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The Washington times., 1923-03-15
INQUIRE ABOUT OUR DEFERRED PAYMENT Plan
50. 8. Jlloses 9 Sons
r Street at Eleventh
Unusual Opportunities For
Home Beautifying
The Dining Room

Ten-piece Walnut Dining Room
Suite. Regularly $685.. 90, Special
Solid Mahogany Buffet and
Serving Table. Regularly
$4,000. Special .5.......
Four piece Walnut Suite,
Buffet, China Case, Serving q
ing Table. Regularly $4,000.
Special .....
Nine-piece Walnut Dining
Room Suite. Regularly sos. 90.
Special
Odd lot Of Serving Tables, u p
Odd lot Of China Cases. " pris
Four piece Mahogany Dining
Room Suite. Regularly $4,000.
Special 1880. ........
Odd Mahogany Buffet. Regu
larly $1,000. Special
The Washington times., 1923-10-20
EVANGELIST JAPHET
Is DRAWING CROWDS

Increase in attendance and IN
terest has marked the special serv-
ices that Evangelist M. r. Japhet
is conducting at Bethany Baptist
Church, Rhode Island avenue and
Second street northwest. The earn
estness and enthusiasm Of ''The lit
tie man with the big message" has
attracted new hearers every night.
The music, which is under the
direction of Capt. r. Swinton Read
cap Of Clifton Forge, Va, assisted
by William Waldecker as pianist
and other musical talent. is one of
the sources Of the meetings pop
ularity. Many Washington BASEBALL
fans who are attending services
have given royal welcome to Ed
die Foster who is taking an active
part I'm the services.
Evangelist Japhet announced last
night that he would preach tonlor-
row morning at IL o'clock on the
christian Laver" and in the eve
ming at 8 o'clock he will prove that
there are some in Washington who
can't be saved.
The Washington times., 1923-10-20
ASKED FOR
POLICEMAN 5
WIDOW
Chief Clerk OF Department Is
Receiving Contributions for
Mrs. Mary Purcell.

The raising of a fund for Mrs
Mary Purcell. widow of Policeman
John Purcell. Ct the Fourth pre-.
cinct, killed in line Of duty several
days ago, was started today.
Edwin Hesse, chief clerk Of the
Police Department. announced that
he would receive contributions from
the general public Fifty-five dol
lars has already been raised as
follows:
From office of Major and Super
intendent of Police, $50
From Charles Clutch, Of the Clutch
Realty Company, 1907 Eighth street
northwest, $5.
Two Children to Support.
Mrs. Purcell, who lives at TAP Har.
ward street northwest, is left with
two children to support. One OF
them is John W., jr., ten years old.
and the other. Edna W., eight years
old.
The fund is expected to be en-
larged considerably tomorrow by
contributions from the men OF the
department.
Policeman Purcell, colored, died
Wednesday afternoon after he had
been shot four times Monday night
while making an investigation In
southwest Washington.
Purcell, in company with Police
man H. r. Crawford, who was also
shot and who is now in the hospital
seriously wounded, was assigned to
investigation work in the Fourth
precinct. Monday night the two men
started up an alley near Second and
D streets southwest, where they
noticed five men standing together.
Men Fire On Them.
Purcell, before he died. told police
that he and Crawford, seeing the
men, decided to find out what they
were doing. AS they approached the
men, they were met with a volley of
shots. The men disappeared.
With four bullet wounds, three in
his stomach and one in his right
arm, Purcell was rushed to the hos.
pital. dying Wednesday. Crawford,
shot several times, is expected to re.
cover.
Four men have been arrested, one
Of whom died several days ago from
the effects of bullet wound. Search
Is now being made for a fifth man
All contributions to the fund
should be addressed as follows
Edwin Hesse, chief clerk. Police De,
partment, District Building.
The Washington times., 1923-10-20
Judge Commits Boy Who Chubbed Mother
wTND.2A FEW ANTE-BELLUM STATE
MENTS.
ON THE WINGS OF THE WIND

At Laurel's heard q rushing sound;
Now here, now there, It swtshes 'rOund,'
Something like q meteor.
Except for q sound that Il bleaty, or,
As some insist like q M-m-ma-aha-a-a!
While others arc sure its . Bla-a.
At any rate. whatever it IL
Goes by like q shot, with sibilant
While behind it an aroma floats
Peculiar. to farmyards, and especially
some aver that they can see q streak
OF grayish color just before the reek
OF that strange odOr floats from off
Above the gray = stripe Of black
Has even been seen BY those whose
Arc especially keen. From these
And proportion like fiction, or down
But 1 am sure, or at least surnise,
That the Phenomena can be traced
Who has wired me from laurel once
"The Office Goat is developing such
Either from change Of climate or
That he looks. through my glass, Hike
centipede!
And. I assure yOu. Spark Plug win
Every BIT OF his marvellous speed
Or I am certain that the Goat win lead
Poor SpaFly over the line." From
And other things I've heard. with bliss,
Pm sure that the nigh-invisIble streak
And barnyard OdOr Of which folks
speaks
Can So.1; so%; from no less than the offlPe
And the black stripe which the keen
The Washington times., 1923-10-20
0RAYsoN's ASSISTANT
TO GO UNDER KNIFE

An operation for serious stomach
trouble will be performed next Wed.
nesday upon Chief Pharmacist Lind.
aey w, Rider, right-hand man to
Admiral Cary II, Grayson IN
preparation of medicines for former
President Wilson.
Rider has been sick for some
time and his decision to go under
the knife at the Naval Hospital was
announced today, Besides putting
up doses for Wilson. Rider mixed
prescriptions for Mrs. Florence
King Harding, widow Of the late
President. at the time when her
life hung in the balance from kid
ney disease, He has been stationed
a. tine NaNpNl diHpeRaayY 4eR yeaHa.
The Washington times., 1923-10-20

Two Women Suffer Bruises in
Mix-ups-Boy's Skull
Fractured.

Three persons-two women and a
three-year-old boy were injured in
traffic accidents yesterday and last
night. None of the three is Sc
riously injured.
Harry Elkins, three years old, of
$40 III street northeast, suffered a
fracture Of the skull in an automo.
bile collision at Eighth and s
streets northwest. The fracture is
in the front of the forehead and
according to physicians at the Gar
field Hospital is not serious. The
boy was riding in the automobile
of DIR. William Bradley. Of $40 H
street northeast. when he was
thrown from the machine as It col.
lided with q truck.
Mrs. Annie Wallace, 1874 Twelfth
street southeast, was injured on the
legs when a bicycle ridden, the
police say. by Earl Small, 622
Twenty-third street northwest.
struck her. Mrs. Wallace was
taken to the Emergency Hospital
Mrs. Anna T. Abramson, 1901 New
Jersey avenue northwest, suffered
| injuries to her back when she was
struck by a truck at New Jersey
avenue and l. street northwest.
She was treated by DIR. J. III. Diggs.
8O5 First street northwest.
The Washington times., 1923-10-20
HAYNES PUTS BAN ON
MAKING OF MALT SYRUP

Revocation Of permits of brew.
cries which continue to manufac-
ture malt syrups, used in home brew,
has been decided upon by Federal
Prohibition Commissioner Roy A.
Haynes.
"All breweries will be notified to
cease the manufacture of such
syrups at once" he stated, land
failure to do SO will result in a
prompt citation and revocation of
their permits to manufacture cereal
beverages.
"It is the intention of the De-
partment to stamp out in all sec.
tions Of the country the manufac
ture of home brew ingredients al
tho aourcevH
The Washington times., 1923-10-20
MARINE IS GIVEN
Z YEARS FOR
ROBBERY
Another Defendant Gets SimI-
lar Term for Housebreaking.
Assault Draws Year.

Otto o. Hoclxins, a young Marine,
was today sent to the penitentiary
for two years by Justice Hoehling,
presiding in Criminal Court No. 2,
for stealing pocketbook September
%, last, from John C. Ricketts,, con.
tanning $5.75.
For breaking into the house OF
James Morris, August 6, last, and
stealing a pistol. Clarence Jones,
alias Clarence French, colored, was
given a two-year sentence.
Miles Clark, colored, will spend
one year in jail for assault with a
dangerous weapon June II, last, on
Thomas ]. Jones.
Frank J. Reagan, white, who
pleaded guilty to grand larceny IN
connection with taking July 8, last
q watch, valued at 500, a finger
ring and $37.40 cash, belonging tt
Thomas J. Hughes. was placed or
probation for two years, his at
torney, c.. Howard, telling the cour
that Reagon was drunk when h,
took the things and that he wa
willing to make restitution and taxi
the pledge.
William II. Robertson, white, wh,
confessed to stealing a ring values
at SIS and $40 cash from the hous
Of Charles l.. Cooper. June 26, last
was given q one-year jail mOntenc
and DlA0e6 on probation.
The Washington times., 1923-10-20
GARAGES URGED
INSIDE CITY
BLOCKS
Col. Sheriff. Suggests Means
TO Solve Problem Of Park
ing Downtown.

Construction Of parking garages
on unused spaces in the center Of
city blocks was endorsed today a.
offering q practical solution Of the
street parking problem.
''Such spaces are unfit for other
uses" said Colonel Sheriff.. ION
them could Be erected suitably con-
structed garages Of several stories
heighth, reached by one-way alleys
which would accommodate hundreds
OF automobiles now left parked by
their owners on the city's down
town streets.
''The plan is feasible, the prin-
cipal consideration being cost OF
constructing the required buildings.
AS these need not be ornamental
in style the cost could be kept
within reasonable bounds
''It seems one of the practical
ways Of freeing the city's down
town streets Of hundreds Of cars
left parked along the curbingg for
hours each day, and in this way
becomes partial answer at least
to traffic problems.
E10A VI Op0G8U1Ous
The plan for inter-block parking
garages includes their operation on
a fee basis. Motorists using them
would pay a daily fee Of from 10
to 25 cents. Whether the parking
garages should be authorized to
supply gasoline and oils to patrons,
thus increasing their revenues and
probably making them a municipal
activity more than maintaining It.
self, Colonel Sheriff. considered a
question to be decided in the
future.
Use Of Washington parks for
auto parking Colonel Sheriff. de-
clared impractical as but little such
area exists in the sections Of the
city, where automobiles are more
generally parked.
SubwAys Suggested.
In connection with the use of
parks in this connection he said:
TT Is possible to construct q
system Of underground subways be-
meath the parks and convert them
into parking spaces.
"The construction Of them would
not involve the building of massive
walls. although proper support
would have to be furnished for
overhead construction. Certainly
the solution to the parking problem
in Washington rests between the
adoption OF one Of these two
plans"
The Washington times., 1923-10-20
WORLD NEWS PICTURED
At COLUMBIA THEATER

Tomorrow at the Columbia
Theater and continuing through the
week International News Reel will
have a great array of pictorial
events. Especially interesting will
be the snapshots showing, among
other things, Mrs. Coolidge accept
ing as honorary president Of the
Girl Scouts; Steve Donoghue. Eng
lands star jockey, arriving TO ride
Papyrus, and Masons honoring the
Unknown Hero.
The news reel also shows the
natives at Alexandria, Egypt, in
wild ovation to the champion Of
freedom. Toreadors In the making
are shown from Los Molinos. Spain,
where youngsters undergo tests
they hope will qualify them for the
arena.
Various other views win complete
the reel, which is shown in con-
junction with Gloria Swanson's 8
latest picture, 'tZaza."
The Washington times., 1923-10-20
TILE MANUFACTURERS
STANDARDIZE OUTPUT

Meeting here today at the De-
partment of Commerce, hollow tile
manufacturers and distributing
agents adopted a standard for tiling
which in the future will govern the
sizes manufactured and used in con.
struction work. Fifty sizes of hol-
low tile have been manufactured.
Hereafter but nineteen will be sup
piled by the manufacturers. The
standardization affects eleven sizes
of load-bearing wall tile, six sizes
of partition tiles, one size of furrine
tile and one size of book tile.
Standard weights for each stvle
were also adopted, another simpIi.
fication, as there has been q great
variety Of weights turned out in
tho pMata
The Washington times., 1923-10-20
NJ KElLAh
To DRAF I
n { "
Bill.
Chairman Ball Calls Meeting
Of Committee for Oct. 29.
Probe Of Situation.

Another investigation into the
public utilities situation IN the
District by Congress now ap-
pears to be certain.
Senator Ball, chairman Of the
Senate District Committee, would
not commit himself definitely to
this plan today, but from other
sources it was learned that !
strong sentiment exists for .
thorough inquiry, to be followed
by legislation If it is possible.
Action by McKelIar.
Senator Mcclellan Of Tennessee
has served notice upon the SenHte
District Committee that he win con-
tinue his efforts to obtain . flat
scent fare for the trol1ey-rfding pub
lie Of Washington. He insists that
both the CAPITAL Traction Company
and the w. r. & E., should be forced
to live up to their contract ohIiga-
tions, which stipulate scent fare.
At the last session Of Congress,
Senator Mcclellan held up important
District legislation in an effort to
force his five-cent fare resolution
through the Senate. A few days
before adjournment, an agreement
was reached whereby special sub
committee was to be appointed to
investigate the specific traction
statements made by the Tennessee
Senator.
Mckinley Blocked Action.
It was expected that this sub.
committee would be appointed by
the unanimous action Of the Senate,
but Senator Mckinley OF Illinois.
succeeded in blocking It.
The investigation which the
Senate District COMMITTEES win un-
dertake apparently Is an effort to
placate Senator McKellar and TO
consider legislation for the proposed
consolidation Of the two traction
companies, and to lower street car
fares.
The Investigation probably win
begin on Monday, October 29, Sen.
ator Ball announced today. He viii
appoint subcommittee early next
week.
The Washington times., 1923-10-20

David Lloyd Georges Visit viii
Find Busy Program
Outlined.

David Lloyd George, British
wartime premier, will WELD a
ready blue pencil on any tenta-
tive engagement list during his
Washington stay, it was learned
today. In fact, it is highly i'm
probable that he will be the guest
Of any citizens organizations Of
the Capital.
Time Taken Up.
In the first place. Lloyd Georges
time viii be pretty well taken up
by official affairs. In the sec
ond, while about recovered from
his recent illness which caused the
cancellation of several cities from
his American tour. he is anxious
with the examples of former Presi-
Harding in mind, to avoid any un-
due strain.
Following receipt Of a telegram
at the office OF the Acting Secrc-
tary OF Labor concerning the nom
acceptance Of engagements at pub
lie affairs, the list Of official dates
was made public.
Lunch With Coolidge.
Arriving here next Thursday
morning, the distinguished Welsh.
man win call upon the Secretary OF
State. He win lunch with President
Coolidge at the White House, and
dine with Secretary Of the Treas.
| ury Mellon.
Friday morning Lloyd George will
go to Arlington, Mt. Vernon, the
Washington Monument and the Lin
coin Memorial. He will dine with
Secretary of State Hughes.
On Saturday the visitor viii tour
to Gettysburg. He viii leave. for
Richmond that night.
May Climb Monument.
If the eminent British statesman
wants to survey the Capital from
its loftiest architectural vantage
point during his stay here, he will
have to employ shanks' mare to at
tain the pinnacle.
scheduled to visit the Washington
Monument next Friday morning.
Unfortunately the installation of a
new cable for the lift in the great
obelisk will then be in progress, and
climbing will be in order for all
visitors.
Lieut.. Col. c. o. Sheriff., officer
in charge Of public buildings and
grounds, declared today that while
costly repairs to the cable being
replaced were possible it had been
deemed better to put in a new one.
This work will not be finished until
week after next.
The Washington times., 1923-10-20
A FEW QUESTIONS
Answered by
YnE N unY MAN

Q. Are Chinese puzzles considered
the most mysterious?
A. No. married the most mys-
terious one.
@. Do you not think that Ameri-
can citizenry should make a deter
mined stand against dope?
A. Yes. especially against that
dopester who convinced me that the
''Yanks' would cop the opening game
of the world series
@ A friends that P-E-K-I-N-G-
N-E-S-E IL incorrectly spelled and
differ with her, 30 we want you to
settle the argument.
A. why don't you spell it PUP.
and save timer
Q. have heard that milk 10 the
most healthfuI drink and wish to
know IL 1t would give me added
a. Yes. but what do you want with
milk in Cuba?
9. Is it considered good taste TO
A. Yes, they have been called
much worse than that.
The Washington times., 1923-10-20
IemPeramental Auto
Starts Out On
It's Own

Antonio Logona, 321h Mis-
souri, avenue northwest, owns
a car with q soul. Antonio
found out all about his cars
human-like instincts last night
to. his sorrow.
Antonio's car figured thus:
"1f an airplane can be pro-
PEELED without a driver (more
commonly called 'pilot') then !,
as a good automobile, ought to
be able to do the same"
Forthwith, the opportunity
was presented. A self-starter
was brought into play and the
car started out on its career as
a driverless car. A short, but
hilarious career ended in a
plate-glass window at 3OS Ninth
street northwest. The itinerary
Of the driverless route incIud-
ed a sidewalk and such a meas
ly obstruction as a door to q
house.
Antonio will pay the damage
accruing from his tempera-
mental car.
The Washington times., 1923-10-20
COMPULSORY HEATING OF
HOUSES ASKED IN BILL

DIR. William C. Fowler, District
Health Officer, has prepared a bill
compelling landlords to furnish
heat for apartment house tenants.
The measure was sent to the Com.
missloners yesterday for approval.
It VIII be forwarded to Congress
In December. 'O
The existing laws provide only
.nat landlords shall install and keep
in condition heating apparatus hit
does not compel the furnishing of
heat.
DIR. Fowler's bill requires land.
lords to maintain minimum tenn.
peratures in apartments Of So de-
grees Fahrenheit from Z q. m. b.
No p ma
The Washington times., 1923-10-20
EIGHT EDUCATIONAL
CONFERENCES PLANNED

Eight conferences between the
superintendent Of schools and su-
pervising principals, directors and
principals of normal schools will be
held this year, 1t was announced
yesterday,
The schedule followsI November
IS, December ii. January s. Febru-
ary IL. March II. April q Nay -
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The Washington times., 1923-10-20
OUR DICTIONARY.

Deadlock-What some maiden ladies'
back hair II made of.
ABRA CAD Chats Iucky.)
-HWA-
ADD PESTS.
Notc comes the pest
Who StfrS our tCrdth
By Dragging bout
His fce-coId bath.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
He also boasts,
1t 1OiII be found,
He-tCedrs the same kind
The 1cEOIe year round.
-MGcom Telegraph.
And don't forget
The brGfnIesS goat
Who "teUer toedr8
An oUercodt."
p. Il. A.
Nor fGu to include
The thtcE-skuILed bat
Who goes the year through
Without his hat.
~
TnMTNE To THE pNTNT
The Washington times., 1923-10-20


HENRY ETA, TAKE NOTICE.
Having its origin in the Garden
Of Eden, "the Oldest object In the,
world Is mquestiOnably the hem
peCIxed husband.
PAUL l.. COMPTON.
GETTING UNDER THE SKIN.
Many a self-nsGde man does
his osOH s0recking, too.
The fires of Iove are mever
covered by insurance.
Naked truth is modest and
shy. indeed.
Some people think ciViIity Is
being tGIkGtiUe.
The Average 1Uo8tGss {s made
happy BIZ being etVied.
FLORENCE ". HOAGLAND.
-
The Washington times., 1923-10-20

''Thers Is a divinity that
shapes our ends" nturmMred
the s0GLl-eyed youth tenderly
Just before the lovely mani
curist jGbbed his hand.
GABBY.
The Washington times., 1923-10-20

81 have indubitabIe evidence
that fall .is at hand" snOrted
q weII-Im0wn Clarendon com.
muter. ''My lawn mower was
returned to me today by one
borrowing nelghbOr and q
couple Of trOwels and q ,gpad-
ing fork by another
The Washington times., 1923-10-20

THE FALL OF ISAAC.
When q fallen star set the woods
afiFe I'm Montana the other day
think what q comfort IL must have
been to sOme other fallen stars!
pipes IGNOBLE ISAAC.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-08-31
PROSPEROUS YEAR
FOR MEMBERS Of
CARPENTERS UNION
(6y L. E. Garfield. President, Local
No. 317, U. 3. C. 4 J. Of A.

10y L. =. Canfieior President, Local
No. 3t7, U. B. C. a J. Of A.
The closing of another year OF pros
perity for the workers Of Grays Har-
Dor county inspires your humble serv-
ant to try in his feeble way to tell
what is on his mind in regards to
Local No. BIT, u. B. C. & J. of A.
We, as members Of No. 317, have
enjoyed great amount of prosperity
since last Labor Day, both in new
members and conditions generally.
We are at present above the average,
and have the respect and confidence
Of practically every professional, busi-
ness and contracting man and wom-
an in Aberdeen and vicinity. We also
note the spirit of cooperation growing
stronger the past few months. both
with labor and the public in Grays
Harbor county. The public under
standing better than heretofore the
efficiency Of organized over morgan
lied labor. therefore causing a steady
demand for organized labor in all
crafts and cases in preference to un-
organized and unskilled labor
Examination System.
The members of 317, realizing the
fact that the public as a rule want
the best, being in accord with the
wishes Of the public at large, inaugu-
rated the examination system some
seven months since, being more thor
Ough and rigid than heretofore, as
none but mechanics are placed on the
board of examiners, therefore appli-
cants are put through the most rigid
and thorough examination before be-
ing admitted into the ranks. And this
ruling alone has eliminated quite a
number Of would-be carpenters, who
were merely nail benders. and 1917
model carpenters, their only incentive
being the scale of wages and not the
interest of labor and public. There
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-08-31

fore they would only have been a
detriment to the trade and the public.
Local 317 has progressed steadily. If
slowly, the past IL months. New
members have been in the ascendency
although since the recent reinforced
concrete construction has begun,
bringing in outside contractors, we
have had quite an influx of mechanics
from some Of the outside cities, such
as Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia and 9TH
ers, bringing some good mechanics,
Of which we are all very proud to
have affiliated with Local BIT. as they
are men qualified to do what is want
ed of them, both as mechanics and as
citizens. We welcome such at all
times. As for the outside contractors
we have the esteem and confidence
of all of them, which we are justly
proud to acknowledge.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-08-31
dropped for nOn-payment of dues.
Provide Insurance.

Provide Insurance.
Then they should consider the ne
cessity of not losing their insurance
as provided in the general constitu-
ton, which would require a continu-
al membership of so years to pay the
amount the organization pays for total
disability, or death. Also benefits for
beneficial members wives funerals.
The carpenters, as well as all organ
lied labor have the interest of the