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The Washington times., 1923-06-01
PAYS HIGH
HONORS To
COL. YOUNG
Officers and Civilians Conduct
Co|ored Soldiers Remains
to Arlington Cemetery.

With full military honors, the last
rites for Col. Charles Young. the
konly cOlOred man to rise to the rank
of q colonel in the regular army,
were held in Arlington Cemetery at
/ o'clock this afternoon.
Race distinction was forgotten as
white and colored citizenry of the
nations capital including high army
officers paid tribute to the memory
of a colored man who rose up
through the ranks, step by step to
the high position OF a coioneI;
Thousands of people thronged the
line of march up Pennsylvania ave-
nue. watching the procession proceed
slowly to Arlington Cemetery, ac-
companied by military bands ana
several detachments of infantry.
Thousands of colored school chill
dren from the public schools ana
Howard University, paid tribute to
the man of their race who won non
or and fame as soldier seeing duty
in almost every part of the world,
serving the American flag.
Died in LIBERIA
The body OF Colonel Young, who
died at Lagos, Liberia, arrived at
the Union Station, at 11:30 o. clock
this morning where it was met by
a detachment of regular army
troops from Fort Myer, Company
A OF the First Separate Battalion
OF the D. c., N. G., q battalion
from the Howard University r, o.
n. C. and the Twenty-fourth regi-
ment of the Washington High
Schol cadets.
At Arlington Cemetery the body
was turned over to the military au.
thorities who escorted 1t to the
ampitheater where Col. John T.
Axton, chief OF chaplains, spoke on
Colonel Young, the Soldier" and
Major Oscar j. w. Scott, paid .trib-
ute to Colonel Young, the Friend"
Record Of His Rise.
Colonel Young was born In Ken.
lucky March IL, 1866. After pre-
liminary education at WHEREFORE
University, Ohio, he was appointed
in 1884 to the United States Military
Academy at West Point, from which
he was graduated in 1889. He was
the third colored man to receive a
diploma from the academy. He
served an second lieutenant in the
Ninth United States cavalry in
Nebraska and Utah from 1889 to
1S94,( when he was appointed pro,
lessor Of military science and tao.
tics at Wilberforce University. He
was promoted to first lieutenant in
1895 and was commissioned major
at the outbreak of the Spanish
American war in 1898. He was re.
turned to the regular army with the
rank OF captain in 1901 and as.
signed to the Philippine Islands.
From 1904 to 1907 he was attached
to the United States legation at
Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He served
in Washington with the chief OF
staff In 1907 and 1908 and again in
1911 and 1912. In 1918 he was in
Mexico with General Pershing's
expeditionary force. He was re,
tired as colonel on June %, 1917,
for disability contracted in line OF
duty. He was appointed military
attache at MonroVia, Liberia
November 4, 1919.
The Washington times., 1923-06-01
COLLEGE WOMEN TO
RAISE FUND FOR CLUB

Funds for the furnishing of the
club house OF the College Women's
Club. 1922 Eye street, will be raised
during Shrine week by selling
luncheons each day from IL to 2
p. m.
Women of the club will donate
their services. Not only members of
the club but the general public Is
invited to dine with the club.
Mrs. Joseph G. Zirkle, chairman
Of the finance committee, is in
charge.
The Washington times., 1923-06-01
FRENCH TOWN RULED II
YEARS BY ONE FAMlI

BOISGASSON. France, June Isl
This little village today attained 6.
distinction of having been GOVERN
for seventy-one years by members
one family of the surname MeritteI
The present Mayor, Albert Merritt
is the grandson of Andre Merritt
who became mayor OF the village {
June 1, 1852. Andre Meritte :
NAMED an mayor until his death
June, 1860, and was followed by 4
son. Jules Meritte.
On account of his advanced q
Jules Meritte, in 1919, handed o.
the mAyoralty 10 his son, AID
Meritte.
juice Meritte Is now ninety -fos
years old:
The Washington times., 1923-06-01

49, ~ 1870

derby dancers will set away from
the post next Monday night. tango.
ing, waltzing, and fox-tEotting over
a one.tenth-miIe track, now being
built In the big bali room of the
auditorium.
Instead Of horses and jockeys,
the derby will be run off by more
than q hundred dancers, keeping
time to the appropriations ,of con-
tinuous orchestra.
Heats will be run each night from
s until midnight. and on Saturday
the grand derby will be danced off,
when several hundred dollars In
prizes will be distributed.
The Washington times., 1923-06-01
MELONS. NJ A K {
BOW IN CITY
MARKET
'cantaIoupes Selling at Frorp
80 to so Cents Each-Ber-
ries From South Plentiful.

The first Of the huckleberries are
on the market. coming from South
Carolina. prices ranging from S5c to
45c a box, according to quality.
Blackberries are selling at S6c a
quart box. First shipments Of
Imperial Valley cantaloupes have
arrived, selling from soc TO soc
each, according to size. Peaches
are also making their first appear
ance today. They are very large
for the first of the season, of good
color and fine eating qualities; all
Of the Mayflower variety. They are
selling at $1.25 for the very large
pans or four-quart container. Man
goes from Florida make their initial
appearance today. This fruit sell
ing at 10c each. Florida water
melons are retailing at SLIPS each
for the large size. Florida pine
apples are cheap, good size selling
at 25c. California cherries slightly
lower. selling at 60c a pound. Nor
folk peas and string beans OF the
finest quality selling at 16c q
pound. Poorer grades can be bought
for less. Norfolk cauliflower in ex-
cellent condition selling at soc to
35c per large head. Homegrown
lettuce of the Boston type 10 retail
ing mostly at 16c a head. and small
quantities of homegrown iceberge
at 20c. California iceberg is selling
at zoe to 25c a head.
The Washington times., 1923-06-01
STAFFORD SPEAKS
AT K. OF C. GRADUATION
"Never STOP atudying!"

This is a sure prescription for
success according to Justice Wen
dell Phillips Stafford, Of the District
Supreme Court who addressed $50
graduates of the Knights of Column
bus Evening School, at K. of c..
Hall, 920 Tenth street, northwest,
last night.
IAN cannot be stars of the
heavens" continued Justice Stat
ford, ''but all can, be necessary
satellites shedding their light on the
paths Of men,
Certificates were presented by
Frank O'FIara. Music was fur
nished by the Student Glee Club.
The Washington times., 1923-06-01
REGISTRATION OF VISITING SHRINERS ALREADY IS UNDER
Shrine Convention
Sidelights

with the ghrine convention
for a background the Nations
Capital is taking on the appear
ance Of q great "whiteway."
Under rush orders scores OF
booths and eieventh-hour grand
stands are being erected IN anti
cipation of the record-breaking
crowds to gather here during the
next ten days.
Fifteenth street, from PennsyI-
wants avenue to B street north.
west, 10 undergoing a transfer"
nation which is rapidly convert
ing II into one Of the picturesque
carnival features OF the conven.
ton. Conditions In the vicinity 0f
Pennsylvania avenue and Fifteenth
street resemble nothing 50 much
as the gaudily coiOred fithographs
used to advertised q budding
Western metropolis putting on it,
first national carnival and MAX
iEH countrywide bid for recog-
milton and patronages.
More than 200 booths, designed
to accommodate the army Of con-
cessionists which will stake in
Vulnerable carnival activities dur
ing the convention. are under con-
struction along the park side OF
Fifteenth street.
Practically ali Of them have
been taken over and viii be
decked out in brilliantly colored
bunting within another twenty
four hours. A score OF more OF
soft drink and ''stand-as'you-eat"
refreshment booths are being
erected on the opposite side OF
the street. It IL conceded that
Fifteenth street win prove almost
as strong drawing card Is the
attractions centered around the
Union Station plaza.
A understood the turning over
OF the street 40 n concession
area" was decided upon to tres
Pennsylvania avenue and inter-
section streets from the horde Of
tawiIerg which otherwise would
have sought permits to work the
crowds. Now they win Be- con.
centraAed In q zone Of their own
where the visitors seeking such
thrills ~ the activities Of the
former provide can be accOHnC-
dated without annoyance to
others
Scores Of spectators spend
hours daily watching the con-
stFuction Of the booths and grand.
stands IN the Fifteenth street
section. During the lunch hour
many Of them carry their sand.
witches. pie and cake, with them
and lunch 40 they move along In
RpectIng the work. Included in
the hundreds Of spectators are
Y1lany pretty girls coming from
Government officers in the neigh
boThood.
The Washington times., 1923-06-01
DANCE WILL DECIDE NOT
HOW LONG, BUT HOW FAR

Not "how long" but "how far"
can you dance will be the question
which local and national dancers
will decide next week when the
first national derby dance will be
staged at the Arcade, Fourteenth
and Park road. during Shrine week.
More than fifteen cities In eleven
States will be represented when the
The Washington times., 1923-06-01
TUXEDO SCHOOL CHILDREN
HOLD CLOSING EXERCISES

The Rev. s. Geriah, pastor Of the
Mckinley Memorial Baptist Church.
Fourth and L streets northwest,
was the principal speaker at the
closing exercises of the Tuxedo
Industrial Training School for
co'ored youth, held last night at the
school.
The Grimer Orphan Children
rendered several selections under
the direction Of Mrs. Susie kaml;ins
Mrs. e. w. Dogostiano, teacher in
charge. presided.
The Washington times., 1923-06-01
COSMOPOLITAN CLUB IS
ON WEEKEND OUTING

Members Of the Cosmopolitan
Club today left for a weekend stay
at Piney Point. They gathered at
the home of DIR. Francis McQuillan,
814 B street southeast at 10 a. nj.
At a meeting Of the organization
last night. Washington's third
music week was celebrated by de-
voting the entire program to such
entertainment.
The Washington times., 1923-06-01

Mrs. Lucretia R. Johnson was
chosen president Of the Wheatley
Home and School Association at
last nights meeting. Others chosen
were Mrs. G. s. Foreman, vice
president; Mrs. w. Jones, treasurer
and Mra. ]. Ryan. secretary.
Evening star., 1923-09-30
FRENCH F|RMNESS
CREDITED IN RUHR
Berlin Surrender Held Vic.
tory for Policies of Glenn
enceau Party.
BY ANDRE TARDIEU.

BY Cable 10 The Star.
PARIS, September 29.-The German
government is now finishing where
it should have begun. 1t recognizes
the impossibility of continuing pas
sive resistance and permits the popu-
lation of the Ruhr to resume work.
OF the two wills which have been
opposing each other for the last eight
months, the Franco Belgian and the
German. the latter succumbs. The
idea Of expecting 100000 Inhabitants
TO live while forbidding them to work
and paying them to do nothing-and
this with deprecated money-would
have been absurd II Germany had not
relied on foreign help.
No Help From England.
Berlin for several months looked to-
ward England, whose ambassador.
Lord D'Abernon, probably described
the position according to his own
ideas. The expected help did not
come. First Andrew Bonar Law and
then Stanley Baldwin disapproved the
Ruhr occupation. a somewhat bitter
But nothing happened. The result
was not doubtful under these condi-
tions. Did not President Ebert con-
fess in his proclamation last week
that passive resistance had cost the
reich three thousand trillion marks?
1t was impossible to continue such
game.
For the first time since the signing
of the Versailles treaty Germany has
been obliged 20 withdraw because of
the victor's frmness. My friends and
1 had demanded this flrmness since
1921. We interviewed often in the
chamber and in the press to prove
that all the concessions granted in
successive conferences tended only to
encourage Germany to violate her en-
gagements. We tried to prevent ap-
proval of the Hythe. Boulogne, Spa,
Paris and London agreements, but we
had no success.
Mistake OF Poincare.
During these years Pioneer Poin-
care himself voted--as a Senator-for
ministries which were demolishing
the treaties, stone by stone, and de-
priving us of our rights. We sue
ceeded in causing Brands resigna-
tion, bIt Poincare, his successor con-
tinued the same policy for a whole
year.
The Clemenceau party. therefore.
from the beginning, when IL main
tanned that the difficulties would in
crease and the situation be rendered
more complicated by yielding.
The occupation has been unfortu-
nately conducted. At first it was in
visible; afterward it was inert and
passive. The result has been that.
though France and Belgium scored
a political triumph over the reich,
they have not yet conquered finan-
ctallv. Whom thev entered 1t was
Evening star., 1923-09-30
CHINESE FINANCES
in ALARMING STATE
Peking's Efforts to Raise
Money for Troops and Fed
eraI Workers Futile.

BY the Associated Press.
PEKING, September 2s.-The pre-
carious financial condition of the
Chinese government is, causing much
alarm in the northern capitol, where
strenuous efforts to raise sufficient
funds to tide over the autumn set
Elements, have met with but little
success.
The money raised from various
sources is inadequate TO meet even a
small proportion of the arrears IN
pay due the Gendarmerie, soldiers ana
government employees. 1t is reported
that less than 100000 is available TO
meet the numerous demands. This
sum will enable the government to
pay proportions ranging from S0 TO
so per cent of only one months ar
rearS for the various categories OF
employees. The pay OF most OF these
empoyes is months in arrears.
Few Troops Paid.
The only soldiers being paid with
any degree of regularity are those of
Gen. Feng Hsang, the Christian
general" Feng, who is in charge of
the military guard of the capital,
pays his troops from the local Gus
toms.
Chang Hu. minister Of finance. who
only recently assumed the post. is
said to be contemplating relinquish-
ing his office in the face of the al
most hopeless task of financing the
government.
Evening star., 1923-09-30

In other words. the reich's eapitu.
lation brings less than It might havs
done, because OF our biunders. But
the moral advantage, which was lost
In 1920, has been reeained. Premier
Poincare, by firnaness, has swept the
Evening star., 1923-09-30

tion Of work. and as the occupants
confined themselves, by the notihca-
tion of January IL. to IAN appeal to
the reich's good WILL" passive resist
ance was established and the pledges
rendered unproduAtive.
Evening star., 1923-09-30

Conditions would have been differ
ent If the allies had prevented Rer-
lin from feeding the Ruhr and had
paid and fed II In Berlin's stead
The present victory then would have
been complete victory, for the
Evening star., 1923-09-30

with the intention not Of annexing,
the form of coaN and gold, which
would insure repSratiohs But as
nothing was done financially or po-
litically to organize the continue
Evening star., 1923-09-30

French and Belgians would have
emerged masters of the reich, as well
as of Ruhr production. The weak
ness of the methods used produced
only the first result. The second re-
mains to be obtained.
Evening star., 1923-09-30

'und which BRAND had badly
'ked. It now remains to recon-
uct and reimburse the treasury
tn gold marks for what was spent
a the Ruhr.
Copyright 1871
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-15
TWO CIRCUS PARTIES
Rotary Club and The Patriot to En'
 certain kids

When the circus comes to town on June 26th, Putnam children in large numbers will have an opportunity to see the big show under the best aus pices. First, the Rotary Club of Put nam is going to make it big day for the children at the Windham County Temporary Home. An invitation has been issued to the home in toto. The children will be brought to the circus grounds in trucks and they will have all the ice cream cones, pink lemonade and popcorn they want. A medici- nal supply for the benfit of oMther Parks will be also furnished to care for the after effects.
 Following it's annual custom, The Patriot will also have children's circus party. This year, the Rotary Club beat The Patriot to it in talk ing care of the County Home child ren, but the Rotarians' energy has made it possible for The Patriot te enable 75 poor children who might not otherwise get under the big tor to be present when the lady in gilt on the camel starts dromsdarying a- round the ring.
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-15
Special Corr~spondenee te Tn. Put
 nam Patriot

Hartford. June s.-The session of the legislature for 1928 will be re- membered for the friction that exist ed between the executive and legisla- tive branches of the state government during the entire session, almost. Early in the session it was apparent that mutual confidence did not exist between tine executive office and the two houses of the general assembly
 The relations were entirely official and were not personally cordial. 1t was soon seen that the governor had views in regard to legislation that were not in harmony with those held by the senate and the house. But it was not until the governor made his speech in Hartford, in which he was reported to have used the word "ants" in man ner that gave offense to the Iegisi.,- tors that the relations were strained. The word was used as simile which reflected on the independence of the legislators. There are some epithets that the average Connecticut man will
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-15
WOULD ELECT GEORGE LEWIS
Putnam Eagles Seeking State Office
 For Local Fraternsl Man

When Joseph Paradis, president ; John ]. McGarry, past president, and L. J. GueTtin, treasurer, of Putnam Aerie, No. 1894, Fraternal Order of Eagles. go to Torrington to attend the state convention of the order on June 23, they will go pledged to work for the election of Past President George F. Lewis as vice president of the State Grand Aerie. MT. Lewis Is now state chaplain. and his Putnam fraternal brothers hope to see him ad- vanced Co the second highest office, thus putting him in line for the high est honor and office within the gift of the Eagles of Connecticut. that of president.
 Past President Lewis installed the officers of Putnam Aerie at the meet ing last week Thursday evening Jo- seph W. Paradis, who was reelected president after serving with much success the past year. was installed again as presiding officer of the aerie. The other officers inducted were the following: Vice president, Edward Desautel: chaplain, Azarias St. Onge secretary. John J. McGarry; treasurer L. J. Guertin; inside guard, Leon:das Sorel; outside guard, Henry Dumas conductor, Ernest Labonte; trustees Azarias St. Onge and Alfred Alarie
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-15
ROTARLANS TOHAVE
 GOVERNOR AS GUEST
Other State Officers to Attend Dinner For John A. Mac
 donald
Event to Be Held July 6.-Ladie,'
 Night Next Monday

When Governor Templeton comes to Putnam on July 6 to attend the fair of Putnam Lodge of Elks on Govern. or's Day, he will also be an honored guest at the Putnan Rotary Club which is to give dinner at the Pom. fret Manor Inn to John A. Macdonald of Putnam, who on July 1st becomes Commissioner of the State Highway Department. State Treasurer c. liar old Gilpatric of Putnam will also be a guest, and it is anticipated that Rob bins B. Stoeckel, Commissioner of the State Department of Motor Vehicles, whose assistant Mir. Macdonald has been, will accept an invitation to at- tend the affair. Dinner will be served at 5 o'clock to permit everyone to re- turn to Putnam in time to participate in the program arranged for Gov ernor's Night.
 The Rotary Club has Ladies' Night" planned for next Monday eve ming when they, with the Rotary-Anns as their honored guests, will have din- ner at the Vernon Stiles Inn, Thomp- son, and afterward will enjoy an en- tertainment program contributed from among their own number.
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-15
PUPILS MAKE GIFT
 TO PRINCIPAL SNOW

This mornings session of Putnam High school was interrupted for . brief period when students msds presentation to Principal F. H. S.nw of their regard for him and of their we'll wishes for his success in his fn- ture field of endeavor, Mir. Snow hav- ing resigned to accept the principal ship of large Pennsylvania High school, and is soon to leave Putnam
 On behalf of the student body, Michael Maher. president of the sen for class, presented Mir. Snow with . leather bill fold, in which the recipi- ent found three crisp twenty dollar bills.
 The presentation came as n com plete surprise to MT. Snow. Emotion was clearly discernible in his voice @s he responded to the presentation, ex- pressing his appreciation of the thoughtfulnesa of the students and of their cordial good wishes.
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-15
CHARGE LOCAL MEN
 STOLE AUTOMOBILE
George Breault and Arthur Fournier Caught In Spring
 field Traffic Jam

George Breauls, alias George Brown, and Arthur Fournier, both of Putnam, were held for the Superior court, following trial this morning in the city court on the charge of steal ing an automobile. Each was held in bonds of $500 and being unable to furnish surety were remanded to jail They pleaded not guilty to the charge preferred against them.
 Breault and Fournier on Sunday night are alleged to have stolen the automobile of Wilfred Blanchard Main street. from the garage on Woodstock avenue. Entrance :o the garage was gained by a key that fit. ted the lock on the garage door. Leav. ing Putnam they went to Webster Worcester and. they said, to Troy, N Y. On the return trip and while in Springfield, they were arrested for violation of the traffic laws. The DO. lice of Springfield notified Capt. Jar. gis that they had Breault and Four nier under arrest, and yesterday af. ternoon Capt. Jarvis and Sergt, LlaFd drove to Springfield and brought the two men to Putnam.
 Mir. Blanchard put his car in his garage late Sunday night and did not have occasion to use 1t until Tuesday night and it was then that he discov- cred that the machine WAS gone. He notified the police. who sent out no- tices. broadcast, of the theft of the machine.
 The car was not damaged.
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-15

not allow to be used towards hia without resenting them, and an epi- thet which implies that he is lacking in personal independence is one of them. The governor did not deny having used the word. His explana- ton was restricted to q equalization of It's application. But the legislature went beyond the bounds of reasonable resentment on the closing day. The house. at it's so called mock session, which, by the way, was the regular days session given over to frolic, for got that Governor Templeton was the representative of the executive au- thority of the state and that as such he was entitled to respect The line between disrespect for authority and disobedienee to law is q narrow one. There were about TOO public and private acts passed.