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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-02-16
Public Sales

We have purchased 122, 600
pair U. S. Army Munson last
shoes, sizes 5 1-2 to IL which was
the entire surplus stock Of one
of the largest U. S. Government
shoe contractors.
This shoe is guaranteed one
hundred percent solid leather
color dark tan, bellows tongue,
dirt and water proof. The
actual value Of this shoe is $500.
Owing to this tremendous buy we
can offer same to the public at
$2.05.
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presented we will cheerfully re-
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request.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-02-16
SALE

Very Valuable Real Estate Adjacent
to the Corporate Limits Of La
Plata-the Smith Property.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-16
COOLIDGE WILL
Be INVITED
To TOUR
Must Show Himself to Country,
Political Advisers
Declare.
!, s;:;:.:
BY GEORGE e. DURNO,
international News Service.

Pressure is being exerted on
President Coolidge by his personal
and political advisers to get out
of Washington. in the. near future
and "show himself to the people"
is was learned today.
Expected to Show Himself.
The President is not adverse to
the idea, 1t is stated, and the late
fall, therefore, is expected 10 find
him on short speaking trip,
possibly through the north-central
states. Certain Of his advisors are
Of the belief President Coolidge will
go as far west as Iowa, while the
suggestion also has been advanced
that he negotiate the trip into Wis
consin. Minnesota, Michigan and
the other lake states, originally
contemplated by the late President
Harding to follow his return from
the Inflated Alaskan trip.
President Coolidge is aware that
in many sections he is looked upon
generally as being cold blooded"
and lacking in force and personality.
It is because Of this knowledge, and
because of his intention Of entering
the lists for the 1924 nomination,
that the new Executive is expected
to fall in line with the speaking trip
idea.
Leaders Of the Coolidge boom"
are urging the new Executive to get
out just prior to the reassembly Of
Congress and lay down to the PEG.
pie some of his policies in person;
establish a personal contact with his
potential supporters, and, above all,
nf h G 0oV e.
handle the reTns Of Government.
Many sections of the country al
ready are angling for few appear.
ances in person." The Middle West,
cheated Of a Presidential visit by
the last-minute change in President
Harding's Alaskan itinerary, wants
to see tge new President. It Is in
through this section that the agri.
cultural situation is particularly
acute, and few well-rounded
speeches on the farm problem might
not be amiss, party leaders believe.
May Go North.
On the other hand, if the Pres.
ident Is not pressed for time. he
may accept any of a number Of
invitations to visit New York,
Philadelphia or other nearby cities.
Or, with the appointment of Bascom
Slemp-who is the Republican
leader Of the region south of the
Mason Dixon Line-as Secretary to
the President, Kentucky or Ten.
nessee may get the call.
A 0presidential trip out into the
country is believed to be assured. It
will not come for a month or more,
however. as President Coolidge has
much to do in Washington. It will
take him some time to faniliarize
himself with the multitudinous
duties Of his office, and to gather
up the many loose ends resultant
from the unexpected death of his
predecessor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-16
MAN GETS 100 DAYS FOR
BUYING A PISTOL CHEAP

Purchasing a pistol from two SOL
diers because it was cheap cost
Edward F. Morris, a laundry
worker, 1870 days of liberty when
he was sentenced by Judge McMa.
hon in police court yesterday.
Morris told the court that he
was standing on Four-and-a- Half
street southwest when two soldiers
approached with pistol and Of.
fered to sell it for $12. He said
that he did not need 1t but gave
them 81 with the understanding
that they were to call .the next
Saturday and give him $12 for it's
return to them. He also had a
number of bullets that he said
were given him with the pistol. 1t
was also testified by a Government
witness that Morris remarked
that someone owed him some
money and that he was to use the
pistol as a gentle means Of per-
suasion in collecting.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-16
CASHIER JAILED
ON DEFAULT
CHARGE
Alleged Shortage Of $4,000
Found in Officials
Accounts.
BY International News Service.

DAYTON, Ohio, Aug. 16.-The
American National Bank did not
open for business today.
1t will remain closed until ma
tional bank examiners conclude their
investigation of It's financial affairs
following the alleged defalcation OF
Fred w. Hecht, second vice president
and cashier, who is in Jail on charges
of embezzlement, unable to furnish
$4,000 bond.
Hecht was arrested late yesterday
following discovery of an alleged
shortage in his accounts.
The affidavit, sworn out by Will.
lam C. Griswold, national bank ex.
aminer, charges a defalcation Of
SIC, 900.
Bank officials decline ito discuss
the matter further than to say the
stockholders will lose nothing.
Upon orders from Harry Abrams,
first assistant United States district
attorney, no one is permitted to see
Hecht at the county Jail other than
his attorney, William G. Pickerel,
and members Of his family.
1t was strongly intimated early
this morning that the peculation
may reach $250,OO0, If not more.
President J. E. Sauer, CURLY in
formed newspaper men early today
that the bank would remain closed
until the final report OF the bank
examiner is completed. When this
will be, he would not even venture
an opinion. Directors and bank ex.
aminers worked on what is said 10
have been a tangled mass of figures
until almost dawn before they quit.
The American National Is capt.
talized at 100000. On July the
national bank statement; signed by
Fred Hecht himself, showed its re-
sources to be 2,261 1883.
Persons close to the bank and to
Hecht have limited that a sensa-
ton will follow disclosures which
are expected to be made shortly.
Hecht and his family moved in
high social circles, entertained law
ishly at their beautiful home and
both were the life of the party"
Mrs. Hecht knew nothing of her
husbands plight until informed that
he was in Jail on an embeZzlement
charge. At first she refused to
believe the statement and was near
collapse when the reporter left.
With tears streaming down her
face, she exclaimed feelingly:
"Oh, it must be someone else,
Fred couldn't have done this"
'"Mr. Hecht's losses were not the
result of speculation, playing the
races or gambling in any form.
Neither ia there any question of
his personal life. That is all above
board. The losses are solely the
result Of business failures Of sew
eral years ago" Pickerel, his law
yer, said to day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-16
ENPL0YE
|N.THEFT OF /.
JEWELS
coIored Porter Disappears
After Safe Is Looted of
Gems and Money.

A colored porter employed by
Fred e. Lewis. 1923 Rhode Island
avenue northwest. is being sought
by headquarters detectives today,
following his strange disappearance
from his place Of employment yes
terday afternoon and the subse-
quent discovery that q small safe
in Lewis home HAD been rffled OF
diamonds and. cash totaling IS, $50.
The porter, Bennett Parker, left
Lewis home at O'Clock yesterday.
He was supposed to- return at
o'clock. but instead he sent a mes
senger to get his clothing. Ten
minutes later Mr.. and Mrs: Lewis.
returned to their home. and found
the small safe in which they kept
their valuables had been : burglar
lied.
Grace William0, colored, 1910 W
street northwest close friend of the
missing porter, was taken into
custody last night by Detective Ser
geants Sweeney, .Waldron, jackson.
and Jones. It is believed she may
be able to throw some light on
where Parker might have gone.
The loot included $4,000 in bills
Of large denomination; a two-and-a-
800; a two-caratt Tiffany diamond
ring worth 500; a. ring with six
diamonds surrounding {, one large
diamond, worth $1,000; :one diamond
surrounded by twenty-fourc smaller
diamonds, worth $500, and other
jewelry valued at 300. :. -.
Mr.. Lewis had drawn the money
a few days ago preparatory to pur.
chasing an automobile. He had &C.
casion to count the money yester.
day and after opening the safe,
which is operated by key, he neg
lected to remove the key from
the lock. It was a, simple matter
to gain entrance to the safe.
Headquarters detectives said to-
day they were hourly expecting to
arrest Parker. They stated explfc.
lily he was only wanted for ques-
tioning.
Mr.. Lewis came to Washington
from Norfolk, Va, five weeks ago.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-16
CLARENDON K. c.
WILL INSTALL
OFFICERS
Catholic Organization Plans
Elaborate Exercises at
Council Meeting.

CLARENDON, Va, Aug. 16.-At
a special meeting last night Of the
stockholders Of the newly organized
Arlington Laundry Company, held
in their office in the Clarendon
Trust 'Company's building, Walter
o. Won Herbules, of Falls Church,
was elected president.
Other officers elected were John
NJ. Bradford. of Ballston, vice presi-
dent and general manager; Miss
l.. NJ. Holcomb, Of Clarendon, secre-
tary, and John G. Dudley, Of
Cherrydale, treasurer.
The members Of the board are the
officers, with the addition Of Harry
4. Fellows, of Falls Church; Irwin
Payne, of BalIies Cross Roads;
Samuel G. Warner, of Cherrydale,
and J. M. Walsh, of Clarendon.
At a meeting of the Edward
Douglas Council, knights Of Column
bus, Of Clarendon, held last night
in the auditorium Of st. Charles
School, plans were perfected for the
installation OF the regularly elected
officers of the council.
The officers to be installed are
John r. Cavanaugh, grand knight;
Thomas r. Dolan, jr., deputy grand
knight; Thomas Miller, financial
secretary; Jerry D. Flanagan, re.
cording secretary; Arthur Veitch,
treasurer; Farley Milks, advocate:
Walter o. Won Herbules, lecturer;
Bernard F. Fegan, inside guard;
Francis Crimian, outside guard;
John Spates, warden; DIR. Frank J.
Ready, examining physician; J.
Thomas Manning, John M. Walsh,
William T. McClosky, and the Rev.
A. T. Lackey. trustees.
The bi-monthly meeting OF the
Epworth League of the Clarendon
Methodist Church, will be held at
Brentwood, Md; tomorrow night.
The members from Clarendon are
expecting to go In a body.
The sisters Of the st. James
EdTOCnlAl ScDOOl, at rams Cnurcn,
who have been teaching in the
school for the past ten years, have
been recalled by their mother su-
perior to the headquarters at New
Orleans. They will be replaced by
sisters from Pennsylvania. They
will arrive this week. The former
home OF the sisters has been thor.
oughly remodeled and also the
school building. The school has
been fully equipped with new furni,
tuFe.
1t is said that the school is one
OF the largest in this part of the
State.
William L. Bragg, of Clarendon,
was elected chairman OF the newly
elected Democratic committee Of
Arlington county at a meeting held
last night at the court house. Other
officers elected were George d. Lee.
OF Fort Myer Heights, secretary,
and John w. Milstead, of Cherry.
dale, treasurer.
A general discussion was entered
into by the members as to the best
means Of carrying out the plans
OF the party. The committees will
hold its next meeting on Tuesday
evening. August 81, at the Airing.
top county court house at & O'clock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-16
SONG FEST To
be HELD
FRIDAY
New Lights Installed at Temple
Heights-Good Program
Ready.

With additional lights installed, ell
is in readiness for the Community
Song Fest to be held at Temple
Heights tomorrow night under the
auspices OF Dawson Lodge, No. 16.
John A. Colborn, chairman OF the
committee. announces all are well
come, and urges that everyone come
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-16
RUNAWAY BOY PREFERS
CELL TO DADS STRAP

ATLANTIC CITY, Aug. 16.-
Rather than risk the parental strap,
after remaining away from home
for three nights. Morris Moscovitz,
twelve years old, pleaded with the
police to permit him to occupy d
cell in the city Jail. The authori-
ties granted his request.
The youngster was picked up as
a runaway and when taken to his
home by a policeman begged to be
allowed TO go back to jail The
father declared that he could no
nothing with the boy and interposed
no objections. Morris told the police
that he had slept in a chicken coup
with the fowls during the three
nights he had been eway from homo.
The police are wondering what
they should do with the youngster.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-16
POLITICIAN LOSES TOE
BLISTERED IN PARADE

ALLENTOWN, Aug. 16.-John r.
Slime, Democratic candidate for
recorder of deeds, attended tho
Travellers Protective Association
convention in st. Paul in July as a
delegate, and in spite of the fact
that he weighs well over 200, he
insisted upon going the full route
of the parade
He wore a new pair Of shoes,
which blistered his left foot. The
second toe became infected and has
just been amputated at the Allen.
town Hospital
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-16
MISSIONARY SERVICE
REPORTS CONTRIBUTIONS

In an appeal for assistance in
their charitable work, the Home
Missionary Service, sos L street
northwest, reports that they re-
ceived in material and money dur.
ing the month of June $1S6.5O,
while contributions for July
amounted to $333.39. A distributing
station is maintained where gifts of
money, clothes, and furniture are re-
eeived and. distributed among the
moor
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-16

early. In case of rain the exercises
will be held Saturday night.
A unique feature ON the program
will be dancing by several pupils
from Smithson- Hodgson School. In
the early evening a section of the
Marine Band will give a concert on
the north side of the grounds, while
the Almas Military Band will play a
number Of selections during the eve
ming. :. :
Automobiles will not be permitted
on the grounds, but will be parked on
the streets near the grounds.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-16
AOv0CA ES
7 AX1NG
SALES
Says Bill Would Pass Over
Veto-ShouId Provide
Revenue.
BY WILLIAM K. HUTCHINSON,
international News Service.

ny WILLIAM N. dUlCdlNSONs
International News Service.
Congress will provide a bonus
for Americas 100000 world
war veterans as soon as it re-
convenes, Senator Reed Smoot
(Rep.) of Utah, next chairman of
the powerful Senate Finance
Committee, predicted today to
international News Service.
!. Smoot declared he expected
President Coolidge to sign the bill
as it is enacted by Congress but
warned the measure would be-
/. come a law, if necessary, over a
presidential veto. Smoot previ-
ously held a long conference with
the President at which numerous
Government financial matters
were discussed.
Advocates Sales Tax.
While personally advocating a
bill. providing a sales tax for
raising the bonus revenue, Smoot
declared Congress probably wpuld
pass the same kind of measure
enacted at the last session, but
vetoed by the late President Hard
ing. The old bill was sponsored by
the American Legion.
There is no longer any doubt
that the bonus will become a law"
said Smoot. There should be
some provision in 1t, however, to
raise money to pay it. / personally
advocate sales tax, but rather
expect the bill will be passed in its
old form and I think that measure
will be reintroduced in the next
session.
ST cannot say for certain whether
President Coolidge will sign the
bonus. expect him to, but If he
does not, then Congress will pass
IL over his veto. No man can
block the bonus. It will become
&SlaV.
via TO Introduce Tax Plan.
II feel though, Congress should
provide revenue to meet the bonuh
oOAA6 = tCCOShIAS ludS AoA
ers and labor organizations are
opposed to the sales tax and as long
as they remain opposed it il futile
to attempt enactment of any sales
tax legislation. Nevertheless in the
near future, legislation, involving
the sales tax principle will be writ
ten into our laws.
1T is the most just tax that can
be levied and with exemptions, 7
fail to see why any farmer or la
boring organization can object to
it."
Smoot declared he intended to
Introduce a plan for a general "ex-
penditure tax at the next session to
replace other forms of taxation.
81 will try to get the endorsement
of farm and labor organizations for
my PLAN. Smoot added. 1T is a
graduated tax - on expenditures
whenever money is spent in COM
merce. For instance, there would be
no tax on a SO pair of shoes, a
small tax on a SIS pair and a larger
tax on a SO pair. This tax could
not be evaded and the tax-dodger,
who escapes other forms of taxa
ton. would be forced to pay his
full share. 1 think farmers and la
boring men will endorse it,"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-16
Left $4,000 Estate.

Mrs. Ann M. Taggart, who died
February Z, last, left an :. estate
valued in excess of $4,000, accord
ing to the petition for letters of ad.
rninistration filed yesterday in Pro
bate Court by her son, Paul d.
'Taggaft, and daughter, Isabel g.
Taggart. The estate includes prop
erty at 1888 Park road northwest:
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-17
FRENCH CRITICISM OF FRANCE

Gen. Sarrai former commander-in-chief of the
allied forces in the Orient, goes farther in crtcising
the present policy of his country than Americans have
felt like going. He absolutely condemns Premier Poin-
cares action in the Ruhr saying:
History tells all nations repeatedly have
failed in their obligations Let the French government
see if its conscience is clear. We do not need to
go back into history 1t is fact that France at this
very time neither pays interest principal INSTALL
ments on her debts to the allies
Since French soldiers occupied the big industrial
section of Germany, he says he result is that Eng
land has left us, all Europe hates and will be
forever the object Of vengefu bitterness from Ger
many"
There is much truth in that. AS far as America
is concerned, the French debt is pressing matter
and the German debt is But the French procedure
certainly does not calculated either to win repair
alton for France or to promote the peace and pros
pery of Europe, and America stands to lose accord
ingly.
Gen. Sarrail wants France to turn the repara-
tons question over to the League of Nations The
League has done good job with Austrian finance
that the suggestion should be worth consderingpro
vded France is concerned with obtaining what is
due her than with splitting Germany and destroying
Germanys competitive industry.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-17
"BE LAZY AND LIVE"

Bertrand Russell, an English philosopher, says
that Soomon's celebrated advice "Go to the ant thou
sluggard; consider her ways and be WISE" is all
wrong.
Il don't agree he says, that everyone should
work Regularity of work, too is quite contrary to
human nature. If we all worked only under the spur
ofahunger, we would be very much better off.
''In China a does just enough work to get his
living and then lies in the and enjoys himself.
Are we happier than he?
Il tell you government in industry should be used
for the purpose of producing leisure rather than
for producing more goods. The modern philosophy of
life entirely ridiculous Let insist the right
to be lazy and live
1t is the same philosophy that Walt Whitman
pressed in the words, Il loaf and invite my sou'
1t sounds like queer and possibly dangerous doc
trine. Nevertheless the combination of lazy body
and active, appreciating, enjoying mind is surely
worse than that of an active body and lazy mind.
Many of our most strenuous workers don't to
their minds at a-at least, not to think with about
really important things and to enjoy the finer things of
life.
Work an ideal has probably been overrated in
America 1t is not necessarily object in itself The
real question is, What are you working for?" Many
person specifically successful is unhappy and dis
satisfied becaus che has asked that question:
has mistaken the for the end and worn him
self out that he could not enjoy the goal if he reach
ed it.
The wise philosophy Of the East holds that action
is no better than contemplation and both good.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-17
FAVORABLE TO THE DAM

The delegation of Senators and Congressman
concluding their trip Of inspection in the valley
this afternoon and will be in Ell Centro to dine and
talk the matter this evening.
We all hope our distinguished guests have enjoyed
their visit and we sincerely trust that the of
the party have been interested and entertained well
during their stay
The entire valley is indeed pleased with the atti-
tude of our lawmakers with reference to the Boulder
Canyon dam.
Many of these gentlemen have expressed them
selves favorably, some remarking that it not
essary for them to be convinced having long before
formed opinions on the subject.
Further expressions doubt will be forthcoming
tonight at the banquet, and local citizens will listen
with deep interest to the statements of the speakers
The Imperial Irrigation District officials feel that
the visit of the congressman will result in great bene-
fit and that the expense involved is well justified
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-17

Uncle Wiggily, and watch what
happens.
SO the bunny rabbit gentleman
hide himself behind bush where
he could see the hollow tree. And
then, all of sudden, the Woodpeek-
or flew toward it mad with his bill
gave three hard knocks.
"Rap! Rap!' went the Knocker
on the hollow tree.
"Ha! That is my friend the
Black Crow telling us to rush out
and catch the rabbit!' said the
Fox, the Wolf and the Bob Cat.
"Where is Uncle Wiggily?'
they cried, but the hidden rabbit
was not in sight. Neither was the
Crow.
"Ha! Ha! Hail. laughed the
Knocker. 81 fooled you! 1t was |
who knocked! Ha! Ha! Hal Uncle
Wiggily is safely hidden!' And
then the Fox, the Wolf and the Bob
Cat were son angry that they threw
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-17
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snow balls at the Woodpecker, bu
he easily lodged them, flying abou
swiftly.
"Fooled again!' growled thI
| Wolf, as he and the other bad chap
went hungrily home. The the ratI
bit gentlmean came out from hehin
the bush and, after thanking thI
knoeler, he hoped safely to hi
hollow stump bungalow.
And if the red pepper doesn1
hide in the rubber boot to bite Nth
toes of the gold fish, III teK yOl
next about Uncle Wiggily and NaI
ME s hoop. \
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-17
TOM SIMS SAYS

This country Of our has too many
people, who arc making money with
out making anything else.
Seattle man was sentenced TO stay
at home three weeks, but why pun
isA his wife that way
Germany is making gasoline from
coal. Some day Il bright scientist
will make gold out Of platinum.
Not being able to break out in
any other way Sing SING prisoners
hayo broken out with the mumps.
Daily reports indicate Germany
and France are on speaking terms.
One prophet without honor in his
home town is weather prophet dur
ing the month of March.
In Atlantic City "a eat club has
been formed. Not, however, be.
cause its members are cats.
a Hungarian spent 90 years paint
ing a picture, but il would take most
of US even longer than that.
Managers trying so hard TO get a
fight with Jack Dempsey might Try
feeding him on raw meat.
Half Of the meu who can whistle
tune learned TO do it on payday.
WHO Is WHO III Ill CENIEo?
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-17
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
March II. 1908

Mrs. j. L. Bracket was hostess
last night at decidedly unique re-
ception given in honor of Ms.
Archibald Edgar. The decorations
were all in green, the score cards
were in the shape of shamrocks
bearing remembrances of st. Pat
rick S Day. Present were: Mes
danes Archibald Edgar, G. A.
Bumgardner, Arthur Edgar, J. b.
PEBBLES, j. B. Edgar, Mrs. Leroy
Holt and others.
Delegates from the various com
mcrcial organizations Of the valley
will meet tonight in Brawley to
discuss the forming of valley
board Of trade.