner nos.ess s
numbers, including. 'The Blue Dam
ube," by Schultz -Elser: Japanese
Study" by Poldini; "Hark, Hark, the
Lark" by Schubert-Liszt; ana Pon.
pie Valsante," by PoldtnL Haze!
Wood. dramatic soprano, sang several
songs.
Evening star., 1922-03-25
TO GET COMMISSIONS.

Presentation of commissions to
cadet officers of the colored high
schools will take place "Wednesday
afternoon next. 2:30 o'clock. In the
Dunbar High School auditorium.
The exercises will be held under
the auspices Of the military depart
ment of the high schools Of the 10th
18th divisions. The cadet officers are
students at the Dunbar and Arm
strong high schools.
Evening star., 1922-03-25
ART COMPANY BANKRUPT.

The Advanced Arts Company, Inc,
of 71s 11th street northwest today
fled a petition in voluntary bank
ruptcy. It lists its debts at SS.S93.39,
and says it has assets totaling $40,
317s5, Of which $7.97779 is repre-
sented by machinery. Attorney Foster
Wood appears for the corporation.
Evening star., 1922-03-25
HOLLIS GOT DIVORCE
IN FRANCE, is CLAIM
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party can have any validity in the
United States, or in any other coun-
try recognizing the general principles
Of international law
There could not have been pro
ceeding to which she was not a
party" as there must be two parties
to all proceedings, Mr.. Moore said
The former senator probably will
come to the United States in a few
weeks, he added.
Evening star., 1922-03-25
AT THE COMMUNITY CENTERS
Thomson-Tonight: China painting,
plain sewing.

Johnson -Powell-Tonight Crescent
Club. scout signaling test. community
party for young people. Community
Players rehearsal Membership in
the Community Players. dramatic
organization, is open to any one in
the District interested in dramatics.
Registrations may be made on Satur.
day evenings at the Johnson Powell
Center at 1880 O'Clock. with Lenore
Marie DeGrange. dramatic instructor.
SoutheaSt-At the close of an open
community meeting tonight the Polly
anna and Junior Dramatic clubs will
present an operetta and three
dramatic sketches for the entertain
ment Of the community neighborhood
folks. Troop 62. Boy Scouts. meeting
tonight
Dunbar High-Tomorrow afternoon
Orchestra practice, Community Center
Band. Prof. James Miller. leader;
story hour. Boy Scouts. Monday after
noon: French.
Lovejoy-Tonight: Bell A. G., COM
munity singing, Achievement Boys
Girls Good Words Club. athletics
reading room and games. Junior
Choral Society, Do.right Girls Club
Junior Needlework Club.
Evening star., 1922-03-25
SAW FIVE DIE, ONE BY ONE,
AS SEA BUFFETED PLANE
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bee Flour Mills Corporation of Kan
sas City, who took turns manning the
pump in an effort to keep the flying
boat afloat.
Evening star., 1922-03-25

The Philosophical Society will meet
at s o'clock. the Cosmos Club speak
ers. c. O. Fairchild of the bureau OF
standards and s. ?. Ferguson of the
weather bureau.
Evening star., 1922-03-25

The Girls Friendly Society WI.
close its extension week work Witi
a supper at the parish house OF me
Church of the Epiphany.
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BATTLE IN SENATE
ON AGAIN AS new
PACT IS TAKEN UP

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with Germany and Austria.
If there is anything that the Wash
ington correspondent does not know
and desires to know, his first act,
generally, is to "ask Jim Preston"
If he does not get the information
and he usually does-he is sure to
get competent advice as to where to
obtain the desired data To say that
Mr.. Preston is popular among news
paper men Is to put In extremely
mild terms the real feeling which hfs
associates hold for him.
Evening star., 1922-03-25

Community service dance, lolZ 9ti
street. Dancing class, 1880 O'CLOCK.
Evening star., 1922-03-25
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF. F.

Women's City Club: Committee for
the minstrel show will meet at club
tomorrow at pm.
West End Cltizens' Association VIII
meet Monday, S pm. in basement hall
of Concordia Lutheran Church
The Filing Association will be ad-
dressed Monday evening by Fred +.
kupkel. instructor and author. on
administrative Methods"
Evening star., 1922-03-25
TONIGHT.

Vincent B. Costello Post, No. -,
American Legion, will hold special
meeting at o'clock in boardroom OF
District building.
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MEADE CEREMONY
PLANNED TUESDAY

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Executive committee, Distrlct. ~ ~
r will meet at s o'clock, at George
washington University.
Evening star., 1922-03-25

The Farmer-Labor party will hold
public meetings. O'Clock, at FER
petual Hall Speakers: J. G. Brown
Of Chicago and John NJ. Baer OF
North Dakota
Evening star., 1922-03-25

The Red Triangle Outing Club vii
give a dance at clubhouse, 2Oth ane
Il streets, at $50 O'Clock.
Evening star., 1922-03-25

The Ramblers' Pastime Cluo VII!
give a dance at 11Ol street. e'1'
o'clock.
Evening star., 1922-03-25

Robertson Strangers Club will meet
at $3.50 O'Clock. room 203. Bond build
ing. All strangers invited. Program.
Dancing.
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ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES.
TONIGHT.

TONIGHT.
The Eeleet Klub will give dance,
2400 18th street, 9 oclolk.
Evening star., 1922-03-25


The Filing Association will be ad-
dressed Monday evening by Fred T.
kupkel. instructor and author. on
administrative Methods"
ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES.
TONIGHT.
The Eeleet Klub will give dance,
2400 18th street, 3 oclolk.
The Red Triangle Outing Club will
give a dance at clubhouse, 2Oth ana
B streets, at $50 O'Clock.
The Farmer-Labor party will hold
public meetings. O'Clock, at Per-
petual Hall speakers: j. c. Browh
Of Chicago and John NJ. Baer OF
North Dakota.
Mrs. Marguerite Z. Harrison will
lecture on "Modernizing Russia, AT
University Club, ladies' night, S:3o
o'clock.
Columbia Educational Association
will meet at o'clock, Dunbar His n
School. DR.. Thomas H. Briggs of Co
lumbia University, New YORK cry
will lecture on 'Purposeful Teach-
ing"
Ladies' Auxiliary to National Capi i.
tol Post, No. l27, V. of +. W., VIII
meet at Pythian Temple.
The Ramblers' Pastime Club Will
give a dance at 1101 Z street, $40
o'clock.
Executive committee, District. ID. "A.
r.. will meet at o'clock, at George
Washington University.
Community service dance, lolL 9tn
etreer Dancing class, 1880 o'clock.
The Girls Friendly Society VIII
close its extension week work with
a supper at the parish house OF me
Church of the Epiphany.
Evening star., 1922-03-25

Mrs Marguerite E. Harrison Will
lecture on "Modernizing Russia al
University Club, ladies' night, S:5e
o'clock.
Evening star., 1922-03-25

Ladies' Auxiliary to National Capi.
tol Post, No. 127, v. OF +. W., VIII
meet at Pythian Temple.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-24

w. & Warner, Edward Wiliametz Gus Winger Harold Johnson, Shel- don Roby, Fred Ellsworth, William Hogan, Grant Wickwire, Philip oberg George llallin, Edward Anderson.
 The quartet consisting Of Charles Hart and Lewis James, tendrs; Elliot Shaw, baritone, and Wilfred Glenn hasso, were heartily received by the enthusiastic gathering at their concert held in Hartford al the Broad street auditorium, last Tuesday.
 Miss Dorothea Justin, representing Mark Byron, Jr,, under whose man agement these artists are touring, has given phonograph recitals hefo.e To- cal clubs, lodges and societies, and last evening presented 10 the Order Of Eastern Star. short program oi records by these singers,
 The program to be given sunday Feb. 26th, at . o'clock In the local theater is one of varied character which will appeal to all of the music loving public.
 Although Chairman Pierce of the general committee for the local post Is indisposcd at his home, the assist anee or Commander Rogers and Mau- rice pease Is resulting in q good sale of tickets at popular prices at the ad- vance sale now going on at the C. l. Pierce Music store.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-24
DRESS WARM AND
 KEEP FEET DRY

Rheumatism is no respecter of age. sex, color or rank. If not the most dangerous of human afflictions, it is one of the most painful. Those sub Il ject to rheumatism should eat lesd meat, dress as warmly as possiblel avoid any under exposure and, aboHe| all, drink lots of pure water.
 Rheumatism Is caused by uric acid which is generated in the bowels and absorbed into the blood. It is thd function of the kidneys to filter ths| acid from the blood and cast it ouf in the urine; the pores of the skin ard also a means of freeing the blood of this impurity. In damp and chillyI cold weather the skin pores are clos ed thus forcing the kidneys to dd double work, they become weak and sluggish and fail to eliminate this urid acid which keeps accommodating and circulating through the system, evenI tually settling in the joints and mus cles causing stiffness, soreness and pain called rheumatism.
 At the first twings of rheumatism get from any pharmacy about fou} ounces of lad Salts; put teaspoon1 full in a glass of water and drink be fore breakfast each morning for d week This is said to eliminate uri& acid by stimulating the kidneys t@ normal action thus ridding the blood of these impurities.
 lad Salts is inexpensive. harmles and is made from the acid of grapeJ and lemon juice, combined with lithJl and is used with excellent results b}I thousands of folks who are subject t( rheumatism. lt