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The Washington herald., 1922-02-26
.ROTARIANS PLAN
ROYAL WELCOME
CIRCUMFERENCE
Many Trainloads of Visi.
tors Expected at Con-
vention Next Month.

Final arrangements for the forth
coming conference Of the Fifth Dis
trict of Rotary. to be held here
March 26 to 2s inclusive, were out
lined at meeting of the executive
cornmittee of the local Rotary Club
and the ONCE of Fred s. Lincoln,
chairman. on Friday.
Every effort will be made TO
make the visit Of the out-of-town
Rotarians one long to be remem-
bered, and from the minute of the
frst arrivals until the final curtain
Is rung down on the ceremonies,
there will be something to inter-
est every delegate TO the congress.
= Richard Murphy. chairman Of the
committee on automobiles, has
commandeered more than 500 ma
chimes. which will be placed at the
disposal of the visitors, and in case
extra cars are needed. club men,
bers are requested to communicate
with him.
Coming on Special Trains.
Edward L. Stock, governor of the
Fifth District. has received word
from the Rotary Clubs OF Philadel-
phia. Atlantic City. and York. Pa.
that their delegations will arrive or
special trains. Word has also been
received from clubs in other parts
Of Pennsylvania and Maryland that
large DELEGATIONS will be sent "a
the conference. Hagerstown and
Frederick. especially are expected
to be well represented.
Following a meeting OF the wom-
ems committee. of which Mrs
Phillip Hermann is chairman. an
nouncement was made that q buffet
luncheon would be served the visit
ing women Of Rotary on Monday
and that a formal luncheon was
being arranged for Tuesday. Fol-
lowing the affair on the latter day
a musical will be held. probably in
the New willard Hotel. Handsome
souvenirs will be given each OF the
women attending
On Sunday morning. preceding
The Washington herald., 1922-02-26
BODY OF YOUTH
FOUND IN RIVER

HARPERS FERRY. W. Va. Feb.
25.-The body OF Henry Wright. age
is, son of Dennis w. Wright. jr.,
Of Brunswick. Md. was found In
the Potomac river opposite Knoxville.
Md, today. He had visited Harpers
Ferry with two other friends on De-
cembers12 and had been missing ever
since.
1t is thought that in boarding a
freight train he fell through the
bridge into the river. Water has
been high since that time. Two
fishermen of Knoxville found the
body lodged in the rocks. much de-
composed. Wright Is survived by
his parents and two brothers in
Brunswick.
The Washington herald., 1922-02-26
Auto Theft Charges
Hold TIU0 for Trial

Roy NJ. Boswell and william Swee-
ney, alleged to have stolen an auto
mobile belonging to Kenneth NJ. Og-
den, OF Fairfax. Va. from its park
ing place at Fifteenth and H streets
northwest on February -, were held
for the grand jury yesterday by Judge
McMahon in Police Court under bond
of $1,000 each on charges of grand
larceny.
The police OF the Fourth precinct
recovered the machine at Third and
Virginia avenue shortly after the al
leged theft.
The Washington herald., 1922-02-26
BOARD TO AWARD
CONGRESSIONAL
CLUB CONTRACTS
Meeting Tuesday to Hear
Report on Golf Links
And Building Plans.

A meeting Of the board Of gov
ernors Of the Congressional Coun-
try Club to complete detailed or
ganization and let further con-
tracts will be held at IL o'clock
Tuesday morning at the Capitol.
A report by. Devereux Emmett,
well known New York golf archi-
tect, who completed surveys during
the week for the two 1s-hole
courses and the one 9-hOle
course at the clubs tract In Mary
land, will be heard. Lieut.. Col.
Clarence o. Sheriff., vice president
Of the club, and Mr.. Emmett have
supervision Of the construction of
the courses and will outline the
plans and the \progress already
made.
New Clubhouse Plans
Philip NJ Julien. washin gton arch
itect. has designed the plans and
specifications for the new club
house. which Is expected to be one
of the most magnificent and COM
modious structures of its character
in the United States. He will be
present AZ the meeting to explain
details Of the design and advise
the board in connection with the
award of contracts. The board ex-
poets to make announcements rela-
tive to the new building after
Tuesdays meeting.
The membership or organization
committee will report on the new
members enrolled during the past
week. The membership roll now
includes a majority of the cabinet,
in addition to Senators, Represent
atiyes, public officials. army and
navy officers and a large number of
Washington business and profess
sional men.
Honorary memberships have been
unanimously voted by the board of
President Harding. former President
woodrow Wilson and Chief Justice
william Howard Taft. Arrange
ments for formal presentation of
tIc membership certificates Will
probably be made Tuesday.
New Member of Board.
Rear Admiral Cary T. Grayson.
director Of the Naval Dispenssry and
former aide and personal physician
of former President Wilson. was
this week elected to the board of
governors, as were Senator Morris
sheppard of Texas and representa-
tive Joseph II. Hines OF Ohio.
Secretary Herbert Hoover. presi-
dent of the club, will be unable to
attend the meeting on account Of a
cabinet meeting. Representative
oscar r. Luhring. chairman OF the
board, will preside.
In addition to those named, the
board includes:
Senators Davis Elkins of West
virginia, Pat Harrison Of Missis-
sippi, James Z. Watson Of Indiana.
oscar W Underwood of Alabama.
+. NJ. Simmons OF North Carolina,
George H. Moses of New Hampshire
and Representatives Oscar E. Bland
Of Indiana. Harold Knutson Of Min
nesota, John W. Langley Of Ken
lucky, c. Bascom Slemp of Virginia,
r. Clint Cole of Ohio; A d. Lasker.
chairman of the Shipping Board ;
Col. E. ster Jones. director of the
Coast and 6eodetic Survey: Charles
c. Glover. chairman Of board of
Riggs National Bank; Robert w.
Harper, president OF the District
National Bank: Wilton ]. Lambert,
attorney; Thomas E. Littlepage, at
torney; George Livingston. capi-
taIist; Robert H. McNeill. attorney;
G. Logan Payne, newspaper pub
fisher; Walter r. Tuckerman, presi-
dent Of the Bank of Bethesda.
The Washington herald., 1922-02-26
Indians Plan to Sue
For 5000, 900 Acres

ALBANY. N. Y, Feb. 25.-chief
Michael Solomon Of the Mohawk tribe
today addressed the pale faced men,
bers of the State Indian Commission
announcing that the Six Nations
and the Onondagas plan common
action to recover title to six millioh
acres of land in New York, Penn
sylvania and Ohio. ..-
Chief Jesse Lyons of the Ononda-
gas supported Chief Solomon. The
Indians claim the white men have
robbed them OF land worth $780,
100000 and are on the war path for
Justice.
The Washington herald., 1922-02-26
HOUSE MEMORIAL
SERVICES TODAY

The House OF Representatives will
convene at 1 o'clock today for me-
mortal services in honor of former
Representatives William Z. Mason.
Of Illinois. and Samuel L. Taylor. of
Arkansas.
Members Of the delegations from
the two States will address the House
in tribute to their late colleagues
Representatives lott, Indiana:
Shreve. Pennsylvania; Rankin; Mis-
sissippi and Garret. of Tennessee.
also will make short talks.
Chester W. Taylor. who succeeded
to the vacancy created by the death
of his father, will preside.
The Washington herald., 1922-02-26
CHIEF TO INSPECT
CAVALRY POSTS

Mai. Gen. willard A. Holbrook.
chief OF cavalry. accompanied by Col
George Vidmer. will leave Tuesday
night to inspect cavalry posts
throughout the United States. He
is expected to return to Washing
ton about the middle Of May.
During the absence OF the chief OF
cavalry. Col Marshall will take
charge OF the affairs OF that office
The Washington herald., 1922-02-26
City Club Members
Hear Call to "Gyn,'

whether the athletic program or
the City Club members will consist of.
caIisthenics or apparatus work will
depend upon the examination Of
members which Is to be made by
c. Edwin Beckett. who is to act
as advisor to the athletic committee.
Beginning tomorrow. Mr.. Beckett
will be at the club gym" every Mon
day and Thursday from until s
o'clock to examine members who de-
sire to take up gymnastics.
The Washington herald., 1922-02-26
Marine Corps Complies
Digest on State Bonuses

The Marie Corps recruiting SER
vice has prepared a folder contain
ing a digest of the solIier bonus
situation in each state. The methods
and amounts OF compensation, pro-
visions for disabled soldiers. land
giants, and educational provisions.
The cooperation Of the State off,
cials of the American Legion and
the Veterans Of Foreign Wars has
also been enlisted by the recruiting
service to distribute the folder to
the posts of those organizations.
The Washington herald., 1922-02-26
Gen. Stephan Leaves
For Guard Convention

Gen. Anton Stephan, president Of
the Merchants and Manufacturers
Association and commander or the
National Guard of the District, has
left Washington for New Orleans to
attend the annual convention of the
National Guard Of the United States.
Gen, stephan WIS accompanied by
Mrs. Stephan and Col. and Mrs. Rich
ard d. LaGafde. IaGarde Is the
adjutant general Of the District Ma
tional Guard.
The Washington herald., 1922-02-26
Wigs to Match GolDns
Latest Edict From, Paris

PARIS, Feb. 25.-To be strictly in
style this summer, ladies must wear
wigs to match their gowns. This
Is the latest edict from the Paris
modistes. At Moluneaux fashion
show. some of the prettiest chorus
girls in Paris exhibited the new crea-
tons.
A pink wig accompanied q pink
tea gown, a red wig matched an
oriental red afternoon gown, q bright
gold wig went with gold orocaded
evening cloak.
The Washington herald., 1922-02-26
ColonePs Wife Collects
Books for War Wounded

Mrs. F. c. Marshall Of the Had
leigh. wife of Col. Marshall Of the
office of the chief OF cavalry. u.
s. A. is making a collection of read
ing matter for the ex-soldiers suf-
ferfng from shellshock at St. Eliza
beth's Hospital.
Many Of these men are hungering
for something worth while to read.
she says They prefer current
periodicals.
The Washington herald., 1922-02-26
Sues D.. C. for s25,OOO.

The Disstrict was sued for $:5,ooo
damages yesterday In the District
Supreme Court by Mrs. .Rebecca Max
well for personal injuries. Through
Attorney Thomas NJ. Baker. the wo-
man claims that on March Is, last.
she stumbled on an end Of a pipe
projecting. from the ground on Gales
street northwest and was injured Sc
riously. N
The Washington herald., 1922-02-26
Federation of WOn,en's
Clubs Meets Tomorrow

The District Federation Of wo-
mems Clubs will meet tomorrow at
IL a. m. at the Grace Dodge hotel.
Margaret Slattery, noted lecturer,
will make an address at 1890 p. m.
At Q p. m. Thomas H. Mcdonald,
director of the Bureau of Public
Roads. will speak.
Inspector Albert J. Hsadley, Of the
police traffic squad, also will cpeak.
Mrs. ]. W. Frizzell will preside.
The Washington herald., 1922-02-26
Student Bank to Open
At st. Johns College

The Students Bank of st. John
College will open for business Tues
day morning at the School Of Com
merce and Finance. ], r. Popkins'
assistant cashier OF the Merchants
Bank, will direct the affairs OF the
new institution.
Plans for the next scholastic year
will be discussed next Friday night
when the board of governors of the
School of Commerce and Finance
meet at the college. An addition to
the college is under consideration
and plans for the extension will be
brought before the boar%
The Washington herald., 1922-02-26
Central High Cadets
To Get Commissions

Cadet officer commissions will be
awarded at ceremonies which will
take place at Central High School.
March % at 4 p. m.
All the cadet companies in the city,
with an enrolment of 1900 men. will
be present, and Major Gen. ]. G..
Harbord will award the commissions
to. the student officers. Major Craigie.
Superintendent OF Schools Ballou, As
sistant Superintendent Kramer. the
Board Of Education, and members Of
Congress will be present.
The Washington herald., 1922-02-26
WOmen's Legion ShOlDn
Model of Memorial

A model of the memorial which
Is planned to be erected at Arling-
ton cemetery was exhibited yester-
day at a meeting of the Argonne
Unit. American Women's Legion. held
at the residence of Mrs. Alexander
Rodgers. 1921 Connecticut avenue.
Miss n. r. McComb is secretary
of the unit.
The Washington herald., 1922-02-26
Negro Held in $4,000
Bond for Grand yurg

John d. Jones. coiored. .25 years
old. Of sis Thirteenth street north
west, was held for the grand jury
yesterday by Judge Mcmahon in
Police Court under $4,000 bond op
a charge Of fobbery.
The warrant alleges that on Feb
ruary 20. last. Jones held up Mrs.
Marian F. Peckham. of 15s U street
northwest. at the corner OF Third and
I streets northwest. I'm broad day
light and suat tched her purse con-
tanning pearls valued al $50, and Sc
in cash.
The Washington herald., 1922-02-26

T. !.
the ceremonies Of placing the bronze
wreath on the tomb OF the un-
known soldier at Arlington. more
than nfty visiting Rotsrisn minis
tiers and well known speakers will
MI the puipits of many washington
churches.
The ceremonies at Arlington
which. according 10 prediction, will
rival those held Armistlce Day. will
be at o'clock. and at their con-
clusion all visiting Rotarlans VIII
be driven In decorated automobiles
to points OF interests In and about
the city.
An organ recital will be given at
the First Congregational Church
Sunday night. after which Rev. Jas.
A. Freeman. of Epiphany Church,
and Rev. Jason Noble Pierce of the
First Congregational Church. will
deliver addresses.
scores Of Luncbeona-
Busintss sessions viii be held
Monday and Tuesday at the d. A.
r. Hall ffom 8 q. m. to 4 D. m. and
at noon on each day forty or fifty
group luncheons will be given at
the various hotels OF the city. ON
cials of International Rotary will
make an effort TO address all of
those meetings. which will be con-
Quoted In regulaB Rotarian fashion.
Permits have been secured and
guides arranged for to conduct the
visitors through all OF the impor-
tant public buildings. and these
trips will be made at spare times
on Monday and Tuesday.
A special edition Of Progress. the
Rotary organ. is being prepared. in
which will be found detailed infor-
nation concerning the city. More
than 1000 copies Of the paper will
be struck of, and all members OF
the NTH district Of Rotary will be
supplied
The Washington herald., 1922-02-26
MYSTERY vEILS::
FATAL SHOOTING

cHARLoTTEsyILLE. Va. Feb. 25.
Hugh Brent. a Nelson counsy FAR
mer, who was rushed here y1h{rdsy
for treatment az University Hospital.
died there today
Mystery surrounds the shooting.
James c. Brent. who accompanied hi,
brother here. said the shooting oc-
CURED Thursday evening IN sn.ont-
building on his brothers farm. the
shot having been fired through a
hole In the door.
The Washington herald., 1922-02-26
Ballou Goes TO Chicago.

Superintendent of Schools Frank
W. BaIIon. left Washington yester-
day for Chicago to attend the annual
meeting OF the Department Of Sup
erintendents OF the National Educa-
tional Association which is holding
sessions February 90 until March g.
The Washington herald., 1922-02-26
Society to Hear Pepper,

Pennsylvania. W i'll be principal
speaker at the meeting Of the Penn
sylvania State Society in the ball.
room OF the Ne v Willard hotel March
16. He will take as his subject.
Pennsylvania in Twentieth Century
America" A musical program will
be given. followed ny dancing =
The Washington herald., 1922-02-26
Will Tell of Muscle Shoals,

"Ford's Muscle Shoals offer-what.
1T Is and What 1t Isn't" will be
told by Representative John F. Mil
Ter OF Washington. at the forum lun-
cheon of the City Club on Tuesday.
Mr.. Miller is member Of the House
Committee on Military Affairs. which
has the proposition under considera-
tion
The Washington herald., 1922-02-26
CockIin-Warren Wedding.

ROCKVILLE. Nd, Feb. 25.-Miss
Bertha NJ. Warren and Benjamin
c.ockIin. both Of Clarendon. va. were
married here yesterday afternoon by
Rev. p. Rowland Wagner. pastor OF
~. Ps v,tI-t ysh,l-sh
The Washington herald., 1922-02-26
Church to Hear Hindu.

speak at ths Church Of the Cove
Isnt. Connecticut avenue and N street
his afternoon. His topic will be:
'The Unrest in India" Preceding
~ddress Miss Helen X. Strain
- on Drugs and Mar
The Washington herald., 1922-02-26
Aids of st. AIMS to Meet

A joint meeting OF the Mems Aid
and Woman's Auxiliary OF the St.
AIMS Infant Asylum will be held this
afternoon at $500 K street northwest
at o'clock.
Evening journal., 1922-03-09
BUS QUESTION MAY
GET BEORE COUNCIL

Question OF regulating tho bus
lines operating throughout the city
and suburbs may be carried into
City Council at It's regular meeting IN
the Public Building tonight
ThHs far the matter has rested
principally with the Street and Sew
cr Department. which is considering
an ordinance TO certain provisions
of which the bus men object. There
Is some difference of opinion. how
ever. whether the Street and Sewer
Department. City Council or the
Board Of Public Utility Commission
ers has the actual authority to regu-
late bus traffic.
A delegation OF about 25 repre-
sentatives OF the bus lines visited the
Public Building last night in the
hope of obtaining a hearing from
Council. sitting in committee OF the
whole. No notice Of the intended
visit Of the delegation had been sent
by tho bus men TO the Clerk of Coun-
ell, as is customary and Council did
not assemble.
Members OF the delegation de-
parted saying they probably would
return tonight
Evening journal., 1922-03-09
WRONG MAN ON TRIAL
in ASSAULT CASE

Trial OF an assault and battery
case took n sudden ana surprising
turn in Municipal Court this morn
Ing when IL developed that the Negro
on trial was not the man wanted
This disclosure was not made until
after the prosecuting witness had
finished her testimony In the case.
The Negro on trial was supposed
TO be slept Congo. Mrs. Irene Jones.
Market and ID streets. the prosecut-
ing witness. gave her testimony in
volving Congo. az the conclusion OF
which the Negro on trial declared
that he had never seen the woman
before. Mrs. Jones was questioned
as to whether the man on trial was
the man wanted. 20 which the Wit
ness promptly responded that ne
was not. A nolle prosequi was then
entered by Assistant City Solicitor
Green.
Mrs. Jones charges that after she
and her husband had ordered Congo
from their home because OF his -four
ishing a pistol the Negro struck
her.
Evening journal., 1922-03-09
GIVE THESE BOYS
SOME ROOM, FELLOWS

The Rockland Blue Streak ball
club and the Rockland Reserves
have been organized for some time
and are now ready TO arrange games
with any clubs in their class. The
two Rockland teams held box so
cial recently which netted them over
500. Another affair u this kind
will be held by the Rockland Re
serves on Monday night. March 20.
with the arrival OF the right kind
OF weather the Rockland clubs will
trot out on the field. Both the Blue
Streaks and the Reserves would like
to arrange games for April and
after. Challenges for the Rockland
Blue Streak should be addressed to
Jean Dun. r. +. ID. No. /, Whining
ton. Del The Reserves would ike
to hear from teams ranging in age
from II TO 20 years and Manager
George Shivery can be reached by
addressing communications TO him
az Rockland. Del. Richard Monigle,
captain OF the Reserves can be
reached by calling phone 5931-W.
Evening journal., 1922-03-09
County League Of Six Clubs
Is Ready to Play Ball

whoopi 'ooh-rayl They're Off
Who? The newly organized New
Castle County Baseball League. with
six live-wire aggregations guaran-
tees paid and schedule adopted for
a ten-game half season series. Play
will start on Saturday April %.
The completion of the organiza-
tion took place last evening. in The
Evening Journal office. when the
Newark team was voted a franchise.
The schedule for Saturday games
only. drawn by President George
Winter. was adopted by unanimous
vote. American League rules and
regulations. presented by William o.
Denny. Of the New Castle Athletic
Association. were adopted with a
few notifications.
The power OF selecting the UNI
pires and board Of arbitration was
delegated to President Winter. II
was decided that all protests should
be made in writing and be in the
hands OF the secretary within as
hours following the game I'm which
the protest is made. No personal
protest will be received by the pres
ident or any other officer Of the
league. Should the manager or
captain protest, he with the man
ager or captain OF the opposing
team and the umpire shall submit
written versions of the play causing
the protest No umpire will be paid
until his written explanation Is in
the hands of the secretary.
The written protest will be sub
mltted to the board Of arbitration
and the technicality decided. The
league also adopted the following
rule;
mo player shall be signed to play
on a County League team. who Is
already under contract with any
other league"
Players released by other leagues
will not be eligible TO play in the
County League until IA days after
their release.
Evening journal., 1922-03-09
WEATHER AIDS
CLEANUP WORK
Fresh Squad of 100 Men
Tackles Seventh Ward
Streets and Lots
JOBS FOUND FOR 532
FORMER SERVICE MEN

Assisted by excellent weather con-
ditions, a fresh squad OF 100 men
resumed cleanup work today re-
placing a similar squad which fin
ished its labors yesterday afternoon.
The new squad is busy In the Sew
enth ward. clearing up vacant lots,
streets and alleys Il will continue
work until tomorrow night
In addition to supplying men for
the cleanup squad. the Public EN-
ployment Bureau, In the old City
Hail. Sixth and Market streets,
placed - other men in positions
today OF these FIVE were skilled ar
tisans.
Six men were referred 10 possible
employment. Three women We're
gwen work in various domestic ca
pacities and nine were referred. OF
the nine. one was referred to an In
dustrial and one TO a clerical po-
sition.
A tahuladon made by the bureau
shows that up 20 and including
March :. 1909 former service men
had been registered. 9gs had been
referred TO possible positions and
5S2 had been placed in employ
ment
Evening journal., 1922-03-09
NEIGHBORIIOOD
n.-Goals-, !,
KREBs BOYS IN NnNsTREIsY

With a program Of clever comedy
and musical kits. the Krebs Com
pany presented its annual mintrel
show at the Masonic Hall in New
port last night. This is the third
annual performance OF the Krebs
burnt-cork troupe. The affair was
successful from a financial end. also
about four hundred paid admissions
being reported.
Like most modern minstrel shows
the program was divided into two
parts. The first comprised the old
style semi-circle Of black-faced
sing rs and comedians. while the
latter half was composed of a num-
Der Of short sklts.