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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-24
SCHOOL FLAGS SOUGHT
BY WEST END CITIZENS

Continuation Of the board of chill
dren's guardians and the Juvenile
Court was urged in a resolution
passed last night by the West End
citizens. association.
Tie action was taken following
discussion on a resolution intro
duced at a recent meeting which
urged the abolition of the board and
court and the substitution Thereof
Of a parental court.
The association passed another
resolution calling on the Board Of
Education to buy a flag for every
public school class room.
Mrs. Nina G. Van Wrinkle. lieu.
tenant in charge Of the women 3
bureau, addressed the association,
outlining her European tour.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-24
ASKS ABSOLUTE DIVORCE
FROM r. A. THOMAS

Leah e. Thomas has filed suit
in the District Supreme Court
against Robert II. Thomas for alb
sollite divorce, alleging misconduct
and naming correspondent. Rep.
resented by Attorney Fred S. Swim
dell, she declares she is the half
owner of premises at 1857 Emery
place, and she asks the court to
appoint receiver to sell the prop
proceeds.
She also wants the court to en-
join her husband from mortgaging
or selling the property. The couple
were married in this city April 20,
1901, and have no children.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-24
LABORSHORTAGE.
CHIEF LIMIT ON .
OUTPUT
Credit Supply No Real Factor
In Checking Business
Expansion.
BY MERRYLE STANLEY
RUKEYSER.
Copyright. 1928, by Cosmopolitan
News Service)

News Service.)
NEW YORK, April 24.-Psychol-
cgy. not money supply, will deter
mine the permanence of the present
period of prosperity.
When the majority of buyers de-
eide that further bidding up of COM
modify prices is futile and act on
their decision, then the upward
surge, which began a year and q
half ago, will have been checked.
There seems TO be evidence TO sup
Bort the view that further price ad-
Vances can have little influence in
increasing production, which, early
this year, attained record breaking
magnitude. The chief limiting fac
tor in the output of goods is no
longer the incentive which high
prices and large profits give, but
rather an Inadequate supply OF the
human element in manufacturing
labor.
Railroads Inadequate.
If it were not for the barriers
erected by the selective immigration
law, it is wholly likely that produc-
ton this year would expand to sub.
stantially larger volume. Another
inadequacy would also, in any cir
cumstances, act as check-the in
efficiency of the nations railroad re-
sources, which the carriers are seek
ing to improve through the expendi-
ture of 81 500, 000,0 900, marking little
more than step in the right direc-
ton.
But the point requiring emphasis
Is that the present. credit supply is
no real factor in applying the brakes
to business.
Financially, America is like a
man with q thirty-two-inch waist
who wears a forty -eight-inch pair OF
trousers. In its use of credit, the
country can do a prodigious amount
of expansion before its trousers
pinch at the waist.
Gold Supply Increases.
Specifically, in 1920, America had
more than one-third of the world s
gold supply, and in the circun1.
stances commodity prices climbed
&c per cent above current quota.
tons Since that time, nearly
91,0O0,00O 900 of additional gold has
flowed into this country, as the
rest Of the world paid tribute to
Americas primacy as the great
creditor nation. This new gold has
made 1t possible for the ordinary
commercial bank to lend as much
TO its customers as it did in 1920.
In 1920, however, membeTS banks
found it necessary to borrow heavily
from the Federal Reserve Banks in
order to take care of their own
customers. At present, the re-
sources of the reserve system are
relatively untouched, so that with
the new gold reserves and the eff
ficient banking machinery of the
reserve system 1t would be tech
nically possible to blow UP an in
finitely larger credit bubble than
that of 1920.
Production Near Maximum.
Any further expansion of credit
e likely to be In. the nature of
initiation. for nothing in the world
OF money can have much effect
any more on the volume of pro-
duction. which seems at or near
the ma xiTnum Feasible under present
labor and transportation conditions.
The great restraint, however, in
the face of the enormously tempting
&ccumulations Of gold, which would
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-24
w. c. T. U. or WASHINGTON
TO CONVENE TOMORROW

Mrs. Emma Sanford Shelton, the
District president. will preside at
the quarterly meeting tomorrow
morning of the District of Column.
bia Women's Christian Temperance
Union, to be held at the Iowa
Avenue Methodist Church, Four
teenth and Emerson streets. The
union Is composed Of about twenty
five local branches.
Congressman L. j. Dickinson of
Iowa, the Rev. Harry Evaul, pas
tor of the church; Mrs. Lottie
Woodford, scientific temperance In
structor of the national w. G. T. u,
and Police Lieutenant Nina Van
Wrinkle win be the principal speak
ers. ,rhe new members Of the
Iowa avenue church will be host
eSges.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-24
NEW HIGHWAY TO LINK
GEORGIA WITH COAST

ATLANTA, Ga, April 24.--Week-
ends on the coast after a spin
across Georgia on . paved high
way win be popular with the com.
pletion of the Brunswiclk-St. Simons
Island highway
Wurk has started on the cause
way connecting Brunswick with the.
Island. 1t is the last link in the
trans. state highway.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-24
GERMAN INVENTORS FIND
PATENT COST HIGH HERE

German inventors are having
trouble getting their products pat.
ented in this country.
The interior Department aeti.
mated today that it takes Iyee0.OoO
marks to have & Ge6znan patent re-
corded in the United StakeA
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-24
10,864 ALIENS BECAME
U. s. CITIZENS IN MARCH

During March 1O,864 aliens were
naturalized, the Department Of
Labor announced today. OF this
number Italians again headed the
list, as they have done for several
months, with 1895.
The other four leading nation
alities naturaIized were Poles, ,692;
British, 1,348; Russian, 992, and
German. 100.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-24
Heat KilIs Boston Man.

BOSTON. April ~. - One man
died and three others collapsed here
Sunday as result of the unseason-
able heat. The thermometer reach.
ed 81 in the Afternoon, the highest
temperature here on an April 90
and equaIing the record for April,
which set on April 10, 1914.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-24
WANTS LAWYER PAID soc
AN HOUR FOR SHORT DAY

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, April "a
Representative Breen has intro
duced q bill to provide for an eight
hour day for lawyers, ct 30 cents
an hour, with time and . half Tor
overtime.
II the measure becomes q law,
clients must pay their counsel by
the hour, or be penalized.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-24
pr. lewis to Lecture.

"A Survey OF the Psychic Analytic
Movement will be the subject OF
an illustrated lecture to be delivered
by DIR. Nolan d. G. Lewis, Chief
Psychiatrist Of st. Elisabeth's Hos
pitaI, Friday evening at the Pen
rnin Club. 1904 @ street northwest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-24
PHILADELPHIA NEXT 70
NEW YORK IN SHIPPING.

PHILADELPHIA. April 24.-Phil.
adelphia has It's chest out. II has
just decided to, advertise the fact
that it is second to New York in
the amount Of tonnage handled in
its port.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-24
f. K. of c. Gard Party.

A benefit card party will be held
by the knights of Columbus Band
Friday evening at the home Of Mrs.
w. w. Adarnson, 1929 Ninth street
northwest. The committee in charge
announces that prizes have been
donated.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-24
MOOSE To SEAL
DOOM Of ". Va.
BLACK HAND
Trial Reveals Attempt to Or
ganize Terrorist Government
Throughout U. S.

Twemty murders have been
blamed on a super-secTet Black
Hand organization with ats head
quarters in West Virginia. The
long arm of the lG4U has this band
in its clutches and international
News Service herewith presents
the first of series of stories re-
Ueatiag IN detail the infamous
Vaccinations of this band, 1Oho
murdered for gold or revenge
sOitEOut regard for American LG1Vs
and institutions.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-24
No aUondsr it's "Lansburgh for Silks."
Thousands of yards-eOery nsuO shade.
Glorious Silks, $1.79 yd.

Where else can you find such Qaslity such variety,
such a volume to choose from at low price. And
every yard is new-rich, ustrous qualty-the seasons
most wanted fabrics, weaves and colors
Crepe de Chine Changeable Taffeta
Fine Radium Plain Chiffon Taffeta
Knitted Crepes Fancy Taffeta
Figured FOulards Colored Satin
Silk EpOnge
Broadcloth and Crepe Shirtings
CHOICE, $1.79 Yard.
Third Floor, Lansburgh q Brother.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-24

STILES include every Spring mOdeLthey be long,
slender around the keeping IDh the
Dooue Of liberal All full lined All skies from 10
IN to and including sizes Government employees HoteA
small deposit uOiH selection till pay day.
Secondly q
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-24

Why allow wrinkles to add are In
your face when they can now he
} erased so easily? Domino Wrinkle
Cream will soon rid you Of every lire
and wrinkle, for it is a natural
preparation and works ALWAYS,
1t ~ sold at good drug and depart
ment stores at Q very low price for a
package lasting many weeks.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-07-20
FRENCH CRASH
HINGES ON RUHR
"Iren Master Admits Rhine
Crisis Speeds Smash
NEW DEMANDS ON GERMANS
Poincsre May Add Big Losses To
Berlin's Bill Or Force Her
To concede Mining
Properties.

Paris. = French industry will
crash if the Ruhr problem is not
solved within three months.
This is the essence OF an important
statement made exclusively to Uni
versal Service by Guy de Wendell.
deputy from the Moselle Department
and the present supreme head of the
"Comite des Forges." which rules the
French iron. steel and munitions in
dustry, and has grip on the high
finance Of the country.
The two principal "ironmaster
groups" in France are the Schneider
Creusot group and the De Wendell
group. the latter OF which exploits the
great iron fields and smelters at Briey,
Lorraine.
When the Ruhr was occupied
Schneider. who was then chairman
of the "Comite des Forges." resigned,
because. it was reported. it was be-
lieved the occupation was inimical to
the interests of France.
De Wendell then became chairman
and has remained in that nosition of
Importance since that time He ad.
mitted 30 Universal Service that his
rroup suffered far less from the Ruhr
occunation than the Schneider groun
He said:
eve have as smeltiae furnaces in
Lorraine Thera are 15 ooO workers
in our plants or the 45 furnaces onlv
fs are still working-tbe remainder
are incaudescent and can remain fms
for six months in ali
ain three months more thew must
he extineuished and comnleteIv 70.
built our sroun is losing hundreds
NJ millions of francs montbIv FOR
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-07-20
STATE
CAPITAL

Ray To Head State Democrats.
j. Enos Ray. chairman OF the State
Tax Commission, will be the next
chairman Of the Democratic State Cen
trail Committee.
This was settled when Mr.. Ray, at
conference Of the Democratic political
leaders of the Seventh Judicial Cir
cult, determined not to be candidate
for one of the judgeshfps to be filled
this fall. The conference was held In
Mr.. Rays office In Washington. Con-
siderable pressure was brought to bear
on Mr.. Ray to be a candidate for the
bench. but he said that he was not
available.
II is known that the acceptance Of
the craftsmanship Of the party com
mittee has been put up to Mr.. Ray as
a party duty and that all elements in
the party and the various party lead
ers having declared in his favor, he
had agreed to accept provided the
iudgeship matter was settled satisfac-
torily.
All that now remains to be done is
for Dr. J. Hubert Wade to call a spe-
cial meeting OF the State Central Com
mittee, submit his resignation as chair
man and have the committee elect Mr.
Ray. This. it Is understood, will be
done before the end Of this month.
By the middle OF August the Demo
cratic campaign is expected to be in
full swing.
The agreement OF former Senator
John Walter Smith, Governor Ritchie,
Frank A. Furst, Robert b. Ennis, for
mer Judge N Charles Rurke, e.
Brooke Lee. John J. Mahon. Frank
Kelly and other Democratic leaders
on Mr. Ray for party chairman in
place of DR.. Wade clarifies the only
situation In the Democratic party In
Maryland that was likely to cause
trouble in the party this fall and com
pletes the condition of Democratic
harmony.
Mr. Rays elimination of himself as
a candidate for the bench leaves 0gle
Marbury as the only Prince Georges
candidate. Whether there will be an.
other candidate from that county haa
not been determined
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-07-20
Face Feed Shortage.

Almost complete failure of hay
crops in some parts of Maryland con-
fronts farmers with serious problem
in feeding stock this winter, accord
ing to the crop summary for July is
sued by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture in cooperation
with the University of Maryland Ex-
tension Service.
Clover hay in general was reported
particularly poor. The total crop for
the entire State will be only $4,000
tons. it was estimated.
Labor shortage conspired with the
drought to increase the difficulties of
farmers.
The corn crop was reported in ex-
cellent condition. Wheat and rye har-
vest was being completed with thresh-
ing in progress in many counties, and
a good yield reported,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-07-20
.ENDANGERS PEACE
OF THE WORLD
British Premier Cites Policy
on Ruhr
BRITAIN ISDlcTs FRANCE
Allies Should Unite In Fixing Fair
Amount, He suasests-Aims
At PacIflea-
tion.

London.-Great Britain, through
Premier Baldwin in Commons and
Marquis Curzon in Lords, de-
manded that occupation of the
Ruhr come to an end, and that
the Allies unite in fixing fair
amount for reparstions and ask.
ing Germany to pay it.
This was the gist Of the long-await.
ed statemen; of British policy toward
the reparations problem. Stanley Bald
win Vas cheered to the echo as he
pleaded for Allied cooperation as we'll
as an end OF the Ruhr venture.
A break with France is considered
avertsd il the French Government re-
turns favorable answer.
Recovery of the world is endan-
gered and peace is at stake" he de-
clared. ''as a result Of France and Bel
gums invasion Of the Ruhr and the
consequent unsettled state Of things
in Europe.
THE essential factors Of settlement
OF Europe's ills" Baldwin told a
crowded house, are:
81. Payment of reparations.
20. Settlement of interallied debts.
%. Security Of Europe.
Italy. the Prime Minister said, is un-
derstood to be in agreement with Bri-
tain on these points.
Referring to the last German repara-
tlons offer. Baldwin said that whether
the late enemy's offer was adequate OF
not, ID should not be ignored. but
should be examined TO discover il
there were any possibility of progress
Our proposals have no other aim
than paciication of Europe and the re-
covery of an exhausted world" Bald
win declared, while the Commons
cheered.
A British reply to the latest German
note. he said, is to be forwarded forth
with 1t will be first submitted to the
Allies. however, in the hope of secur-
ing joint action. This will be the
!. chance for France and Belgium to re
new the bonds OF the entente.
Unity Of action, cooperation by the
Allies, is vital necessity. Baldwin
declared
Great Britain is as determined as
any of the Allies to make Germany
pay reparations to the fullest exten,
Of which she is capable. Baldwin said
while the Commons cheered and AL
lied Ambassadors in the galleries re
! strained With difficulty from applaud
ing.
But il we ask Germany to pay In
excess of her capacity" Baldwin con
tinued. I'VE shall not succeed in ac
conpiishing our purpose,
Il am firmly convinced that meas
urs resulting in the ruin Of Germany
will be fatal to Great Britain, to the
Allies and to all the world.
"The Allies are obtaining less rep
aratioRs than before the Ruhr ven
ture began.
"And such reparations as we have
received have been exacted at the
price of growing dislocation Of the
German economic system and prob
ably the entire collapse thereof"
Germany, he said, is rapidly ap
preaching economic chaos which may
well be succeeded by social and in
dustrial ruin. In the meanwhile, gen
uine apprehension exists as to food
shortage conditions, which are causing
serious alarm to Great Britain.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-07-20

Based on the estimated crop Of s21.-
900 900 bushels, less s0,0o6.00e for
seed, or a net crop Of $4,000. 900
bushels, s5-cent loss would amount
to $250.000,OeO while the sO-cent loss
would aggregate the ruinous figure OF
$500. 100000 for the entire wheat belt.
The sole element Of hope in the sit
uation, many leaders say, is the ware
housing Of much Of the present crop
until conditions for its disposal are
better, the storage to be financed by
the new agricultural credit machinery
provided>by the last Congress.
The falling prices Of wheat, It was
explained here, are not due to do
mestic conditions so much as they are
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-07-20

due to the world situation. Three i'm
portant factors of this situation are:
l. A carry-over Of about 100000, 900
bushels for the entire world at the
beginaing Of the present crop year. far
greater than any carW-over before.
2. Huge crops in Canada.
5. The return to production Of Eu-
ropean countries.
Spectators are capitalizing the sit
ustion brought about by increased
wheat production in Canada and for
eign countries" said Gray Silver, head
of the American Farm Bureau Fedora
ton. They have capitalized It from
the start.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-07-20
ROW ON WET SHIPS.
Drys Would Prevent Drinking On
United States Vessels.

Washington. Public drinking
aboard the Leviathan on her maiden
trip stirred up storm which threat
ems to enguh the shipping board. Drys
were preparing to make an issue OF
Chairman Farley's opposition to a reg.
ulation stopping liquor drinking in
public. Farley said the board is pow
erless to prevent passengers from
drinking private liquor stocks in their
staterooms or in public dining rooms,
as long as they do not interfere with
the vessels safety.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-07-20
sgRvlcEAsLe ENGINE RECORD.

Washington. on.-Railroads on July
had more serviceable locomotives and
fewer in need OF repair, the American
Railway Association announced. thar
at any time since its car service d.
vision began compilation OF reports
on such equipment in August. 1880.
.Seryieeabie locomotives totaled 5s,4ss;
those in need Of repair, 1850. or IL
per cent Of the total.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-07-20

Knoxville, Tenn.-A fight for acad-
emic freedom which has resulted in
dismissal Of six professors from the
University Of Tennessee, will come
before the trustees Tuesday. Students
in the law department threaten to
quit in body unless Prof. John R.
Neal one of the six dismissed, is rein.
stated.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-07-20
TRIES FOR 100000.
Marshall Proposes Popular Vote on
War

Washington capital is greatly
interested in the peace plan proposed
by former vice-President Thomas R.
Marshall in connection with the $780,
900 prize offered by Edward W. Box,
Philadelphia. Marshall said the most
effective way to end war would be an
international law that no war can be
waged unless II is approved by a
referendum OF all men and women
above IS in the affected countries.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-07-20
HEROINE GETS s25o,o 900

Los Angeles.-Twenty-fiye years ago
Miss Clara Beckwith saved a young
ster from drowning. Today the will
of Theodore Tibbits. leather manufac-
turer of Lynn, Mass, the boy grown
up, gave her-now Mrs. Clara May
Miller-s250,O00. She is a saleswoman
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-07-20
STATES TRADE GROWS

Washington The unfayorable trade
balance against the United States,
which FIRST occurred in March. was
overcome in June when exports ex-
cceded imports by s1.000,OO0, the de
partment Of commerce announced.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-07-20

Much reed. wicker. rattan and
woven-grass furniture is on The mar
ket at present While no cheaper
than other furniture, II IS fully as dur
able and is better suited for certain
houses or rooms than any other kind
At the same time. it is suited TO any
kind of house.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-07-20
STRIKE WRIT STANDS.
bapsherty Rail Injunction Made Per
manent.

Chicago Federal Judge James H.
Wilkerson made permanent the tenn
porary Daugherty injunction rranted
iu the shopmen's strike Of 1922. re-
strsining the shopmen from commit
ting violence or interfering wan
malls and the transportation system.
Ths court said that although the strike
virtually has been settled, It is still
oaiciaily effective on So per cent. Of
the railroads.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-07-20
CLEAN UP WET TOWN.

Fort Wayne, Ind.--Dry raids rival
ing those in Gary some time ago, are
bsing made here Thirty-nine persons
have been arrested Among those
taken is William vachon. head Of the
police booze raiding squad.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-07-20
PorHIER RELEASED

Providence, R. Imprisoned nine
months ago to await removal to Wash
ington State for trial for Mai. A. P.
Cronkhite's murder. Roland R. Pothier
Great Falls, was released on federal
court of appeals mandate.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-07-20

Amber T. In great demand in beads
of all sorts These are made into
necklaces and are strung on wire for
bracelets. Carved amber pendants
too. are worn threaded on soft black
silk cords.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-07-20
GIRL LOST in SWAMP.

Wausau. wis. = Bloodhounds and
airplanes searched swamps for Miss
Mary Lewando, 20, who disappeared
after mysterious attack on Mrs. Wal
ter Lewando, her mother Mrs. Le-
wando was attacked with an ak while
asleep.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-07-20
-ruLLER lAwYER HsLp.

New York-william j. Faron. who
was a defense lawyer in the E. NJ.
Fuller bucketing trial. was arraignad
on charges of bribing juror in re-
cent stock fraud case. He pleaded not
guilty and is held in $4,000 bail
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-07-20
Big Losses For Farmers
Seen In Wheat Price Slump
Estimates Run ALI The Way From To $500
Great Warehousng Plan Suggested BY Agrarian
Leader As Only Remedy.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. farmers stand lose from 900
their 1928 wheat crop forced dispose OF it
current falling prices farm leaders estimated here.
With the producing wheat ranging from s2O to ST. and
the farm price bushe quoted throughout the wheat belt at
so s5 prospects going lower say
this year will per
unless means are found TO hold the crop
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-07-20
KILLS WIFE AND SELF

Memphis. A. Roe. "a, Humboldt,
shot his wife dead. wounded their baby
Doris and killed himself just as police
reached Mrs. Roe's sisters home
where the shooting occurred.