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The Washington times., 1923-03-11


tertained twice deep. dark So
cret.
EVERYONE seems to be Of the
opinion that the visit Of the
Greek royal party to Washington
was q political move on their part.
"A little recognition by our officials.
you see. would have been fine pub
Lefty material for them and per-
haps been q step toward regaining
power in Greece. Among those
who did entertain for them were
COL and Mrs. Robert M. Thomp-
son through their son-in-law and
daughter, Mr.. ana Mrs. stephen
fl. Fl Pell; the Rumanian Minis
ter and Princess Bibesco. the Min
lister Of Hungary and Countess
Szechenyis Mrs. Marshall Field,
Mrs. Richard Townsend ana one or
two others. Prince Andrew and
Princess Alice stayed with the
Pells here for = few days after
Prince and Princess Christopher
left Wednesday for New York. The
former also will visit Mr.. and Mrs.
e. q. Stotesbury In Philadelphia
before joining the latter Iii time
Tor them to sail on March 90.
Colonel and Mrs. Thompson,
though in unofficial life, seem to
entertain all the really truly
notables who come to Washington.
The Thompsons were the hosts
for Lord and Lady Louis Mount
batten. you may recall, when
they were here not long ago; In
fact, acted as their hosts on
their tour OF the country. Colonel
and Mrs. Thompson, who have
been in Florida for some time
now In their houseboat, the Ever.
glades," entertained for the royal
party. while they were in the
South.
A MOTHER noble visitor IL COM
ing soon-on March 81, to
be exact-and will be at the
Hamilton. She is Princess Santa
Borghese, Duchess of Salmona,
who has arrived In New York,
coming on the invitation Of the
Italy-America Society to give a
series Of lectures on the activi-
ties Of italian women, the Girl
Scouts Of Italy, and kindred topics
Of modern life in italy. She viii
speak Of the Fascist and the
social and economic life OF the
present time in Italy. Princess
Borghese will speak on March
FL, having been asked by
the italian ambassador, Prince
Caetani. to give In his residence
g. private advance hearing on her
lecture on ''Paolina Borghese )
Bonaparte and the Rome Of Her
Day"
Mrs. Oliver Strachey, Of Lon
don. editor of the Women's
Leader. also slipped into town
last week. She was a candidate
for member Of Parliament at the
last election and a political as
ISOLATE and former Parliamen.
tary secretary to Lady Astor.
Like Lady Aston, Mrs. Strachey
is a worker for the league Of
nations and one of the objects
of her visit to the United States
Is to sound out the feeling Of
women here for the league. She
ig sister-in-law of Lytton
Strachey. author Of Queen Vic.
toria" and Eminent Victorians."
Another visitor who slipped
in town ad out again before
most people knew she was here
was Maud Adams, our little
actress. ran across her one
day as she was going into the
Hamilton where she was stopping.
/ understand she was here strict
ly on business and didn't want
her presence known. She has
CONTINUED on Next PaEe.l
The Washington times., 1923-03-11

INTRODUCING old friends in new roles.
4 Three playlets are to be presented at The
Playhouse on March IS and II for the benefit
Of the Child Welfare Society, and below are
shovn the three leading ladies', Nth certain mem
bers OF the supporting company Miss Elizabeth
Hanna, nopirg spirit Of the enterprise, is to haze
The Washington times., 1923-03-11

the part Of 'Irene' IN Food to the Basil her
husbGnd--of Fl Marion Ldw and the Harold
Of the Food Administra ration of Winaut Johnston.
Miss Louise Todd nil be seen as MARY in The
Clod,' '1vith Edwip TrusEeim as the sergeant, and
Miss Olype Graef IS playing Nora IN Water
loo, opposite Hugh Y. Tenant, of the British
embassy, as Corporal Gregory
The Washington times., 1923-03-11


80
CINCE the members Of the
~ royal party were in mourn
ing for the late King Of Greece,
king Constantine, the festivities
for them were informal in char
acter and limited entirely to
their former friends, who, how
ever, entertained frequently and
lavishly in their honor. 7 heard
that the luncheon which Mrs.
Richard Townsend gave for
them, . comparatively small
party, cost something over q
thousand dollars. Il was per-
lection III every detail the
most select and rare viands and,
YES. tho rarest Of wines. The
royal party seldom, II ever; ate
without their wine, even when
dining quietly alone at the
HamiItonthey brought It with
them, / suppose. They usually
dined In their own apartment
when not being entertained, but
once or twice for luncheon they
slipped quietly into the big pub
lie dining-room to watch the
people.
MR.. TUMULTY, when he was
secretary to former Presi-
dent Wilson, said once that he al
ways read the society columns Of
the washington papers with ire
mendous interest and with great
or regularity than he did any
other part Of the papers because
90 much business and politics
were played by means Of Washing
ton society. The personnel Of
certain dinner lists and 30 forth
conveyed much to his mind and
often cast shadows Of coming
events. One In the know scan
ming that portion Of the society
columns dealing with the en-
tertainments given for the royal
Greek party might have read
much between the lines Of political
significance-or insignificance.
You see. we are friendly with the
existing Greek government. which
has banished Prince Andrew, who
might claim the now unoccupied
throne. and Christopher il his
brother, and therefore little loved
by the government now in power
represented by a group OF gen.
erals who seem to be holding the
reins until Venizelos can safely re-
turn to Greece to run things.
Therefore It would nave been
quite undiplomatic and might have
led to that terrible bugaboo of
the Harding Administration, "for-
eign entangling alliances" IL we
had officially entertained this
group of noble visitors. Greece
might have considered we were
officially recognizing any claims
they might make. So they received
almost no attention from officials.
believe the Secretary of the
Navy and the Secretary Of War
and General Pershing paid them
some attention, and Mr.. Denby's
aide, Condr. Hayne Ellis, ac-
companied them on their sight.
seeing trips to Mt. Vernon
and such places. Senator and Mrs.
Francis Warren were quite nice
to them-and tried to get several
officials to be nice to them. But
they did not go to the White
House. nor did their own legation
or any State Department folk en-.
terrain Tor them-with one excep-
ton, that / know Of, and in this
case 1t was done because thew
were old friends Of the Greeks and
not because they were officials
They tried, moreover, because
they were officials, to keen their
party-rather parties. Tor they en-.
The Washington times., 1923-03-11
VISITORS KEEP
CAPITAL FROM
BEING stQUIET''
Greek Royalties Arrive just as Official Exodus
Takes Place and, Although i'm Mourning, Are
Fetcd by Old Friends Other Notable Visitors
Maud Adams Steals a March ON US. /
BY EVELYN G. HUNT

w. ing monotonus and seldom without visitors Of
widespread interest The President may go away,
taking large Of noabes with hm the entire Con-
gress and half Of the stars in the official armament
depart but visitors seem to come forever.
Just as preparing for dead social calm begin
ming last with the general exodus of the greater
Of that important section Of Washington society generally
referred to the official set headed by President and
Harding and due to last at least until Easter along
comes some visiting royalties The royal Greek party
prised Prince and Princess Christopher Prince Andrew and
Princess Alice and other brilliant but lesser
lights They were the Hamilton Hotel where they had
whole floor to themselves
The Washington times., 1923-03-11
REAL SOCTE TY
is EVEL. OPTNG
I'm CAPT. AL.
Distinguished Men and Women From Each
Passing Administration Form Nucleus for
Genuine and Stable Society Former Mem
DcrS Of Diplomatic Service Represented.
Echoes of Previous Administrations.
Rv LEAN ELLIOTT
By .JE AN Ell .IOT

6NUNSHINE and swelling buds. Gay little breezes The
first robin. cardinal swinging on bare branch
- outside ones window. The old black crow cawing
again from his flat in the belfry of ST Thomas ChurcI
Spring and heavy snow fall!
That's Washington for YOU And certainly the manifesto
tons Of the last week lead to subscribe with enthusiasm
to the oft repeated that this town boasta
plenty Of weather, but no climate.
Similarly there much truth il the well worn contention
that Washington has social activities abundance but no
society. s. - -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
BIRMINGHAM MEN S|CNALLY H0N0RED
Oscar Wells And Sid w. Lee Receive Recognition From
 National Bodies

Two Birmingham mcr have been honored nationally during the past week by seleation to executive posi- tions which are looked upon not c. as reorganization Of the ability of the men chosen but al appreciation of the constantly growing eminence of Birmingham in the nations com mercial and industrial life.
 -. Osear-Weffs, president of the First National Bank of Birmingham, was recently elected to the vice presi- dency Of the American Bankers as sociation with the significant infer ence from the association's past rec ord that the man chosen for vice president is put ir. line for elevation to the presidency of this great and powerful organization. His election is therefore looked upon as placing Birmingham in position for greater and greater financial and conner cial recognition all over the nation.
 Sidney W. Lee. for many years a leader in Birming hams business life has been elected president of the American Bottlers assoication. He was elected from vice presidency of the association a position which he has held during the past year. This election also is regarded as a dis tinct honor not only for MT. Lee but for Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
KEEP POLITICS OUT' .|S CH|LTON'S PLEA
Railway Mail Clerks Urged To Refuse To Get Behind
 Any Candidate

Continued maintenance of the status of a non-political organization and refusal to become involved in any way with the candidacy of any person for office were urged by E. F.. Chiffon, president of the Fourth Division of Railway Mail association. in an address before the railway mail clerks of Birmingham in the post office building. Roth of Ala bama's senators were praised by MT. Chiffon for the interest in the post office department and the postal
 Any attempt to get into politics or further the political aspirations of candidates would prove unwise from the point of view of the organi- zation and the clerks individually, he said, urging that the traditional pol iSy of an open field and fair fight be maintained. The clerks were told to keep up their fight for retirement legislation
 B. M. Moss, secretary of the Fourth Division of the Railway Mail associa- tion. emphasized the need for organi- zation and urged d policy of greater co-operation with the press and pup lis as a means toward improvement in the mail service and better com pensation.
 The clerks instructed c. D. Lam caster. their cartoonist, to prepare series of cartoons for use by the
 Y ]. Bowen, president of the Bir- mingham branch of the association prosi6ed at the meeting, which was largely attended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
POST OFFICE SURVEY IS FINISHED SATURDAY

After 30 days work by members of the post office, figures Tor tne cost entertainment being conducted hv every post office in the country. were completed at midnight Satur day. according to R. B. Smyer' post master. It will take several days for the tabulation, he stated.
 The figures are for every class of mail, including the handling or each separate parcel of mall rom it's origin to the destination' ReVe, nues from the various classes oi mail will also figure in the cos. ascertainment, and it is believed that when the final figures rom ai' most offices are assembled and stud fed bv the cost ascertainment com mittee. the rates of several classes of mail will be raised to make each self sustaining.
 It was stated that parcel post IS far from paying in the department and it was known that first class mail was about the only class that was paying for it's transportation and delivery MT. Smyer stated tnis work has never been done in the post office department, and will al low the officials to ask for certain raises in rates of those classes of mail which have not been carrying the load of their divisions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
TAX RETURNS TO
 STOP CITY'S LOANS.
First Money From County Tax Officers Is Expected
 About Nov. 3

Within the next two weeks the city expects to begin receiving its pro- portion of real and personal taxes from the Jefferson county tax offices in such proportion that 1t will not be necessary for the city to negotiate further loans for current expenses, stated City Comptroller H. M. Taylor Saturday
 For the past several months, nearly the course of the fiscal year, Bir- mingham has had to arrange for loans of $1OO,000 at a time, through action of the city commission, to meet it's bills. The aggregate of this sum is $S00,000. This has been GUS tomary, 1t was stated in the city hall Saturday morning, for many years, succeeding administrations passing on an average of borrowed money to those newly in office. making the borrowing, practically, an annual custom The loans are retired With collections from tax and license re- turns, but the custom making the negotiations almost continually necessary.
 The effort has been made from year to year to reduce the amount as much as possible November 5 is the date of expectancy for the first of the collections from advalorem taxes to be made. City licenses will be due and payable January 1. No more s10O,0O0 loans are expected to be necessary as the inflow of money will meet current expenditures be- fore the greater collections for the year are made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
WHARTON SILENT IN PARK MATTER.
No Further Developments At City Hall Regarding Pos-
 sibIe Resignation

No word had been received at the city hall before closing time from R. H. Wharton, member of the Bir- mingham park board, about his con templated resignation. MT. Wharton Friday stated he had about decided to resign from the board because of the pressure brought to bear on him for support of one or the other of the proposed chairmen.
 At the city hall officialdom had heard of the matter, but nothing of direct or authentic nature. When called on the telephone MT. Wharton declined to discuss the matter further.
 About tho city where the matter was very much discussed it was said pressure is now being brought to bear on MT. Wharton to have him de- eide to remain on the board. Satur- day other members of the board were reported to be as much harassed as Mir. Wharton by the distinct political atmosphere that is being thrust on the board by those who are advo- eating M. P. Phillips and w. L. Har- rison for chairman.
 Louis L. Bowen, a member, who is absent from the city, it was stated at his home, is not expected to be in the city before the middle of the week and until he is present no meeting of the board will be called.
 Commissioner w. L. Harrison stat ed Saturday he had no comment to make on the matter, that he was without official information about anybody's resignation and that plans for the future will be in the hands of the board when it meets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
"What Shall We Haue For Dinner!%'
 Easily Solved, Says ". D. Lane,

What shall we have for dinner?" the eternal query of the busy house. wife, if finding it's easiest solution in Birmingham at the new municipal market at Third avenue and Twenty third street, north, according to w. D. Lane, market master.
 Birmingham market, built by the municipality at cost of approxi- mately $300,000 and admittedly the south finest, was completed Septem- Der l. Within the short space of six week, it has become the shopping center in the fCodstuffs line. Sales are growing week by week at a rate which is distinctly gratifying, not only to the occupants of the 100 stalls, but to the management and the whole city commission, which conceived the market idea for Birmingham and put it across.
 Birminghams market is the last word in market house construction. Before a stone was laid careful study was given to architectural types and interior equipment Of the best markets in the country, with the re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
MAY HEAR TAYLOR
 CHARGE IN PUBLIC
Comptroller Confident That Outcome Will Not Reflect
 Upon Him

Birmingham city commission again postponed the hearing regard ing the report of Dr. A. w. Bell president of the woodlawn Savings date scheduled for the meeting at Fridays conference. to Thursday. It was stated at the city hall Satur- day morning that H. M. Taylor city comptroller, had placed his interests Gh the hands of F. H. McArthur, at forney, who will represent him at the hearing, and that MT. McArthur will not be able to attend the conference before next Thursday, nence the postponement.
 The three commissioners who in- sSt on thorough review Of the matter now favor a public hearing, Commissioner W.~L. Harrison stated Saturday, and this opening the mat ter to the public is considered a decided. It was said that this mat ter of public hearing is what led Mr. Taylor to employ counsel.
 MT. Taylor has steadily declined to discuss the matter. and though eVi- dently regretting that such a report has been made about him, does not appear to be worried regarding the outcome Saturday morning he made the following statement:
 T would prefer at this time to make no statement in advance of such investigation as the commissiQn may feel it's duty to make as prob ably being inappropriate for me to do, except that l have worked com sistently for what 1 have deemed the best interest of the city and for no other reward than that as repre- sented by my salary and the con sciousness of the correct discharge of my official duties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
MUSIC STUDY CLUB SEAT SALE PUSHED.
Liking For Concert Program Believed Expressed By Bir-
 mingham Devotees

The unprecedented sale of tickets for the Music Study club artist con- cert course indicates that the Bir- mingham public is keenly interested in hearing the new artists who are the sensations of the European and American concert stage.
 The Dun Dancers, with Salvi, the harpist, who will appear November [, The St. Louis Symphony orchestra need no introduction to Birmingham It is proplesied in authoritative cir cles that music devotees have some rare surprises awaiting them in One gin. the metropolitan contralto; Mo rini, the little Russian violinlst, and Friedman, who is reputed to be d. rare genius of the piano.
 Music Study club officials an- nounce that holders of membership tickets may now obtain reserved seat tickets by applying at Clark and Jones Piano company Althol gh the sale of tickets has been tremendous, it is stated that number of very desirable seats are still available due to the large seating capacity of the Phillips auditorium. where the con- certs will be held.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
Query Market Maste,

thread to a ship anchor. The Bir- mingham market is running it a close second in the variety of food stuffs on display. Fresh country produce, eggs and poultry; milk, cream and butter, fruits of all kinds, bakery goods, canned products. meats, sea foods, delicatessen dain- ties, flowers, candy are all to be found under the one roof.
 Prices at the municipal market are aligned with those elsewhere. It does not pretend to sell cheaper, but to sell just as cheap and to insure quail ity in all products sold.
 w. D. Lane market master, to whom much of the cretdit for the markets success belongs, has made certain specific regulations that pro- tect customers against loss by mis- representation or trade practices sometimes used to dispose of inferior products.
 It is these factors of sanitation. convenience and reputation for honest dealing which is making the municipal ma lSet the meeting point, for busy housewives out to solve the daily puzzle Cf the home bill of fare.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
FORCE UNLAWFUL
 CHARGES REPAID

Under Section 32 of this act it is provided as follows
 "Whenever, after investigation in accordance with the provisions of the opinion that any provision or requirement. of this act, Or any order of the commission Is being. has been, or is about to be violated, it may make and enter of record and or der in the premises. specifying the actual or proposed acts or mission to act which constitute such real or proposed violation and requiring that such violation be discontinued or rectified, or both, or that it be pre- vented No order, however, shall be made by the commission affecting any rate or service except as oth- erwise specifically provided, unless or until a public hearing has. been held in accordance with the provis- ions Of this act.
 Tn my opinion no rate of a public utility can be lawful rate unless it becomes such by virture of some provision or requirements of this act or an order of the commission made under the authority of the act. Therefore, if any public utility charges a rate that is not lawful it would be violating the provisions of the act or any order of the commits sion and said section P provides that the commission may investigate any such alles d violations and may make and enter on record an order specifying the act which constitutes such violation and require that such violation be discontinued or rectified Or both ,o- that it be prevented.' No such order can be made by the com- mission unless public hearing has been held in accordance with the provisions of the act.
 ;, apiniap tbarafora tho any person complaining of an unlaw- ful rate or charge by public utility can file complaint before the commission setting out the basis of the complaint and is entitle- to be heard by the commission end the co -.ission h. jurisdiction to hear the complaint and if the commission finds that provisions os such act or of any order of the commission have been violated to require by its order that the yio -.tions be discontinued or rectified or both, or that 1t. will De preveneG. w
 'The word .rectified' must mean that the com aission is -;iven author ity to order the utility to reimburse the complainant for any overchange.
 If the commission upon any such investigation should find that pub- lie utility had been guilty of charg- ing, demanding, collecting or receiv- ing greater or less rate than the lawful rate, in the case of an over- charge after the commission had is sued it's order and notice thereof had been given to the utility, the utility would be liable for he penalty set out under Section 69 if it should fail to make ample and full recompense for the wrong or injustice done, within 60 days from the time of such notice. I do not think it would be the duty of the commission to bring a suit to recover any overeharge in behalf of ans such complaint. I do not think the commission has any such author ity. There are other ways, however, by which the commission cs- bring about compliance with it's orders. See Sections 54 and GA of the act"