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The Washington times., 1922-11-13
TELLSST0R|ES
Of WASHINGTON
To STUDENTS
Mrs. r. D. Johnston Speaks
Before High School at
Winchester.

WINCHESTER. Va, Nov 13.-
In an address before the Boyce
High School. at Boyce. Clarke
county, Va, Mrs. r. d. Johnston,
vice-regent for the State of Ala
bama of the Ladies Mt. Vernon
Memorial Association. related sew.
eral hitherto unpublished incidents
in the life Of Gen. George Wash.
ington as a young man.
Before he had attained the age
Of twenty-one years George Wash.
ington was employed by Lord
Fairfax, proprietor Of the northern
neck Of Virginia, to make a survey
of his vast estate, which Comprised
many thousands Of acres north of
the Rappahannock river. Washing
ton finished the survey within
years time, only to discover that
there was an inaccuracy Of a few
feet, and the future first President.
Of the United States thereupon
re-surveyed the entire tract. the
task requiring another year to per.
form to his satisfaction.
During this period George Wash
ington established his headquarters
in Winchester. and the original
building, In which he had his
office and In which he slept and
took, his meals, is still standing
here and Is in good state of
preservation. The building and
grounds surrounding It are cared
for by the George Washington
Headquarters Association, Of Win.
chester. The tomb of Lord Fairfax
is beneath Christ Episcopal Church
in this city.
Mrs. Johnston also told he,
audience at the Boyce High School
how she had found in Winchester.
several years ago, a jeweled sword
that had belonged to General Wash.
lngton. She purchased this sword
and sent II to Mt. Vernon. where
II is now preserved among many
other relics of Washington.
The Washington times., 1922-11-13

paign or not. They will go :nto the
league anyway.
The Washington times., 1922-11-13
COIN DATED 1854 FOUND
ON OHIO RIVER BANK

EAGLEPORT, Ohio, Nov. ia
coin, dated 1854. was found In the
Ohio river here by A.. J. Stevens,
who was searching the flats for In.
dian arrowheads.
The coin was picked up near
where General Morgan and his
raiders crossed the river during the
civil wa. The name Of the country
issuing the piece OF money II not
distin guishsble.
The Washington times., 1922-11-13
20 WOMEN AND CHILDREN
SAVED FROM N. Y. FIRE

NEW YORK, Nov. 13.-One hun.
dred families were driven from their
homes by three tenement house fires
In thickly congested districts early
today One fire on the West Side
was marked by thrilling rescue Of
twenty women and children who
were carried down ladders to safety
by firemen-
Thirty.two families fled in terror
when a blaze was discovered on the
roof Of six.story house on the
lower East Side.
Fire which broke out In a laundry
In the tenement house section down.
town forced mere than 200 persons,
members OF forty.eight families,
from their homes.
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cHlcACoAN IN FRANCE
TO FIND MISSING WIFE

PARIS. Nov. 13.-william Pur.
ness, Of Chicago. arrived from the
his French wife. whom he married
in 1919.
Purness said that his wife came
to France some time ago to attend
the marriage Of her sister and
mysteriously disappeared.
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ec1eN N'S
of ex-President
Wilson and the
revived prospect
of American en-
trance into the
league. That such
a prospect exists
can no longer be
d e n / e d. T h e
Democrats ar e
well on their way
toward a strong
chance of win
ming the election
of 1924; and II
they win 1t, they
will not care
W h e I h er the
league was an is'
The Washington times., 1922-11-13
WILSON STILL
PLANS To HAVE
]. 8. IN LEAGUE
Hard Declares Ex-President Is
Hopeful Of Making It
Issue in 1924.
BY WILLIAM HARD.
CosmoDolitan News Service.

The uppermost topic in Washing.
ton at this. moment is beyond all
doubt the health
Evening journal., 1922-07-06
DILLON TEAM SELLS
MOST LOAN SHARES

The team under the leadership OF
S NJ. Dillon. won the contest staged
by the Central Building and Loan
associationtnd will be the guests Of
the team captained by Thomas II.
Fullerton az dinner in the near fu-
ture. The contest was for the Sc
curing OF shareholders in the loan
association and during the contest
more than 100 shares were disposed
OF.
The winners were $. NJ. Dillon,
Clarence W. McCaulley. James II.
Hughes, Guy r. Ford, Harry +. Mel
Ion. Clarence A. Turner. Robert S.
Glover and j. Bayard Ellison.
The losing team consisted OF
Thomas II. Fullerton. George +.
Connell; George l.. Coppage, Mayor
Leroy Harvey. former Mayor Will
liam G.. Taylor. George G. Herring.
Jr.: John W. Norris John c. Say
lor and Charles Warner.
Evening journal., 1922-07-06
RUM CASE BEFORE
COMMISSIONER CANN

John Kerr. better known as Jack, e"
was given a hearing this Afternoon by
L. S. Commissioner John Pearce
Cam. in the Federal Building. Ninth
and Shipley streets, on charge OF
illegal possession and transportation
OF liquor.
Kerr was arrested by Federal Pro-
hibition Agents Leroy and Edwards
on June 21 near Iron Hi. He IS
said to live in West Grove Pa. At
that time he was held under $500
bail by Commissioner Pierce for fur
ther hearing today.
Commissioner Cam will have a
hearing every day for the remainder
Of this month. except Saturdays and
Sundays largely as result of the
recent liquor raid when 16 men and
women were arrested.
Evening journal., 1922-07-06
BETTERTON EXCURSION
ON THURSDAY NEXT.

Franklin Flitcraft, tourist agent OF
Woodstown, y. j., personally will
cbndpct an excursion to Betterton.
Md. on Thursday next. Persons go
ing on it will leave Fourth street
yhNf at s o'clock STANDARD time)
for iPenn's Grove, where they will
board the steamer Lord Baltimore
for Betterton by way of the Chesa-
beake and Delaware Canal, pic
turesque trip. Mrs. Flitcraft will
give her attention to unescorted
women who desire to go. Returning.
the party will leave Betterton at
1890 o'clock Friday morning. The
fare from Wilmington is s6.25 in
'cluding round trip, supper. lodging
and breakfast. Mr.. Flitcraft will he
at the Hotel dupont Saturday and
Wednesday next to give information
and book reservations. He ran sew
eral excursions from Penn's Grove
last summer.
Evening journal., 1922-07-06
TELL ROTARIANS
OF TWO TRIPS
w. E. Douglas Talks Of Los
Angeles; DR.. Squires of
Europe
DIR. HULLIHEN
is NEW MEMBER

The weekly meeting OF the Ro-
tary Club in the Hotel DUPONT to-
day was featured by addresses by
w. e. Douglass. Of Goldey College
one OF the local delegates 10 the
International Rotary Convention In
Los Angeles. and DIR. John II.
squiers. a former official Of the du-
Pont Company who has returned
from a tour Of Europe.
Mr.. Douglass described his trip in
a graphic manner. II had been
planned 10 have G. d. Garretson. an
other delegate TO the convention.
speak OF the trip. but owing 10 the
lateness OF the hour. IL was decided
to have Mr.. Garretson address the
members in the near future
DR.. Squlers. in concluding his ad-
dress. said that while he had seen
great things in Europe and had
great experiences. he was glad 20
get back to the United States.
The invocation was made by the
Rev. Richard w. Trapnell. William
=. White and Frank II. Mason led
In the singing. The new Rotary
Song, the words having been brought
back from the Los Angeles conven-
tion by Mr.. Douglass. was sung.
Among the visitors was A. G.
Flower. OF Waco. Texas.
DR.. Walter Hullihen. president OF
the University OF Delaware and Ed
ward r. Mack, were admitted to
Evening journal., 1922-07-06
TWO WOMEN JURORS
In DAMAGE CASE

Judge Morris in the United States
District Court today began trial Of
the damage suit of Mrs. Ethel NJ.
Reed VS.. the Pennsylvania Railroad
and Walter d. Hines, administrator
of railroads. The greater portion Of
the morning was devoted to select
ing a jury TO hear the case.
The jury finally selected was as
follows: Willard s. Torbert, Alexis
p. Clark. Richard Y. Pilling, Charles
A. Rudolph, +. J. Cheyney Bryon
Minner: Miss Edith Beck, William
w. Knox, r. L. Hopkins. Frank Nc
Cormick, Mrs. Ella G. Jones and
Henry c. Davis.
John J. McDevitt, OF Philadelphia,
and Albert +. Polk, OF this city, rep
resent the plaintiff Of Ward, Gray
and Leary represent the company.
The suit is brought by Mrs. Reed
to recover damages for the death Of
her husband while working on a
railroad bridge.
Evening journal., 1922-07-06
STRIKERS PROTEST
EMPLOYMENT PLAN

A delegation of striking railway
shop crafts men called at the Pub
lie Employment Bureau. in the old
CITY Hall. Sixth and Market streets.
about noon today. and made a pro-
test against what they considered
Unfair methods of placing strike
breakers by the bureau.
Miss Katherine Smith, in charge
OF the bureau, who also represents
the employment bureau of the De-
sartment of Labor, Washington. de-
hied the charge and explained the
policy OF the bureau, which Is to
fully inform every man referred to
a position the exact nature of the
work and whether or not there is a
strike in effect. The delegates re-
fired. seemingly satisfied with the
bureaus policy.
Robert w. Kramer, former presi-
dent OF the Central Labor Union,
and member OF the State Assembly,
headed the delegation and present
ed the national secretary OF the
6oilermakers' Union. naped Buck.
who acted as spokesman.
No more calls for men were re-
c.ived from the railroads up to 2
o'clock this afternoon. Word was re-
ceived that six men sent yesterday
to- the Baltimore and Ohio to act as
maintenance of way laborers. and
five men sent on Monday to the
Pennsylvania to serve as guards,
were stlll at work.
Evening journal., 1922-07-06
HEADS
BRANDYWINE LOAN

The Brandywine Building and
Loan Association was organized at
the Cappeau Drug Store. Delaware
avenue and DUPONT street last
night. Five hundred shares We're
subscribed and plans made for
each director 20 bring IN 100 ad-
ditional shareholders.
Officers and directors elected
follow:
Charles r. Miller. president;
Harry T. Reed. vice-presldent; w.
O. Wlngate. secretary: r. II. Cap
peau. treasurer; Charles a. Beck. J.
II. Coady. Chas. J. Dougherty. Lc-
roy Hickman B. X. Smedley. H. II.
Gallaher. Howard l.. Seaman. Glenn
ent A. Woods. Charles Eckman. Al
fred ID. Smith. Bernard J. Dougherty.
David Lindsay. Jr.. DR.. A. J. Bert
ram, Albert Jefferis. George c.
Jr.. solicitor.
Evening journal., 1922-07-06
HAIR, CUCUMBERS,
WITH WEEPING JAG

Four men. who from their ap-
pearance We're typical hoboes. were
literally led into the police station
at . o'clock this afternoon, having
been found paralyzed drunk along
the tracks OF the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad. near Seventh street.
one OF the men. Michael Battles.
was quite aged and had hair as long
as a woman's. His p0ckets were
filed with cucumbers. and he was
crying bitterly. His companions
gave their names as Frank Kelly,
John Gum and Alexander Mason.
The men were found lying along
the tracks by Patrolmen Mccarthy
and Vandegrift. They We're so sod
den the officers had to carry them
up a steep embankment to the patrol
wagon.
Evening journal., 1922-07-06
Rail STRIKE
in FIFTH DAY
Company Says Conditions
Are Normal, No Men
Needed
UNION LEADERS
STRIVE FOR ORDER

At the Office OF the general super
intendent of the Southern Division
OF the Pennsylvania Railroad It was
said today that there was practically
no change in the strike situation at
, the Todds Cut shops and at other
ssoints along the Maryland division
= from yesterday
I'VE are operating exactly the
same as IL there were no strike" an
official stated. I'VE have plenty Of
men and everything is moving the
same as in normal times. There
Is practically no change in the num-
Der of men out since yesterday. We
do not need any help and are not
eeking It,"
officials of the Pennsylvania COM
pany said that men who were fur
loughed sometime ago have been
notified in several places to return
to work. So far only 100 OF these
n en- have been employed here. how
tiFer. 1t was said that at Thur
: low six new men were placed at
work and at Delmar where all the
craftsmen had gone on strike their
/. places had been filled.
The figures announced at the rail-
road company offices this morning
show a total of 1872 men on strike,
divided as follows: shops 81. round
house Al men.
At the headquarters OF the six
crafts organization IN the Labor
Temple. the meeting this morning
vas addressed by William Buckley,
a representative OF the international
y Pnilermakers' Association. He urged
t.Ie men now out to refrain from in
terfering with those who are at
' work. Mr.. Buckley also warned the
pickets to cause no trouble.
The register at the Labor Temple
this morning showed $50 names of
railroad strikers up until last night.
this did not include those who reg
is;ered this morning.
: Another matter discussed at to-
days meeting OF the men was the
letter sent out by the National
Chamber of Commerce urging
business men to support the rail-
!, ads. Several Of the local labor !
leaders informed the men that such |
a course was looked for and that /
workers should not be surprised at !
this attitude Of the Chamber Of /
Commerce.
The General Advisory Commit
tee of the Federated Crafts will
meet this afternoon when plans will
i made for the organization mem
bers to secure their pay from the
railroad company. Saturday will be
pay day and as the railroad COM
pany has refused to treat with the
men now out as members of any /
organization the leaders will en-
.deavor TO have the men obtain
their pay without signing any
agreements that the company may
present.
Evening journal., 1922-07-06
RECEIVER
FOR MOTOR CO.
Allegation of Insolvency Is
Admitted BY Premier
Officials
E. E. MITCHELL TO
CLOSE BUSINESS

on a bill OF complaint filed by the
American Foundry Company, a cor
poration of Indiana. Chancellor VOL
colt has appointed Elmer f.
Mitchell, OF this city. receiver for
the Premier Motor Corporation,
a Delaware corporation. The Chan
cellor also issued an order restrain
ing the corporation. its directors.
officers and agents and others from
interfering with, transferring. SELL
ing or otherwise disposing of the
property OF the corporation or in
,terfering with the possession or con-
troll OF such property and assets.
The complainant set forth in the
bill that II is a creditor OF the re-
spondent corporation for S2,97O.sO
as principal. besides interest. and
that the Indebtedness is long past
due; that the respondent has its
only tangible assets in Indiana and
none in Delaware. that :he respOn-
dent has an indebtedness OF about
one million dollars. most Of which Is
long past due; that the respondent
is insolvent.
The respondent. in its answer. ad-
mitted the allegations OF the COM
plainant 10 be true.
The Chancellor required the re-
celver TO furnish $4,000 bond and
the complainant, not being a resi-
dent of this State, to furnish bond in
the same amount conditioned for
the payment Of Rll costs and ex-
penses incurred on the cause and
receivership providing the assets OF
the respondent are insufficient
therefor.
Andrew c. Gray is attorney for |
the complainant and +. f. Berle /
for the respondent.
Evening journal., 1922-07-06
WIFE SAYS JOHN
THREATENED HER

Alleged 10 have threatened his
$500 bail. pending hearing next
Monday. on a charge Of assault and
battery on her. John Skephowski
was again arrested on a charge Of
threatening bodily harm.
At the suggestion OF both Assis-
tant City Solicitor Green and Alex
ander Jamison. attorney for the de-
fendant, the man was held for ex-
animation as to his sanity by Judge
Hastings. in Municipal Court this
morning. Both charges were con-
tinued until next Wednesday, at Mr..
request.
Evening journal., 1922-07-06
JEWS TO HAVE
''H0PE OF ISRAEL" :"

Rabbi Joseph Simmonds. Of Phil
adelphia, a worker in the Jewish
Welfare Board addressed meeting
held in the Y. VI. c. A. Building at
Third and King streets last night.
First steps toward organizing local
branch of The Hope OF Israel"
known in Hebrew as "Tikyas Israel" :"
were made. The purpose OF the
organization Is to teach Judaism and
Rabbi Simmonds outlined its aims.
Miss Lena Arsht was elected tenn
porary chairman and Miss Anna
Slonsky. temporary secretary. An
other meeting will be held on next
wednesday night in the Adas
Kodesch Synagogue. Sixth and
French streets.
Evening journal., 1922-07-06
SHOOTING CHARGES
OVER UNTIL SEPT.

Decision in the case of John Ca
mence, alias Trenton Jack" charg-
ed with assault in connection with
the firing of a shot at Patrolman
Rodenheiser several nights ago, was
continued until the last Saturday in
September by Deputy Judge Lynn, in
Municipal Court. this morning.
Evidence in the case was heard
yesterday, at which time Camence
and George Aiken were held in
81 900 bail each on charges Of break
ing and entering the Leibowitz store,
and s East Third street.
Evening journal., 1922-07-06
20 DIE in FIGHT
WITH TENANTS UNION

VERA CRUZ, July 6. Omitted
Press)-Twenty were killed and rs
wounded early today in a battle
between soldiers and the tenants
union.
Soldiers under orders OF the dis
trict court, were sent TO arrest Her
on Proal. leader OF the union.
Proal resisted. Hundreds of his
gathered about his home
and opened fire on the detachments
Evening journal., 1922-07-06
CITY's NAMEsAKE ON VIEW.

A fine Photographic reproduction
Of the portrait Of Spencer Compton.
Earl Of Wilmington. for whom this
city was named, has been placed on
display by the William Sewell Ellis
Studio in the showcase at the Tenth
street entrance to the dupont Build
ing. The copy was made from the
etching Of Compton now in custody
Of Mayor Harvey and hung in his
Office in the Public Building.
Evening journal., 1922-07-06
NEW BUILDING PERMITS.

Inspector Preston this morning
issued the following building per-
mits:
Mrs. Sophia Strain, northeast
corner of Thirty-fifth and Tatnall
streets. dwelling. to cost $4,000.
Charles Bullock, 2403 West
street, addition to cost 5000.
Charles Lucas, lessee, BIS Mon
roe street. garage $50.
Evening journal., 1922-07-06
FAILS TO APPEAR
TO BE SENTENCED

Special to The Evening Journal
DOVER. DEL. July Clayton
Seylor. indicted for breaking and
entering the farm home Of Daniel
NJ. Mercer, two weeks ago. who was
convicted by a Kent county jury last
night sentence being deferred until
this morning, failed to appear in
court up TO noon for sentence. Sey-
lor's bondsmen began a search for
him.
Evening journal., 1922-07-06
REDECoRATE SECURITY TRUST.

Scaffolding used Tor re-decorat-
ing the interior OF the Security
Trust Company. Sixth and Market
streets, is being removed. revealing
an attractive cream and pea-green
ceiling and sidewall effect, in the
main banking room, ladies' room
and private offices Of the bank
stan
Evening journal., 1922-07-06
PARD0NS BOARD
HEARS TWO CASES

Special to The Evening Journal.
DOVER. Del, July 6.-The State
Board OF Pardons in session today
heard applications for pardon for
Roy Millman. a Sussex county pris-
oner. serving a term for larceny, and
Irving McAllister, serving a term in
New Castle County Workhouse for
breaking and entering the store OF
JOS Levi and Co OF this town about
year ago.
Evening journal., 1922-07-06
HANHAHAN FINED
EnD CDITITnINf

Alleged to have been driving at
: "a rate of S5 miles an hour in Penn
sylvaDia avenue when arrested by
Motorcycle officer Carey, Guy Han
'hanan was fined $40 and costs by
~udge Hastings in Municipal Court
this morning. Hanhanan said his
speedometcr registered only 20
miles an hour.
Evening journal., 1922-07-06
FIND WORK FOR 10 MORE.

Fourteen men and FIVE women were
placed in positions by the Public
Employment Bureau today. Eight
men and fifteen women were re-
ferred to occupations. while four
men and four women registered for
employment
Evening journal., 1922-07-06
HARVEY FARM SOLD.

George Rawlinson. of f. Linwood
Dashiell Co, has sold the Harvey
farm, situate on Harvey Road. ad-
Joining Arden. The farm comprises
approximately 100 acres. The pur-
chaser was Fiske Warren, purchase
price was $4,000.
Evening journal., 1922-07-06
FORD SEDAN STOLEN

A Ford sedan beonging to DR.. and
Mrs. H. J. Stubbs was stolen from
Fifth and Market streets on the
Fourth. the police have been inform
ed. They have no trace of the car.
Evening journal., 1922-07-06
SUFFERS MATCH BURNS

Bernard Jacobs. 1903 French street.
was treated at Engine House No. /.
bv Lieutenant A. w McGowan, yes
terday afternoon. for burns received
while playing with matches.
Evening journal., 1922-07-06

Even so early as this there are
advance fall styles" - Imported
models judged by designers TO show
what is newest and will be popular
this fall.
They are usually shown in lighter
materials for late summer wear and
in heavier materials for autumn.
The two models illustrated are Of
this type-adaptable to either light
or heavy weight materials.
They have low waist lines, longer
skirts with uneven hens and notice.
Evening journal., 1922-07-06
of 200 soldiers.

Of 200 soldiers.
Members Of the tenants union
sang the Internationale as they
struggled with the troops.
Most OF the casualties were
were among the union members.
One lieutenant and two soldiers
were killed.
Proal was finally arrested.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-02-22
Current Comment.

After the Missouri primaries Sen.
ator Reed will know Whether he has
talked too much for his political
Blade.
curious that the flu should come
back to America. 1t certainly didn't
make much Of a hit on its last APP
poarance hele.-Syracuse-Herald.
~ viii not be easy to convince
the trree or four thousand men who
lost their jobs in the navy yards that
the arms conference was an unmixed
b essing .-Detroit Free press.
The fact that France has suffered
So inyasions from Germany during
the course Of the past eighteen lun.
bred years is one good and sufficient
reason why she does not delight over
.d,h at the prospect of another one,
Boston Transcript
AT Kriyan we are told, the Boil.
Ievist military bands p ay The Star
paHgled Banner twice a day FOR the
DIation Of hungering Armenians.
neither the Armenians have learned
at to take their hats OF is a point
's vet unelucidated by the dispatches
brooklyn Eagle
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-02-22
In The DAVIS News.

Few men have lad more rhetoric
career than General Sir Arthur Cur
lie, who is to deliver the Washington
Birthday Grafton today at the Uni
yersity of Pennsylvania Less than
decade ago Sir Arthur conducted a
small real estate business in Victoria.
3. c. Today he IS at the head of Nc
Gil University, one of the foremost
educational institutions of the Dom
inion, and Is remembered as the com
mander Of the Canadian troops during
the latter part Of tho World War He
began life as a schoolmaster but soon
launched out on his own account as a
real estate agent devoting his spare
time to training in the militia. At
the outbreak of the war he immedia-
tely answered the call from the Moth
er country and went to the front in
command OF a battalion When Sir
Julian Byng resigned, Currie was
named to succeed him in command Of
the Canadian troops A large man
with laughing eyes and face that
has the freshness of youth, Sir Ar
thur is known as man with a
punch"-one who delivers the goods. -,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-02-22
Used Insects to Elnht lnsaota

Control Of destructive insects by
the introduction Of their natural en-
emles has become an important tech.
nique during the last generation,
writes Paul Popenoe In Science. But
If competent observers are to be trust
ed, the southern Arabs employed the
same method more than 100 years ago
in the culture Of the date palm.
In his Relation dun Voyage dams
PYemen," p +. Botta says:
II was able to verify the singular
fact previously observed by Forskal,
that the date palm in Yemen are at
tackled by species Of ant which would
cause them to perish II each year the
growers did not bring from the noun
tains and fasten in the tops of the
palms branches OF a tree that | did
not recognize, which contains the nests
OF another species of ant which de.
stroys that of the date PALM"