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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-24
SCARLET FEVER CAUSES
KENDALL SCHOOL CLOSING

An epidemic Of scarlet fever has
caused the closing of Kendall school.
the preparatory institution for Gal
laudet College for the deaf and dumb,
for the remainder of the school
year.
The forty-two students in the
school have been sent home and the
seven scarlet fever patients have
been quarautined. The work of
Gallaudet College has not been at
fected, and commencement exercises
will be held in the college chapel on
June IL.
The closing of Kendall school has
caused the postponement of the ex-
hibition of it's students work until
next season.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-24

Court Holds Knickerbocker
Architect Must Answer in
Damage Suit.

A demurrer filed by Reginald
W. Geare, architect Of the
Knickerbocker Theater, to a suit
for $4,000 damages brought
against him and others connected
with the construction of the play
house, by Guy Sturgis, for the
death of Victor M. Sturgis, who
lost his life in the disaster, was
overruled today by Justice Hoehl-
ing in the District Supreme Court.
Denied Responsibility.
Gears, represented by Attorneys
Daniel Thew Wright and Philip
Ershler, claimed that any negligence
by him, If such there was, was not
the proximate cause of the death of
Sturgis and that recovery must be
sought from the Knickerbocker The
alter Company which was conducting
the place at the time and invited
the deceased to attend the perform
ance.
II it can be shown that the archi-
tect was the author of the original
wrong, he has a continuing respon-
sibility, according to the court. The
transfer of the property with the
original wrong still existing may be
treated, in the opinion of the court,
as affirming the continuance of IL.
Court Refutes Plea.
It is difficult, says the court, to
distinguish between negligence and
nuisance for the reason that the
same act not infrequently consti-
tutes both negligence and nuisance.
In the present case the court de-
clares the demurrer must be over.
ruled whether the action is deemed
to be one of negligence only, not
involving the element of nuisance,
or as, one of negligence embracing
as well the element of nuisance.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-24
BURNSIDE POST, G. A. r.
CONDUCTS MEMORIAL

Annual memorial exercises of the
Burnside Post, Grand Army of the
Republic, were held last night at
Grand Army Hall. The Rev. Harry
d. Mitchell, honorary member of
the post, delivered the memorial
address and pronounced benediction.
Chaplain r. E. McBrice pro
nounced benediction.
Chaplain r. e. McBrice pro,
nounced the invocation. Musical
numbers were given by Mrs. r. Nj.
Sloss and e. A. Lang, accompanied
by Mrs. Mermion Sutton. Lincoln's
farewell address to friends at
Springfield, ILL.,, was read by Lem.
uel Warner. Daniel Knelly Is com.
mander of the post.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-24
HACKER SUMMONED TO
COURT FOR CONTEMPT

Chief Justice Mccoy yesterday
cited Charles NJ. Andre, a public
hacker, to appear May 81 and show
cause why he should not be ad-
Judged in contempt of court for
his alleged refusal to obey an order
not to trespass on that part of
the Union Station plaza controlled
hv the Washington Terminal Com
pany. ,,
Some time ago the court issued
an order restraining public hackers
from soliciting fares on the terminal
company's property. Andre Is
charged with having run his taxi
on the prohibited roadways.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-24
MRS. HARDING TO ATTEND
MT. ALTO YANKS PARTY

Mrs. Warren G. Harding Is ex-
nected to attend the garden party
Alto Hospital, $3.50 Wisconsin ave.
me northwest, under the auspices
of the George Baldwin Mccoy
Unit. American Women's Legion.
Articles made by disabled world
war veterans at the hospital Will be
on exhibition and sale. Mrs.
Charles Demonet Is In charge OF
the party which begins at o'clock.
Music will be provided by the
Marine Band.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-24
SERVICE MEN WHO DIED
AT SEA TO BE HONORED

Soldiers. sailors and marines who
died at sea will be honored at me.
mortal exercises to be conducted
Sunday by Admiral George e.
Dewey Naval Camp, Spanish Ameri.
can War Veterans.
Boarding the u. S. S. Grampus at
II o'clock in the morning, members
of the camp and others will cruise
down the Potomac, strewing the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-24
BEGIN D. c.
DF|ELD
WORK
Redistribution of Two SerV-
ices Will Now Be Carried
on simultaneously.

Reconsideration of District en-
ployes of the Federal Govern
ment and the field service will
be carried forward simultaneous
ly, the personnel classification
board announced today.
Statement of Warwick.
Contrary to early expectations
the survey of the personnel in the
District and of that in the field is
20 be carried through concurrently,"
said an official statement issued by
Chairman Warwick of the board,
today. This will mean a great saw
ing of time. and doubtless enable
the board to give more thorough
consideration to important phases
of the work, and make for uniform.
1tys of classification"
4 ANNOUNCEMENT is also made that
the first step in the classification
of Government workers has been
completed. All of the forms are
now in the hands Of the proper of.
ffcials to be filled out and are ex-
pected to be returned to the board
i by June / or shortly thereafter g
The board is now making a requf-
sition on other departments for an
adequate staff of clerks, stenog-
raphers, typists, ETC., to enable 1t
to carry through it's work.
Progress is being made in the
selection of the boards force" said
hot
board must work against time, it
intends that here shall be no lost
motion. 1t will therefore make use
only Of those persons to be picked
here and there from the depart
ments, whose training and expert.
ence qualify them each to perform
efficiently and expeditiously some
particular assignment.
Depends on Departments.
las Congress- gave the board no
funds OF its own, 1t is entirely de.
pendent for, personnel, equipment
and quarters upon the departments.
To function properly the board
must have the best the departments
can give. a.
''In the circumstances the board
might have entered upon it's work
with some misgivings but for the
deep personal interest in the under
taking felt by everyone. of Uncle
Sans 100000 employees. ...5
Employees are not combining their
Interest to their own jobs, but are
eager to do any work which is of
public benefit. =.
While Congress did not appropri-
ate any money for the enterprise, it
gave the board authority to select
the personnel needed to perform it's
work. 1t has not been found neces-
sary to exercise this authority be-
cause the departments are comply:
ing with the requests of the board.
While the temporary withdrawal of
people here and there from response
BILE posts in the departments will
doubtless in some instances handicap
the bureaus from which they are
taken, the responses to calls sent out
by the board have in every instance
been whole-hearted, bureau chiefs
and cabinet officers alike having
taken the view that the work has
set out to accomplish is for the com.
mon good" .....-
The field division Of the board is
70 be given quarters in temporary
building No. l, at Eighteenth and D
streets northwest, in the next few
days. The headquarters and the Dis
trict division will remain in the
Treasury building.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-24
LOVE LETTERs-No. 5,
by JOE H, HOLMAN.

Dear Coal Dealer: Kind and
true. i would express my thanks
to you. When wintry blasts ragged
my good sire, sou furnished fuel
for my fire. My gratitude cannot
be told, for when the earth was
bleak and cold, and snow and sleet
fell on the land. your coal was
everywhere on hand. You always
had q splendid grade; In fact, You
spoiled me I'm afraid, for while
your coal was surely nice, you were
so modest In your price. So
through the cold, bleak wintry
days, while people Joined In hymns
Of praise, you, sir. fulfilled Our
great desire, and furnished fuel for
each fire. SO now that joyous
spring is here, my love for you is
most sincere. You stood by me in
time Of need, my gratitude 10 great
indeed. So as a proof Of my good
will, I've enclosed a thousand dol.
lar bill. think this modest sum
Is due to such q splendid friend az
you. May fortune smile upon You,
friend. my gratitude will never end.
best wishes to you pal O. mine,
with klndost wishes.
L. r.. PINE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-24
TRACTION COMPANIES
MERGE FOR TOKEN SALE

The Washington Railway and
Electric Company and the Capital
Traction Company have merged at
last!
But only for the purpose of sGIl-
ing tokens during the Shrine con
Vention.
1t was announced today that both
companies would place tokens on
sale at all banks, car barns and
houses, loading platforms, and in
many drug stores. The sale of
tokens Is being conducted Jointly by
the companies.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-24
Ne |
PROFITS
RUN To
48 Pc.
Clayton, Spokesman, Asserts
Company's Statement Shows
SIS, 342, 1875 Gross Earnings.

The Federation of Citizens As
ISOLATION today petitioned the
Public Utilities Commission to re-
open the rate case of the Potomac
Electric Power Company on the
ground that new evidence has
been discovered showing that
the existing rate is too high.
Cites Enormous Profit:
William Nick. Clayton. who filed
the petition for the federation. de-
clares that the rates be modified
and reformed SO that the tolls and
charges as fixed at present be the
reasonable, just, and on-discrinin-
atory charges"
Clayton points out that for the
twelve months ending March 81,
1928. the electric company's gross
earnings totaled $3.50, 1852, and
its net earnings totaled 50, 518, 312.23.
THE company, therefor, conducted
its business for that year at a net
profit of 48 per cent says Clayton.
The new evidence uncovered, it is
said, is the statements of the COM
pany's earnings for the year ending
March 81 last.
Continuing to analyze the COM
panyss earnings, Clayton says:
The company then deducts from
its net earnings of $2.51S.312.23 the
interest charges on $12, $50, 200
money borrowed and put in the
business and represented by bonds
at an average annual charge of
per cent, namely: $719,454; leaving
balance for depreciation, divi-
Big Dividends. Earned.
This amount, were it $1,141.77e
more, would be just 80 per cent
earnings or dividend on it's entire
stock issue of $4,000, 900 both COM
mon and preferred stock for a
period of twelve months without
setting up depreciation.
''Deducting the amount the COM
pany claims it has set aside for
depreciation for this period, viz,
$4S7, 312.02, would leave $1,311, 546.21,
which amount represents a divi-
dend Of % per cent on its stock
issue of $6,000,000 for the twelve
months ending March 81, 1923. and
81 per cent, for the year ending
March 81, 1922.
Clayton declares that If the COM
pany succeeds in convincing the
District Supreme Court that 1t is
entitled to the 10-cent rate for cleo.
tricity, the net earnings of the
company for the year ending March
81 last would be enriched SLAB
1926.
The present electric rate Is rs
cents per kilowatt hour.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-24
EXPECTS TO CONVICT 100
IN TEXAS OIL FRAUDS

The Government expects to OBJ.
tain at least 100 convictions in the
Texas oil fraud trials which opens
at Fort Worth on May %, Acting
Attorney General Seymour said
today.
Assistant district attol neys are,
being sent to Texas from New
York and Chicago to take part In
the prosecution.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-24

waters with flowers, in memory of
their loved ones.
Department Commander Harry F..
Patterson and staff will be present.
Sacred music under the direction Of
C. S. Close will be provided.
The committee consits of Mrs.
Nora M. Albers, president Ladies
Auxiliary No. 3; John w. Kimmer.
ling, commander; George p. Parker,
past commander; Arthur Lee, jr.,
vice commander, and Andrew j.
kimmell, past camp commander.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-24
OBJ ERVA TON

Oh ) II n v a / u ~ =.
Out for the night-Electric
lights.
Scene in neutrality-suspicious..
Bound to shfne-The sun.
An early morning caller-Milk.
Bound to kick-White mule.
Casting reflections - Looking
glass.
The best bet-AIphabet.
Always ends in smOke-Cigar-
cite.
Bells that don't ring-Dumb-
bells. .,..:...
Very absOrbing-Desk blOtter.
A spOOny cOUple-Tea and table
spoon. o.. ....., .....
Days gone by-An old calendar.
Ups and down-EIev atOr.
Can't be had-Sunshine at
night.
Never repeats-A used match.
Five scents-A nickle.
A nutty place-Under the
spreading chestnut tree.
TUTZUK.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-24
HE'S FLAPPER PROOF.

"F. c. FLAPPER," Falls
Church, Va, sends the startling
information that Conductor 121,
of the Washington Virginia Rail-
way, is "f1apper proof" and can
not be vamped. All we can say
is that this guy is wise. 1t costs
money and breeds trouble to be
valnped these days. However,
lots of fellows encourage this
sport. 81
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-24

1t is estimated that nearly
every American husband who
has read the editorial of the
London Black and White that
"American husbands spend too
much time and money on their
wives" promptly clipped it and
left it where his wife could
see it.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-24
Owl Bus Service.

Owl service by bus on the Mt.
Pleasant line of the Washington
Railway and Electric Company will
be started early Monday morning,
1t was announced today The buses
will run from Dupont Circle to Mt.
Pleasant. =
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-24
Classification Board Gets It's Clerks
1IlEARDrpSEElI{1
BY BILL PRICE G -1>kEk - !
NoMENCLATURE.

A funny column" writer COM
ments on the names Of Harry
Ketchell and James Getshell, Of
Lancaster county, Pa. He won
ders whether if the two men
should arrive home at 2 a. M,
would Ketchell Getshell or
Getshell Ketchell?
All of which reminds another
writer that a former city editor
of the Pittsburgh Post once as
signed a reporter named Licker
to a snake-bite story.
WHAT ABOUT GIRL BABIES:
(John d. Wells, in Buffalo Times.)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-24
Lewis to Talk on Glands.

DR.. Nolan b. c. Lewis, of ST.
Elizabeth's Hospital, will speak on
THE New Science of the Ductless
Glands before members Of the Re-
search University. 20 jackson place.
at o'clock tonight.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-24

DON'T LET EN- THIRST.
The camels are coming, hump! hump!
hump!
They'll be very thirsty, pump! pump!
pump!
Let's jolly and mako them plump!
plump! plump!
And give them the city, umph! umph!
umph!
EDGAR ID. HART.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-24

A BABY boy is born in Wash
ington every two hours. All of
whom must grow up and explain
to every new friend they meet that
a man in the District of Columbus
can't vote, and why.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-24
A QUICK DIAGNOSIS.

oh. doctor, have such a ter.
rible tired feeling
Let me see your tongue,
madam"
CHEVY.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-24
ONE THING AFTER ANOTHER.

We needn't keep IN mind
The old tOi1tter ash can,
But, gosh, Ue gotta look after
The blamed ice pan.
CICERO RAPP.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-24

NOTICE TO FANS:
Repeat twenty times, morning
and evening: DAY by day in every
way Bush's pitchers are better
and better" Maybe It might
work, at that. Try 1t and sec.
GENE BLOSSOM.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-24

CRAZY COOT's SISTER Chilly MAKES A LOSING BLUFF.-
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-09-27

he has ever seer or read about. Like
the President, however, he is of the
opinion that if a workable plan out
of the difficulty can be offered be-
fore calling a congressional session
it is not likely that having the legis-
lators in Washington would alleviate
matters.
President Coolidge has let it be
known that before submitting any
proposed solution of the farm stu
alton to Congress in December he
viii fully consider the views of all
blocs, factions and divisions of the
slight republican majority. 1t is be-
lieved this wiz help unite the major
ity party into a working organiza-
ton, although considerable talk
hinges around the plans of the dem
%ocrats, with the aid of the "republi-
can liberals"
Political observers recall that
Senator LaFolhette and Representa-
tives FINS j.. Garrett and Cordell
Hull had considerable to do with de-
velopments leading to the republi-
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-09-27
COOLIDGE SEEKING
PLAN FOR RELIEF

Washington, Sept. 25.-A short
lived rumor went the rounds in Wash
ington the other day that a special
session of Congress would be called
soon to deal with the farmers prob
lem. AN entire cabinet meeting was
devoted to this subject, which has
been uppermost in the mind of Presi-
dent Coolidge and Secretary Wallace
for some time.
Senator Borah, soon after his re-
turn from Idaho, spent two hours
discussing the agricultural situation
with the President. He reports
President Coolidge as be5ag fully
alive to the situation and trying to
work out a solution, but against call
ing Congress back to Washington
without a practical remedy to offer.
Senator Borah says the situation
west of the Mississippi is worse than
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-09-27
Question of Labor in
Considering Fall Pigs

II fall pigs are being considered, the
question of labor arises. They might
perhaps require 8 board or two nailed
we the cracks in the old hoghouse,
or a little more bedding and a little
more energy spent occasionally in gee
ing that their wants are properly
supplied. But those items are well
taken care Of as labor at that time of
the year, viz, late fall and winter,
rs forced by nature to take things
more or less easy.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-09-27
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w A

3 No adv. taken for less than use 3
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TO TRADE have a 320-acre farm
well improved, near school, a miles
from Hamblin P. o., to trade for
Wolf Point residence property.
l can be found at the Kellogg
ranch. Isabella Fountain, Hamb-
lin, Mont. tip
FOR SALE=80 acres land, 10 miles
northwest of Wolf Point. Will
consider good car on trade. Cheap
if taken at once. Inquire at
Kearney's Smoke House. 32-2tp
FOR SALE-5-room modern house,
524 So. Third Ave. j. H. Josselyn
box GIT, Havre, Mont. 31-4t
FOR SALE-House and lot, North
side, terms. Inquire at Imperial
Elevator. 3O-3tp
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-09-27
STUDY CLUB TO RESUME
WORK OCTOBER z

The Study club will meet Tuesday
evening, Oct. 2, at the home of Mrs.
F. H. Livingston. All Old members
are requested to be present and re-
spond to roll call. Anyone wishing
to join the club this year is asked to
come, as the subjects for this years
program are to be considered. Meet
ing called at 8 o'clock.
Rolf Call-How / spent my vaca-
ton.
Discussion of work for the coming
year.
If its neWs-The Herald gets it.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-09-27

can split in 1912. Barrett is slated
to be the minority leader in the 68th
Congress. What they may be able
to accomplish in the way of embar-
RAISING President Coolidge as they
did Mr.. Taft during the latter half
of his one term administration re-
mains to be seen.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-09-27

FOR SALE-House and two lots for
$500; 5000 cash, balance like rent
$25 a month. Clear of encum
brance. See V. A. Lowell, Secur-
ity State Bank. Joseph Lucia. 28tf
FOR SALE-Three room house, two
lots, lights and water, 2 blocks
north of Round House, easy terms.
G. w. Hamblin. 30-4t
FOR SALE-Two Holstein mich
cows. Ed zimmerman. 29-tf
FOR RENT-48O acre farm, 800
acres cultivated. Two miles west
of Volt. Small buildings. P. j.
Mccain, Volt. 29-4tp
FOR SALE-One No. 7 Galloway
a separator, practically new.
A. d. Mcneil, Wolf Point. 29-tf
ESTRAY-Unbranded 2-year old
black Galloway stag, muley. Re-
turn to Matt Budak, Poplar, Mont.
IS reward. 31-3tp
FOR SALE-Second hand furniture,
bedding, etc. Second Hand build
ing east of the Filling Station. JAS.
Yandell. 24-tf
FORRENT-5-room house, barn, hen
house and garage for 2 cars, North
Side. See N. F. Toavs. 31-2tp
GIRL WANTED-Experienced girl
for general homework in small
family wanted at once. Apply at
Herald office. 30-tf
TT II is news-The Herald gets it.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-09-27

Said the man who was trying his
best to appreciate good music:
when a piece threatens every min
ute to be a tune and always disap-
points you, it's classical. Toronto
Telegram.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-09-27

If it is news-The Herald gets it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-11-05
can with the work situation at its
maximum and your worry at mini
mum.
OPINIONS OF
OTHER EDITORS
EXPOSING GA. BUTTER

DR.. Andrew NJ. Soule deliver
ed an interesting address before
Georgia KiwGnians al their con-
venyion in Columbus in which he
asked some questions calculated
to put the Kiwanans to think
ing. DR. Soule asked: do you
know that you are buying butter
packed in Armour & Co. pack
ages that was made right here in
Georgia creameries? Do you
know that Georgia butter is be-
ing sent out Of of this state by the
hundreds of pounds and that you
are paying premium for but
ter made from the milk Of cows
right here in Georgian" Con-
tinuing, he said; well, it's a
fact, and | have the figures on
all | am telling you. Wake up,
Kiwenians, YOU. Builders and
get on the job. You have a great
amount of work to do in your ma
tive state, and it's up to you men
here. want to make Georgia
SO big in every way that when
these Ohio and Illinois fellows
come down here that they'll have
to take off their hats and ask
permission to enter. Triton
Gazette.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-11-05
NORTH GEORGIA VS.. SOUTH
GEORGIA

It is undoubtedly true that 4
great many North Georgians are
in the habit of thinking of South
Georgia as a region in which sick
ness flourishes, when as a matter
Of fact the average health of
South Georgia towns is better
than the average health of North
Georgia towns.
There is more or less malaria
in this section, it is true, but it
is being brought under better
control as the years pass. and
is under practically complete con-
troll in many communities. The
number of these communities is
steadily increasing, and the time
Is not distant when the whole of
South Georgia will be practically
m9larla-free, just as are many
large areas in South Georgia al
ready.
This section of the state is
ready at all times to compare its
health record with that of North
Georgia.-Albany Herald.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-11-05
MEN AND WOMEN,
REGISTER AT a
ONCE AND VOTE

a .
Comparatively few citizens Of the
city of ArasTiehs have registered for
the primary Tuesday, November 10,
when four councilmen will be nomi-
mated to fill places on the city coun-
ell.
Every man should register and
vote.
Every Woman should register and
vote.
You owe it to your city, to the
men who are sacrificing their time
and giving you of their best to car
~ on the affairs of your city.
Six splendid citizens have regis
tered. 1t is up to you to choose
four from the six.
The registration books in the city
hall close Wednesday, November r.