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The Washington times., 1924-03-15
BOY Of FIVE IS
KILLED BY
AUTO
Raymond Potts Is Knocked
Down Crossing Street.
Dies in Hospital.

Raymond Potts, five years old, 121
Quincy northeast, died at Sibley
Hospital last night, five hours after
being run over by an auto. His
skull and jaw had been fractured.
Raymond was with his elder
brother, who was delivering news.
papers. When they got into the
The Washington times., 1924-03-15
They are trying to find ont
why certain Senators made a
secret Visit to Foil. That's
easy. To give him hi for
getting caught, of course
BILL BUNK.
DECIDE THIS ONE.

"HARPERS FERRY" sends
IN this code puzzle, which he
thinks the fans mag be able, If
they apply themselves Gssi1N-
Oatsly, to make out:
During a certain Of Senator
Autumn's reign he was his honor
AC the T Pot Co. Twenty years
Senator Autumn was not 1O0en loyal
to his uncle. $50 he took the fifty
thousand So" twice in the same
place. thereby showing . lack Of &C
twenty years then things besides
the OIL pot began to boil until it
was developed that . Of UncIe'S
trusted sons were not busted BY .
handful Of dough twenty years the
~ Now Is how many sOns-Of.
Uncle got In the + Pot all Of whom
now wish 1t had been q coffee not
instead 90 they would have some
grounds" for defense twenty years
according to the u! or 0Quawks COM
Ing from all involved 1.-THE other
fellow" 10 the oily bold twenty years
to the Washington newaDapers
nothing - this scandal in the an
nuAls OF history. poor Senator Au.
Cumn being moro or less in q State
OF > now while Harry Shinclare has
made mad across the g and
other Of UnCles scampU wish thoy
were IN or some other tropical
burg which would seem cool in
comparison to the U. 8. twenty
years united we sCand-wo FAIT
twenty years.
The Washington times., 1924-03-15
PHI DELTA THETA TO HOLD
FOUNDERS DAY BANQUET

Under the auspices of the Wash
ington Alumni Club, the Phi Delta
Theta Fraternity will hold tonight
a Founders day banquet, commemo-
rating the organization of the fra.
ternity in 184S. The banquet viii
be given at the Racquet Club.
Charles A. Macauley, of Detroit,
will be the guest of honor. DR..
William Mather Lewis, president of
George Washington University, will
officiate as toastmaster. Among
the speakers will be d. r. Cris.
singer, chairman. Federal Reserve
Board; Justice James b. Mercy.
nolds, Of the United States Supreme
Court, and John J. Tigert, United
States Commissioner of Education.
George s. Ward IL president Of the
alumni club. and A. III. Paul, sec.
rotary.
The Washington times., 1924-03-15
CLUB HEARS PLANS FOR
SCOTTISH RITE CATHEDRAL

Judge Arthur B. Hayes and DR..
J. Stanley Durkee discussed plans
for the new cathedral Of the Scot
fish Rite. to be erected at Thir-
teenth and X streets northwest,
last night at a ladies night" en-
tertainment Of the order at the City
Club. 1t is anticipated that the
cornerstone of the building will be
laid in the fall.
The following participated in a
Shakespearean program: Miss e.
l.. COrbett. Charles B. Hanford
John M. Kline, Eldridge M. Mon
roe, Mrs.. william Henry White and
Mrs. Charles B. HanfOrd. Carl
Claudy presided.
The Washington times., 1924-03-15
''WETTEST CITY" CHARGE
HEARSAY, SAYS PLUNKETT

Hopes that Washington might be
proven the ''wettest city in the
United States" which have been
held by hotel proprietors with an
eye for business since Rear Admiral
Charles p. Plunkett, commander Of
the Brooklyn Navy Yard broke into
local print, were dashed into space
today.
Rear Admiral Plunkett has noti-
fled the Navy Department. which.
In turn, has advised the White
House, that he was misquoted and
in fact the real remarks he made
on the subject were based merely
on hearsay.
The Washington times., 1924-03-15
MAN WANTED ON ASSAULT
CHARGE BROUGHT TO D. C.

Following his arrest in Baltimore
yesterday, George King, twenty six,
who gave his address as the Lincoln
Hotel, Tenth and H streets north
west, was brought back to Wash.
ington by Detective Sergeant James
Springman to face charge Of as.
sault with a deadly weapon.
King, the police allege, went on a
rampage In a downtown lunchroom,
several days ago, inflicting deer
cash In the arm of Roy Coyle,
40 q street northwest, with "A
butchers knife
The Washington times., 1924-03-15
MOTHER GOOSE RHYMES.
(For bootleggers' kids.

(For bootleggers' kids.)
Sing q song Of sixpence.
Pockets full Of rye,
Four and twenty dollars
For GOrdOn's london dry.
When the case 10 opened
All the ''biFtls" begin TO flock
That li%uOrr the whole darn bIock.
DlddIe, diddle dumpling, my SON John,
Goes to bed with his breeChes on;
The stuff he drinks acts 90 quick,
1t knocks him over like o tom of brick.
TEACHER.
The Washington times., 1924-03-15
Is
Killed
363
Injured
Since
Jan. 1,
1924.
inquest today.

inquest today.
Suffering bruises about the face
and body, James Johns, colored,
eight, 1917 Twelfth street north
west, was removed to Freedman's
hospital In hearse which knocked
him down yesterday. His condition
is not serious.
The. hearse was operated by
Ulysses Grice. employed by James
III. Winslow, Twelfth and r streets
northwest.
George Milburn sixty. a track
man Of the Washington and Vir-
ginia Railway Company, SAT Eleventh
street northwest, was struck by an
automobile on Highway Bridge yes
terday. The machine did not stop.
The Washington times., 1924-03-15
ANOTHER FEMALE CONTRIB.

mo, I'm not afraid to have my
picture printed among other con-
tributorS. to our great column, 4"
writes FLORENCE N. HOAG.
LAND, who often turns in bright
material. The picture is not
creditable to her, because the
photograph was too small. to re-
produce well. Anyhow the fans
will be glad to peep at what
there is of this bright little
contributor:
The Washington times., 1924-03-15
THOSE ALEXANDRIA COPS.

Dear Bill: Our Alexandria pt.-
hcensea pick up any one on King
street for parking too for GUny
from the curb. While CHASING
around looking for the owmers Of
the cars they Leave their oaCf,
cars taoice as for Away and their
motors running, too. HoaO do
they do 1t and get GsOGy avith It?
"LITTLE REN0D
The Washington times., 1924-03-15
ALLEGED "BooKIES"
RELEASED ON BAIL

Alleged to have taken bets on the
races, Harry c. Frank, fifty.five,
1880 Newton street northwest, and
Coleman F. Davis. forty.two D
street southeast, were taken into
custody by Detective Harry Cole, Of
the Sixth precinct, in a Seventh
street poolroom last night. Later
they were liberated on $4,000 bond
each.
The arrest Of three men brings
the total arrests for handbook. max.
ing up to four in the past two days.
The Washington times., 1924-03-15

middle Of r street.
between Second and
Third streets, a car
drive n by John
Parks, colored, 34h
Decatur street north
east, ran into Ray.
mond.
Sec ond precinct
police have arrested
Parks. He is being
held for the cnrnnRr,S
The Washington times., 1924-03-15
Income Tax Office To
Keep Open Until
Midnight

Announcement was made to-
day by Galen L. TAFT, collector
OF Internal Revenue for the
Washington district, that the
local office, 1922 Pennsylvania
avenue northwest, will be kept
open until midnight for the ac-
commodatiOn Of persons who
wish to file their income tax re-
ports.
The Washington times., 1924-03-15
PRESIDENT
SEEKING
TRUTH
HERE
Investigators Work on Charges
With Reference to D. c.
Heads.

Three skilled Investigators, OPP
Grating from the White House,
are checking up the records Of
District Commissioners. Cuno H.
Rudolph and James F. Oyster,
while other persons attached to
the Administration are looking for
"men with imagination-men who
can look ahead and plan for the
Identification for Washington" in
the words Of a White House Off
cial, it was learned today.
Coolidge Not Convinced.
In preparing for the nominations
of two civilian Commissioners, to
be sent to the Senate soon, Presi-
dent Coolidge is operating ON the
most elaborate scale, known in the
consideration of a local matter.
A White House official, close to
the President, said today that the
Chief Executive was expecting any
day the reports of the investigators
and the seekers-out for eligible
nominees. 1t was stated definitely
II the investigation report is favor
able that the names will go TO the
Senate within the coming week.
It was clearly pointed out that
the President is not convinced that
the District Commission, Of which
Rudolph and Oyster are minority
members, has operated to the best
interests Of District citizens. Presi-
dent Coolidge is represented as
being keenly interested in making
Washington the most beautiful city
In the country, even at the expense
OF commerce. The opinion was ex-
pressed that business has made too
many severe inroads into. the resi-
Dental sections of Washington, and
TINS condition is blamable to the
coming board.
From the tenor of statements
made at, the White House today, the
Chief Executive suspects the exist
ence of a business clioue' in the
District, with a large hand, In run
ming municipal affairs.
Charges Investigated.
White House investigators are
not only looking into reports Of the
existence of this ring but into
other charges against the Commits
sioners which have not fully come
to light.
The White House is admittedly
having a difficult time in finding
men qualified in every way to take
the positions of District Commas.
sioners. A voting residence In
another State, ownership of public
utilities stocks and other restric-
tons tending to show too lite or
too much interest in District mat
ters-any or all of these conditions
make 1t impossible for an aspirant
to be appointed.
House official that men who have
been approached on the commits
siOnerships either could not afford
to make the $1,000 position their
principal work, or were aver0e to
the responsibilities of q city head.
The White House endeavored yes
terday to get in touch with one of
the principal investigators, but
learned that he was out Of the city,
and probably would not return until
next week. No word has bean re-
ceived from the others.
It was learned that certain infIu-
ences in the Senate have informed
the White House that they will fight
the nominations on the Senate floor
II the names of Rudolph and Oyster
are sent up. Therefore, IL President
Coolidge finally decides upon the in
cumbents to succeed themselves, his
action will be inspired by com.
pletely favorable reports from his
secret fact-finders.
The Washington times., 1924-03-15
RENTS APARTMENT TO FIVE
WHO NEVER OBTAIN IT

Accused of renting the same
apartment to five different people,
from each OF whom he received a
deposit. Jesse Thompson was sent.
enced by Judge John p Mcmahon,
~ Police Co'i-'. today to serve for.
~ days in fail.
The Washington times., 1924-03-15

And mOtO comes contrib
1Uho Opines thGt the steam
roller of the Republican party
this gear ''1OiH be an Of.
burner"
The Washington times., 1924-03-15
A TERRIBLE PENALTY.

Put the speed-manic in the Jail,
Enclose the insane in the bughOuse:
The tramp send him to the poor.
house,
But the "masher" tie him in
wedlOck.
F. b. ACOSTA.
The Washington times., 1924-03-15
5uidence Indicates Rum Men Shot Senator
1llE1RNlt,SEkMS!!'
>>'fIk1SAIo BY BILL PRICE 0raAeD
POKES AND STROKES.

POKES AND STROKES.
NesV York lGs1mdrymem got
into a business a0G1. and resOrted
to arson to burn each other ONt.
They are still scOrching their
customers shirts.
Characterization is on the i.s-
crease" ave note. One console
ti0m is that 1t Is tGG exempt.
The pGrGgrGpher states half
of the truth only. It's for you
to supply the other holt.
Those whO "sssLk' aOiII also
"sAMlk." 1t is the CHEEKY guy
1Vho makes the dirt flu.
FRED VETTER.
GIRLS I'VE LOVED,
mo. 1)-MAMTE
Oh! Mamie, when the nightingale
ID singing In the tree,
The golden beams Of moonlight teens
With tenderness for thee.
The breezes kiss your checks 90 red.
And Nature 90 divine
Sends from above, abundant love,
To yOu.. old girl Of mine.
Oh! Mamie. when the morning sun,
So glorious and rare.
TFAngfOFms the skies, before our eyes,
This sight II mot 90 fair,
Az In vans vvNaaAnO.na enwuAalav.N, &c.
For which / sigh and pine.
/ worship you, indeed do,
Oh! dear old girl Of mine.
OH Mamie, mOFtalS here below
Have troubles by the score,
I've had my share, oh, lady fair.
I've had my share and more,
But stlll faced them with o grace;
didn't weep NOR whine
Until you wed another guy,
You dear old girl Of mlne.
JOE H. HOLMAN.
The Washington times., 1924-03-15

AN APROPOS SALUTATION.
"Good morning. haze goa been
inVestigGted?"
PAUL L. COMPTON.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-17

form, the Wisconsin senator has usually spoken without a manu- script or even notes. He familiarized himself thoroughly with his subject. then spoke eXtenporaneously, as a rule. for two or more hours at a stretch.
 On Labor Day when he was allot- ted half an hour on the radio for the broadcasting of an, address, he prepared his remarks in advance and read from manuscript-a task which he said later proved difficult when at certain junctures he felt an urge to interperIate some additional observations.
 For nearly week Senator La Toilette has been preparing the ad- dress he intends to deliver in New York. He is working it out care- fully, and there have been indica- tions that he expects to stick to the text rather closely during delivery.
 His intimates, however, are pre- dieting as he warns up to his task,
New Britain herald., 1924-09-17
INVITES POLICEMAN TO
 HAVE RIDE AND DRINK
Rockville Man Fined S125 for Operating Car While Under
 Influence of Liquor

Get into my car and I'll take you to a place you can get couple of good drinks" was the invitation that Patrolman William O'Mara re- celved when he arrived at the cor ner of Broad and Washington streets yesterday afternoon to inves- tigate an accident between automo- piles driven by William Borkowski of Rockville and Raymo ond O'Neil of AIS Pennington avenue.
 The patrolman, appreciating the good intentions of the man, had to refuse the invitation, but insisted that Borkowski wait until his ma chine arrived so that he could give him ride to a place in which the man could sleep off the effects of a few drinks that he had. The ma chine arrived presently with Po- ! liceman Thomas J. Feeney and the would-be host of the policeman was taken to the police station and locked up on charge of operating an automobile under the influence of l liquor.
 In police court this morning, he pleaded guilty and was fined sl2s and costs, to which penalty wa' added g , days suspended sentence
 John Carhoni of Hartford, charget with reckless driving on BroaC street last night, had his case con. tinuod until tomorrow morning when Prosecutor Joseph G. Wood told the court that there wer' several witnesses for the state whc had to he summoned into court.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-17
MAKES NEW RECORD
 WITH SMALL RIFLE
Civilian Hangs up 120 Consecu-
 tive Buls-Eyes in Shoot

Camp Perry, Ohio, Sept. 17'-R' H, McGarity, Washington D. C., civilian, established a new worlds record late yesterday when he ran up a string of 12O consecutive bulls eyes on the 2O0-yard small bore range with a .22 calibre rifle at prone position in a re-entry match. The previous worlds record is said to have been Ss consecutive bulls eyes.
 Lieutenant Van F. Rathbun, U. S. N, Los Angeles, was leading in the Chemical Warefare Service tro- phy match, fired here for the first time yesterday. Each contestant wore, a prescribed gas mask. Rath- bun had a score of 96, having 46 at slow fire and possible 50 at rapid fire on the 200-yard ranges.
 Lieutenant Paul M. Martin, ev- enth cavalry, Fort Bliss, Texas, with score of 105, won the final stage of the Leech cup match at the National Rife association shoot.
 By outranking Captain Karl F. Underwood. Vermont, national guard Windsor, Vermont, Captain Lloyd Spooner, United States infantry Fort Benniug, Cav, won the mem- bers' match. Both scored possi- ble 50 with eight V's. Ensign Richard Moss, '. S. N. San Pedro, Calif.. was third with so and seven v's. The match was fired on the e00-yard slow range fire.
 Sergeant Charles Franzen, t. s. M. C.. Washington, who won the rapid fire championship match, yes terday was the winner of the shoot off of the ties in the 200 and 3OO- yard rapid fire matches. Eighteen were tied for first place in the 200 and S00-yard match.
 Sergeant Franzen won the 900 yard match with a total of 99 hav- ing strings of 50 and AZ.
 :, In the 3OO-yard match. Sergeant Franzen had 49 out of a possible e0.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-17

he will discard his manuscript and launch into an extemporaneous dis cussion of campaign issues.
 Even should he dgress from the text it is expected that the candi- date will follow rather closely the thought and structure of the pre- pared address which he is shaping up with such care that he will be familiar with all points emphasized in it.
 Close friends of Senator La Fol- lette said today he is in excellent physical condition for his effort to- morrow night. And they predict he will make one of his characteristic speeches, punctuated witha distinc- tive gestures. They expect him to speak for about two hours.
 The senator put the finishing touches on his address today. He does not intend to leave for New York until tomorrow, and probably will reach the metropolis only few hours before the time set for his ad- dress.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-17
SUICIDE EPIDEMIC
Three Cases of Self Destruction Re- ported in Worcester and Vicinity in Few Hours.

Worcester, Mass, Sept. 17. = Three suicides were recorded by authorities in Worcester and vicin- ity within few hours today. Pat rick J. Dugan, 75, former police officer of Leominster, went to the grave where his wife is buried in that city and after kneeling and saying 8 prayer, ended his life by shooting himself with a revolver. Grief over his wifes death was as- signed as a cause.
 Despondent because of a long ill., ness, Kalle Pakala, 80, shot him. self in the bedroom of his home in Worcester. The man had been talking cheerfully with his wife a short time before.
 Desire Vandale, 48, Respondent over ill health, took his life by in- haling gas in his hotel room in Spencer.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-17
AWA|TLA TOILETTE
 SPEECH TOMORROW
Political Observers Interested in
 What He Will Say

Washington, Sept. 17.-Friends of Senator Robert M. La Toilette are wondering whether he will adopt a new style of campaigning when he delivers his first address to an au- dience since announcing his candi- dacy for the presidency at a rally tomorrow night in Madison Square Garden, New York city.
 In campaigns of the past, in the senate and on the ChaRtauqua plat
New Britain herald., 1924-09-17
WELLIN-ARNETH
Foreman at Shuttle Meadow Club
 Takes Shuttle Meadow Ave. Girl flor His Bride at St. Peters. B,

The wedding of George A. Well lin, foreman at the Shuttle Meadow club, and Miss Katheryn Arneth of Shuttle Meadow avenue, took place yesterday morning at St. Peters church. The ceremony was per formed by Rev. Charles Coppens. Brick Wellin, brother of the bride groom, was best man and Miss Emma Arneth, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid.
 After a reception last evening at the Maennechor hall on Arch street, MT. and Mrs. Wellin left for a brief wedding trip. Upon their return they will reside at 217 Shuttle Meadow avenue.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-17
Cops With Drawn Guns
 Get Alleged Gangster

Boston, Sept. 17.--Policemen with revolvers drawn arrested Charles Reilly, South End gangster, today as the Edward Simpson" wanted for the shooting of Patrolman David M. Mccarthy on South End street cor Ter Monday night. Surprised in his room, Reilly offered no resistance.
 At the hospital, he was identified by Mccarthy as his assalant, and Frederick Gill identified him later as the man with whom he wrestled in a doorway after the shooting and from whom he took loaded 32 caliber revolver, The police are still seeking Irish" Conley as Reilly's companion, both being charged with assault with intent to kill.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-17
TOrd'S Acres"

Atlanta, Ga.-Fiye hundred acres have been devoted in southwest Georgia to the Lord The tract, mostly cotton land, seems immune to the ravages Of the bollweevil, and the stalks are taller and bear more bolls than cotton in adjoining fields The land has been named the Lords Acres"
 Manufacturers of fancy hatpins report heavy slump in their busi- ness.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-17
TO TALK ON CHINA
Rev. Dr. George B. NeumanA to Give Stereopticon Address to Ep- worth Ieaguers Tonight.

Rev. Dr. George B. Neumann will give an illustrated address on China at meeting in the Trinity Methodist church this evening at 7:45 o'clock. The occasion will be a rally by the New Butain branch of the Epworth League.
 Dr. Neumann. who is professor of sociology at the West China uni versity, at Cheng Tu, China, has a number of stereopticon slides which were colored by a Chinese girl ir Shanghai His talk will be or Chinese customs and habits and the problems of a missionary in China.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-17
Smith Defeats Dressel
 In Tennis Contest

F. F. Smith won his way to the seni-fnals of the play for city tennis championship by defeating Henry Dressel, 6--9, 9--7, yesterday afternoon. He will meet Max Porter as soon as the weather per mits. He will return 10 college on Friday. If he should defeat Porter, the tournament would be up in the air, for the other semi-fnal, between Kron and Lonsdale, will not be played until Saturday. The semi final matches will be for three sets out of five.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-17
Judge filling asked the defendant

Judge filling asked the defendant if he intended to employ an attor- ney and received the answer. T don't have to, I have my machine insured" The court then impressed the fact upon the defendant that the insurance on his machine did not have anything to do with his being arrested for reckless driving, and when Carboni failed to show any signs that he realized the pre- dicament he was in, the court ad- vised him to get somebody who could explain his situation to him,
New Britain herald., 1924-09-17
JOHN COOLIDGE, PHI GAMMA

Amherst, Mass, Sept. 17.-Presi-
 dent Coolidge's son, John, who matriculated at Amherst college this year, has pledged himself to the fraternity Of which his father is a member, the Phi Gamma Delta.
 Before making his choice, young Coolidge was given the opportunity in inspect" all II societies at the college. Yesterday, with his room mate the presidents son took up his residence in a modest two-room Lsuite in a Tooming house, where he will live during his college career.
The Connecticut labor news., 1924-12-20
Nine-Hour Day Not I'm Force In
 German Mines
By International Labor News Service

By International Labor News Service
 Washington, D. C., Nov. 29-To cor rect exaggerated rumors regarding the effect of the adoption of the Dawes plan on the hours of workers in Ger many, the following statement has been published in German newspapers ::
 At the end of March, 1924, 6467o7 miners were employed i'll the German hard coal industry this number in cludes both underground and surface workers but not those engaged in the processes of making coal bye-products. Except for Upper Silesia, working hours for underground workers, in cluding both the time taken in wind ing, and the short intervals allowed for meals, and also including one hours overtime, were eight hours. In Upper Silesia, where 46,428 workers are em- p1oyed including underground and sur face workers, the working hours are 8a hours, the other conditions being precisely the same as those given above.
 There is no question, therefore of nine-hours' day for German hard coal underground miners"
The Connecticut labor news., 1924-12-20
Favor Six-Day Week
 For Fire Fighters

Washington, Dec 20-Ofhcers of the International Association of Fire Fighters are assisting locals of that organization in the province of A1ber- ta, Canada, to secure six-day week At the forthcoming elections in the cities of Calgary, Edmonton, Leth bridge and Medicine Hat the question of one days rest i'll seven for fire fighters will be voted on.
 "The fire fighters in these ccities work 84 hours week, and they are the only workers who have to labor seven days a week" said Secretary Treasurer Richardson of the interna- tiona1 association.