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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-10-03

BATHROOM OUTFITS. all new and guaran-
teed. $50 up; kitchen sinks of all kinds.
s. - up; new white vitreous toilet outfits q {
$3.50 up; new hot ar furnace purchased from
Government at $50: all of our plumbing ma
terial is sold with guarantee Of money
back II you want IT."
BEAMS-I beams, angles, channels, irsas;
plain and reinforcing bars and mesh; plate
girders, suitable for county bridges; steel
trusseS of Soft. spans. The largest selec-
tion in the city at the cheapes price, stored
a, our Camp Meiss grounds only. 9Th and
Fla.
ERICk. at Camp Neiss only.
DOORS AND SASH, both salvaS~d and new:
new doors, stock sizes. So and 1925; % sh. new
Is lights, 81 each: screens. 4oc each.
fUIiN ACES-Brandaew hotair furnaces pur-
chased from the Government. $50 each.
LCMBER-Saivaged from our many wrecking
operations.
FAINT -weathersiieiJ house paint mauufac,
tured by Certain-teed Company, white and
other colors. 81. Is per gallon.
Co., p rGyans s spy , 3
3,ply, s225. Mill-end roo6n:, i-piy. s5c;
.-ply. SIS: 3.rly, $50 L. -.air- crd foar-
in-one shingles. guaranteed ten years. so
WALL BOARD - Brand-new fiber board. Sc
per so. It,; new nreprvof rock board. 3isc
Sidney HECHISGER HOUSE wRECKISG
co. Camp Meigs. 9TH and Fla. ave. northeast.
Main Office 9Th and SITS. southwest. statesmen
at both offices until 80 pm. THIRTEEN
ING MATERIAL AND CHEERFULLY RE-
FUNDING On MERCHANDISE RETURNED
HAVE ESTABLISHED THE GOOD WILL OF
THIS COMPANY
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FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.


ClOTHlN ts-H. gnest prices ua4d frr mems
and ladies' second hand clothir-. Potomac
s3Q. j. Bernstein. 1876 7th St u. W
CLOTHING-5OO overcoats aud suits tsiightiy
worm. s. to SIS. Honestly ma krd In pan
figures. One price. Big selrciiJL. Jusih's
Old Stand. 40 H.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-10-03

SPECIAL OPENING FOR a
man to handle Washington ter
ritory, who possesses ability to
handle statesmen. attend to ship
ping and correspondence.
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FOR Observation-Disclosures.

SQUIRREL CAGES. metal. beautiful. good
as new: one. 50: more, 80 each 1915 9th
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TiPEWRlTERS - Underwood. so: l.. e.
Smith. So: Royal. So: Remington. so: Mon
arch. SD; Oliver, $40: Remington No. 6. $40;
noroGa, So: terms can b. arranged; s. down.
We trade and repair all modern typewriterS.
Federal Typewriter Exchange, rs st. NV.
u. 1870 Ias
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CHANDLER 'DISPAitH' -l322. looks like
new: will take small car in on down pay
ment; balance. 50 weekly. North $3.50. 1900
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ELtTE E1-E,'T RIC CO.-old house wiriu: .
speciality; estimates rheerfuily given; get &C.
Guanted with our method Of installing wiz.
ing and fixtures. See us frst. see US last te.
fore you sign on the dotted line. Main 5S5s
AZ
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BRASS BEDS RELACQUERED ,;.l repa red
Our guarantee is your protection. Cali Main
0697. Prompt ,nrvi~e.
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FOR SALE-AUTOMOBILEs.


Cleveland 1s3.
SIT DLnAnfs.. hprc.ar u. ,rass. cJuE.
19.2: little mileage everything in rrst-class
condition: bumpers; shock absorbers; stop
and parking l,chis, etc; owner Will accept
500 below market price for quick SALE in
0urc 2i& l+th NV.
WILLS ST. CLAIRE COUPE-1Y,.: me
chemically perfect; two bumpers, spare tire
motomcter. automatic Windshield wiper. mir
r"r; upholstery perfect; new paint: will az
cept small car in trade and make terms.
NORTH 9NiD. 800 1+th 81.
WILIS-ST. CLAIRE tve-paSsengcr sport tour
ing, 1874 demonstration 800 miles; fully
equipped; four wheel brakes. five balloon tires
bumpers. etc: new-car guarantee; substantial
reduction in price. Warrington Motor Co.,
1900 14th II. NV
MIILIS-kNIGHr COUPE SEDAN 1924:
driven by owner 900 miles: extras; getting
larger car. Terms. Col. 1913.
LIGHT DELIVERY. closed body. 1919; starter
and dem. rims; runs good; 500. 645 Nd. ave.
Lincoln $40.
7-PASS. BUICK SEDAN. in frst-cass condi-
ton; bargain. call 926 18th ST. NV.
AUTO FARTS of every description, including
starters, generators. batteries. horns, wheels,
rims, tires, springs, aXles, gears, bodies. taps
cushions. bumpers and all parts Of 100 wrecked
cars Edgar Baum. sl2 9Th NV.
WILL TRANSFER notes ON 1924 si1-cyl
bort fer small cash payment. Gail =. 7oSl w.
Mr.. J. W. Griffith 22S One NV. 3'
TON TRUCK. 1929. closed body, excellent
condition. s215 terms. CAS- Md. ave. ne.
Lincoln $40.
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EMERSON & ORME'S.

EMERSON & ORME'S.
Dodge 1o23-sedan.
Buick 1923-6-cyl. touring
sedan.
Buick 1o22-o-cyl., 5-pass.
touring; winter top.
Buick 1o25-5-pass. touring
sedan, 6 cyls.
Buick 1923-5-pass. touring
sedan. 4 cyls.
Buick lo25-5-pass. touring, e
cyls.
Buick 1922-5- pass. touring, 8
cyls.
Buick l925-7-pass. touring. 6
cyls.
Ford 1923-Touring.
Oakland lo22-Touring.
Cadillac touring.
Peerless 7-pass. touring.
Ford speedster.
Dodge touring, 1918.
1920 M ST. NV.
1913 COIN. AVE.
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STROLLER, wicker, good condition. baby
walker: play pen; new. Phone Adams 126b.
1873 Cjro-d =
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FOR FARM AND GARDEN
DAIRY COWS. H. first class; must sell:
few extra fine Guernseys. Call Ber~yn 3-F-4.
GRAPES, grape juice, apples
and special blended cider. APP
pies, $l.5O bushel and up. "The
Falls Church Orchards" near
West Falls Church. Va. Cross
Kew bridge, follow Lee high
way to Falls Church, turn
right on Leesburg road, past
West Falls station about one
mile. 5*
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CUT! SLASH! BANG!
We have to sell and get in
Winter Quarters.
Come, make an offer.
1922 Kissel Sport Oike new.
1924 JeWett Coupe (run loo
mi. lots extras), 81 $50.
1928 Columbia Touring.
1922 Nash Cab, $3.50.
1921 Dodge Coupe, $3.50.
1923 Chew. Coupe (2), $3.50 and
$500.
1923 Star Sedan, $3.50.
1922 Ford Sedan, $3.50.
1919 Nash 7-pass. Sedan, $500.
1922 Odds 4-cyl., $500.
1920 Odds Pacemaker, $500
(looks like new.
1919 Stude. Touring, $3.50.
1920 Buick, $3.50.
1921 Buick, 7-pass., S375.
1920 Dodge Roadster, $500.
1920 Dixie. $3.50.
1921 FB Chev. (2l, 500 & $3.50
1919 Liberty Sedan, $500.
1922 Chew. Touring, S225.
1920 Chandler. 7-pass.. $3.50.
1920 Hudson. 7-pass., $500.
Fords, SIS up; 1928 for $500.
HURLEY MOTOR CO.,
1922 18th St. NV.
North 6441.
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CoS1 FACTORS AND BUILDERS, Garages Of
all classes and repair work of any kind: .prms
u desired estimates fyerl R0RRIS RAN
DALI co. INC, BOZ Mr,;iIl Bldg 90s {. st
NV. Vain 3I4S. Residential nhnne Lin aaSs
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AWNINGS AND WINDOW SHADES MADE.
repaired and stored. r. o. JONES, 34o3 14th
st Col 961o
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HARDWOOD FLOOR FINISHING-Expert:
rainting Skilled mechanics Reduced prices
Paul Serene. a0s 10th NV. NJ. AS and F. 1891
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CHANDLER SiURr MODEL, ls22: nos paint
snappy looking Job: must be seen to be appre
! ciated: will sell quick for $50 cash. or terms
TO responsible purchaser. The Washington
Cadilla" Co. 1880 Conn. ave NV. open
! evenings
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DOGS, PETS, ETC.

UU0S, 1E1S, EIC.
PEKINGESE = Fine, healthy male, year:
heavy coated; pedigreed: registered. 2i13
18th st. NV.
POLICE DOG, male, II mos. old: wolf gray;
good pedigree: also female puppies, mos
old Cleye. 1854. So
PAIR RABBIT HOUNDS. 1883 z ST. Sc.
PERSIAN KITTENS = Luxurious coats; hne
padgree 725 22nd NV. West 1892. -
POLICE DOG puppies. nearly mos. old: real
quality absolutely correct panars; very reason
able Phone Potomac SAT. 3611 NV. 60
POLICE DOG PUPPIES; both sexes; priced
reasonably. Col 2fls,. 8.
COLLIE PUPPIES-Thoroushb weeks
Address Rox 1851. Star office 3'
DOGS AND CATS boarded. Kyners Kennels.
Bladensburg, Nd Telephone Hyatrsyille slim
DR. H. A. LoCNE's
DOG AND CAT HOSPITAL
Chlorine Gas Treatment for Distemper.
1921 14th ST. NV. COLUMBIA 574 and a1o7.
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tUAT-Hundsulnr seal. and u.uGn rAul IN
crepe dress satin slippers ~ m. .ch veg
reasonable. Adams 505l. i5G! 1881 -. E.w.
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RED TAGS
AND
SEALS
VS.. a
1O.0O0-Mile Guarantee.

THE SPECIAL 10.0oo-MILE SPECIAL.
GUARANTEE GIVEN on CARS SOLD BG
THE DISTRICT OAKLAND co. is BEYOND
COMPARISON. GET THE FACTS FROM Us
BEFORE YOU BUY.
NOT
FOR 80 DAYS" - DAYS on trial 70 "9E
WRITING To APPLY AS SPECIFIED BY
CS-SO THERE'S NOT ONE CHANCE IN
10000 (MlLES) THAT YOU CAN GO
WRONG.
6-44-22 Oakland Tour.
pCCo FINISH: CAR AS THOROUGHLY
OEERHAULED AS IF DONE BY ANY
FACTORY: NEW TIRES. 5000
6-44-22 Oakland Sedan.
5 NEW BALLOON TIRES; NEW PAINT:
CONDITION AS YOU WOULD ENPECT
6-44-23 Oakland Tour.
RTTMPERs. WIND DEFLECToRS. STOP
AND PARKING LIGHTS; SPARE TIRE. $3.50
6-54-24 True Blue" Oakland.
FOUR-wHEEL BRAKES. DUCo FINISH,
PERMANENT TOP. WINTER INCLOS-
UREs: . BUMPERS; NEW SPARE
DODGE. $3.50. HUP. $500 BUICK. $3.50
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FLOORS SCRAPED AND FINISHED: PRI
vate housework a specially. J. l.. DINDLE
REt'k. Adams .ol3 t3no Rsno.t W o,
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FOR SALE-AUTOMOBILES.

1924 SPECIAL IS"
STUDERAkER
TOURING,
with disc wheels. lots of extras.
Run only a few thousand miles.
Just like new. A special price
that will interest you.
Terms or Trade.
HICKS FLINT MOTORS, Inc.
1907 18th St. NV.
North 1921.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-10-03

ACME FLOORING CO-wILL make your I'D
foors like new: new floors laid reasonable
Phone Main $50
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FLOORS MADE LIKE NEW BY ELECTRIC
machine New floors laid. Floors scraped and
finished. ]. &. PRICE. 1I2O 9TH NV. FIR. 1914
Gay. Franklin .S31-J eyeninxS
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Where can you buy income at this
price? Owner leaving for West. Address
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Ri lLpER-A man for every job. Any job
around your home will he tsk.n care Of Gail
COL Sk22. Shon rear VA -26 First st Sc las
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HA>irLIK rUUhING, 1872, win nirKel rsdl-
ator and lamps. aluminium step plates. new
paint mechanically hrst class $3.50; will
a"li for cash or on monthly payments. The
Washington Cadillac Co, $40 Conn. ave.
N "a, f)ueD
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AUTO ENANELING-The Dehco Motor Enanl-
cling Corp will bake enamel vour ANTONIO il~
from selection of % beautiful colnrs and
return same to roH in one week. Our prices
are no higher than the better class Of auto
painters. but our baked enamel finish will last
much longer than the best OF paint Jobs
DAhro enamel never crncks and retains its
mirror finish indefinitely. Fire. water sun
snow. acid. tar. gravel. mud or oil cannot hurt
pehco baked enamel. The 'Dehco'' tp-o-
nounred Daykol Motor Enameiing Corr. lT24-
aS Kalnram I'd. NV. P'rana Col Il63
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CHAIRS GAINED, upho!~.errd. porrh rockers
nv Franklin T4S3
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Fl RNITURE JPHULSTERING, slip covers
cushions: at reasonable prices; workmanship
guaranteed: estimates given NEW YORK
IrH0I STERIN(, co. Hl9 Z st NV NJ 36S1
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FLOORS SCRAPEp. cleaned. finished. waved
hy electric machine. r. f. Nash, 1871 9Th
st. Columbia 4y3I
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RtII.DER-Slesp'ug purches. hardwood coo-s
concrete and brick wok. can Main 1895 -
The Washington times., 1924-08-01
COOL|DGES SEE
WASHINGTON
At PLAY
President Makes Tour Of .. G.
Fairgrounds Spends Hour
at Tidal Basin

President Coolidge has learned at
first hand Of the growing interest
in sport among the people Of wash
ington.
With Mrs. Coolidge. he spent more
than an hour yesterday inspecting
the bathing beach, the golf courses
and tennis courts OF Potomac Park,
and the amateur baseball diamonds.
The new tea room Of the Girl
Scouts at Hams Point also was
visited, as was the War Department
cafeteria. The trip was made at
the suggestion Of Lieutenant Colonel
c. o. Sheriff.. in charge Of public
buildings and grounds, who il
greatly interested in the develop
Enent Of sport and playground
facilities In the Capital.
President Coolidge was told Of the
increasing demand for recreational
equipment in the city and was told
Of Colonel Sherrill's plan to estab.
lish a public riding academy, where
horses can be rented at nominal
sum by those Of the public who de.
sire to enjoy the fifty-five miles Of
bride paths in the city parks.
The Washington times., 1924-08-01
OFFICER IS SUED
FOR CARE Of
CHILD
Benjamin f. Austin and wife
Seek $4,000 From
Lieut.. WelcIser

Suit for $4,000 was filed by IAN.
Jamin #. Austin. employed al the
Bureau Of Standards, and his wife.
Margaret Austin, against LieuternT, M
Charles A. WelclSer, u. a.. -.
day in the District Supreme Cour+.
TO compensate the Austins for IRE
care OF the little daughter Of Lieu.
tenant Welcker, whom thew atata
they took to raise and cared for
nearly seven years before leraIIv
adopting the child.
According to the declaration flied
Lieutenant Welcler requested ~
AustIns to take care Of his Nftie
daughter, Alberta, In June. i9i6.
The child WAS then about three
months old. Welclser IL alleged ~
have said he was unable to case
tor her. He is said to have agreefi
to compensate the Auetine for cnr-
Ing for his child.
When the Austins took the child
70 raise, she was Of delicate health.
ana required constant medical AZ.
tentton. They allege that they gnent
large sums for medical care between
June 5, 1916, when they took the
child. to March Is, 1923, when thew
legally adopted her. ATTORNEY
Charles p. Morganston represefiSs
the plaintiffs.
The Washington times., 1924-08-01
Of
DEATH RAY
IS HERE
Or. Il. GrindeII Matthews
Says Journey to Capital
Is Pleasure Trip
CONTINUED from Flrst Page.l

Continued from First Page.)
over comparatively short dis
tances."
Doctor Observation-Disclosures ex-
planned that upon his return to
England he win go at once to an
uninhabited island in the Bristol
Channel, where he win complete his
experiments over greater distances
than is possible in his laboratory.
II have every reason to believe
that this, ray, with which I have
killed rats at the distance OF twenty.
feet or more, can destroy life and
demolish material over much greater
distances. I hope eventually to see
It work over q distance of ten miles.
That would be sufficient to permit
Its use in combating an aerial at
tack on England"
The inventor was vigorous in his
denial that he sought American
patronage for the furthering Of his
tests.
Il have got where I am by using
my own money and through the
help Of my friends. A moving pic.
ture which shows my actual expert
ments and imagtnes the future
tests and appliances OF the ray liz
now being shown abroad and will
soon be brought to this country.
The money ! win receive from the
film win assist greatly In financing
my future experiments" he said.
Future plans Of the visiting In
ventor are undetermined,
i may be here q day and I may
remain longer" he said. az shall
return to England as soon as I
receive word that everything Is
ready for me to begin my island
experiments.
Would you have been willing to
explain your invention and demon
strate It to General Pershlmg." Doc
tor Grindell- Matthews was asked at
the conclusion Of the interview.
"Oh, yes, quite willing" he re-.
piled. II would show il 20 any
person in the world with one ex.
ception, Mister Marconi."
The Washington times., 1924-08-01
FIRE CHIEF ASKS GUARD
or CHILD INSTITUTIONS

George 8. Watson, chief OF the
Fire Department, has recommends
TO Commissioners Oyster that reguIa-
lions be adopted to safeguard homes
or institutions In which children.
sick or helpless persons are cared
for.
The chief is understood to have
urged the Commissioners to notify
the Bruen Home, which was on
fire recently. that their present
building can no longer be used for
occupancy by children because Of
the fire danger.
II is also said he wants the Com.
missioners not to issue permits for
the use Of any buildings other than
Tor q modern fire proof building
Tor a hospital. home or institution.
The chief IL said to further favor
9 regulation compelling homes ana
institutions using buildings not
strictly fireproof to abandon them
in from three to five years.
The Washington times., 1924-08-01
AMENDMENT Of
DAWES Plan
CONSIDERED
Committee Agrees on Pro-
cedure II Changes Are to Be
Made Bankers Hopeful


LONDON. Aug. 1.-THE third com.
mittee Of the allied Preparations con.
terence this afternoon reached an
agreement upon procedure II it IL
decided to modify the Dawes plan
at any time In the future.
So FAR, however, there has been
no agreement upon the question of
transfers.
The committee was summoned to
meet again at four o'clock. e
the committeeman are unable to
reach decision this evening the
issue of transfers viii be submitted
to the heads Of the various deiega-
lions.
Although the third committee was
In session until early today It was
unable to reach an agreement upon
the French compromise proposals
as to the course to be followed II
Germany is declared in default OF
her obligations under the Dawes
report.
It was regarded as possible that
the Dawes plan would be amended.
The committee adjourned until
late in the afternoon.
The big Seven heads Of the
delegations, met at noon. 1t was
understood as this meeting opened
that the International bankers are
regarding the present situation with
greater optimism than formerly.
The Washington times., 1924-08-01
SLAYER OF FATHER GIVEN
LIFE TERM IN PRISON

SPARTANBURG. s. c.. Aug. L.
After celebrating over fourteen
hours the jury in the case Of the
State against Clarence Blalock
charged with the murder Of his
father. John Blalock, today brought
In q verdict Of guilty with the
recommendation Or mercy. He was
sentenced by Judge T. s. Sease.
to confinement on the public works
Of the county or In the State peni.
tentiary.
Blalock, twenty-four, killed his
father. fifty-five. beating his head
into q pulp with q rock June 3,
in a quarrel over the younger Bla.
locks wife. The killing occurred
near Berling Springs.
The Washington times., 1924-08-01
WARTIME VESSELS IN
EXCELLENT CONDITION

NORFOLK, Va. Aug. l.--Instead
OF lying uncared for and rotting
away, the 3S4 ships OF the United
States Shipping Board in tire
James river, near here, are n rood
condition. each vessel being giyen a
special preservation treatment and
its machinery slushed and oiled, and
many Of them could be picked at
random and put into service.
This was the statement OF Pres.
ident Palmer, Of the Fleet Corpora
ton, after an official inspection OF
the vessels.
A mother ship, with a full crew
and steam up, patrols the anchor
age and guards the fleet from
thieves, Mr.. Palmer said. The war
Department viii commission one OF
the idle ships for transport service
In = few weeks. e - expected.
The Washington times., 1924-08-01
The Teenling Times
TINY TESSIE-

oh. these days when waves Of
heat get the strongest chap.
Things 80 dry the parched earth
seems Just about 70 snap;
remember childhood days, days
% unahod feet,
Days Of summer sultrineus, when
I couldn't eat.
can hear my Mothers voice.
pleading. 'ijIst bite ~ S'''
Dad a-using arguments with All
main and might,
When caIoling. wouldn't work. Of
parental wishes,
Mother served my Victualu mn IN
my dolly dishes.
Dating little pewter cups. p,a...
''Preties" on tiny dish. maybe
But the thing that turnsd cha
trick and caused me 10 chatter.
Was the piece or chicken breast ~,
. dolls meat platter.
Daddy with an appetite aarth
QuaIkes coul0n't sim,
Watching me al every dish gave
me new thrill,
Mother smiling doWn. at me, in q
merry mood.
But she didn't breathe STRAIGHT
I'll I'd eaten all the food
Happy :saI:. days are past.
Troubles came like little pricka ana
never lasted long:
Appetites are faded now. natiate
our winhol.
And we cannot get thar hNoh
viii eur dolly dishna.
The Washington times., 1924-08-01

THIS Dig Issue In 1874 resulted ili-
Congressional investigations Of the
Board Of Public Works here; olsen
acknowledgement of the District and
8 change ID the form Of govern.
ment. introducing the present Com
missioner system.
Conditions at that time ARE de-
ncribed by Waiter b. Dodd ia his
book, Government be the District
Of Columbia" In which he says:
The Board Of Public Works had
done q tremendous amount Of work
within . short time: Il had changed
the whole appearance Of the City
Of Washingt on--in fact It had
practically created q beautiful city
out OF q struggling, dirty and mean
looking town, For this transfornna-
ton all credit is due to the Board
Of Public Works and to Alexander
r. Shepherd, It's moving spirit.
Their plans were conceived In 4
broad and wise manner, and IN the
execution OF such plans no cOrrup.
ton or dishonest practices were
proven against the members of the
board. = -
Millions We're Spent.
However, iH improving the city
the local government had spelit
millions Of dollars and gone heavily
In debt. It made extensive obliga-
tons without Legislative authority
and Ii the face OF legal prohibitions.
In 1871" says Mr.. Dodd, "the
District was solvent; IN 1874 lts
treasury was empty. its resources
pledged Tor work yet to be done,
and there was no means by which
It could extricate itself from Its
financial difficulties"
a congressional COMMITTEES, which
had previously investigated the
District government, then made
recOmmendation which virtually
amounted to tho appointment Of re-
ceivers 20 conduct the city's affairs
and 70 settle its financial Obliga.
tons. a bill for this purpose was
submitted 70 Congress.
The Washington times., 1924-08-01
SLAYER SOUGHT
BY Posse IN
SWAMP
Two Men Are Under Arrest In
Death Of Dry Agent and
Deputy Marshal
By Internatlonal News eerviee.

WILMINGTON. N. c., Aug. L.
Search Of the swanps Of Bruins.
wick county by an armed posse
was resumed today in an effort to
locate c. w. Stuart, father Of
Elmer Stuart. who. with Jack Ram.
sey, was arrested at Phoenix In
connection with the murder of Pro.
hibition Officer Leon George and
Deputy Marshal Sam Lilly.
Sheriff George c. jackson. of
New Hanover county. announced
today that he has located q wit.
ness who says he saw the elder
Stuart emerge from the woods near
the scene of the double Staying a
short time after the officers had
been ambushed Tuesday night.
Bullets found in the bodies of
Lilly and George fit empty shells
found In the automobile of Elmer
Stuart at his home in Brunswick
county, officials announced here to.
day after an autopsy Of the bodies.
The younger Stuart and Ramsey,
under arrest as suspects, are in
the Southport jail. LinwOod Tin.
dial. also held in connection with
the case, Is in Jail here.
/ The officers said that not only
did the bullets taken from the
bodies Of the slain men fit the
empty shells In Stuart's car, but
they corresponded with unfired
shells found in the car. They also
said that they expected to. arrest
two more suspects before night.
Stuart and Ramsay, when ar.
rested, admitted they had been en-
gagged In making liquor all night,
but protested innocence In connec.
ton with the murder. Tindal. al.
legged spotter for the bootleggers.
has refusal to talk.
announcement of q reward Of
$4O0 by the State for the appre-
hension of the slayers today. In.
crease the total rewards to ST 800.