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Evening star., 1923-12-09

IN the world war. This recomm enda-
ton Will be presented by the Virginia
war memorial commission, and is in
practical accord with the action of
report adopted at the last state con-
vsntion Of the veterans organization.
The proposed memorial will be non
util1ta rfan. and will likely be erected
in Richmond.
McGrearty-o'Connel Post. No. 7.
held a meeting November "a. Re-
ports of several committees were
given. Comrade Schreder, chairman
OF the sick committee, gave a report
ana was extended vote Of thanks
for the work he has done for sick
tered the home Of any member.
kenneth c. Buker. department color
pearer. gave report on the Armis-
tice day program.
A lively discussion on the problem
or eliminating members who are two
years In arrears Of their membership
privileges was carried on. Finance
Officer William Opitz stated that
there were quite a number of mem
bers one year in arrears. Comrades
Buker was appointed publicity repre-
sentative by Commander Fuller.
The post voted to have a benefit
nisht or the play given by the St.
Patrick Players. Comrade Valentine
d
to take up the matter.
Word has just been received from
national headquarters Of the Vet
Grams Of Foreign Wars, located in
Kansas City, kans.. that Capt. Robert
B. Handy. jr., OF this city. has been
elected quartermaster general Of the
organization, to fill the vacancy created
by the resignation of Capt. Walter /.
Joyce Of New York.
Capt. Handy. by this appointment,
Will be forced to leave his home in
the District and proceed out to ma
tional headquarters in Kansas City
during his term Of office. He had
charge of the service bureau. located
here in Washington. for the past
three years and was recently pro-
NOTED to inspector general prior to
this recent election to quartz r1na ster
general.
A card party was held at the
Potomac Savings Bank building
Friday evening. under the auspices
Of the American Legion Auxiliary of
the George E. Killeen Post. At a
recent meeting Of this unit the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the
coming year: Mrs. Mary KilIeen,
president; Mrs. Leon Arnold, first
vice president: Mrs. Arthur Probey,
Evening star., 1923-12-09

Quinn, is regarded In local veteran cir
cles as a splendid tribute to the unset
fish work In behalf of veterans gener-
ally performed In the past few years
by Mr.. Miller.
These sentiments were expressed at
the headquarters Of the District of CO.
lumbia Department Of the American Le-
gion and have been echoed by menu
bers of the twenty-nine posts Of the
American Legion in the District OF CO.
lumbia
As consequence Of resolutions
adopted at the recent national con-
vention of the legionnaires at San
Francisco. the work Of the rehabilita-
ZION committee Is to be concentrated
here in Washington during the coming
organization that will parallel that of
the United States Veterans Bureau, 30
that there can be the closest cooper
alton between the two for the general
welfare Of those entitled to the bene-
fits Of legislation as a consequence OF
disabilities incident to their wartime
service.
ut is splendid tribute to Mr..
Miller's services to the American Le-
gion in all ranks that he has been ap-
pointed to carry forward this most I'm.
portant Of American Legion activities.
declared Department Commander Paul
]. McGahan at the local headquarters
last night.
-
The Disabled American Veterans are
enthusiastic. over the outlook for legis-
lation for the disabled, following the
message Of President Coolidge asking
that such measures be given the high
est preference" by Congress.
National Commander Mcfarland has
presented copies of the Disabled Amer
lean Veterans legislative program TO the
senatorial committee investigating the
Veterans Bureau and to Director Hines
1t Is expected that a number OF items
will be incorporated in the recommen-
dations of both the director and the
committee in the hope OF expeditine
enactment.
The first item in the Disabled Amer
lean Veterans program is for the au-
thorization of a committee on veterans
affairs In the House to handle all world
war service matters. A measure cover
ing this was introduced in the House
the first hour of the session and as
soon as the committee Is appointed leg
islative matters will be presented TO II
with a request that hearings be started
at once.
Commander Mcfarland intends tc
stay in Washington until the Disabled
American Veterans proposals become
laws or are definitely killed by adverse
votes. The fight for the present will be
to prevent delays.
One of the outstanding features OF
the past week In veteran circles ir
Washington has been the close frater.
nizing of the leaders of the three recog.
nized former service organizations
Commander Brett Of the Veterans o.
Foreign Wars, Commander Quinn Of the
Evening star., 1923-12-09

second vice president; Mrs r. Probey,
chaplain; Mrs. Bert Probey,- secre-
tary;' Mrs. Duvall, treasurer, and
Mrs. Spedden. sergeant at arms.
The unit of the Stuart waicott
Post. No. 10. recently elected the fol-
lowing officers: Mrs. T. w. Temple
ton, president; Mrs. c. II. Ralph, first
vice PRESIDENT. Mrs. McCandlish, Sec
ond ono vice president; Mrs. Stearns.
Idler, historian, and Mrs. Mulligan,
sergeant at arms. The next meeting
OF this unit will be December 10,
when installation Of the new officers
will be made.
The American Legion Auxiliary of
the District of Columbia will give a
New Year reception and dance, Janu-
ary l, to IL pm. at the Ebbitt
Hotel.
At their meeting December 4, the
Vincent b. Costello Unit elected the
following officers; Mrs. Margaret
PcInId. Franklin. president; Mrs Edith
Mary Shanahan, second vice presi-
dent: Mrs. Helen Murphy, chaplain;
and Mrs. Eleanor Tietz, historian.
the home of Mrs. Edith oConnor,
December Is, at 1920 Klingle road
northwest.
The unit of the Robley d. Evans
Post will meet at the home of Mrs.
Thorpe, 662 Pennsylvania avenue
southeast, next Tuesday, for nominal
ton of officers.
The unit Of the Tank Corps Post
will also meet Tuesday evening, at
the home of Mrs. Frailey, 1925 Euclid
street northwest.
The auxiliary of the George WASH
ington Post, No. 1, is to give Christ
mas party at the Willard the evening
Of December 10.
The American Legion Auxiliary, De-
partment Of the District of Columbia,
met at 1923 New York avenue north
west Wednesday evening, Mrs. T. E.
Fawcett, president, presiding. Mrs.
! Franklin Bishop Of Massachusetts. ma
tional president Of the auxiliary, gave
an interesting talk. Mr.. Reimer, newly
colt Post, No. 10; William F. Frank
lin. senior vice commander, Of the
American Legion, Department Of the
District of Columbia, and Miss Dessez,
second vice commander Of the depart
ment, also spoke.
The appointment Of Watson B. Miller
of Washington to be the chairman Of
the national rehabilitation committee
of the American Legion, with head
quarters here, announced Just prior to
his departure from the city few days
ago by National Commander John R
Evening star., 1923-12-09
LOOKING AT GUN, GETS
BULLET, SLAYS SELF

By the Associated Press.
AUGUSTA. Ga. December s.-A man
identified as c. A Hathaway of Spar
tanburg. S. c.. went into a local hard
ware store today. asked to look at q
pistol, borrowed q bulleu from "a
clerk; and placing the gun against his
temple shot and killed himself.
wife and five children are said tc
survive him.
Evening star., 1923-12-09

putting on the
map of the Ad-
miral Perry Ship
Post, No. 427, of
the Veterans of
Foreign Wars in
the District, which
post, or, as 1t is
termed, ship, in
creased it's mem
bership from IS
to nearly 500
members in one
years time under
his leadership.
: Lieut.. Co IN I z
graduated from
the Naval Acad-
emy on March 90.
nJI
Evening star., 1923-12-09
Veterans of Great War

Lieut.. Kenneth L. Coontz, U. s. N,
department commander OF the Veter--
ans of Foreign Wars, first created his
impression in veteran circles by the
Evening star., 1923-12-09

The auxiliary of the George WASH
ington Post, No. 1, is to give a Christ
mas party at the Willard the evening
Of December 49,
Evening star., 1923-12-09

The appointment Of Watson B. Miller
of Washington to be the chairman Of
the national rehabilitation committee
quarters here, announced just prior to
his departure from the city a few days
ago by National Commander John R
Evening star., 1923-12-09

One of the outstanding features Of
the past week in veteran circles In
Washington has been the close frater-
nizing Of the leaders of the three recog-
nized former service organizations
Commander Brett Of the Veterans Of
Foreign Wars, Commander Quinn Of the
Evening star., 1923-12-09

The unit Of the Tank Corps Post
will also meet Tuesday evening, at
the home of Mrs. Frailey, 1926 Euclid
street northwest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-12
.OUTD0ORSHOWS
FACE CLEANUP
DICTATOR
Snake-Eaters, 'Hootch' Danc-
ers, and Men-only Attrac-
tons to Be Ruled Out.
BIZ CosmopoIitan News service

NEW YORK, April 12.-Among
those absent from 1923 summer car
nivals and circuses will be the we'll
known snake eater, suggestive
dancers Of the men-only shows, Gyp-
sizes and grabbers, Thomas j. john
son, OF Chicago, said today. Johnson
has just been appointed absolute
dictator Of the outdoor show world"
by the showmen's legislative com.
mittee.
Were going to do away with
those summer pests, the snake eater,
etc. - johnson said. "All circuses,
carnivals, amusement parks ana
amusement device manufacturers
either now or will later belong to the
Showmen's League and will be
forced to join us in the cleanup"
"Carnivals and circuses are pois-
oned by evil persons and practices
more than ever before Prior to the
war, outdoor shows were clean, but
all the regular fellows went to war
and then the crooks stepped in. They
have ruined the business for the good
shows.
''No more "men only" shows, no
FAIRY in the WELL" no more embar-
easements for women and children
at the street fairs is our creed. Nc
more selling of Partisan nude photo
graphs on postcards in corner Of
| tent.
Through an extensive meshworl
we intend to kill these menaces. We
will employ many detectives who
win follow the caruivals and inter
view the mayors, church people
and citizens of the towns where
able report will reach the head.
quarters and the show will be
condemned. Through the support
of ma ors, newspapers and church
people, we will then prevent that
show from obtaining permits to
run in any town, and that show
had just as well go into permanent
winter quarters.
Last year it was found many
carnivals were trafficing in dope
and liquor and white slavery. Cru.
sading was begun by the news
papers but that has not sufficed.
The showmen's committee decided
that an absolute dictatorship, with
the most stringent rulings. was
needed. The Showmen's League
of America. which backs the com
mittee, is a benevolent association.
Headquarters will be in Chicago,
Unfair games Of chance and
money prizes will be prohibited
and dangerous rides will be barred
from parks. All managers of out.
door shows will be required to
sign pledge to conduct a clean
and wholesome amusement. There
are about ITO carnivals, eighteen
circuses and sos amusement parks
in this country"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-12
SQUARE HEADS SHOULD
WEAR ECCENTRIC HATS

DURHAM. N. H., April 12.-If
you're a square.head, that is, If you
have angular features, wear a
round hat, and if you have rounded
features, wear hat that has a few
points and angles, and turns up
slightly.
This advice was given by Miss
Daisy D. Williams, home demon
stration leader in the New Hamp-
shire College Extension Service,
who undertakes to tell New Hamp.
shire formers wives how to choose
hats that are individual and guar
anteed to add to the feminine
charm
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-12
BAND FEATURE
At CONCERT
TONIGHT
Twenty-eighth in Community
Associations Series Will Be
at Central High.

The twenty-eighth free commun-
ity concert under the auspices Of
the Community Music Association
will be given tonight at Central
High School at S:15 o'clock, with
doors opening at Z o'clock.
The Army Music School Band
will be the feature OF the evening"
entertainment. The band viii be
assisted by Hazen p. Buehler, con.
tralto, and Robert Lawrence. who
will conduct community singing. az.
sisted at the piano by Helen Burk-
art.
The band will be heard in four
well-contrasted selections. The first
number will be the overture to
1872" by Tschaikowsky. The
three other compositions chosen by
William c. White, principal Of the
Army Music School, are ballet
music from Romeo and Juliet"
by Gounod. Rachmaninoff's "Pre.
Jude in G sharp minor" and selec-
tions from "Hansel and Gretel," by
Humperdinck.
Mrs. Buehler's vocal numbers
will be Bird OF Love Divine" by
Wood, and Phillips Wake Up
There will be 1850 seats free Il
the public and the usual reserved
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-12
FLIGHT
MAKES BIG
ADVANCE
10000 Air Passengers Car
ried Last Year, According
to c. r. Reddon.
BY WILLIAM RANDORF.


NEW YORK, April 12.-Commer-
cial aviation il today on the thresh-
old of a big stride forward. Charles
r. Reddon, president OF the Aeor-
marine Anyways, Inc, predicted to-
day
The. record Of the past three
wears, when the company's flying
ships covered more than 1000, 900
passenger miles and carried more
than 10000 passengers, Reddon.
said. gave assurance Of the growth
of interest and development in com
/. ssWitf1fn the next few years we
shall experience development of
air travel in this country which
will make the air routes in Eu-
rope seem insignificant" he stated.
s'With the coming, Of spring: our
operations in the north are being
resumed on a big scale. The Great
lakes division will commence its
second year of double daily tying
boat service between Cleveland ana
Detroit in May.
"The New York division operat'
ing living ships between New' York
ana Atlantic City win open about
the same time"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-12
ADM| IS GIVING
CHLOROFORM
To SON
Nurse, Indicted for Shooting
Neighbor, Tells Of Death
Of Defective Boy.
BY international News Service.

CALDWELL, N. j., April 12.-
Mrs. Clarice Willard, g. trained
nurse before her marriage, admitted
today, according to police, that
she accidentally killed her sub
normal son, Hubert, fifteen years
old, by giving him an overdose Of
choloroform.
She said she gave him the
choloroform during a paroxysm Of
epilepsy. She said on previous oc.
casions when he had had fits, she
had given him chloroform without
any i'll effects.
She was not arrested.
Mrs. Willard said her son has
never been able to attend school
because he was mentally deficient.
She told the authorities that on
numerous occasions she found It
necessary to give her son clIloro-
form to induce sleep. Her expert
ence as a nurse. she sold, enabled
her to give tho proper dose.
Mrs. Willard IS under indictment
for having shot at Il neighbor
several months ago for having tres.
passed on her property.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-12
KEEP LOOKING YOUNG
It's Easy-If You Know DR..
Edwards Olive Tablets.

The secret of keeping young is to feel
young--to do this you must watch your
liver and bowelsr-there's no need of
having a saIIow compIexion--dark rings
under your eyes-pimples-a bilious look
in your face-dulI eyes with no sparkle.
Your doctor will tell you ninety per cent
of all sickness comes from inactive
bowels and liver.
DIR. Edwards. a well-known physician
in Ohio, perfected a vegetable compound
mixed with olive oil TO act on the liver
and bowels. which he gave TO his pa
Sients- for years.
DIR: Edwards Olive Tablets, the sub
stitute far ca mel are gentle in their
action, yet always effective. They bring
about that natural buoyancy which all
should enjoy by toning up the liver and
clearing this system of impurities.
DIT. EdWards' Olive Tablets are known
Oy their Qkye color. 15c and 30c.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-12
RADIO FANS OFF
On TOUROF
COUNTRY
Philadelphia Youths to Test
Sensory Equipment Under
Many Different Conditions.
By TnternationaI News Service.

by Information News service.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, April ID.
"A cross-country sensory radio re-
search tour. that should produce
interesting scientific data for the
thousands OF radio fans of the
country began here today when
Frederick Dannenhauer, r., and
Howard L.. Berliner left in an auto
mobile for the Pacific Coast. Their
destination is Los Angeles.
The object OF the trip is to test
receptive possibilities of their sem
sorry radio equipment in all alti-
tudes and under all the different
climatic and atmospheric condi.
tons that will be afforded on such
a tour.
Dannenhauer, who comes from
the coast, has a hobby for radio
that makes him forget to eat. For
ten years he has been working with
radio transmission and experiment..
ing with all receiving circuits OF
any consequence. He has made up
sets from smallest to largest.
Berliner works at the business with
the Heineman Electric Company of
Philadelphia. 1t was through his
friendship for Dannenhauer and his
connection with the Heineman Com
pany that that concern was pre-
vailed upon to supply the sensory
radio equipment and to finance the
trip.
The two circuit.riding radio fans
expect to have a lot Of fun in the
fifteen States and more than 1870
towns they will visit and in which
they will make radio receptive tests
Of a0nS0rv annaratIIS and lecture f0
the local radio fans on what they
have learned. They hope to solve
many Of the problems that now be-
set receivers both amateur and pro-
fessional, and plan to establish
temporary headquarters in various
cities and towns to meet radio
enthusiasts. They are particularly
interested in the possibilities Of
constant reception over that route
on which they will meet the great
est number of transmitting stations.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-12
BROKER PLEADS GUILTY
TO DEFRAUDING AUNT

NEW YORK, April 12-William
Klumpp, twenty four, Monsey, N.
Y. charged with defrauding Mrs.
Rosa Bertsch, his aunt. out Of
S., 800, her entire fortune, was
arraigned in General Sessions. He
pleaded guilty, and was remanded
by Judge Mott to the Tombs to be
sentenced next Tuesday
Klumpp was formerly a broker
in the Wall street district About a
year ago he went bankrupt. He had
previously borrowed $4,000 from
Mrs. Bertsch to build a home and
had obtained $4,000 to invest in
securities for her.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-12
OHIO MIDoETs REBUILD
HOME TO FIT THEIR SIZE

LIMA. Ohio. April 12.-Remodel-
ing of their home and construction
Of special furniture for Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter l.. Wetherill, local resi-
dents, have just been completed.
WetheriIl, fifty, il four feet one
inch tall. His wife. forty.five, is
four feet four inches in height
They are believed to Be the smallest
couple in Ohio.
Ordinary furniture was too large
and inconvenient for US. That IL
why we decided on special tables
and furniture to correspond" ex-
planned Wetherill, who spent near.
IN four months fitting up the home.
He did much of the remodeling him.
self, in accord with the ideas of his
wee bride. Wetherill is q rural
free mail delivery carrier.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-12
WIT BR|GHTENS
ENGLISH
COURTS
Justice Darling Most Noted Of
Humorists on Bench
Famed for Dignity.
BY DAVID M. CHURCH.
International News Service.

/ LONDON, April IL. - Humorists
are unnecessary on London news
papers. The court reporters do
the funny stuff.
Although the English courts are
supposedly the acme of dignity.
and are surrounded with a great
deal of flummery, including wigs
and gowns and such, there are &C.
casions when one begins to sus
pect that the courts are out to
put the vaudeville houses out Of
business. 10
There are several famous hui
morists connected with the Eng
lish courts, but perhaps the best
known is Mr.. Justice Daring, who
is looked upon as one Of England'9
premier wits.
Justice Darling was presiding in
a Kent County court when wit
ness testified that he went ito the
Elephant Inn to telephone"
UphoIds His Reputation.
"Ah! a trunk CALL" interposed
the Justice, and the courtroom tit.
tered. That was Justice Darling
living up to his reputation.
judge of the circuit division ard
has been twenty-six years on the
bench, but still. at the age of
seventy-three, he sparkles with
humor, according to the english
standards. He is man of en-
cyclopaedic knowledge, a profound
scholar, a poet, an accomplished
linguist and philosopher. He has
been bitterly criticized because Of
his attitude in the courts and has
been accused Of being f1ippaDt and
foolish, but still he goes on his
Joking way.
Proponents Of JuGtica Darling's
wit claim that he makes use uf
wit to concentrate attention on
vital points and no put irrelevan
cies to confusion.
Some of His Best Ones.
Here are just a few ct Justice
Darling's best jokes:
Counsel in an engineering case:
This valve was worked by a
spring, but your lordship knows a
spring will not last long"
Justice Darling: Yes, for I Lave
read Yer non semper Virst' tspring-
time is shortD
During at trial at Bristol Il solicit
tor stated that unsuccessful ef-
forts had been made to find a man
named Little.
ut still remains true that we
want but little here below" in.
terposed Justice Darling.
These are just a few instances
of Justice Darling's quips, our he
| doesn't have the field entirely to
himself. Witnesses in many cases
supply as sharp humor, and their
remarks are always recorded at
| length II the press. IN the face of
this opposition English vaudeville
artists must despair.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-12
FLYING COP" ARRESTED
ON CHARGE OF PERJURY

NEW YORK, April 12.-Detective
Bob McAllister, widely known in
sports circles as the flying cop"
was arrested on a charge of perjury
at Magistrate Corrigan's order after
he had testified concerning a raid
he led on the wine cellars of Charles
F. Zittel. publisher Of Zit's Weekly.
McAllister testified that he did not
but there was enough evidence from
other witnesses to convince the
court that McAllister had smashed
in, the door, but displayed no search
and seizure warrant.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-12
K. OF C. BAND WILL FORM
AUXILIARY OF WOMEN

Organization of ladies auxiliary
70 the knights of Columbus band,
is to be completed at a meeting in
Immaculate Conception Hall, Eighth
and n streets northwest, tonight
A card party to aid the cause
is planned. The new body Is to be
known as the knights of Columbus
Band Association. The band will
play for Carroll Council in K. of C.
Hall next Tuesday night.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-12
D. c. PLANS INSPECTION
oE CITY RESTAURANTS

DR.. William c.. Fowler, District
Health Officer, is planning to or
ganize a special force of food in
spectors to look over local restau.
rants shortly before the Shrine con-
Vention.
The force is being organized in
anticipation of an increase in bust
ness during the convention. All
other places handling food will be
inspected about this time. DR.. Fow.
Ter said
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-12
ECZEMA MAY Be
DRIED RIGHT UP
WITH SULPHUR
Face, Neck, and Arms Made
Smooth by Mentho-S Sulphur,
Says Specialist.

Any breaking out of the skin,
even fiery, itching eczema, can be
quickly overcome by applying a
little Mentho-Sulphur, says a noted
skin specialist. Because of it's germ
destroying properties, this sulphur
preparation instantly brings ease
from skin irritation, soothes and
heals the eczema and leaves the
skin clear and smooth.
1t seldom fails to relieve the tor.
ment and Disagreement. Sufferers
from skin trouble should get a little
jar of Rowles Mentho-Sulphur from
any good druggist and use it like
q cold cream.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-12
Defects Among Teachers.

DIR. William c. Fowler, District
Health Officer. yesterday declared
that 40 per cent of the applicants
for positions as teachers in the
public schools show numerous
physical defects" He said it was
necessary to reject Z per cent of
defects.