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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-10
LOF TIN PLEADS
GUILTY IN
Z CASES
Ex-Marine Faces Other
Charges When Wife
Testifies.

Gilbert H. Loftin, twenty-five,
former member Of the United States
marine corps. pleaded guilty to two
charges Of house breaking when ar.
raigned before Judge Schuldt in the
United States branch Of Police Court
today.
When his wife, Mrs. Pleasant
Helene Loftin is released from the
hospital where she is suffering
from the effects of poison, taken
with suicidal intent. he win also be
charged with forcing her to make
the acquaintance. Of strange men
on the streets for illegal, purposes.
On February and IL he is
alleged to have broken into the
premises of Harry Mitchell at S17
Ninth street northwest and to have
taken money and other articles,
Assistant District Attorney Given
stated that there are other cases
Of similar character against. the
defendant. He was held for the
action of the grand jury.
Mrs. Loftin is in the Emergency
Hospital, a confessed attempted
suicide. She said that when he
forced her to walk the streets with
threats Of bodily harm II she dis
obeyed him, rather than endure the
life of shame. she took the poison
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-10
To
OPEN WAR
ON VETS
Commissioner Would Revoke
Licenses of Establishments
Selling Rum.

District Commissioner James F.
Oyster today outlined a drastic
and comprehensive program to
patch up local leaks in Volstead
law enforcement and to make
Washington 100 per cent dry.
He said he would ask Corpora
ton Counsel Frank L. Stephens to
draft bill for submission to Con-
gress, providing for the revoca-
ton of licenses of all hotels, res
taurants and similar establish
ments, whose proprietors are
found guilty of liquor selling.
Penalty for Police.
The same proposed measure will
make dismissal the only penalty by
the fire and police trial boards for
firemen and policemen arrested for
intoxication while on duty or in
uniform.
Commissioner Oyster declared
that he intended to enforce strictly
! the provision which allows the Dis
trict to call in the permits Of auto.
mobile drivers who are taken into
custody for operating a machine
under the influence of liquor.
AT the same time, Captain Oyster
has told the District Attorneys of.
flee that the Commissioners will
vigorously push for prosecution OF
the Scarborough urphy.Lamson al.
legged whiskey ring. while also in
wolves deputy marshals Of the Dis.
trict. The grand jury has indicted
the alleged members Of the rum
combine for conspiracy, and Com.
missioner Oyster is anxious to see
the case come to trial.
Enforcement Too Lax.
The commissioner Is not satisfied
that the prohibition laws are being
as vigorously enforced as he would
wish them to be. Several instances
OF firemen, policemen and automo-
bile drivers arrested for drunkenness
have come to his attention recently,
and he has openly expressed the de-
sire to dismiss officers from the re-
spective forces. and to revoke driv-
ers' permits in an effort to curb
the increasing number of violations
in these quarters.
Further, he believes that a fine
has no deterrent effect on propri-
etors Of business establishments who
encourage and foster the sale of
liquor on the premises. In Com
missioner's opinion, the only effec-
tive means to cope with this laxity
is to close up the places.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-10
No ONE CLAIMS
UNIDENTIFIED
SUICIDE
Police Unable to Find Youths
Relatives - Buried in
Potter's Field.

The body Of the twenty.five-year.
old youth who fired bullet into
his head at Union Station Decem.
Der 80, was buried today in a grave
in Potter's Field, after a fourteen
week search for his relatives ended
in failure. His only escort was a
mongrel hound which followed the
drab-colored morgue van for a little
distance on the way to Blue Plains
cemetery, the pauper's burial field.
More people had visited the
morgue in a mournful hope of find
ing in him a missing loved one,
than in any other case on record,
according to William Shoneberger,
some people came from States as
far West as the Mississippi river,
but none were able to claim the
youth as their own.
Though the police searched far
and wide, they could locate none
who knew him. He was stripped
of everything that might tend to
lead to his Identification. The only
remaining marks were a laundry
number Chs" on the collar Of his
shirt and his handkerchief, and a
hat bearing label: "Ben's Clothing,
Hanover street, Boston, Mass" In
his possession was a return ticket
to Baltimore.
With a small shotgun, the youth
blew his brains out in the wash.
room of the Terminal station. He
was dead when the station EN-.
Dloyes reached him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-10
| AMPER I
ALLEGES
DEATH
PLOT
Floor Leader Means to Kill
Measure, Friends Charge.
Committee Will Fight.

Floor Leader Nicholas Long
worth will not consent to the re-
quest of the House District Com
mittee that the bill to extend the
District rent act be given the
right of way at the next District
day.
When informed that the House
District Committee at a special
meeting today had decided to in
,sist upon presentation Of the rent
bill, Congressman Longworth
stated that he will insist that the
committee abide by its agreement
to give priority to noncontroversial
bills.
Members of COMMITTEES.
This subcommittee is composed Of
Acting Chairman Frederick N. Zihl-
man Of Maryland, Florian Lampert
OF Wisconsin and Thomas L.
Blanton Of Texas.
Members Of the delegation which
agreed with Congressman Long
worth recently on program OF
non-controversal legislation reported
to the committee today that that
agreement neWtainedr only to the last
District day, and was no longer
binding upon the committee.
The committee voted yesterday to
make the rent bill the order Of
business at the next District day.
Others Withdraw Bills.
Members of the committee in
charge Of the remaining bills on
the program presented to Mr.. Long
worth have agreed to withdraw
these measures in favor Of the rent
bill.
Congressman Lampert, who is in
charge of the rent bill, character
ICED the stand Of Longworth as IAN
attempt to defeat extension Of the
rent act"
He declared that the rent bill is
"far more important to the District
than any other bill now before the
committee or likely to come up
during the present session"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-10
TWO VETERANS SUICIDES;
THIRD FOUND IN RIVER

Walking aimlessly, with his
clothes dripping, Frank s. Sheri.
dan, eighty, inmate of the Soldiers
Home, here, was found by Deputy
Sheriff Morgan Runkles yesterday
on the bank Of the. Potomac near
Knoxville, Md.
According to Runkles, Sheridan
at first told him he intended to
drown himself. A short time later,
1t is said, he contradicted this
story, and stated he had fallen
into the river. It was asserted
that Sheridan has been suffering
from shock.
John B. Chandler, inmate at the
home, killed himself with a re-
volver Tuesday. Another veteran,
william Crawford, who had SUI.
fered lameness, threw himself
down a third story porch at the
hospital, Monday, and was killed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-10

a rogue. The women look from
one to the other and say what's
the use. However, a new fashion
has come in. While fundamental
principles do not change, the way
in which they are interpreted does.
Today the United States is attempt.
ing to apply a new fashion In pro.
hibition. It is a moral issue with
the women and they are determined
to put the moral issue in all par.
ties"
Mrs. Mabel Walker Willebrandt,
Assistant United States Attorney
General in charge of liquor prose.
cutions, said the country needs "a
good old-fashionedt revival of. de-
votion to the Constitution" She
denounced corruption in high
places" as revolving.
She said that enforcement of the
liquor laws should be taken out of
the realm Of politics, along with
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-10
Senator Ball to Get
Complete Report on
ID. c. Housing Survey

The complete report upon the
housin,t 61rvay Recently conducted
by the senate District Committee
will be made to Senator Ball by
next Tuesday.
Alfred B. Moore, Of Wilmington,
Del, who has been in charge of
the inquiry, will wind up his work
with this report, which Senator
Ball will place before the Senate
District Committee for action in
connection with the proposed -ex-
tension Of the District rent act.
The housing report is entirely in
dependent Of the investigation into
an alleged realty combine in Wash
Ington. This inquiry is now going
forward under the personal direction
of Senator Ball. The plans and
methods to be followed by the in
vestigators are being closely guard
ed because efforts to block the probe
have been brought to the attention
Of Senator Ball and his associates
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-10
20LOCOMOT|VES
/. PUT IN REPAIR
SHOP DAILY
U. S. Examines All Engaged
in interstate Commerce Be-
fore Each Trip.

Here is man with a Job that
would delight the hearts Of all chill.
dren. They would do, or try to do,
his work for nothing If they had a
chance. He is A. G. Pack. 3511
Ordway. street northwest,N chief
locomotive inspector of the United
States Government. Mr.. Pack and
fifty men under his orders can ride
free on any locomotive engaged in
interstate commerce, but they are
required by law to see that every
locomotive in the country is in
trim and proper running order when
1t makes a trip.
s Some job-especially as there are
more than 10000 locomotives run.
ming over American rails today. The
railroads, Of course, must obey his
orders. 1t is to their interest to
avoid accidents and they cooperate
with him and his inspectors in
their work. Mr.. Pack and his men
are under the supervision of the
Interstate Commerce Commission.
When he says a locomotive must
be taken out Of service and put
into proper repair, his word goes.
1t went, in 1929, more than 1000
times in just that fashion. That
is, on the average. he ordered more
than twenty locomotives into the
repair shop every working day of
the year.
A locomotive is a delicate ma
chine, for all its avoirdupois, so
delicate, In fact, that it must be
gone over thoroughly every time
1t finishes a run" Defects, mostly
minor. develop almost every trip.
OF nearly $4,000 locomotives in.
spected by Mr.. Pack and his men
last year, upwards Of $1,000 were
found detective" for some cause
or another, generally Of kind that
could be quickly and easily set
right. The total number Of these
defects" Is placed at more than
$4,000.
Water injectors and connections
furnished more trouble than any
other single item, with stay bolts
and rods running neck and neck
for second honors.
Copyright, 1924, by William Pickett
Heinz
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-10
False Step Costs Him
Tumble And $40
Court Fine

It's the little things that
count.
Harry Moore. a young man,
leaning against the show win
dow Of q store on Ninth street,
was apparently appraising the
articles contained therein.
Officer McDuffy came along,
but was not attracted by the
mans actions until Moore start
ed down the street, walking
painfully steady, with his head
in the air.
Moore was safe until he got
to the curb at Ninth and E.
He didn't see the step and
landed on his chest. In court
today he was fined $40 for
being drunk.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-10
STUDENTS COMING HERE
AS TYPOTHETAE GUESTS

Fifteen students Of the depart
ment of printing Of Carnegie Insti-
tute Of Technology in Pittsburgh
will visit Washington Thursday and
Friday of this week as guests of
the Typothetae of Washington.
Prof. John T. Hoyle, in charge
OF the printing department, will
head the delegation. Expenses of
the trip come out of, fund raised
by the printing Of Christmas cards.
The students are also visiting
Philadelphia, New York. city, Jer-
sey City, New London, Boston and
Springfield, Mass.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-10
THE USEFUL ALARM.

Each morning I awaken, feel
ing tired and sort of shaken, ~
/ cuss the dear alarm that always
rings; II cndeth dreams Of fap-
ture. and the sleep I try to cap
ture, Is ended by the message
, surround me, there are noises all
around me, far sWeeter than les
ringing III confess, but although
1t gets my number, IL aFOuses me
from slumber, so It should be
given credit then / guess. There's
Q moral to this lecture, It's Q
pretty good conjecture that things
are paying us In service, though
they seem to make us nervous,
they r0~Eiving us great value in
their use. JOE H. HOFFMAN.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-10
MONTICELLO PILGRIMAGE
PLANNED BY SOCIETY

The annual pilgrimage to Month
cello on April IS, the birthday Of
Thomas jefferson, is being planned
by leaders in the Monticello AS
ISOLATION. Many members Of the
association will go to Monticello
tomorrow to attend the civic exer-
cises and ceremonies in Jefferson's
memory.
The. $4,000 goal Of the Wash
ington Monticello Association was
reached and the committee is
striving to go even higher. The
main services at Monticello will he
held Sunday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-10
MICHIGAN DELEGATION
HERE TO BOOST JUDGE

A delegation Of nearly fifty Mich.
igan men, representing every sec.
ton Of the State. headed by Senator
Couzens, called at the White House
today to urge President Coolidge to
appoint Judge A. j. futile, Of the
eastern district Of Michigan, to the
vacancy on the Federal Court of
Appeals, Sixth Circuit, created by
the resignation Of Loyal E. KNAPP.
pen.
Included in the delegation were
Commissioner w. w, Potter, repre-.
senting Governor Grossbeck; Harold
Emmon, Of the Detroit chamber of
commerce; Judge Clyde Webster. of
Wayne county, and former Senator
Townsend.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-10
ETIQU..E TIE.
His habits astronomical,

his haD1CB astronomical, -s
Made Seth O'Shea quite cOmical--
He ate Of mashed potatoes. with his
knife,
He used It as q scimitar,
And Bcraped his plates -perimeter,
He never used q napkin In his life.
A spoon and fork vicissitude,
He banished with sOIicitude,
Until book ON etiquette he read;
1t sounded gOOd-he swallowed It,
On each occasion followed IT.
It changed the sIOven life that he
had led.
But once he sailed across the brine,
His shlp-1t ran across q mine
And cast upon an island bare was
80 Seth;
He saved himself some sailed pork,
But didn't save the proper fork
So thereupOn he slowly starved to
death.
JACK HARLAN.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-10
$4,000 DAMAGES ASKED
FOR INJURIES BY AUTO

Louis Pepper, nineteen years old,
Of GIL Princeton street northwest.
through his uncle Max Saltz TODAY
filed suit in the District Supreme
Court against James G.. Mcqueen
Of $50 M street northwest, for
100000 damages for alleged per.
sonal injuries.
Plaintiff, represented by ATTORNEYS
JOS. l.. Temper and David L. Blank
en-. alleges that while riding his
bicycle around the corner of eighth
and N streets northwest, January
"a last, he was run into by de-.
PENDANTS automobile, sustaining Sc.
rious and permanent injuries.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-10
To Talk on Irish Affairs.

Miss Katherine Hughes, formerly
OF the Irish National Bureau, this
city, and two other speakers whose
names will be announced later, are
to address a meeting Sunday night
at BIS in the musicians hall, 1906
f street northwest. The addresses
will mainly deal with the general
outlook Of Irish affairs. The public
Is invited.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-10
FINED $50 AS DRUNK
ON PRIESTS COMPLAINT

When Father Kennedy com.
planned to the police that there
was a man lying drunk in the rear
Of the Sisters Home at 1000 Bates
street northeast, Policeman Tolson
was sent to the premises and ar.
rested Linden Simms, who was
brought to court today and charged
with being intoxicated.
He was fined $40 in default of
which he will serve fifteen days.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-10
Colonel WahI To Go un.

The position in the War Depart.
ment Of Assistant Adjutant General
OF the Army will be filled May 16.
upon the retirement Of General
BENJAMIN Alvord, by the promotion
Of Col. Lutz Vail, Adjutant Gen.
erals Department, it was announced
by the War Departmer: today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-10

evidence collecting bureaus" a
reference which was taken to mean
the bureau Of investigation Of the
Department of Justice.
Enforcement officers should not
be appointed for political patronage
and party affiliations" she said.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-10
THE POOR SNIP.

Teacher-JOhnny, tell me what
kind Of clothes pussy wears!
JOhnny--ClOthes?
Teacher-Yes. clothes. Doesn't
she wear wool? Does she wear
feathers?
Johnny-YOu poor lady. Amt
you never seen q cat?
FLORENCE HOAGLAND.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-10
Decrease in Power
Of Dollar Is Blamed
For Housing Shortage

Actual loss Of the purchasing
value of the dollar, which has
dropped from 100 cents to 65 cents,
and not the so-called combine of
Continued on Page 30)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-10
American Club Meeting.

The National American Club of
Washington will meet at the Con.
tinental Hotel tomorrow night. SEN
ator Magnus johnson, Of Minnesota,
win speak.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-10

Bridge" says a contrib, "is
a game that is played mostly by
t0iVes sOhOse husbands are sOiL-
ling to stand for mO-trumtp sup
pers." 1t 1OGs named "6rid0e"
because lots of husbands feel ike
iuyLDin0 off of IL.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-10

Pat-Did the doctor treat you
for malaria?
Mike-He did that.
Pat-Whiskey and qulnine9
Mike-Yes, I'm taking the
whiSkey regularly without the out
nine. OIDONO.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-10

/ see that a local minister
is to preach a sermon on "The
Fool" He ought not haze
any difficulty gathering ma
teriGl for such a subject.
ONE OF THEM.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-10
aus Must Be ObeyedBy AH Says Stone
(77ERRDloSEkMs8!
>azEEEt'4 -oBy BILL PRICE |NAa4

STATION HANK
BROADCASTING
Mon aUGs made of "dtlst," and
after 4UomtGm came to "cl0ud" his
life Shes been the "reigming"
posOer ever since; yet to hold her
he is expected to "shoVer'' her
aOith attentions.
A man is MeVer old until he 10
able to chase a lost collar but
ton under the bed and sWeGr
about it.
The tightest guy We ever
heard of 1OGs one 1OhO always
bought the largest pair of shoes
in order to get his moneys
aU0rth.
1t is evident by the UGy Presi-
dent Coolidge is conducting the
investigation into the mGvaI oil
leases that he is not in fGVor of
converting the Ship of State into
an oil burner.
HANK HA WKINS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-10
DANCE PROGRAM
AFRICAN DIP FOLLOWS
THE AMERICAN SLOUGH

OF COURSE, HE DIDN'T.
He looked into
Her eyes so blue.
He l0Ved her sOeu,
And this she Ene1O.
He tied her shoe,
"a No. 81,
He didn't hurry much
Would you?
FLORENCE HOAGLAND.
HE HAD THE GIMMIES.
Ne threatened to drink, did whit
Pruitt,
His big brother Ben said: go head
and do IT,"
when willie got the booze. he hOl-
"Oh! a .Ot the jimmiea."
"And l." said Ben, "hayo got the
gimmieS."
RAW-RONE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-10
Mrs. Norris Speaks. ,

Kathleen Norris, well known
writer, said that she often used to
think that woman suffrage was
much ado about nothing in an
address before the luncheon of the
convention members.
There Is a reason for women not
voting" said Mrs. Norris. zone
party says look at that candidate:
he Is q cheat. And the other party
says, look at that candidate: he 10
Evening star., 1924-06-09

1322 14th N.W.-NEAR THOMAS CIRCLE
lose to govt. depts. and shopping district:
large rooms and bath unusually light and
airy hot water hest: very attractive: right
price TO desirable, permanent tenant NJ .sa39
Evening star., 1924-06-09

TWO ROOMS, KITCHEN, BATh: EMPLOY
ed couple or girls. 14th and Girard. Col.
Evening star., 1924-06-09

NEW HOUSE, BRIGHT RMS, BATH: IN
closed porch; ami adults only; rent reason
able. Owner, 49, Kenyon NV. Adams 372S-J.
Evening star., 1924-06-09
ROOMS AND BOARD

1909 18th NV, AT MASS-Front, single
and double: continuous hot water; ami best
home cooking; owner management. Frank.
101Sg
Evening star., 1924-06-09

FOUR AND FIVE ROOMS. BATH STEAM
heat; ami. Inquire 739 9TH St NV. 15'
TWO ROOMS. h. AND b., AND 3 ROOMS,
Evening star., 1924-06-09

zoos kEARSEY ST. EE.-FTvE LARGE
bright rooms and bath; ready July !; S67 80
month: large reduction TO permanent tenant
Tel. v. 102S2 los
Evening star., 1924-06-09
BUICK.
USED CAR DEPARTMENT.

BUICK.
USED CAR DEPARTMENT.
Cole touring. $500
Haynes touring. :........ 700
Chandler touring. ........ 500
Buick 7-pass. sedan. ..... 1000
Buick touring, Calf. top. $50
Dodge sedan. ......... 900
Buick 4cyl. touring. 80. $50
Buick 4-cyl. roadster. $50
Locomobile touring. ..... 700
Maxwell touring. ........ 500
Ford sedan ............. 500
Chevrolet sedan --.. 700
Durant coupe. 600
Overland touring. ....... ESQ
Oakland coupe. e........... ESQ
Paige touring. .........-- $50
Studebaker speedster. ...- 1850
Studebaker touring. ZOO
Nash touring. g....-.-- 700
Essex coach h............. 800
Dodge sedan. ............ 600
Chevrolet coupe. e......... 400
Nash touring. .......... 500
Westcott touring........ 700
Buick E touring. ........ 1000
Buick coupe. e............ 1,1OO
Buick touring, 7-pass.--- 500
Allen touring. 200
LIBERAL TERMS.
Open Evenings and Sundays.
STANLEY H. HORNER,
1Ol5 18th Street. Main 52oo.
REAL BARGAINS.
Cadillac ts) touring S575
Hudson, super s, touring. 1875
Overland. touring .$225
Ford tourinss ta' i;;:...'''siSo Term; and SITS
Manhattan Garage. 17oe 7th ST. NV.
TRY
LUTTRELL CHEVROLET
SALES CO.
FOR REAL VALUES IN
USED CARS.
DEMONSTRATORS.
1924 Chevrolet sedan.
1924 Chevrolet coupe.
1924 Chevrolet touring.
1924 Chevrolet roadster.
: All Model Ford & Chevrolets.
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