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The Washington times., 1924-04-23
HER HEARS
COOL|DGE'S
ADDRESS
Walks Half Mile to Neighbor's
to Listen In on Radio-De-
clines Comment.

John C. Coolidge, father of Presi-
dent Calvin Coolidge, listened in to
his sons address in New York
yesterday, over the radio. Mr..
Coolidge walked half a mile to
the home of Dick Brown. neigh
Dor, in order to hear the speech.
After declining to comment on the
address a telegram says Mr.. Cool
idge remarked:
IT noticed that those newspaper
men cheered him quite a Bit"
No radio is kept in the Coolidge
home in Plymouth, Mr.. Coolidge ex.
planning that his housekeeper OBJ.
jected to being bothered with it.
Even the telephone which was in
stalled last summer when Calvin
Coolidge was notified of his sue.
cession to the Presidency has been
removed.
The Washington times., 1924-04-23
BILL IMPoUNDS, AUTOS
UNDER PARKING LAWS

Impounding Of automobiles as q
means of breaking up violations of
the parking laws is provided in a
bill referred today to the House
District Committee for action. The
bill was introduced by Congressman
Clarence J. Mcleod of Michigan.
The bill authorizes the District
Commissioners to establish pound
to which policemen would be en-
powered to drive or tow any auto
mobile parked in violation Of the
regulations. The vehicle would be
held in the pound until released by
payment of a fine of 81 for the
first offense, SO for the second,
and IS for each subsequent offense,
by the owner or his agent.
The owner is given the right to
pay the fine under protest, in which
case the policeman will be directed
to file complaint in the traffic
court and bring the case to trial.
The Washington times., 1924-04-23
Apparently Spontaneous and Casua
Performances Are Result of Care
full Planning and Training.

some of the vaudeville artists
personally, it interested me great
ly to find that they know for
ages ahead just where they are
going to be, and that in referring
to events Of the past or the fu-
ture they speak in terms Of
towns, rather than dates.
They are serious, clever folks,
these vaudeville artists, always
on the lookout for new material,
and spending their times between
shows very much IKE the rest Of
us-lOOlxing forward to the last
week they play before scOOting
up to the little summer home in
Maine.
WELL READ LOT.
They are q well read lot, too!
Often in the dressing room Of
little actress 1 have read
snatches from thoughtful books,
like the "Meditations Of Marcus
Aurelius'' or "In Tune With the
Infinite!'
There are always pictures Of
the kiddies, and the folks back
home!
On Sixty-sixth street there is
a beautiful clubhouse. to which
/ am sometimes invited. There
one sees the vaudeville artist
reading. resting. writing, playing
checkers. OF chatting with friends
The girls do not sit around
smoking cigarettes, the men are
not loud voiced!
1t is a real pleasure and in.
SEPARATION to mingIe with them.
hope that Mr.. and Mrs. Audi
ence will take this week as a
golden opportunity to show their
appreciation OF the vaudeville
artist who is always first to offer
his services in every good cause!
They have their hopes, their
.disappOintments. their aches and
pains. and sOrrOwS. but hide them
behind the smile and song that
make US happy!
The Washington times., 1924-04-23


furnace. They are coal burning
units. They have not been provided
with smoke consumers. Conse-
Quently there, has been noticeable
increase, in the quantity Of coal
smoke and gases floating over the
city. The White House has shown
the effect of this change.
This spring it became so noticeable
that new Coat of paint was ordered.
1t has been three years since the last
coat was spread over it's spacious ex-
terror. Previously a., fresh coat Of
paint once in five years kept it in
presentable condition. In time, it is
predicted, revamplng Of the White
House will be an annual event. Z.
Much Lead Used.
The services Of eleven painters
were required in applying the pres
emit coat Of paint. More than $50
gallons Of paint was used. Into this
$500 pounds of the finest grade OF
white lead went, as well as dozen
barrels Of the highest grade Of oil.
In purchasing the white lead no
firm was given an exclusive order;
it was bought from four Of the lead
ing white lead works OF the coun-
try
The Washington times., 1924-04-23
PROJECT
IS APPROVED
BYEXPERT
KaIorama Citizens Are Told
Great Falls Development
Mould Lower Rates.

Establishment Of a hydro-electrio
power plant at Great Falls would
materially lessen the costs of power
to District consumers, N. G. Grover,
president of the Washington So
ciety Of Engineers last night told
the members Of the Kalorama Citi-
zens' Association.
Grover said that the proposed
plant would manufacture more than
twice as much power as could be
used here. He said that in order
for the users to get cheaper rate
the proposed plant would have to
be able to dispose of most Of its
power. He stated that the reser-
voirs would do away with fluctua-
tons in the Potomac river. The
plant, he said, would prove econom-
ically beneficial and would, in the
long run, make the cost of power
much lower here.
The Washington times., 1924-04-23
CHURCH SCHOOL WORKERS
WILL DISCUSS TEACHING

There will be a meeting OF all
church school workers, tonight at
7:45 p. m, at Mt. Vernon Place. NJ.
E. Church South, under the auspices
Of the Council Of Religious Educa-
ton of Washington.
A discussion Of organization and
administration, and teaching Of two
Mothers Day songs and three
Mothers Day stories will be carried
on in the primary department ses.
sion under the leadership of Mrs.
Rossel e. Mitchell.
A discussion of the honor roll
work Of the junior department will
be held under the leadership of
Mrs. Townsend. A live, wide-awake
program for the "teen" age, carry.
ing through the Young Peoples
department will be conducted by
Miss ArdelI Payne.
The Washington times., 1924-04-23
CAUSES
WHITE HOUSE
PAINTING
h19 uuB
Executive Mansion, in Time,
Will Require Annual Renoya-
ton, It Is Predicted.

Emerging from its chrysalis OF
scaffolding, the White House stands
forth today as AM Illustration of
what good coat Of white paint
can accomplish. 1t is so white that
on the darkest nights its phos-
phorescant outline may be di1nly
discerneds across the White House
lawn. During the day it fairly
makes one blink to look at 1t. The
transition taking place within the
past three weeks is one of the re-
suits incident to the growth of the
city. The fact that this, is Presi-
DENTAL year has nothing to do
with it.
What really necessitated the reno
walton is the upward as well as
lateral growth Of the National Cap
ttal. 1t is due principally to the
erection of the many apartment
houses and large office buildings in
the central section of the city. Each
Of these buildings has Contributed
to the cause necessitating repaint-
ing the White House at more fire.
Quent intervals. The reason is this:
Washington's new and larger
buildings must be heated for at least
six months In the year. So each is
provided with a modern heating
plant. A factor Of the lattet. is the
The Washington times., 1924-04-23
SECOND MAN FACES TRIAL
FOR STAYING EX-VETERAN

ALLENTOWN. Pa. April %
Empaneling Of jury to try Joseph
G. Carroll, former regular army SOL
der, charged with Harvey Fahring,
a buddy. at Governors Island, with
the murder OF Albert K. Winrich,
overseas veteran, in this city last
December, was begun at the open
ing Of the second week Of criminal
court. Fahringer, who was tried
last week, was found guilty Of muir.
der in the second degree and may,
appear as witness against Carroll.
The latter's home Is in New York,
and 1t is alleged that he came here
and induced Fahringer to plan a
series Of holdups. in the first one
Of which Wenrich was shot and
Killed.
The Washington times., 1924-04-23
By FAY KING.

This being National Vaudeville
Artists Week, I've been sitting
here thinking q good deal about
my many friends of the vaude-
vile stage. / have not the pleas.
ure of knowing them all person.
ally, but feel that they are my
friends just the same, for / have
learned to know and love them
well!
There was a time, back in the
dark ages, when vaudeville was
looked upon as q sort Of stepchild
Of the stage, but no branch Of
that honorable profession has
taken such great strides I'm every
way rs vaudeville has, and to-
day we find the greatest stars Of
the legitimate stage only too
happy to take their place upon a
vaudeville bill!
And, on the other hand, vande-
vile has contributed from it's
mighty fold some Of the best
talent that is succeeding In cur
rent successes Of Broadway today!
To me vaudeville has always
held q great interest. There is
so much about It that one does
not realize or appreciate IL one
only enjoys it from the front Of
the house!
BILLS PLANNED WITH CARE.
For instance, how many times
/ sat and enjoyed a good vaude-
vile program without ever think.
ing what thought and care it took
to arrange it. I just took it for
granted that this jolly aggrega-
ton Of entertainers happened to
get together. and went merrily
on their way forever after.
But later on / found with what
fOrethOught they are chosen SO
that two acts on the bills do not
conflict or repeat, and that in the
big booking offices these pro-
grams that / have SO much liked
are arranged and billed months
and months ahead!
when first came to know
The Washington times., 1924-04-23
THREE RIVERDALE
BOYS ARE INJURED

While playing soldiers" with his
companions a stick, used as a
sword, was thrust into the eye of
William Bowers, five, Riverdale,
Nd, last night. The eye was re.
moved at the Episcopal Eye, Ear
and Throat Hospital.
His body scared, Joseph Ham.
NETT, six, Of Lincoln avenue, River.
dale, is at Providence Hospital
today. The child was burned when
matches ignited in a basket of
groceries and fired his clothes.
Glen Farwell, thirteen, another
Riverdale youth, suffered broken
arm. when he fell while roller
skating. His condition = not
serious.
The Washington times., 1924-04-23
Good Advice for Men or Women
Use DIR. Pierce Remedies.

Big Laurel, Va.-"I had a bad
cough. had nearly run into con-
sumption, and 1 also had feminine
trouble. I took four bottles of De.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
for the cough and two of the 'E'a-
vorite Prescription for the trouble
peculiar to women, and was entirely
cured 1t has been more than q
year since and there has been no
sign of the diseases reappearing.
find DIR. Pierce's medicines are Just
what they are claimed to be. I am
thankful for what they have done
for me and / wish others may be
benefited by their use. Mrs. Try.
phena E. Arlington.
When you have a bad cough OBJ
tain Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery from your nearest drug
gist and be relieved.
II you are woman suffering
with chronic weakness peculiar to
your sex you can be benefited by
"Favorite Prescription" Tablets or
liquid.
The Washington times., 1924-04-23
FUNERAL PUT OFF; MAIL
FAILS TO DELIVER ASHES

MDDLEToWN, N. Y, April 20.
The funeral of Mrs. Anna D.
Brink here has been postponed in.
definitely because the ashes of, the
body, which was cremated at Union
Hill. N. J., did not arrive by parcel
post as expected. Mrs. Brink died
here.
A peculiar phase centered around
the death of II. Wilbur Brink, the
husband, at Misrepresentation sew
erM years ago. His body was Gre
mated and the ashes also were dis.
patched In the same manner, but
were delayed in transit and the fun.
eral had to be postponed.
The Washington times., 1924-04-23

the Sixteenth house, 1t was stated.
Police who tried to locate the
woman were told that she left last
night for New York. & 4
The Washington times., 1924-04-23
Crosses Ocean 276 Times.

NEW YORK, April 23.-J. H.
Hargreaves, a retired wool merchant
OF Westmoreland, who is eighty-o one
years old, completed his 27cth cross.
ing Of the Atlantic when. the Baltic
of the White Star Line locked here.
Mr.. Hargreaves attributed his lon
gevity to his frequent ocean voy.
ages and to his daily nip Of Scotch
whiskey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-20
TO HOLD PRIMARY
Underwood Managers Differ With
 Davis Ruling

GREENSBORO, FAlu.. Jan. 19- The presidential preferential primary will be held in Alabama rader the resolution of the state democratic executive commiltee. Alfred Tu.stall, manager of the Oscar v. Underwood presidential lampaig'. said tonight, when informed Of tl' /! attorney generals s ruling.
 The state committee of the demo- cratic party provided in q resolution for the primary. The question of whether or not the counties will pay the cost of the election is not the ma terial question, and 1 do not admit the soundpess of the attorney generals conclusions that the act is unc0nstitu- tional because it is compulsory" Mir. Tunstall said. >t
 The state democratic committee has ample power to take care of the ex- penScS of the primary, he said, and if after d test case the act is declared void. the committee would still have the authority to provide means of pay ment of the cost of the election.
 The ruling of the attorney general if upheld in the suprme court in test ease. however, would prevent the hold ing of the republican preferential pri- mary because of recently tleclination of the republican state committee to call d primary under the provisions Of the act, it was pointed out tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-20

benefit of the financial and corporate interests, in ths East with whom Mir. Underwood is aligned. They call on you in the name of Z State pride and Southern pride hoping that you will assist in the robbery of your own rights for their benefit. It, is not State pride nor Southern pride but selfish desire to trade your votes for their benefit For the sake of ourselves, and our chill dten. may we be delivered from being deluded into any such trap as they would try. to spring by raising this false cry of State pride.
 Does Mr. Underwood now advocate self-goyernment or government by him self for himself?
 What will YOU do? =
 Realizing that someone must make this fight for the preservation of the principles of democracy in our State and ih response to tbe demand of those who believe in the peoples right to gov ern, and at q sacrifice of my wishes and. interest Irpefmitted myself to be entered into this race, so that you may have an opportunity to east your vote for a candidate who will choose only those who will cast their votes for a progressive democrat. whose sym pathy with the people is unquestioned. and about whose prohibition views there is no doubt, and who will be in sym pathy with the, forward moving democ- racy, of our State.s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-20
NO DISADVANTAGE
 SEEN FOR M'ADOO
They. Express No Alarm Over
 Selection Of New York
By RAYMOND CHAPTER IIeased Wire to The Age-Herald)

WASHINGTON. Jan. 19-Friends of William G. 1IcAdoo are disposed to dissent vigorously from the general in ference that their candidate has been placed at a disadvantage by the Nact that the demacratic national convention is to be held in New York city.
 In the first place, they do not agree with many who say that the sentiment prevailing in n locality where the con vention meets has an effect upon the delegates. They point out that Wood. row Wilson was nominated in 1912 i,i Baltimore which was stronghold Of Champ Clark. that in the same yaar Roosevelt was defeated by Taft in Chi cago. which was overwhelmingly for the progressives. and that Hiram John son had no advantage ih 1920, even though Chicago was considered John son town at the time.
 But assuming that local sentiment does have some weight. the McAdoo people point out that the former secre- tary of the treasury. as the man who put through the Hudson tubes, has done much for northern New Jersey,N and that this fact will be duly emphasized when the Jerseyites cross the river to attend the convention.
 e.. Pleased By Poll .
 Meanwhile the AIcAdoo workers are deriving considerable glee from the poll which they took of members of the ma tional' committee who were he.e. this week. |, Out 6f the 106 committeeman. 93 were Dcanvassed and of these 52 de- clared for. McAdoo, 25 were non-com- initial and the others were scattered. John w: Hayis received four indorse- ments. the largest of the other cant!i- dates. Underwood had one, Ralston two and Cox two. 't5- E
 But the facts which give most en- couragement to McAdoos friends are these t.- -~
 1. Mrs. J. D. NIcNeal, committee woman from Alabama, the home state of Underwood, declared for AIcAdoo. Her colleague, Walter Moore. national committeeman, remained loyal to- Un- derwood. '.
 ,. Norman. E. Mack of New York. Al Smiths state. declared Il have no: cnntidate.' Miss Elizabeth. New York state committeewoman, was non. committal
 3. Mrs. A L. Smith, committee woman from Illinois. declares for. Me- Adoo. Charles Boesclenstein, her col league, WAS undecided.
 The poll not only confirms claims that Mc4Adoo has plurality on the democratic national committee, bit it shows that he has strong friends in enemy territory
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-20
SURPRISE FOR
 FORD ENEMIES
(Continued from Page Onel

way between the power plant and ni- trate plant No. ? at Muscle Shoals, with a. connection to Waco quarry, Russellvipe, Ala. s &,:s Asr
 Announcement bs Mir. Ford that lie still desires to lease the Muscle Shoals properties served to ,clarify the sitla- ton as far as the military committee is concerned, With a number of. mem- bers pressing for speedy action on 1egis- lation providing for disposition of the project others have Insisted that Con. gress had; no way, of telling whether A1r. Eord's offer still Stood.
 When the committAe meets Tuesday it will pass on the renewed. Ford pro posal as well as the offer submitted by number of southern power companies for. the project.
 ~; Ford's Telegram ;.
 The, telegram from Mir. Ford fol lows: =
 Our offer for Muscle Shoals still stands. The Mckenzie bill with tie Madden amendment as printed in the Madden bill is satisfactory with the following suggested amendments of section -19. page, 17, heginning at line five of the Madden bill,:' A suitable site for sfeani-power plant. to be located: at or i,ear lock and dam num- bered IT, Black Warrior river. Ala hama. or upon q site to be mutually agreed upon by the government and Mir. Henry Ford, together with q strip of land 100 feet wide to serve ds a riSht-of-way for transmission and transportation purposes between dam No. IT., Black Warrior river, or site to be agreed upon between the govern ment and Mir. Henry Ford, and nitrate plant numbered ,, Muscle Shoals. Ala bama with connection to Waco quarry near Russellville. Ala. Remainder of section as appears in bill. ...-.
 The message was signed Henry Ford "a
 Mir. Ford, in his telegram. suggested inclusion in the Madden amendment ot provision which would authorize con struction of the substitute power plant on any site agreed upoii by him and the government. As drawn. the Madden bill stipulated that the plant was to be loca ted Ut or near lock or dam No. 17, Black Warrior river ..-.
 ,,L Hull Backs Southern Offer,
 The proposal of -;l group of southern power companies to operate the Muscle Shoals plants for 90 years for d rental of S100,000. 600 was described as the best offer the government has ever re : eeiyed" for the project. in statement issued today by Representative Hull republican. Iowa. who initiated the cor respondence with the federal power commission, which resulted in the bid being made. %. .3. .>'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-20

LOSES SUIT. SHE { 1GQ1uITfEE M1N

DETROIT. 'Michg Ian. ,19A- When. J,idge beNitt H, Merrialb, {, in ircuft court! dirscted .A verdict of not guilty in the cate of Her. hert svtales Wyamotte. clarSed With negligent fansi,idt' ili Sonnec- tioh with the death, Jane 29,. of Minnie Quinn. :,019 National ave n,ie, the. mother of, the dead woman, kicked Weller in the siins .Aii& called him names. s.;s ..ss s;
 T. didn't 40 it bscanse ht SAS set free, but beca use he leaned byer my shoulder alid laughed, Mrs. Anna sMtKenha. ;tbe s76.yeas-old another xxp)enied. S ,. ! ss 'sss
 Mrs Quinn, was driSing with her htdther, Edwara MeEsnaa, when their car ran out gf gasoline at Riddle avenue and Goddard road and Mrs. Quinn stepped out of the, auto and was struck down by | sjitf hey driven by Weller. , s ,s,s
 Mrs, Mckpniia was offefed $2, 600 in settlement by m agent. of an in- sufance eompans which had written indemnity insurance for Neller.s !.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-20
f'.s NATION IS SUSTAINED <. verdict or, NSt Guilty Is Directed In <. S5a Harness Sale Case

2 .PARKERsBU RG. w. Va, Jan. 10. A, defense motion to direct 4 verdict of not guilty against Capt. Earl R. Estes Sfs Atlanta. Gaa and John .. Skinner of Wasbmgton,, on. trial for comlaieity in eopneetion with the sale of sarnlus httr- ness equipment to the United States hafness c0mpanx, was sbstained in fel- erals court today by lJ1sti'e' b. Law
 renee Grener. 9The motion as it related ta fiye, other ihdividlai .defendants was sssftnled, JudEe Gtoner, ordesinE their ttial to proceed; The five semainins defendants are, E:O. Morss.s diteatoreof sasss s ef the surplus prol,ersx division,
 when the government closed it's case. .,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-20
' EMPHASIZES
 ARESPEEDINC TO
 VERA CRUZ AREA
Denby Says Step Taken To Protect Interests
 Of Americans
BY RAYNOND CHAPTER

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19.-Seven American warships are speeding to Vera Cruz to protect American life and property.
 Announcement by Secretary of the Navy Denby that this step ha6 been taken as a result of the administra- tons increasing concern over safety of Americans in Mexico and it's desire for stabfe government in the southern re- public, confirmed a United News dis patch from Colon. which told of the departure of six of these vessels from that port.
 The battleship Omaha. the destroyers Corry, Hull. Shirk. McDonald, Sumner and Farenhoit. and the naval repair ship Prometheus, comprise the flotilla.
 Tke orders which sent these War craft steaming toward the revolution rocked republic are understood to have been issued secretly late Friday night or early Saturday. They were decided upon. 1t is learned. after a thorough discussion of the Mexican situation by President Coolidge. Secretary of State Hughes and other cabinet members at the regular meeting of the cabinet on Friday.
 The flotilla will arrive off Vera Cruz in little more than three days, in the belief of Secretary Denby.
 The seni-official explanation of the governments attitude emphasizes the desire of the administration not to be- tome any farther involved in the Mex jean revolutionary situation than is necessary, but makes clear that no e. fort will be spared to protect the lives and property of the nations citizens.
 The blockade of Tampico has in tensely focused the attention of official Washington ou an international situa- tien which had previously been little more than an internal affair of Mexico. Government spokesinen express the hope that it will not he necessary to send any of the warships to Tampico. but point out that they will all he in deemed essential. ~p
 i Apparently reliable reports that tine Eew light cruiser Richmond scheduled tp reach Vera Cruz Saturday on her way to assist the cruiser Tacoma, which ran aground on Blanquilla reef. has been ordered to Tampa. have not been officially confirmed. It is thought likely, however. that the Richmond has been sent to protect American inter- ests against any attempts by the De la Huerta forces to emf complete Blockade on Tampico. while the seven Warshps constitute substantial sup porting force at Vera Cruz.
 De Ia Huerta, it is thought here. may now decide to lift the Tampico blockade, as result of the vigorous gesture of the United States