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Evening star., 1922-02-26
THINK SENATE WILL
ADDT0D. C. FUNDS
Committee Members Predict
Increasing of Several
House Figures.

Predictions that the District appro-
priation bill as 1t will be reported
by the Senate committee will pro-
vide generous Increases in appropria-
tions for the District over the House
bill were made by members of the
Senate subcommittee In charge of
that measure. following a meeting
yesterday afternoon. The subcommit-
tee made SO much progress that 1t Is
expected 1t will be possible for the
subcommittee to conclude it's work on
the bill at a meeting tomorrow
morning. and that the bill will go to
the full committee for action by to-
morrow afternoon or Tuesday morn
ing.
No details were announced as to
what increases in appropriations have
been agreed to by the subcommittee.
1t is believed. however. that the
items for street improvements have
been Increased considerably. The
schools, parks and water supply sys-
tom also will be cared for.
Evening star., 1922-02-26
KLAk CHARTER RECEIVED.
District Organization Has Reached
Necessary Quota.

The District organization Of the
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan having
reached its necessary membership
quota, received its charter last night
according to an announcement given
out at the headquarters of the order
SOL Munsey building.
The local Organization was char
tered under the name of Klan No. I,
Realm Of the District ,of Columbia
The charter was received by Samuel
F. Poindexter. the head OF the District
of Columbia's propagation depart
ment. and read to the various men,
bers present by the king kleagle.
John Self.
According to the announcement. the
election of officers OF the chartered
khan was held. although the names
were not disclosed. A further state
ment said work on additional klans
in this city would rapidly proceed,
as It was the intention now, as before.
that the National Capital should be
the homo Of five distinct klans.
Evening star., 1922-02-26
WOODWARD & LOTHROP
TAKES $4,000 IN BONDS
Subscription to Auditorium Fund
Gives Splendid Boost to
Campaign Drive.

Announcement was made last night
that the board of directors os the
Woodward & Lothrop department
store, at meeting yesterday. voted
to subscribe to $4,000 worth OF stock
and bonds of the Washington audi
torium.
w. w. Everett. vice president of the
company. in a communication to
Robert n. Harper, chairman of the
auditorium organization committee
said: Woodward g. Lothrop thor
oughly appreciates the opportunity To
help Washington secure con-
vention hall by buying $4,000 worth
of stock and bonds of the auditorium
company"
This is the most substantial in
dividual investment on the part of
one business house and We are sure
is but a forerunner of many other
similar investments in the conven-
tion hail." said Mr.. Harper. "Inas-
much as this undertaking is an in
vestment rather than a donation. It
has been necessary for many corpora
tions to formally act in meeting OF
directors or trustees upon the matter
THE auditorium committee cannot
too strongly impress upon the public
the fact that this is simon pure in
vestment, though the movement is of
such value to Washington that IL
might well be considered from the
standpoint of q worthy cause for the
donation. IL you please, of funds of
any corporation, firm or individual"
Evening star., 1922-02-26

operating. but with a sudden de-
crease of patronage.
Precinct Detectives Lawry and
Mansfield were put on the case sew
eral days ago by Inspector Evans.
and. according to Mansfield, secured
enough evidence to warrant a raid.
when Friday. and again yesterday. ac-
companied by Miss Rosemary Tuttle
of the woman's bureau of the police
department.. they quietly entered the
cafe. Stimulating jolly little party
seeking diversion. ordered "tea," with
particular emphasis on the word
"tea." and were promptly served with
small teapots. which they said were
filled with strong red wine, at so
cents pot.
Another specially" which was said
to have been found at the restaurant.
was a confection known as "mysteri-
Gus cake" which detectives declare
was well saturated with brandy or
some other like strong liquor. 1t is
understood that this particular brand
of cake was first discovered by Mrs.
Nina Van Wrinkle, head of the wom-
ans bureau of the police department,
when she was first Investigating the
case several weeks ago, following
various complaints made about the
Madrillon to the police.
Borras, proprietor Of the Madrillon.
was released last night on $500
bond. and the two walters, Grassen
and Bradtke. were released on lads
of $1,000 each.
Evening star., 1922-02-26
HOUSE MEMBERS
PLEAD FOR BONUS
Thirty Sign Letter Opposing
Sales Tax, But Urging Use
of Refunded Bonds.
WILL CONTINUE TO FIGHT
Opponents of Consumption Levy to
Continue Attacks Before Com
mittee Republicans.

Use of the refunded foreign bonds
to finance the soldiers bonus is to be
urged as substitute for the rejected
sales tax. by those members OF the
House who have been opposed to the
sales tax.
group of thirty. mostly from
western states. signed a letter to
Chairman Fordney OF the ways and
means committee which had been
drafted by Representative Frear OF
Wisconsin which said that the use
Of these foreign bonds would "re-
move a grossly unjust proposal, pre-
vent the political overturning of
Congress and Will be just to the sx-
soldiers, who saved for us these for
eign debts"
This letter declared that "ihe
bonus should be passed without anE,
obnoxious tax and should be passed
without delay.
Your action on Friday, supportea
by members of the subcommittee ID
d1Scarding any sales tax on the bonus
bill, the letter said. will receive the
hearty support of members of Con-
gress generally. We believe the sub
such tax is q close index of House
sentiment on the subject
Would Pay for Own Bonus.
"A sales tax would penalize every
eH-soldier and compel him to pay
toward his own meager bonus Nine
hundred thousand jobless ex-soldiers
would be obliged Immediately to pay
consumption taxes under any sales
tax law.
NO sales tax law could get through
the House and Senate in less than
0aES-f AL
days more would be required TO secure
clerical force to put the law in opera
ton. thus taking until September or
October of this year
congressman Longworth is author
lty Tor the statement that when British
bonds are received in June or JULY,
next, these can be used with the ap-
proVai OF the President to finance the
bonus. or several months before any
sales tax funds would be available
Semi-annual interest on this debj
Voted in thl HrtisS budget. has and SeeR ia
understood TO be collectible by June
l next
Will Continue Fight.
With this letter sales tax onno
nents gave notice that their cam
paign would be vigorously waped de
spite the rejection of the tax proposal
by The subcommittee. The entire re-
publican membership of the ways and
means committee will meet next
Tuesday to consider the subcommittee,
action. and the fight of consumptioD
tax opponents will go OH at least u;,
to that time.
Chairman Fordney declined to saw
yesterday whether he would consult
with President Harding before the
comElittee meeting on Tuesday, hut
the impression was gained yesterday
| at the Capitol that Mr.. Harding would
be advised of Fridays action by th.,
subcommittee in rejecting the sales
tax advocated by the executive and
voting TO report out a bill without
any provision for providing the need
ed revenue.
Some pressure to speed up th..
conus bill in the House is being en-
erted now. but leaders generally an
parently are not inclined TO rush tn.
legislation.
Evening star., 1922-02-26
WOMAN DEMANDS
ARREST OF LONG
Confessed Writer of Threats
Is in Jail on Mrs. Town
sends Complaint.

Dissatisfaction was expressed over
the action of the federal and District
government authorities because Of
their failure to place under arrest
George f. Long. clerk in the ONCE OF
! the bureau Of insular affairs, con-
fessed writer Of the letters to wealthy
residents of the city demanding
money. Mrs Mary Scott Townsend.
1921 Massachusetts avenue, one of the
four persons to whom the letters were
sent. registered such q vigorous OBJ
lection that Inspector Grant. chief Of
detectives, yesterday afternoon or
dered Longs arrest.
Detective Patrick OBrien. who par
ttcipated in the investigation and who
was opposed to the release of Long,
yesterday afternoon arrested him at
his home. 1910 n street. where he was
with his sick wife and three children.
the youngest a baby of six months
and the eldest ten years old. Mrs.
Long. made sick by the affair, was
reported to be delirious at the time
her husband was taken from home
to police headquarters and a charge
Of attempted blackmail preferred
against him, Mrs. Townsend being
booked as complainant.
Seek Nc Further Proof.
No further effort was made to get
information from the prisoner. In
spector Grant and Detectives o'Brien
could add nothing to the statement
he had made Friday afternoon. The
inspector had the prisoner taken to
No. 10 police station. where he was
made comfortable in a witness room,
instructions being given to keep him
under close guard.
Before Directing Longs arrest, In
spector Grant conferred with Mai.
Peyton Gordon, United States at
torney. and the latter thought some
action should be taken looking to-
ward a settlement of the affair in
court.
Inspector Grant said he had
directed the arrest Of Mr.. Long only
after he had gone over the case thor
oughly and concluded that the ends
of justice would be better subserved
by a judicial adjudication OF the
whole affair. He said he would con-
fer with Mai Gordon tomorrow
morning. when a course of procedure
might be decided upon.
Considers Affair Serious.
Mrs. Townsend had conversed with
Inspector Grant some time before the
writer of the letters was placed
under arrest. 1t is said that Mrs.
Townsend was not at all satisfied
with what had been done in the case
Friday She thought the affair . seri-
Gus one and SO stated. None OF the
other recipients of letters entered an
detain Long Friday afternoon.
Maj Gordon last night said the
question of bail had not been sug-
eested to him. His thought was that
bond should be fixed at $4,000 or
$4,000. Inspector Grant said he
Thought it should be at least $4,000.
and said he hoped bond would not be
given before tomorrow morning.
when the question of procedure will
be settled.
Evening star., 1922-02-26
WANTS LAW TO PUNISH
Theft REPORT FAKERS
Sullivan Points Out Expense and
Injustice Of Booking Fake
Charges Of Crime.

1t is the intention OF Maj. Sullivan
superintendent Of police, to recon.
mend to the District Commissioners
the enactment of a law publishing
persons for making false reports Of
thefts and unusual Occurrences which
result in recording criE,es on the DO.
llice records which never occurred.
Two instances OF false reports Of
robberies were made to the police the
past week, one Of the men making A.
report telling Of having been held IN
by an armed man and robbed of $50,
A later admission to the police in
cluded the statement that he had not
been robbed, but had lost the money
In game Of craps.
Making Of q false report, Mai. Sui
Ivan stated. means an amount Of
time wasted, and trouble for de.
tectives and policemen. Time lost in
some such cases. he said, might mean
loss Of $50 or more to the depart
ment.
Maj. Sullivan said he had not defi-
nitely determined upon the amount Of
penalty to suggest. but thought it
should be not less than 800, nor more
than $500, or both fine and imprisof.
ment.- A few arrests and infections
Of severe punishment. he said, should
be the means Of putting a stop to the
practice INDUCED in by persons to
cover. losses. --s
Evening star., 1922-02-26
TWO ROBBERS GET $500
AFTER FEELING GROCER
Louis Jeweler Struck on Head
When Boys Enter Georgia
Avenue Store.

Two boys. said to be negroes, about
nineteen or twenty years old, entered
the grocery store Of Louis Jeweler.
thirty years old, at 2574 Georgia avenue,
at the corner Of Euclid street, last night.
hit the storekeeper over the head. took
about $500 from the cash register and
made their escape.
Jeweler and his wife were in the back
of the store about 10:45 o'clock when
the boys entered, according to Lewis
Snyder. brother Of Mrs. Jeweler, who
was witness. His story is that when
the robbers asked for the cash Mrs.
Jeweler went forward to give it to them.
but was knocked to the floor with a
blow in the mouth. Jeweler, while try
ing to protect HIS money. was struck
over the. head with the butt Of q re-
volver. The thieves then fed.
Jeweler was removed to Garfield
Hospital, where 1t was reported he
was not seriously injured.
Police from the tenth precinct police
station secured the neighborhood, but
were unable to locate the two boys. They
believe. however, that they have an ac-
curate description Of the robbers.
Evening star., 1922-02-26
CAPT. G. B. READ DIES.
Great-Grandson Of Signer Of Decla
ration Of Independence.

Capt. George Beale Read. for many
years a resident of Washington and
Riverdale. died at his residence. 141s
r street northwest. Tuesday. Inter-
ment was in Arlington cemetery yes
terday with full military honors
Capt. Read was born at Fort Wash
ita. Indian Territory. January 13. 1s4s,
the son OF Lieut.. Col. William Read
and his wife Mary Elisa Beale. He
was the great-grandson of George
Read, signer of the Declaration OF
Independence. a framer of the Con-
stitution of the United States and
first senator. from Delaware. under
President Washington. His mother
was the daughter Of Paymaster
George Beale. U. S. Navy. and grand
daughter Of Commodore Thomas
Truxtun, U. s. Navy.
Capt. Read is survived by his
widow. Mrs. Alice p. Read; q son,
George Beale Read. jr. and a
daughter, Miss Alice H. Read, and two
sisters, Mrs. Emily Truxtun Goodrell,
wife of Gen. M. c. Goodrell, U. 8. NJ.
c.. and Mrs. Elber Howe Broadhead,
of ParksburG. Pa.
Evening star., 1922-02-26

upon 1t and which no honorable en-
ployer would seek to disregard"
American farmers have been
thrown into condition bordering on
the disastrous" the statement of is
sues continued. This might have
been largely avoided by wise gov
ernmental action and it may be
largely remedied in like manner. One
step which must be taken concerns
the wise and proper extension Of
credit, . step scrupulously avoided
by reactionary legislators and ad-
ministrations."
Denouncing efforts to extend the
vicious principle OF slave labor along
Kansas industrial court lines" the
statement asserted that tabor 10 re-
solved to combat this autocratic de-
vice to the utmost. carrying the deht
to the doors Of every legislator who
has attached himself to the slave
idea"
The statement in its discussion Of
transportation after saying that
nothing has been more completely
mishandIed than the railroad situa-
tion," declares nor has there been
any greater degree Of intelligent,
helpful effort in dealing with the
merchant marine, the United States
Shipping Board having adopted and
enforced Q policy antAgonistic to the
WorkerA while plans are being made
TO grant . subsidy to the owners Of
sktp6."
Evening star., 1922-02-26
Liquor Raiders Interrupt
Tea Parties at Mud1ilI0n
STATUE OF GEN. GRANT.

Tea parties, attended by many high
life, at which libations declared to
have been much stronger than tea
were poured from dainty teapots
into China teacups, were rudely in
terrupted last night by detectives
who walked into the Madrillon Cafe
at 1904 G street during it's busiest
hour. 7:2O pm, when the restaurant
whom were indulging in that.cara-
vanserai's particular brand Of tea"
and perp.etrated a rather sensational
raid.
The proprietor of the Madrillon.
Peter Borras, 3172 18th street north
west. was arrested. charged with H.
legal possession OF LIQUOR. illegal
making Of liquor and illegal selling
OF liquor. Two walters. Julius Gras-
sen, 1925 10th street northwest, and
William G. Bradtke. 1341 18th street
northwest. were arrested and charg-
ed with illegally selling intoxicants.
The three men were taken to No. l
precinct and held for further ex-
animation.
lHose tdhihs poil III lhS Eaiu Wei
Capt. Brown, Lieut.. Holmes. Precinct
Detectives Lawry. Mansfield and
Wilson. and Revenue Agents Rose
and Hines
According to the detectives, wine
was found in the teapots on various
tables. in the kitchen and in the eel
lar, where they allege "home-brew"
was being produced. since a still and
4 quantity of rafsin and grape mash
were found there. The still, twenty
two gallons of wine, among which
were fifteen bottles of old red SEAL"
and fifteen gallons of mash were
taken. The restaurant continued
Evening star., 1922-02-26
LIQUOR SHIP SEIZED.
Schooner Flying British Flag Held.
Crew Arrested.

PORTSMOUTH,. Va. February 25.-
The motor schooner Emerald of Dig
by, Nova Scotia. flying the British
flag. was seised this afternoon as q
rum-runner. while fleeing from Vir-
ginia waters. Her cargo, said to COM
sist Of moro than one thousand cases
of liquor for New York delivery was
seized along with the ships papers
and the captain. signed as John Allen
Williams. and the entire crew have
been taken into custody pending ex-
animation before the United States
commissioner Monday.
When the motor schooner saw she
was being followed by the cutter Man
ming she quickly changed her course
and headed for the sea. A chase en-
sued and the Manning overhauled and
boarded her nine miles southeast of
Cape Charles lighthouse.
Evening star., 1922-02-26
SAYS REFERENDUM FAILED.
Legion Officer Claims Chamber of
Commerce Favors Bonus.

The referendum on the question of :,
soldiers bonus conducted by the Cham
per OF Commerce of the United States.
the result of which was announced Fri
day. is "a fiat failure from their point oc
view and a victory for the ex-service
man.. John Thomas Taylor, vice chair
man of the legion's legislative commit :
tee, declared in a statement last nigh,
The poll shows. he added, that the
chamber ''is split wide open i'm thc
adjusted compensation measure and
tnat by lar the greater section is
strongly back of the legion BILL
The poll reveals. he said, that in the
chamber two TO one favor the five-fold
bill and 461 members come out fiat
footed for immediate payment of cash. -
Evening star., 1922-02-26
Ignorance Is the Cause
of much sickness

Recognizing this for many made education
in real specific hygiene the keynote of our work
large and naturally susceptible, but intelligent
population and with upto.date milk laws to support
efforts educational propaganda schools and
in Washington reduced the death both
white and eolored people placed the District of Columbia
we'll in the front favored cities and
Our IL Health Rules condensed into SIX teach:
Avoid house and impure close air. day and night
Get all the light sunsfne possible into your home.
B. Drink plenty pastemized milk and None
T. Eat plain, homishng food
S. Get sufneient sleep by retiring early enough ss.
Try to avoid worry. Be cheerful Think kindly Your
mind acts on yonr body.
If you tire easily-or losing weighand have per-
light couehor hoarseness-do not lose time See
doctor 20 heah Department Clinic, 400 18th ST
NV Tuesday Thursday or Saturday "a o'clock Friday
evenings 800 o'clock Examinations free.
Consumption cured only in its early stages
THIS B.lssn u Paid for BY }es
Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis
Telephone Main ~ . tLsgss Fesss, szs II Street NV
Evening star., 1922-02-26
HELD ON FORGERY CHARGE,

Stanley Crawford, charged with
forgery and false pretenses, was held
under bonds Of $4,000 upon his COM
l1minary hearing will be given him.
Crawford. is alleged to have collected
twenty checks, some, Of which were
for q value exceeding $1,000. Ee ID .
notary public md q student at George
Kelly kf1yeaef. connerA- ana Jekt
made the arrest.
Evening star., 1922-02-26
WINS PRIZE DEBATE.
John W. Fihelly Chosen to Compete
in GEORGETOWN Contest.

Winning the third prise debate. John
W. Fihelly of Massachusetts,. a senior
at the Georgetown University School
Of Law, yesterday was chosen to COM
pete in the final contest to select the
best public debater among the 1,so0
students.
The senior debating team, of which
Fihelly was a member, was given the
verdict in the debate over the Junior
freshman team. Assistant Dean Hugh
J. Fegan announced yesterday. 1t up
held the negative side. the question
being, Resolved, That the United
States retain and operate its merchant
fleet" Other members Of the winning
team were Thomas H. Gardiner of
Rhode Island and James F. Burns of
Massachusetts,, alternate.
Evening star., 1922-02-26
GANDHI FOR DIs0BEDIENCE
Leader Submits Resistance Pla,

Leader Submits Resistance Plan
to All India Congress.
By the Associated Press.
DELHI. India, February 25.--At q
meeting last night of the committee
Of the all-India congress, Mohandas
X. Gandhi. the non-co.operationis
leader, submitted resolution includ-
ing individual civil disobedience, and
both defensive and aggressive picket
ing.
Civil disobedience. says the reso-
luton, is the right and duty Of people
whenever the state opposes the
peoples declared will.
Discussion of the, resolution was
adjourned until today when Q large
number Of amendments will be offer
"a, 3 majority OF which, 1t 10 sx-
pected. viii 70 further than the rso-
oluti6n ITSELF
Evening star., 1922-02-26
PASTOR GIVEN TAR COAT.
Louisianan Is Then Set Down in
Main Street.

LAKE CHARLES. La. February 20
Rev. w. B. Bennett was taken to the
outskirts Of Deridder, La, this morning
and tarred and feathered, according to
telephone message received here
Bennett Is alleged to have deserted hi.
family and broken Jail in Meridian
Miss. some time ago.
Bennett is said to have received word
early this morning to come to his office
Upon his arrival there he was met by 4
crowd Of men. who forced him into ar
automobile and drove him to the coun-
try. Here the coat Of tar and feathers
was applied. after which he was brought
back to town and deposited in front oi
a drug store on the main street.
Evening star., 1922-02-26
HELD IN $4,000 BAIL.

) John d. Jones, colored. arrested I'm
connection with the robbery Of Marion
F. Peckham, OF 156 U street, north
west. was held under $4,000 to await
sction Of the grand jury YESTERDAY
Court before Judge Mcmahon. II
was stated that the plaintin fully
Identified Jones' ~ the oolored man
who tnA4chsd her parsA, containing
small amount OF money.
Evening star., 1922-02-26
LAW STUDENTS SMOKE.
Georgetown Freshmen Hear Sena'
tor Willis and Rep. Byrnes.

About soc members Of the Fresh
men class of Georgetown University
school Of Law, including a number
of distinguished guests, attended the
annual class smoker last night at
the Hadleigh Hotel.
Senator Willis Of Ohio and Repre-
sentative Byrnes of South Carolina
were among the speakers, the faculty
beine represented by Dean George
E. Hamilton ana Assistapt Dean
Hugh J. FsgAA,
Evening star., 1922-02-26
TWO HELD FOR SHOOTING.
Joseph F. Gates Slightly Wounded
During Domestic Trouble.

Joseph F. Gates. Seat Pleasant. Md.
was slightly wounded In the arm,
from a revolver bullet last night at
3O7 K street northwest.
Louis ]. Mancusa. 6l7' New Jersey
avenue, ana Arthur B. Sweeney. 3o7
K street, were arrested and charged
with assault with q dangerous
weapon. Both were released on de-
posit Of $1,000 bond each. The shoot
ing is alleged to have resulted fol-
lowing domestic difficulties. Gates
was not seriously hurt.
Evening star., 1922-02-26
COMPOSER TO PLAY ORGAN
II. n. Rogers of Cleveland to Appear
Here Tomorrow.

James-H. Rogers. composer-organist
of Cleveland. Ohio, will play a pro-
gram OF organ music tomorrow night
at the First Congregational Church.
10th and G streets northwest. The
organ in this church is said to be the
largest in the city.
A chorus of so voices will sing a
number of Mr.. Rogers compositions.
Mrs. Elizabeth w. Campanole, So
prano. will also sing selections'of this
composer.
Evening star., 1922-02-26
A. E. OF L. TO PLACE
OWN CANDIDATES,
IN CONGRESS RACE
upon 1t and which no honorable en-
ployer would seek to disregard,"

Continued from First Pare. }
The New York herald., 1922-06-18

Aboue-Ambas-
sador Myron T.
Herrick with VI.
NJ a g n o t, the
French Minister
of War, at his
right, leading the
procession at Yer
dun incident to his
bestowal Of the
CON & r G 5 sional
Medal on the
Mayor.
New York Herald
Foreign Photo.
At Right-How
" Tony the fam
ous elephant in the
Boston Zoo, over
comes the discom-
fort Of hot weather.
international.