davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-02-21
North Beach Citizens
To Hold Mass Meetino

A meeting of the citizens OF
North Beach will be held at Pythian
Temple. at o'clock tonight. TO
vote on the proposed erection of a
pier. bathing houses. and other i'm
pfoNements at the summer resort.
The meeting. which was called by
order of the North Beach Citizens
Association. is for the purpose Of
NoicinE approval of the plans FOR
numerous improvements at the
beach proposed by company which
tas been organized and which prom
Uses to provide the improvements n
given the proper authority.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-02-21

James Corlis. 90 years old. sos. South
Capitol street twelve men were ar
rested. Eight were coiored. %
Those arrested gave their. names
as John Forgatty. sfS virginia AVE-
nue. Robert Mccarthy, 2O3 Thir-
.eenth strests tfartman Spenc.,
njamin Biinkic. t3s Delaware
avenue; Robert Clark. 1925 First
street northwest: Arthur White.
Ill2 First street southeast: George
Thomas, Is X street southwest.
Norman Newman 1891 First street
southeast; Delphis Sputter. 325 I
street southeast: Frank CoRtis. asa
Francis street. and james Farmer,
1921 First street southeast. all col
ored. They were all charged. police
say. with. disOrderly. conduct, The
manager was, charged with permit
ting gambling.
Raid on G street.
In a raid conducted by the SiKih
precinct police John Gilmore. 80
years old. 4Is @ street northwest,
was charged with permitting Esmh-
Ling on premises. number 81
other men also sWere taken ts the
precinct station but later were re-
leased. Gilmore WIS released after
placing SIS collateral
Mabel wfnbush. colOrcd. - years
old, 43O3 Sheriff road northeast. Was
arrested by the Second precinct po-
lice. charged with carrying con-
ceaIed weapons. She was taken br
Policeman ". ]. Gibbons, who said
he found a revolver concealed in
her clothing. She was lcchSd M.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-02-21
CLARENDON PEOPLE
DISCUSS BOND ISSUE

CLARENDON, Va. Feb. 20. - A
100000 bond issue for furnishing
sewerage and water to Arlington
County. provided for in the new
sanitary bill, was the subject OF a
special meeting OF the Clarendon
Citizens Association last night
The bill is pending before the Vir-
ginia leSislatpre. and is assured OF
passage. officers of the association
stated. Under the bill the entire
county will be furnished sewerage
and water, subject to referendum in
sparsely- settled sections.
The following committee was ap-
pointed to go TO Richmond Thurs
day to advocate amending the bill
to permit laying OF mains by the
county engineers: 4. r. Payne.
chairman: J. Thomas Manning. F.
l.. Sharp. William B. Stuart and G.
1issTs X}erssS.E asS,1sS 80
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-02-21
Catholic Men Honor
Maj. Daniel SuIliUdn

Police Superintendent Daniel Sui
livsn was rendered a reception last
night by St. GabrieTs Council. Ma
tiOnaI Association of Catholic Men.
at Masonic Hall. Second and Upshur
streets northwest. Senator Joseph
T. T.ansdelI. of Louisiana, was the
principal speaker.
Among the others who congratu-
late the ma jor were Representative
James O'Connor. Of Louisiana: Rev
J Jim ~ Mcnamara. pastor ST. Ga
b-'iel's Church; Patrick J. Hsltigau.
= aiding clerk. OF the House of Rep
-sentatIves. and Walter Beller
president OF the st. Gabriel Council
Maj. sullivan. responding. pledged
himself to serve as he has done "aIl
the way up" with loyalty and devo-
lion to duty. He said that there
was NOW a greater tendency to law
}"TsneSs and immortality than ever
l...'..r"' TIC ~-F''I f"r rho T"-1l
support of all citizens Of the Dis
DO
Nftcr tho reception there was a
musical program and buffet
.ruvhcon.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-02-21
NEGRO SHOT DEAD
IN ROW OVER DEBT

William Davis. colored, 81 years
old. 1916 Fourth street northwest,
was shot dead during an argument
in the tailor shop of Kelly Smith.
1910 Fourth street northwest, last
night.
Charles Saunders. colored. 1925
Neal place northwest. charged with
murder. was arrested at his home by
Headquarters Detectives Thompson
and Embrey. and Sergt. Kilmartin. of
the Second precinct station. Saun-
ders is being he'G' at the Third pre-
cinCt station.
According to police. the fight arose
when Saunders dema nded the pay
ment Of debt Of so cents. Three
shots arc said to have been fired.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-02-21
FRIENDS DISAGREE
ON MAX OSER'S AGE

CHICAGO. Feb. 20.-Just how old
is Max Oser, or Max Won Der Muehl,
of Zurich. Switzerland. who is to
marry Mathilde Mccormick. aged
II, and heiress to many millions?
Miss Mathilde says he is 40 and
Iovable.
Emil L. Burgy. his cousin. says
he Is 81.
Mrs. Martha Burgy. another cou-
sin. says he Is IS and the son OF
a clergyman. Emil Burgy says he
is the son of Count Won Der Muehl.
Howard A. Colby. speaking for
the Mccormick family. says he Is
only 40 years old and full OF mus
tard and pep. This stun about his
being an old man is all bosh. He
is really young man. and Miss
Mathilde is very mature young
lady,"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-02-21
ACCUSES BIG HOTEL
OF LIQUOR PLOT

CHICAGO. Feb. 20.-Illicit liquor
traftickinE amounting to $500. 900 is
charged in criminal bills OF infor-
nation filed yesterday by United
States District Attorney Charles
Clyne against one OF the largest
hotel companies in Chicago.
The action was taken after
months OF investigation. IL is
stated. and involves the alleged
sale OF 10000 gallons Of liouor
without permits or on bogus per-
mits to fake drug concerns and
fictitious persons.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-02-21
VETERAN OF DIXIE
is 70 TOMORROW

CULPEPER. Va. Feb. 20.-Rich-
ard S. Read. of Culpeper. who is one
Of three veterans, now living. OF the
famous Porter Company. seventh
Virginia Regiment. Pickett's Divi-
sior. will be ~ years old on Wash
ington's Birthday.
Mr.. Read served throughout the
civil war with conspicuous bravery.
and was severely wounded at the
battle Of The Five Forks" in Dim
Widdie County. April ., 1865.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-02-21
Absentee Voting LalD
Urged for Connecticut

Passage of an absentee voting
law by the Connecticut legislature
was advocated last night bv Rem
resentative f. Hart Fem. OF tina,
state. speaking before the Connec-
tlcut state Society at the Hadleigh
Hotel. At'present thirty-two States
allow absentee voting
Mrs. David H. Kincheloe, wife o,
Representative Kincheloe. Of Ken
lucky. entertained with negro song.
and dialect stories. Matthew =
O'Brien. member Of the District bar
also TOOK part in the program.
nenry NJ Camp presided at the
meeting. Dancing and cards fol-
lowed the program.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-02-21
FAILS TO INDICT
BANK PRESIDENT

BOSTON, Feb. 20. The Suffolk
County grand jury. after an inves-
tigation OF the closed Hanover
Trust Company, today returned a
No bill' against the banks for
mer president, Henry Chmielinski.
The Hanover Trust was the first
OF several Boston trust companies
to be closed by the State bank COM
missioner, following the Ponzi
crash in 1920.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-02-21
CuIpeper Civil War Vet
Observes 9th BIRTHDAY

CULPEPER. Va. Feb. Ca. #.
Yates. Of this county, who a few
days ago celebrated his ninety
seventh birthday. is the oldest civil
war veteran in Piedmont Virginia.
He makes his home with his dauSh-
ter. Mrs. T. N. Sellers at her coun-
try place and. makes at least one
trip to town each week. He Is
mentally alert and physically sound
except for poor eyesight.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-02-21
PEGGY REFUSES
RICH FRENCHMAN

PARIS. Feb. 2O.-Pierre Merillon
will not make another chapter In
Peggy Joyce's book. "NLillionaire
Husbands ! Have Had" Merillon
started south today in a big limou-
sine. after Peggy had refused to
set a wedding date.
y t'r< like PJerre much. but he Is
beginning to act sort Of jealous.
said Peggy. Il have always told
him that I~wuuid never marry him
but we would be good friends. He
wanted to give me his Rolls-Royce
but l refused to accept IT,"
(Copyright. 1891
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-02-21

with pledges and subscriptions
10 date amounting to $4,000
Washington Is expected to go over
the top" within the next few days
in the campaign to raise 100000
for the proposed convention nan
according to reports to the WASH
ington Auditorium organizatlon
committee. which met at the VIII
lard Hotel last night.
Various teams receiving subscrlp-
tons, besides reporting progress
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-02-21
Students in Politics
FaUored By President

President Harding looks with IA
vor upon the organized movement OF
undergraduate students to take a. part
in national affairs.
This view was expressed. to the
representatives Of $50 universities
who visited the President and pre-
scented him with resolutions urging
prompt ratification Of the. conference
treaties. The deputation. was headed
by Charles Denby, jro- of Prince
ton. nephew Of Secretary Of the Navy
DENLY.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-02-21
Washington Will
Marry on Holiday
License Issued General" and
Miss Dorsey at Court
House.

Marriage licenses were issued ia
couples-among them
:beiagl General Warrington and Mis-,
.IdeIi Dorsey, both OF this CITY
yesterday by Col. william A. Knoll
marriage license clerk. at the Dis.
trict courthouse.
Most Of the ceremonies. including
that OF General Washington and
Miss Dorsey, will be performed on
Wednesday-Washington's Birthday
according to statements made by
a number of the prospective brides
Aend bridegrooms.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-02-21
Thousands Join Beer Boycott,

LONDON. Feb. 2O.-Thousan Of
English dock workers arc under
going a cruel test of their devo-
ton to the cause of union labor
They have passed through the first
day Of their self-imposed abstinence
from beer. a boycott declared in
retaliation for decreases in wages
which the brewers are imposing
upon their wOrkmen.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-02-21
TlDo Negroes Charged
With Store H0ld.Uu

Two negroes were arrested yes
terday charged with holding up
the store of Samuel Schikopp, s01
Second street southwest. about a
month ago and roebing Schikopp
Of $751; They gave their names as
James Briscoe, 90 years old, $50
Third street southwest, and Cecil
Robinson. II years old, 342 Armory
court southwest, were held at the
Fourth precinct station.
The arrests were made by Pre-
cinct Detectives Berry, o'Donnell
and Detective Wise.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-02-21
Dies of Gas in Room.

J. I. MOrrison. 20 years Old. an
cmplOyc Of local laundry. was
asphyNiatcd by illuminating cas
in his room at $50 Missouri ave-
nue. northwest. yesterday. CorUncr
hewitt issued a certificate OF aC't-
dental death
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-02-21
SOUTHERN SOCIETY
HOLDS RECEPTION
Ambassador and Nine
Jusserand Enthusiastic
cally Welcomed.

To the stirring tune Of the Mar
settles" Ambassador and Mime. JUS
serand. OF France. marched between
two lanes of members and guests OF
the southera Society OF Washington
in the large AaIse1n. Of the willard
Hotel last ntghsi. tre occasion being
a reception in their honor.
william Fl. Saunders. president OF
the society, in introducing Ambas-
sador Jusserand. spoke OF the great
friendship OF America and France
which has been eternallS cementej
by the recent war and which began
a century and a half ago. Nothing
should impair that good understand
ing or weaken mat friendship aud
sincere regard" said Mr.. SauTtdesa
MIR. Saunders paid an eloquent trib-
ute to Ambassador and Nine. JUS
serand. speaking of the ambassador
a the most forceful and engaging
figure in our National Capital"
Says France Will Pay.
France owes America mucn -
Ambassador Jussersnd said in ad.
dressing the gathering. and she
ever. until several other count .es'
who owe her three-or more times as
much as she owes the United Stapes
pay her. Then she will be able to
repay the debt. which she does MT
want cancelled"
The ambassador praised at length
the institutional and diplomatic pol
icies of the United States. He
touched on the ceding of Louisiana
to America. in which he praised tnt'
act as one of mutual friendliness
and typifying a mutual feeling Of
independence. -, 80
s.erlrDAf nftW.. .
All Amefse9 sfhlfpreWs York
town" the ambassador said, FOR
it was there that American inGepen-
dence was assured"
Before the arrival of the Ambas-
ssdor. a brief business meeting WAS
held in the small ballroom. Thirty
two new members were indicted
into the society. Approximately 500
couples filled the large ballroom.
Dancing was in progress preceding
the arrival of the ambassador and
continued after, bis address...
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-02-21
FRANCE PLANNING
TO REMEDY FLAWS
INITSPROPACANDA
Active Drive ITO Show
Nation as 1t Really
-. Is" Urged.

PARIS. Feb. 20.-Frsnce is con-
'idering plans to reform its propa-
Ssnda system
Recent charges that Frances
-ase was badly presented at the
Washington conference. 1t is under
stood. will shortly be taRen up for
intensive study.
Friends Of 'PremieT Poincarc are
said to be urging him to adopt the
Napoleonic doctrine that the best
defense is a gocd attack
Instead of waiting to deny false
-harGes against France, they would
nave the governments propaganda
agencies start an active drive to
show France as she really is.
Seek "French RIddeIl.-
II is said in responsible circles
that. - the real need which France
feels for adequate submarine pro-
lection of her own and her COL
"nies' coast lines had been pre-
sented adequately before the Wash
inEton conference. convened and
had been clearly and patiently ex-
planned to the British and Amer
lean peoples. there would have been
no shock % surprise at the French
naval demands. but on the contrary.
conciliatory and helpful attitude
toward the Eriand governments
viewpoint.
At any rate. those who arc guild
ing the foreign policy are deter
H. 4
never again be repeated. and are
looking Tor Ways 70. avoid the
repetition Among the first OF the
remedies enyisaEed is the appoint
ment Of a sort of French Lcrd Rid
DELI to act as liaison officer be-
tween the government and both the
French and foreign. press.
Stress His Value.
French correspondents just re-
turned from the United States are
loud in expressing to their friends
in Parliament their admiration for
the craftsmanship of Lord Riddell
That angular. and genial gentle
man. they point out. was available
twice day to all journalists cover
ing the conference. and because OF
his known intimacy with the Brit
ish prime minister. could present
the British viewpoint with author
ity, and in such form as to be jour-
nalistiCaIly useful.
France. on the other hand. they
argue. was represented. to quote
the Echo de Paris" by charming
and affable young attaches. who
kept the GWrespondests waiting
. until or 'cIodK, at blight With
out dinner. and then as often as
not announced that they had moth
ing to give out"
Poineare Sees Point.
But it was the Inflated Cannes
conference that clinched France S
envy OF Britain's Riddell, for there
thr French newspaper men who knew
English braZenly deserted Brands
"informateurs" and fiocked to Lord
RiddelIs confabs with the press
And Lord RiddelI made, them well
'ome-snd filled them full of the
British viewpoint. So the ideas OF
Lloyd George got to the French
reading public with greater speed
and accuracy than those of BRAND
Poincare, himself practicing
journalist when out of office. is alive
To the need Of such a propaganda
go-between. and he is progressive
enough to attempt the new system
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-02-21
Says Arms Pacts Bind Erin:

LONDON, Feb. 20. - winston
Churchill said the Free State would
De bound by the Washington con-
vention barring the use of poison
gas, when the convention Is rati-
ned, and Ireland will be represented
at future conferences the same as
Canada. Australia and the other
dominions. -..-
(copyrisht, ls22.)
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-02-21
DEATH NOTICES.

sHREvE-Departsd this life Sunday Feb
ruary 70. 1877. at 1890 q. m. WILL
IAN A.. sEc 81 years, beloved husband
Of Edith r. Shreye.
Funeral from his late rrsidenee, 636 o
street northeast. Wednesday at p. N.
Friends and relatives invited. 1nterment
private. $50
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-02-21

of Paul De Verral
Barry. rs years
old, slayer OF
Tyler 3. LAWYER,
and Walter Bran
ham, charged with
t he robbery OF
John I. Starnes,
mana ger OF the
Piggy w l & g ! y
store in the Ar
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-02-21
80 DAYS for Stealing Hold.

Charles Cooncy. colored, was s"rl
TO Jail for thirty days yesterday ~
Judge Mcmahon on charge Of lar
cCny Of a mortar hod valued az -
belonging to Reuben Waters. alS
colored. 65OIE L street northwoeI
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-02-21

OF carcass beef In Washington, D. c., for
week ending Saturday, February IS, on ship
ments sold out, ranged from 81 cents to II
cents per pound ana aversgedF fi.s9 cents
per pound.-Adv.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-02-21

For Colds. Grip or Influenza,
and as Preventive, take Laxative BRoM0
oC1NINE hblets- The genuine bears the
signature Of =. W. Grove. (Be sure you
Get BRONCO 30c.-Adv.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-02-21
FLORISTS.

Appropriate Funeral Tokens
Guide Bros. Co. l2l4 F St
Artistie-expressive-ta
Prompt auto delivery servfce.
GEO. G. SHAFFER g Id "a,
EXPRESSIVE FLORAL m. Ps~.s n
sIxhs 1t foDERAz. PRICES siisiI.u
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-02-21
GORDON TO PUSH.
PROSECUTION OF
LAWYERS SLAYER
District. Attorney Says
He May Make Exam
pie of Prisoners.

District Attorney Peyton Gordon
intends to hasten the persecution
Evening star., 1922-10-24
Scarf and Tam Sets
1925

When ones scarf and
tam are of brushed wool
in a matching shade,
what could be more
appropriate for ones
winter outing? These
are for the larger kid
dies from 2 to 9 years
old.
Woolly Caps, in many
pretty colors, are SOC
and Csc.
Evening star., 1922-10-24
10 yds. Longcloth
$l.58

36-inch width, fine, soft
Longcloth, with chamois-
like finish. Good grade
and weight for infants
dresses and fine UNDER
garments.
Evening star., 1922-10-24

L \ bands and bows that drape
around the crown or point at
any high or low angle, these
hats of fine French felt are quite
as fetching as any that have ap-
peared at such a low price all
season.
Some of the brirns are broad
and youthful, some droop
coquettishly, and others have a
short back effect or an timex
pected dip. You may choose
from several shades of the new
browns, pearl gray or other
colors just as important, and be
sure YOU have a hat smart
enough to hold its own through
out the winter season.
Evening star., 1922-10-24
Cotton Pongee
38c yard

81 inches wide; natural
color; a high-luster per-
manent finish. For mems
shirts, chlldren's frocks,
blouses, draperies, etc.
Evening star., 1922-10-24
Saxony Flannel, 55c

y inches wide. Saxony is d
mixture OF wool and cotton, the
latter added to increase wearing
and laundering quality. Much
desired for infants wear.
Evening star., 1922-10-24

THE winter brings hundreds
L of occasions for such versa
tile sweaters as these. Some
are of mohair, interknitted with
a glossy fiber thread, giving a
smart two-tone effect. Others
have very decided cross-stripes,
recommending them for any oc-
casion that savors of sports Or
outdoors. Then some are of
very heavy wool, with long
sleeves and collar that may be
rolled high around the neck. All
sizes.
Second Floor.
Evening star., 1922-10-24
Beacon Robing, 78c

Now showing a wide range Of
pleasing new patterns and color
ings in this old-time favorite.
Floral and Indian designs. So
inches wide.
First Floor.
Evening star., 1922-10-24

HERES where you may have a Hal
lowe'en costume of striking design
and color, yet one that may be used as
serviceable apron frock long after the fes
tive night has passed.
They are so inexpensive, especially
when you consider their double use, you
will no doubt change your mind about hav-
ing a more elaborate or troublesome cos
tune.
The apron frocks are of good quality
Jap crepe, cha1nbray or combinations of
crash and linene. Such color effects as
black and orange, blue and yellow, pink
and blue recommend them for effective
costumes.
Evening star., 1922-10-24
Indian Head
30c ward
Canton Flannel
Csc ward
Cotton Canton Crepe
85c yard

36 inches wide. A true reproduction OF
the silken favorite. Thoroughly shrunken
and very desirable for dresses, kimonos ana
Halloween costumes. Choice Of vide
range of light and dark colors in plain
shades
Evening star., 1922-10-24
Zephyr Cingham, 28c yard

A special for Wednesday only. 3z-lnch
width and extra good quality for women
and children's dresses Choice OF forty
EIGHT different patterns and colorings in
chec...s, plaids, stripes and plain.
Evening star., 1922-10-24
Infants Wool
Sweaters, $3.50

Slip-on and coat sweat
ers in the colors that are
most appropriate for very
tiny folks-pink, blue and
white. Sizes 6 months to
3 wears.
Evening star., 1922-10-24
Outing Flannels, l8c Yard

Special for Wednesday only. SO inches wide. Good
weg ght outing flannel with wool-ke finish both
sides. Light and dark colors. Note the widths agan-s6
inches
Norwich bulletin., 1922-02-10
DRINK MORE WATER
If KIDNEYS BOTHER
Eat less meat and take Salts fer Back
ache or Bladder trouble
Neutralizes acids.

Uric acid in meat excites the kid
neys, they become overworked; get
sluggish. ache, and feel like Jumps OF
lead. The urine becomes CLOUDY; the
bladder is irritated, and you may be
obliged to seek relief two or thrss
times during the night. When the
kidneys clog you must help them nusn
off the hody's urinous waste or you II
be real sick person shortly. AT first
you feel a dull misery in the kidney
region. ysu suffer from backache, sick
headache, dizziness, stomach gels sour.
tongue coated and you feel rheumatic
twinges when the weather is bad.
Eat less meat, drink lots OF water
also get from any pharmacist four
ounces of Jad Salts: take a tablespoon
full in q glass OF water before break
fast for few days and your kidneys
will then act fine. This famous salts
is made from the acid Of grapes and
lemon juice, combined with lithia, and
has been used for generations to clean
clogged kidneys ard stimulate them 10
normal activity, also. 10 neutraiize the
acids in urine, so It no longer is q
source of irritation, thus ending blao-
der weakness.
Jad Salts Is inexpensive, cannot in
lure; makes delightful eNervesceai
Nthia- water drink which eyeryone
Should take new ans then 10 keep tie
kidneys clean and active. Druggist.
i.ere say they sell lots OF Jad Salt. e
folks who believe in overcoming KID
rey trouble while it is enly trouble.