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The Washington herald., 1922-11-29
AUTO TRUCK VANISHES.

An automobile truck, carrying d.
C.. tag number 79-040. belonging to
Edward l.. Wood, 242 Fourteenth
street northeast. was stolen yester.
day from Pennsylvania avenue and
Eleventh street northwest.
The Washington herald., 1922-11-29
Baltimore Bars
Santa and Bells
From Streets

BALTIMORE. Nov. 90.
THE Board of Estimates act
= cd today to Danish Santa
Claus. the tripods and pots and
the ringing bells from street
corners during the Christmas
holidays.
An application from the
American Rescue Workers for
a permit to make collections on
corners during the holidays
was rejected.
The Washington herald., 1922-11-29

ADVERTISEMENT, A
The Washington herald., 1922-03-20
DISTRICT WOMEN
AMONG FOUNDERS
Twelve Honored by National
Party for Activity in
Organizing.

Twelve District Of Columbia women
are included IN the list Of the
-Ighty-two founders OF the National
woman's party. according to the list
announced yesterday. The roll of
founders will be completed on May
81 at the formal dedication OF the
Woman party's new national head
quarters opposite Capitol. These
founders will be present at the ex-
ercises and will take a prominent
part in the ceremony.
District founders, who rank second
IN number among the nineteen
states from whom the lists are
drawn. are: Miss Virginia Blount.
Miss Huntington, Mrs. Avery Coon
ley. Mrs. Marie Moore Forrest. Miss
sara P. GraEan, Miss Cornelia H.
Hill, Mrs. Arthur Ramsey. Mrs.
Richard Wainwright, Mrs Harvey
Wiley, Miss Carrie Harrison, Mrs.
Herman Z. Gasch and Mrs. Emile
BsrLIner.
A new membership drive has Just
been launched. Campaign" mem
bershIp, for those who wish to aid
in tho woman's rights legislation
campaign In the various States, but
who do not wish membership prIvi-
ieses In the national headquarters
has been inauEuratsd.
The Washington herald., 1922-03-20
Girl'sHatpin
Routs Robber
Five "Stick-Up" Men Chased
And Arrested by Pros
pective Victims. :.

NEW YORK, March 19.-Four men
in different parts Of the city became
so wroth about efforts Of stick-up
men that they chased and caused
the arrest of five. who were held
later without bail
Ida Klashman, 26 years old, proved
that the hat pin is mightler than
the pistol when she routed mask ed
man who attempted to hold her up
in her shop on Broadway. Spurred
by the hat pin the intruder depart
ed and was arrested after running
a short distance.
other developments in the Week
end visitation of lawlessness in
cluded the shooting, probably fatal.
of William Roetteger. a restaurant
cashier who sought to save the
cash of his employers; the severe
beating of three others and the ex-
perience OF Miss Ida Dietsch, a
housemsid, who valiantly at
the burglars with potato masher
ged and left unconscious on the lawn
of her employers residence.
Four bandits attempted to hold up
a man in Central Part. He was Pa
trolmsn Harry Zeidbel in plain
clothes. He grabbed revolver
when pointed at his face, threw II
away. drew his own and opened fire.
Now Luton Sutton, -. is in the
Roosevelt Hospital where he is not
expected to live.
The Washington herald., 1922-03-20
l,246 TREATED
AT ALEXANDRIA
Hospital Reports Past
Years Receipts
$36, ,055.17..
1853 FREE PATIENTS
Bulk Of Revenue From Fees.
Building Fund Given
$16,226.50.
THE HERALD BUREAU.

THE HERALD BUREAU.
A. y. Doniphsn,
127 King Street.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, March 10
During the past year l,2i6 patients
were treated at the AleXandria
Hospital. of whom los were free
patients. The average number Of
patients was 81. There were lSl
births at the institution and so
deaths. A total Of 6lS surgical op-
erations wee performed. Of which
1S1 were major and Az minor.
Emergency cases numbered 20e and
redressings 22s. The foregoing
data Is contained in the report OF
Miss Fanny Carter, superintendent.
According to the report. of Ar
thur Herbert, jr.. treasurer, receipts
for the year totaled s36.055.l7, and
OF this amount s31,736.63 came from
pay patients. Expenditures ex-
ceeded receipts by sS03.s5.
For the building fund receipts
were S1S,226.5s. Balance on hand.
after deducting expenditures, was
s2a6.27. Expenditures included
sS.0 on bonds cancelled, interest 90
bonds. cost of equipping X-ray room
and machine, and repairs to heating
plant and other incidentals.
Mrs. l.. Wilbur Reed. president OF
the board of managers. also has a
report on the activities of the in
stitution during the past year
Miss Helen y. Cummings. of this
The Washington herald., 1922-03-20
OIL. YELLOTT
KILLED In AUTO
Washington and Balti.
more Attorney Victim
Of Fast Driving.
HIGH IN PROFESSION
Represented w. r. & E. Co.,
p. E. P. Co., and Tele-
phone Co. Here.

Osborne /. Yellott. Washington
and Baltimore attorney, and state
Employment Commissioner of Mary
land. was instantly killed in an au-
tomobile accident in Baltimore early
yesterday morning.
Mr.. 'Yellott. while driving at a
high rate of speed in his automo-
bile, strucS a passenger safety plat
form at North avenue and Charles
street. an iron support of the plat
form piercing his body and driving
him through the rear end of the ma :
chine. He was dead when picked
up by police who heard the crash
and hastened to the scene. The
machine continued on for a dis
tance of 200 feet in careening
course.
Counsel Of District Utilities.
A private automobile was COM
Wandered and Mr.. Yellott was re-
moved to Mercy Hospital, where
physicians declared death had bees
instantaneous.
Members Of the family say he
was returning to his Baltimore resi-
dence from his shore home on Back
River at the time the accident oc-
on Saturday to do some painting
and repair work on his shore home
in which he was greatly interested
The lateness of the hour Is believed
to have caused him to drive faster
than usual.
Mr.. Yellott was legal counsel for
the Washington Railway and Elec.
trio Company, the Potomac Electric
Power Company, and the Chesa'
peake and Potomac Telephone Com
pany. OF Washington. He ATTENDED
all hearings of these public Utilities
before the Public Utilities Commits
sion here, including the recent hear
ing on March l OF the telephone
company.
High In Legal Circles.
He was well known in Washing
ton legal circles. Before the Public
Utilities Commission Mr.. Yellott
was admired for his clear, logical
arguments, always coupled with a
keen wit. which gained many
friends for him. Utilities officials
The Washington herald., 1922-03-20
ARLINGTON COUNTY
TAX LISTS SWELL
Real Estate Assessments In
crease Over Million in
Two Years.

CLARENDON. Va. March IL
Real estate assessments in Airing
ton County have increased more
than S1.OO0,000 in the past two
years.
Figures given out by the COM
missioner Of revenue are: 1919, 81
s61,4s0: 1920. ss,171,10O; 1921, So
229.090. The assessments in many
cases are as low as 20 per cent of
the market value
County taxes on this property
during 1921 amounted to S234,069.69
and State taxes S23.oS3.y3. in addi-
tion to the S56.725.25 tax on per-
sonal property.
The Washington herald., 1922-03-20

and legal associates in Washington
expressed regret last night spon
hearing OF the accident. He was
appointed Maryland Employment
Commissioner two years ago.
He was born In Tewson. Baiti-
more County. January 1, 1871. After
primary school education he went
to st. Johns College, Annapolis.
from which he was graduated. He
later attended and was graduated
from the s~Maryland University Law
School.
He Is survived by his mother, Mrs
John Yellott, and a sister. Mrs. Carl
Calves. both residing here; also
survived by his wife. Mrs. Louise
Powers Yellott; a brother, the Rev.
John I. Yellott, Belair, Md, and
three other sisters-Mrs. Scott Of
futt, Towson, Md; Mrs. Frank Rich.
Los Angeles, Cal, and Mrs. Frank
worthington. who Is in Korea. r.
E. Yellott, real estate dealer, OF this
city, Is q first cousin.
Funeral arrangements have not
been completed.
The Washington herald., 1922-03-20
ARREST FOUR,
CAPTURE AUTO
Police Car Chases Alleged
Bootleggers Through
Northwest.
QUARTET RELEASED
Driver Charged With Speed.
ing and Failure to Obey
Signal to Stop.

: A mile automobile chase through
the Northwest section yesterday aft
ernoon between a policeman and an
alleged bootiegging car. resulted in
the arrest OF four men, and the
eonfiscation of their automobile.
Police say they found a can contain
ing alcohol in the auto.
Martin II. Williams. 81 years old,
1o3 Clifton terrace northwest,
driver, was charged with illegal
transportation and possession OF
liquor. speeding and with falling to
obey an officers signal.
Released ON Bends.
D. The others. Thomas Eugene Kill
her, Al years old. 741 Lanier place
northwest; George E. Harris, 752
Park road northwest, and William E.
Parker. 467 street northwest,
were all charged with illegal trans
portation and possession Of liquor.
All were released on bond at the
Sixth precinct station.
Precinct Detective Oscar Mans
feld of the Second precinct spied the
auto in the uptown business Sec
tion shortly after noon and ordered
the driver to stop Instead. he de-
clares, Williams speeded up the ma
chine. Mansfield took up the chase
in his machine and caught the car
at Fourth and / streets northwest.
Liquor Was Spilled, Police Say.
Police declare that most of the
liquor was poured into the street
by the alleged speeders during the
chase. a small quantity. however,
was found. and will be used as eU-
dence against the four, police as
sert.
3 In an early morning raid at the
home OF Douglass Robinson. COL
'ored. 4 Howard street northwest,
Ninth precinct police seized a small
quantity of liquor. Robinson was
charged with Illegal possession
The Washington herald., 1922-03-20

foot cement sidewalk on the west
side OF the Washington Baltimore
boulevard from Arundel avenue TO
Carroll avenue. the latter 10 be per-
manently improved this spring.
In the matter Of improving Owens
avenue between Wine and ColuVbia
avenues. IL wss agreed that the pfop-
erty owners would be consulted as 20
whether they wanted che work done
under contract or by the municipali-
~. Two bids were received, but
these In the opinion OF the corpora
tlon counsel. were informal. and Il
is expected that. should owners de-
sire 10 have the work done by con-
tract, new bids will be solicited.
The Washington herald., 1922-03-20
Executive Committee
Plans for Horse Sh0lD

Election Of John o. Gheen, WASH
ington horseman. as a member OF the
executive committee OF the National
Capital Horse Show Association, and
selection OF judges for this years
show featured the meeting OF the
executive committee yesterday. The
show will open May IL and will con-
tinue to May II. inclusive, with the
exception Of Sunday, May II.
George B. Hulme, of New York
City, will judge In the harness classes
this year. c. w. Benton. OF the New
York State Mounted Police. will also
judge in the harness classes and will
specialize on police classes.
The Washington herald., 1922-03-20
Tuoo British Railways
Form Great Merger

LONDON. March ls.-An agree
ment was signed tonight completing
the nrst big British railway amaIga-
nation promoted by the government
with a view to securing economy in
operation, greater efficiency and the
termination Of wsstefuI competition.
The companies smalgamated were
the London and Northwestern and
the Midland. The London and North
western has a capital OF f1Ss.2s2.I5s
(roughly. Ss72.Is5.45D. and the Md
land. f2o3,ssI.65s CsSs7.l3s.4s6).
The actual amalgamation takes
place on January !. next year. but
this year the lines will be operated
in the closest cooperation. The
name Of the new company will be
announced later.
Copyright. lsza)
The Washington herald., 1922-03-20
LUMBER DEALERS
MEET WEDNESDAY

The thirteenth annual neetl~
the National Wholesale Lumber Deal
eTs Association will be opened at the
New Willard Hotel Wednesday with
an address by Secretary OF the In
terier Albert 3. Fail, J, W, Mcclure.
president of the association will pre-
side at the rnerniRg session and Vice
President W, II. schuette at the aft
erHeeR session.
The Washington herald., 1922-03-20
Pageant Rally Tonight
For Arlington County

BALLSTON. Va, March 1s.-The
use of the courthouse has been Sc
cured for the mass meeting tomor-
row night to arrange for Arlington
County's participation in the Vir-
gInia Historical Pageant to be held
in Richmond May % to 2S.
Matters for decision include a sub
ject for the county foat, the naming
II a sponsor and two knights, one
as escort and one to participate in
the big tournament.
The Washington herald., 1922-03-20
DOLLAR BRINGS 2S3
MARKS IN GERMANY

BERLIN. March 19.-The dollar to-
day reached its highest quotation
bringing 2S3 marks to the dollar
and at the same time persistent ru-
mors were circulated on the bourse
that the Reichsbank has reached
the bottom OF the gold in its purse.
The depletion of the reichsbank's
reserves is not only important on
account of the increasing difhculty OF
the government in paying the a.
900. 900 gold marks S7,570. .ooo), rep
arations instsllments every ten days,
but 1t removes the most important
means of keeping up the value OF
the mark.
Copyright, 1877
The Washington herald., 1922-03-20
Arlington County Clerk
Fees for Year SII,5H.H

CLARENDON. Va. March 19.-Ths
clerk OF Arlington County Court re-
ceived $1l.597.44 in fees during 1921.
according to statement just pub
lished. This included s1.416.74 as
compensation for clerk to board of
supervisors. Salaries OF deputy and
clerical assistance amounted to So
1867. and miscellaneous, sl27, leav-
ing net compensation OF the once
S6,33IO7.
The Washington herald., 1922-03-20
Girls Class 10 Meet

Miss Florence Newbold. exLsnson
secretary Of the Girls Friendly--so-
ciety, will conduct the first Of the so
ciety;s training classes at the Eliza
beth Roberts Memorial. 1924 n street.
at GAS O'Clock this afternoon. There
after they viii continue every after
noon. except Saturday. AZ the same
hour. The subject today will be the
History Of the Giris' Friendly So
ciety and Its Aims and Ideais.-
The Washington herald., 1922-03-20
PUBLIC APPRECIATION

The American people have made the
Metropolitan the greatest hfe insurance
company in the world. with S7,OoS,-
7o7 $50 insurance in foce.
1t leads not only m Industrial bat in
Ordinary. More tkdn hdlt Of rs b.1sIsesy
~ torce IS ordinau-S3,s ,so2 ,267 ,z74-
which is more than that Of any Com
pany in the world.
The Washington herald., 1922-03-20
HyattsUiLLe Council
Acts on Street Work

HYATTSvILLE. Nd, March 10
At a special meeting OF the mayor
and common council Friday night
the corporation counsel. Charles w.
Clsgett, was instructed to prepare an
ordinance for the laying OF a five
The Washington herald., 1922-03-20
HOMES FOR I7,744 FAMILIES

In the investment Of its funds, the
Metropolitan is now giving preference
to loans which will aid housing. During
1920 and 1921. the Company made and
pledged losns Of Sos, ,oso, OIL, on new
dwellings and new apartment houses,
providing homes for L.. - families
The Washington herald., 1922-03-20
GREAT DECLINE II
DEATH RATES

The death rate among industrial
policy-holders reached It's lowest point
in lo2l-5l9co lower than in 1911.
The rate from typhoid decreased no,
tuberculosis, 400; Bnght's disease,
nearly SOC; infectious diseases Of chill
dren nearly $40. The EXPECTATION
Of Life" of white males ireckoued from
age l0 increased years
The Washington herald., 1922-03-20
2,s, 900, 900 PIECES OF
LITERATURE

Attractive booklets and pamphlets
in great variety. dealing with the i'm
poctant phases Of health and disease,
and prepared by leading experts. arc
distributed broadcast. So far, 1885,
0OO, 900 copies have been distributed
5000, 900 in 1921.
In addition, $4,000. 900 copies Of
The Aa,otolitan, a health magazine,
arc issued annually.
The Washington herald., 1922-03-20
$29,6O4, 900, Railroad
Earnings in January

Railroads during January earned
s2s.6o4,ooo. which was at the rate Of
go per cent on their valuation.
The sum was S3S,7S3,0oO less than
was necessary to make per cent
return.
The figures are based on report to
the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion.
The Washington herald., 1922-03-20

Anna L. Hall. infant daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hall. 1901 King
street, died last night. The body
was taken to wheatIey's chapel, ana
the funeral will take place at .
o'clock tomorrow afternoon at
Pohick, Fairfax County.
The Washington herald., 1922-03-20

The third of a series OF lectures
on st. Paufs Epistles will be dcIiv-
cred Tuesday night in Christ Epis-
copal Church by Rev. DR.. w. Z.
Rollins, OF the Episcopal TheoIog-
icsl Seminary. The public is in
vited.
The Washington herald., 1922-03-20

Representative Cooper. of Ohio,
this afternoon delivered ar address
at the mems mass meeting IN the
Westminster Building OF the Sec
ond Presbyterian Church.
The Washington herald., 1922-03-20
PROTECTS THE -
Teeth INSTANTLY

The moment the milk os mag
nesia in Mag Lac tooth PASTE
comes in contact with the acid
generated in the mouth by fer
mentation. the acid is neutrsliEed
and becomes harmless. Used reg
ularly. Mag Lac not only de-
natures the acid, but also pre-
vents the fermentation which
forms the acid. Besides. IL keeps
the teeth wonderfully white and
clean. And IL is very pleasant 70
use. Get a hfty-cent tube today
at any of these handy Penslar
Stores-All OF Peoples Drug
Stores in Washington are Pen
slar Stores.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1922-03-20

city. has been. placed On the COM
mittes Of eight to arrange for the
permanent national headquarters I'M
Washington. ID. C.. Of the General
Federation OF women's Clubs. He-
territory viii include the District
of Columbia, Virginia. West vir-
ginia, Kentucky and North Caro-
lima.
The Washington herald., 1922-03-20
HELPING THE EMPLOYER
TO HELP

Employers insuring their employees
under Group policies are advised re-
garding health conditions and accident
prevention, while the employees re-
ceive the benefits OF nursing service and
welfare literature.
The Washington herald., 1922-03-20
DISCOVERING DISEASE IN TINE

Free medical examinations often dis
closing inGpient disease in time to cure
it, are granted to Ordinary (annual
premium) policy-holders, subject to
reasonable conditions.
The Washington herald., 1922-03-20

James S. Stewart. 4 years old,
son Of, Mr. and Mrs. J. w. Stewart,
died yesterday at his pa-ents' resi-
dence, 400 wilkes street, The fu-
neral will be held at 5:3o o'clock
tomorrow afternoon and burial will
be In Union Cemetery.
The Washington herald., 1922-03-20
A CITY THAT IS WATCHED

In Framinsham, Mass, the Metro
politan is leading the way in a great
experiment, watched by health author
tiles throughout the country, to dem
onstrate what proper municipal health
regulation can do. Deaths from tuber-
culosis have dropped from III per
10000 to 40 per annum.
The Washington herald., 1922-03-20
HELPING 1900, 900 PEOPLE

hkLFlNS lS,VOUsUU fEoFL6
About 10000, 900 people are insured
in the Metropolitsn-over $1,000. 900
under weekly premium policies. The
weekly calls Of Agents at the policy
holders homes provide a wonderful
opportunity for health and welfare
work.
, The Company has accepted the op-
portunity and to-day is at the fore
front Of public health work in America.
The Washington herald., 1922-03-20
$4,000, 100 VISITS BY TRAINED
NURSES.

Free nursing service is given to In
dustrial policy-hoiders in $500 cities
and towns. Trained nurses not only
heal the sick but teach right living.
About 1900, 900 visits have been
made-2,116,S7S in 1921 alone. Num-
erous letters tell Of lives saved.
The Washington herald., 1922-03-20
TIE FUTURE

The Metropolitan will coutinpe its
endesvor to offer the best there is il
life, health and accident insurance, anc
to save human life. Continued growth
will give the Company still create.
opportunities to serve the American
people l., insurance protection and in
the conservation Of lie and health.
The Washington herald., 1922-03-20
FOR THE NATIONS HEALTH

TUX IhE NAIIONo dbhLIh
IA health exhibits and emergency
hospitals at county fairs last year: 2oS
Cleanup campaigns; agitation BY
Agents for health Legislation; nation
wide campaigns against special dis
eases: sickness and sanitary surveys:
a study Of municipal health depart
ments; leadership Of practically all
American research work relating to
inhuenza-theSe are some instances oi
the Metropolitan activity in the
interest Of pubic health
The Washington herald., 1922-03-20
METROPOLITAN
Life Insurance Company

FREDERICK ECKER
Business Statement December 5I 1921
Assets
LvszA hos those 0 ah~ Inseare eCompa Tie World
Assets
A 81 n the H1H
~Mon Aa Of ak~ ~Ix,xono oCompors s. the World
sI,se47s96o7
been n ny,by y y Cntas he
a in
Amount Insurance
ganyahoC Compas A
H4s Of Jasya Ccmpany ish he
Policies
Ia hr Cme IN America
Number Of Claims in
Aozsrns seredafm dfraeyR Ra0ndg Of dBxnns gSko~&
Amount o IN
o
Amount tpadP oEcy-hod and Benefea since
Am nowI r euiu-
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-06
North.
Mime Lusa
a..Bun'gaOlW +

5-room modern bungalow on Titus
avenue near 2sth st. Has oak floorss
oak and enamel trim. Large living
room with log fireplace and book
cases. Built-in buffet in dining room.
kitchen cabinet in kitchen. Linen
closets. Bult-in tub, tiled floor in
bathroom. Good-sized bedroom. Inn
mediate possession. Priced right for
quick sale. Evenings call Mr..
Murphy, Webster 2805.
HASTINGS & HEYDEN.
1914 Harvey ST. Atlantic 0050.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-06
Bemis Park District

Bee Want Ads Are Best Business
Boosters.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-06
HELP WANTED-MALE.
Statesmen and Solicitors.

WE HAVE vacancy In our sales de-
partment for wide-awake. exper-
fenced salesman. We want u man of
middle age and with ambition to make
money. and to advance with large
corporation The man we employ, must
come well recommended and be able to
convince us he has sales ability and
energy. Apply between . and 12 at
Salesmanager Office, 43s Securities
Bldg.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. for Western Iowa
and Nebraska TO carry our complete line.
We would prefer a man acquainted with
the hat, cap. glove and mitteH line with
some business established. Give reference
in first letter. Box Y-lss1, Omaha Bee.
PERMANENT position for salesman with
car familiar with farm trade, Write
l.. W. Kesler. care Paxton hotel. Oma-
ha, Neb. :.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-06
REAL ESTATE TO EXCHANGE.

FARM Of 200 acres, well improved. priced
right. clear. near Ottumwa, Ia, ex-
change for residence UP to $4,000. AT.
I'LL.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-06
REAL ESTATE IMPROVED.
Central
Vacant.
Clairmont Lot

on Boulevard, near Miami No slhsr
lot ln this nsishbaItaos, Can he hsi st
tho prise ti,see EysaiHss call VA.
1850
Benson & Carmichael,
sG faAtoh nlesk, At, ,s,s
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-06
I FARM LANDS.
Nebraska Lands.

!. FARMS Write NJ. A. Larson. Central
AAAsA'Ao City Neb.. your wants for
acreage tracts. farms.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-06
Here Is an Opportunity

For a reliable party to secure s.
room all modern bungalow in Clairmont
old and in excellent condition, 60-foot
east front lot. near car line. Finished
in oak and enamel with oak floors
throughout: can give immediate pos
session. Walnut 5432.
FIVE rooms In Leavenworth Heights.
Just being completed. Will show by
appointment Has oak and white enamel
finish. on paved street. Only $3.50,
easy terms. Call WA. 1912.
d. q. BUCK Y CO. buy and sell homes.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-06

Bee Want Ads Are Best Business
Boosters.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-06
tCopyrlghtt iss.I

tIVE-ROOM modern bungalow. well To-
Gated; new district: 3e,25o: $3.50 cash.