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The Washington times., 1922-04-15
DRAINED CANAL
BREEDING PLACE
. Of MOSQUITOES
Glen Echo Citizens Protest Be-
ing Exposed to Malaria
Infection.

Armies of mosquitoes are breed
ing in stagnant pools In the Chesa-
peake and Potomac canal above the
District line.
The canal was recently drained
above Chain Bridge because OF the
disuse of the towboats as result
of the coal miners strike. Much
of Washington's coal supply is
brought on the towboats through
the canal from the Cumberland
Valley coal fields.
1t was pointed out this morning
by DIR. William c. Fowler, District
Health Officer. that while there
was little fear of the mosquitoes
migrating TO the Capital many resi-
dents who visit the countryside
above the District line where the
canal has been drained are liable TO
contract malaria from the mosqui-
toes
At a meeting of the Glen Echo
Citizens Association, of which DIR.
II. b. Humphrey is president, last
night. resolutions were passed op-
posing the draining of the canal,
declaring that the lives of the resi-
dents of the community were
lDTtdLeneu Win ulhldftd DtCduS9 VI
the breeding OF mosquitoes in the
drained canal.
Unless immediate steps are taken
to have the canal opened or the stag.
nant water drained away, the dang sr
of sickness and plague will be gem
eral," the resolutions state.
"Unsanitary conditions exist along
the canal which are little short OF
criminal and which should not be
tolerated for a moment by the Cow
ernment. At intervals of a few hun.
dred feet. in many places, sewerA
empty into the canal, and children
and others who use the canal for
swimming have been exposed to every
sort of filth and disease"
DIR. Fowler said this morning II 10
highly desirable that the menace be
ended. He said, however, that Wash.
ingtonians need not fear that the
droves of mosquitoes will come to the
Capital. He said mosquitoes do not
travel far and that the only Wash
ingtonians that probably win be az.
fected will be those who visit the
countryside where the mosquitoes are
flourishing.
The Washington times., 1922-04-15
LEAVES PARKS
FOR INVESTMENT WORK

After twenty-three years service
as superintendent Of parks in Wash.
ington, under the office of public
buildings and grounds. Francis F..
Gillen has resigned to accept the
position Of engineer and superintend.
ent for the Allan e. Walker In.
vestment Company, which has ex-
tensive projects in prospect.
Mr.. Gillen' was best known for his
supervision of the White House
grounds and immediate charge of
the construction of the Lincoln Me
mortal, the American Red Cross
building and the Arlington memorial,
although his activities covered the
whole range of parks in the District.
He also has had charge of the erec-
tion Of all the statues and memor-
ials in Washington for the past
twenty years.
Mr.. Gillen leaves the Government
service with the best wishes of a
host of friends and letters of com.
mendstion from his superiors during
score of years. He called at the
White House today TO pay his fare
well respects.
The Washington times., 1922-04-15
D. c. BOOSTERS
PLAN DESCENT
ON RICHMOND
Fix June 20, Is, and 26 as
Dates of Annual Sortie in
interest of Trade.

Washlngton's annual booster ex-
cursion will swoop down on Rich
mond this year and leave the Vir.
ginia capitals merchants either in
a frame OF mind to do increased
business with this city or as uuiyer-
ing, deafened wrecks. overcome by
gas attack from the local rooters.
The booster excursion. the big
annual outing of the Merchants and
Manufacturers Association, VIII be
held June "a, 26 and 26, IL was
announced today by tn booster COM
mittee. of which /. l.. Goldheim Is
chairman.
The steamer Midland, OF the Nor
folk and Washington line, has been
chartered as the piratical vehicle
and the city of Richmond as the
one port OF call. The Jolly Roger
will be hoisted over the Midland at
$50 o'clock Saturday afternoon.
June "a, and any Glooms found
aboard will be forced to walk the
plank to a iazz accompaniment.
Invitations have been sent TO
President Harding. members Of the
Senate and House District Com.
mittees. the District Commissioners
and number of District officials.
N OlN IhutO Oulhil Will bt bt'
stalled and concerts will be received
from the various shore stations
during the trip. An elaborate en-
tertainment program has been pre-,
pared and chefs extraordinaire have
been engaged to tickle the appe,
tites Of even sufferers from NAL de
mer.
Franklin v. Killian has beer
elected treasurer of the committee
with instructions to collect s25 from
each person who makes the trip
He will be empowered to resort to
the plank In extreme cases.
Chairmen OF subcommittee have
been appointed an follows: Menu
Joseph A. Fisher; amusements, Jo
seph A. Burkart; tickets, M A.
Leese; guests, r. p. Andrews, and
radio. Joseph A. Berberich.
Accommodations can be provided
for about 200. the committee states
and reservations for staterooms will
be handled In the order of receipt
Boosters are therefore cautioned "a
work fast or they won't be given an
opportunity to get NAL der mer or
walk the plank anything.
The Washington times., 1922-04-15
At
I. BUREAU OVER;
FORCE RETURNS
No Statement on Result of Sur
vey Expected From Di-
rector Hill.

Resumption Of work in the Bureau
of Engraving and Printing was Re-
gun this morning. after a weeks
furloush OF 1000 employees from five
divisions to permit the Inventory
Of monies, dies, and receipts for
bonds.
Approximately 400 employees arc
still on furlough, # was announced,
due to the fact that there was moth
ing for them TO do. Under the
furlough order, II was announced
that those affected would not be put
on the rotating furlough list OF one
day furlough out Of seven days
work
The 800 employees, most OF whom
reported this morning, were told
to report for work Monday morning.
when they can be put to work
steady In the big money making
plant.
There will be no statement made
by Director Hill, IL was announced,
as TO the result of the Inventory"
The Washington times., 1922-04-15
NARKETSGROAN
W|THEATAbLES
At Low PRICES
Early Spring and Late Winter
Foods MingIe in Easter
Stalls.

This is an unusually opportune
time OF the year, staIl-keepers or
Center Market and the vicinity de-
clare, for the Washington house
wife to acquire varied and appe-
'tising menu, as the offerings of the
winter season are still nearly all
20 be had, and spring and summer
fruits, berries. fish and vegetables
are beginning TO come In in guam
titles.
I Saturday larder shoppers win also
note at least a slight tendency to-
ward decline In prices. especially
In eggs, poultry, butter and cheese.
Strawberries are now easily OBJ
tainable, although OF course the
PRICES will later on be much lower.
They now run between 30 and so
cents a box.
Eggs are selling for from 27
cents TO 80 cents for the freshest.
High grade butter brings 46 cents,
while grades less choice may be
had as low as 40 cents. Chickens,
fresh killed. sell almost everywhere
for 35 cents per pound-live ones
at 40. AS the custom at this time
of the year is to buy the lighter
and cooler foods, squads are en-
joying a ready sale at 20 cents
each, together with cucumbers al
cents each and asparagus at from
80 to so cents a bunch. according
to quality.
In meats also the tendency is to
avoid the heavier cuts and kinds
purchasing instead such foods as
hams. bought entire at 2s cents a
pound. Lamb chops may be had
for 20 cents per pound and pork
at the same figure.
Tomatoes are bringing various
prices. determined by size, OF from
$3.50 to s4.00. Best Delicious
apples sell at from 3 to 10 cents
each. The average price on these
is reported to be under that rea
lized at the present time in cities
north OF Washington. Oranges
may be had by the crate at as low
as $3.50. Peppers sell as usual for
cents each, average.
A rather rare, but easily sold
delicacy 10 be had now Is the black
walnut, priced at cents a pound
New potatoes realize something
near s cents a pound. Kale sells
regularly at cents. turnips at 5
cents and the same for spinach.
Onions are offered at 20 cents per
pound.
Good grapefruit. small size. may
still be bought four for IS cents.
Fruits and vegetables of the warmer
season, all kinds, are arriving with
greater frequency on District tables
and Saturdays market throngs are
expected TO take full advantage OF
the innumerable spring foods now
on the market.
The Washington times., 1922-04-15
To HONOR
vALOROUSACTS
Of D. C.POL|CE
Oyster Asks Sullivan to Work
Out Plan to Recognize Ex-
traordinary Service.

Major Daniel Sullivan. superin-
tendent of police. has been dir scted
by Commissioner James +. Oyster to
outline a working plan by which
members of his command may be
decorated for meritorious conduit,
highly efficient service and deeds Of
valor in line of duty.
The major Is heartily in favor of
the proposal of the commissioner.
and sees in II another means Of
stimulation of the department that
will insure better service.
ut present, the only recognition
that can be given for extraordinary
work is promotion, but cases OF meri-
torious conduct are more numerous
than promotions.
The Washington Times each year
presents a gold medal to the fireman
and policeman who, during the year,
performed the most valiant deed.
Commissioner Oyster wants TO re-
ward deserving men with a medal or
insignia OF some kind. The major
and superintendent Is to take the
matter up with his assistants at once.
The Washington times., 1922-04-15
Youth, Spring, Kiss,
Ring, License,
Bing!

In the spring a young mans
fancy tells him wedlock is his
goal. He proposes; then, if
lucky, wends his way toward
Colonel Kroll.
Colonel Kroll was very busy
through the morning hours to-
day, signing licenses to marry
in his genial, offhand way.
Toward the Court House and
his office, so it seemed, all foot
steps bent, with intention to be
married in the springtime after
lent.
Many couples from Virginia
came to get their wedding
writs-brides in bushes and
bouquets, and grooms with dol
lars in their mitts. Colonel
Kroll, concluding business, said,
with many tired sighs, 81, don't
know how people find me, for l
never ADVERTISED 20
The Washington times., 1922-04-15
HoTELMAN'S LEASE LOST
WHILE HE WAS IN JAIL

Troubles never come singiy. II
you don't believe this just ask
George Mandes. late proprietor OF
the Boston Hotel. $50 Pennsylvania
avenue, northwest. Last December
the hotel was raided by the police
vice squad. Mandes was sentenced
to six months in jail and a fine of
$500.
Turned out OF Jail few days ago,
Mandes returned to the hotel, only
to find II padlocked. The agent for
the property told him he had been
evicted, the lease broken, and the
hotel closed pending securing of a
new tenant who would properly
manage the place"
The Washington times., 1922-04-15

To-day.
Meeting-Poiitieal Study Club. Frank
lin Square Hotel, nomination OF officers.
, y. m. -
Musical Leeture-Mrs William Wolff
Smith, Arts Club of Washington, 2Ol7
street northwest, s:3O p. m.
Organ recital and play-Miss Edith
Athey, civic orRanist. and the Junior
Dramatic Club OF the Thomson Center,
Central High G o m m mi ty Center,
Thirteenth and Clifton streets northwest.
.. IN.
Meeting-The Society for Philosophical
Inquiry, West study Room, Public
Library, +s0 ., m.
Lecture-On the u. 8. Coast Guard, by
oliver NJ Msxam, chief OF division OF
operations. illustrated. University Club,
$3.50 y. m.
Debate - National University Law
School and Washington College Of Law,
Mckinley High school, Seventh street
and Rhode Island avenue northwest,
. D. m.
Annual banquet-oeorge Washington
The Washington times., 1922-04-15
FAIR AND WARM,
WEATHER MAN. 8
EASTER GUESS
Flowers in Stores Reflect
Spirit Of Day-Egg-Roiiers
Get Ready.

Weather prediction for Easter
Sunday: Fair, with moderate tenn
perature and fresh westerly winds.
And for once, at least, in the year
the utterances Of the weather sage
are seized upon with avid interest.
They are tremendously important
because tomorrow and Monday all
Washington will turn outdoors TO
welcome, frolic in and enjoy the
balm Of spring. So.
Easter is a time of color and
flowers. The downtown flower shops
are a riot Of bloom. displaying every
thing from the scarlet tulip to the
pale fronds Of the Easter lily, usual
ly Forthcoming and bringing from
81 to IS a pot. In some of the
stores gorgeous floral pieces have
been constructed, in the shape of
crosses made of white lilies, aero
planes of baby-pi roses, which sell
for from SIS to $50 each.
Tradition is not TO be violated this
year at the White House. The EX-
ecutive Mansion grounds will open at
9 o'clock Monday to crowds of
juvenile egg-rollers. Mr.. and Mrs.
Harding. according to Presidential
custom, will walk among the young
sters.
But perhaps the most enjoyable
thing for the youngsters during
Easter week is that there Is no
school. Many young people have
flocked home from boarding school
or college, and the city will be en-
livened while they are here hy
many parties, dances and entertain
ments.
For many tomorrow will be day
of quiet and devotion, as special
Easter services are to be held In
churches
The Washington times., 1922-04-15
C. w. U. LAW ALUMNI TO
HOLD BANQUET TONIGHT

The George Washington University
Law School Alumni will hold ban
auet at the Racquet Club, 1885 Six.
teenth street northwest, at 1880
o'clock tonight. Solicitor General
Beck will speak on international re.
lations President II. NJ HodRlxins
and Dean NJ. l.. Ferson also win
speak.
Samuel Herrick, president of the
alumni, will be POSTMASTER. J. W.
Townsend is in charge OF arrange
meats,
The Washington times., 1922-04-15
TAKING NO CHANCES.

We'll" said the happy bride
groom to the minister at the con-
clusion OF the ceremony, how
much do / owe your"
''Oh, I'll leave that to you" was
the reply. You can better esti-
mate the value Of the service rem
dered"
Suppose we postpone settlement
then-say for a year. BY that
time / shall know whether l ought
to give you 500 or nothing"
mo, no." said the clergyman,
who was a married man himself,
make II IS now" e. M. c.
The Washington times., 1922-04-15
TAXI COMPANY SUES
TO PROTECT YELLOW

infringement on the use of the
trade word, yellow" WAS alleged in
a suit filed yesterday in the District
Supreme Court by the Yellow Cab
Company against Clarence W. and
Fred A. Maltby, named as owners of
the yellow Bell and yellow Ford
Taxi" concerns. Restraint OF the de-
PENDANTS from use of the word In
connection with taxis In asked.
The suit also named the Chesa.
peeke and Potomac Telephone Com.
pany as defendant. because, Il Is
charged. the telephone directory
carries the advertisements OF the de.
PENDANTS so close 10 that Of the
Yellow Cab Company that public con-
fusion in choosing taxlcabs Ia caused.
The Washington times., 1922-04-15
Heads Patriots Society.

Mrs. Henry c. Wallace, wife OF
the Secretary of Agriculture, was
last hight elected president of the
general court Of the National So
ciety OF Patriots and Founders.
Serving with Mrs. Wallace will be
Mesdames Frances A. st. Clair,
vice president; Thaddeus M. Jones,
reelected recording secretary; l..
M. Potts, corresponding secretary;
William M. Hannay, reelected
treasurer; Thomas johnson, color.
bearer; Thomas X. Noble, chaplain:
w. V. Cox, s. q. Cornwell. and
Miss Lucy Jewett, councillors.
The Washington times., 1922-04-15
rs TEAMS FORMED FOR
UNION MISSIONS DRIVE

Progress of the Central Union
Mission drive was outlined at a
meeting of that organization yester-
day afternoon, at 10 Fourteenth
street northwest. Twenty-Five teams
were reported formed In the woman's s
division. A mass meeting will be
held Sunday. April %, in the Congre.
gational Church.
Charles Henry Butler and Judge
Warwick were added to the person
mel OF the big gifts committee.
Among those present were e. II. De-
Groot, jr., chairman; w. II. Remesey,
Jesse c, Sutter. L. e. Brueniger, 10.
r. Richardson, Charles Henry Butler,
j. s. Bennett and Mrs Edna Colman.
The Washington times., 1922-04-15
TREE FOR CLARA BARTON
WILL BE PLANTED TODAY /,

The Glen Echo Citizens Associa- 4
ton will turn out in a body at 500
o'clock Sunday afternoon to attend
the planting OF a memorial tree in
front of the old Red Cross house, at
Oxford road station, the home and
death place of Clara Barton, founder
Of the American Red Cross.
At a meeting OF the association this
week widening of Conduit road was
urged and plans were made for beau.
tifying Of the Maryland side of the
Potomac. The association scored the
action Of car crews on the Washing.
ton Railway and Electric Company
in forcing commuters to wait at the
District line 30 that they could switch
back and make up for lost time.
The Washington times., 1922-04-15
TWO INJURED
AS AUTO TRUCK
ANDCAR COLLIDE
Capital Traction Car DeraiIed
at Sixteenth and U Streets
This Morning.

Struck by a six-ton auto truck, q
car of the Capital Traction Company
at o'clock this morning was de-
rallied and hurled seven feet from
the tracks to a tree at Sixteenth and
U streets northwest.
Two men, Walter o'Connor. s12 L
street northwest operator Of the
truck, and Linwood Kelly. 1000 Ninth
street southeast, motorman on the
car, were injured. O'Connor, who is
at Garfield Hospital. is suffering
from a probable fracture of the skull
and other Injuries, and Kelly escaped
with slight hurts.
A score of passengers in the car
were badly shaken up in the col
lision, but none were hurt.
The Washington times., 1922-04-15
TREASURY ABoLISHES
TARIFF "CLEARINC HOUSE,

The Comparative Values Bureau,
the Government clearing house in
New York city for customs and tariff
information with authority to fix
values on imported, articles, was abol-
ished in an order issued today by
Secretary of the Treasury Mellon.
IL had been charged the bureau
had usurped the authority Of the
customs service, and its abolition
was said by Treasury officials to be
a step in the reorganization OF the
Treasury DEPARTMENT.
A customs information service will
be established to take the place of
the values bureau.
The Washington times., 1922-04-15
Law School to Elects.

The annual election and installa.
ton OF officers of the alumni of
George Washington Law School will
be held tonight, to be followed by a
banquet. Speakers viii be James M.
Beck, solicitor general; President
Howard l.. Hodgkins, OF the univer.
sity; Dean Morton L. Ferson and
Samuel Herrick, the last named serv.
ing as toastmaster.
The Washington times., 1922-04-15
D. A. r. TO MEET AT TRINITY
CHURCH IN ANNUAL EVENT

Easter evening at o'clock a
special service for the Daughters OF
the American Revolution viii be held
at - Trinity Episcopal Church,
Third and G streets northwest. with
education OF the Southern mountain
people as the Americanization fea-
ture.
DR.. George A. HubbeIl, Ph. D.,
president of the Lincoln Memorial
University. at Cumberland Gap,
Tennessee, who Is one OF the leading
authorities on the subject, will speak
on Pioneer Educational Methods in
the Mountains" A motion picture,
The Spirit of Lincoln" drawn from
a setting in the Tennessee noun
tains will be shown.
Some true stories of mountain
life will be told by Miss Jennie
Burkes. a mountain girl who is be-
ing urged to run for Congress from
the first district in Tennessee. Miss
Burkes served as superintendent Of
schools from Claiborne county.
Tennessee. and is familiar with the
educational problems in the noun
tains.
DR.. David r. CovelI, rector of
Trinity Church, will be in charge
OF the service, which is an annual
event to which the Daughters Of the
American Revolution are invited.
This service is held on the Sunday
evening before their congress con-
venes. Mrs. George Maynard Minor,
president general of the National
Society OF the Daughters of the
American Revolution, the pages OF
the congress and many officials Of
the organization will be present.
Special Easter music will be rem
dered.
The Washington times., 1922-04-15
ASKS $4,000 DAMAGES
FOR COLLISION INJURIES

Joseph d. Snyder today filed suit
for $4,000 damages against the
Pennsylvania Railway Company. in
the District Supreme Court.
Snyder said he was employed by
the railroad as fireman on a pas
senRer train running between Phila-
delphia and Washington on Septem-
ber l. 1920. when his train collided
with a freight train. causing him
severe injuries. Attorney Alvin l..
Newmyer and Thomas M. Baker rep
resent the plaintiff.
The Washington times., 1922-04-15
HALF HOLIDAY BANNED
FOR INCOME TAX OFFICE

turb the tranquil air at 1922 Pennsyl.
vania avenue. where the Iocal income
tax bureau is located.
This afternoon the employees of the
tax office will gaze longingly out
upon the street at the gaily-raiment.
ed populace, but for them there will
be no half-holiday.
Orders from the collector for the
Washington district were made pub,
lie today by James c. Young, chief Of
the local bureau, to the effect that
until further notice the Washington
office will work until 4:30 o'clock on
Saturday afternoons to clear up ac-
cumulated business.
The Washington times., 1922-04-15
Vets to Organize.

The veterans of Poolesville. Md,
and vicinity are planning to organ.
ize a post OF Veterans of Foreign
Wars
Archer b. Clotheir and Charles
r. Bodmer have taken charge of
the organizing of the veterans in
Poolesville. Any veteran who has
seen duty overseas or on foreign
soil In time of war is invited to
join the post.
The Washington times., 1922-04-15
Rev. Neff Welcomes Mission.

The Women's Foreign Missionary
Society of the Methodist Episcopal
Church yesterday held their Good
Friday meeting at church. The Rev.
]. l.. Neff made the address OF wei.
come. Devotional exercises were led
by Miss Elizabeth +. Pierce and con.
secration services by Mrs. william
Fraser Mcdowell
The Washington times., 1922-04-15
HOLY NAME SOCIETY
TO HOLD CONVENTION

The Holy Name Society, Washing
ton section, will hold their Quarterly
convention. with representatives Of
Monday evening at ST. Peters parish
hall, Second and G streets southeast.
The principal speaker OF the even
ing will be Chief Justice Z. j. Smy;h,
OF the District Court OF Appeals.
The Washington times., 1922-04-15
What's Doing Today
and TOMORROW

University Law School Alumni, Racquet
Club, 7:50 y, m.
Meeting-Johnson-P Powell Community
Players, Powell school, 8 d. m.
Meeting-Crescent Club, Powell School,
Lamont street and Hiatt place north
west, p. m.
Tomorrow.
Easter concsrt-Community Center
Band, Dunbar High school, 4 .. m.
Memorial services-For DIR. lHamlin
Cosswell, former director OF music, Dis
trict Public Schools. Wilson Normal
School. Eleventh ana Harvard streets
north west, y. m.
The Washington times., 1922-04-15
A STRAIGHT TIP.

A young sport went out to Bowie,
His heart was full Of hope.
But the nags he played are still
running,
According to the latest dope.
This sport dropped lots Of money
And when asked for a hot tip
next day
Said. THE only sure thing 1 can
give you
Is, tits n rich mans game; stay
sway" DOC RADF0RD.
The Washington times., 1922-04-15
DROLL FRAGMENTS.
A bootIesger Is a hipnotist.

"A 6oottegSeT ts a hspn0tist.
4, .oiiI soon be soarm enough
for furs.
War is he'll and peace Gin't
heaven, either.
Prohi5itioaists first started
this raid-eo business.
Shouldn't be surprised II the
hip pocket Coa0TCssmen aOere
the Very ones aoho voted for pro
hibition.
The man who said Politics Is
rotten" ,0as poor Judge Of
ptstrefGetiop.
IL is no longer "To 'the victor
belongs the spotls." IL IS 10 the
victor belongs the ciVI service
system,
We should strike out the I0ord
politics" and substitute "pttItt-
tics"
We kroto an tncome-ta1 i,sdi-
vid,taL svho calls 10 the Btrean Of
Internal Revenue.
Unpstable PeeVes, No. L.
A fter you haze thoroughly
washed your head and 90 into
the barber shop for Hair cut,
the barber says: Hair Is pretty
dirty. Shampoo, STRIP
PAUL WHITE.
The Washington times., 1922-04-15
Woman Leaves So, 500.

Mrs. Josephine shaIlenberger. who
died February 10, left an estate OF
$500. consisting of personal prop
erty. to her children, according TO a
petition for letters testamentary
filed yesterday by the executors,
Frederick s. Smith and Myer Cohen.
The Washington times., 1922-04-15
Baseball By Radio.

For the benefit OF radio fans who
can't get out to the ball park
this afternoon, the Doubledny-Hill
Electric Company has installed a
3s0-meter outfit I'm the press box at
the park and will send out the
scores by innings.