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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-23
RAIDER SHOT IN
: MO0NSH|NER
BATTLE
HyattsviIIe Policeman In
Serious Condition-One
Suspect Is Captured

Shot by moonshiners during a
spectacular revolver battle near
Bladensburg, Nd, yesterday, Allen
Chase, twenty-six, q special police.
man OF Hyattsville,. Md, today is
in critical condition in Casualty
Hospital. Shot through the lungs,
he was operated on yesterday.
The revolver fight took place In
a wooded ravine when Allen, with
Special Policemen Headley r.
Gasch and Charles w. Wilson and
Constable Andrew Gasch attempted
to close in on the moonshiners.
Allen was shot, several of the
officers picked him up, carried him
to a machine and hurried him to
the hospital. ''E'ttt
The moonshiners made a dash
for liberty. One suspect, George
Myers, was captured in shack
about a mile from the still by
Headley Gasch. A search is now
being made for the other man,
who is well known in Prince Georges
county. Myers is charged with
assault and battery, with intent to
kill.
In the moonshine plant, the
officers found a fifty.two-gallon
still, twelve barrels of mash and five
gallons Of liquor.
Chase and other Officers have
been conducting cleanup of
stills in their territory.
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j. S.ARCH|TECTS
To BUILD NEW
D. c. HOME
American Institute Sessions to
End With Election Of
Officers

Erection of a new building in
washington which would serve az
an office building and convention
headquarters for the American In
Stitute Of Architects and allied or.
CARNATIONS was forecast at today's
session Of the Institute which IL
holding its fifty-seventh annual con-
vention in the Corcoran Art Gallery.
The new building" it was sug.
gested In the report of the com.
mittee having this matter under
consideration, will supplement the
Octagwn House, which the board de-
sires to see kept solely for the In
Stitute use as soon ais our tenants
can be moved into the new office
building"
1t was reported at the convention
today that the finances of the or
ganization are in excellent condition
and that "the board, believes that
the time has come for pushing
actively toward the realization Of
the plans Of the building committee,
which is ready to proceed toe raise
the necessary funds"
OctagOn House Fate Uncertain
Whether or how soon the Octagon
House, historic national headquar.
ters Of the Institute, shall be COM
pletely restored and furnished and
whether It shall be q purely his
toric museum standing as an exem-
plar Of good residence architecture
Of the period Of 1900, remains 10 be
determined, long debate in the
convention failing 70 bring a decis-
lon. 49,
Election of officers. scheduled for
late this afternoon, was the chief
business before the American In
stitute Of Architects at the closing
sessions Of its fifty seventh annual
convention today. d. Everett Waid,
Of New York, Is the nominee for
president to succeed William B.
Faville, of San Francisco, the other
candidates, Milton b., Medary, jr.,
OF Philadelphia and N. Max Dun
ming, Of Chicago, having withdrawn.
There are two candidates for first
vice president and director, Edwin
Bergstron, of Los Angeles. and
Ellis +. Lawrence, of Portland, Ore.
For second vice president there are
also two names on the ticket,
Charles Butler, of New York. and
Abram Garfield, of Cleveland.
AuWH H. DrOWHy OF minneapolis,
Is the nominee for secretary and
director. and William b. Ittner. Of
st. Louis, for treasurer and direc.
tor. For director of the seventh
district there is contest between
Ole J. Lohren. of Houston. Tex,
and William ]. Sayward, Of At
lanta. Ga.
Nat Gaillard Walker. Of Rock
Hill, 8. c., was nominated for the
dictatorship Of the fourth district,
and Sylvan Schnaittacher, of San
Francisco, as director of the ninth
district.
The board of directors today
placed before the institute for cleo
ton as honorary members the
names Of Edward Box and Doctor
Charles Chstic Harrison, of Phila.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-23
RAKER CHECKS BLOW
At BOULDER DAM BILL

An effort to sidetrack the Bould-
er Dam bill for the fact finding
reclamation bill, the latter spons-
ored by Secretary of Interior Work,
was checked today at the meeting
OF the House Committee on Irrika-
ton and Reclamation by Congress.
man Raker, of California.
Congressman Raker insisted that
Q date be set for deciding the
fate of the flood protection measure
on the Colorado river and secured
a promise that before the day was
over the matter would be taken up
and n date set for disposing Of the
bill. -
Members of a delegation from
California declare that the only
hope OF the private power corpora.
tons and the American owners Of
land in Mexico to defeat the
Swing johnson bill is through de.
Ay' In the committee.
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APPROVAL.
IS GIVEN
CHANGE
Provision Of Days Leave Dur.
ing Week Will Increase
Personnel of Forces

4! Without debate and without o
record vote the House today
agreed to the several amendments
to the bill increasing the salaries
of members Of the District po-
lice and fire department. The
measure now requires only the
signature Of the President to be-
come law.
Amendment Provisions.
The Senate amendment provides
that members of the u. 8. park
police force shall receive approxt
mately the same salaries as meme
bers Of the Metropolitan police
force. =
The Senate also increased the
salary Of inspectors for the fire de-
partmept from the House total Of
$4,000 to- $2,160.
In addition to materially increas-
ing the pay Of all officers and
members Of the police department.
the park police and the fire depart
ment, the bill provides that mem
bers of these departments shall be
granted one day Of leave in each
seven. An immediate increase in
the personnel of all the depart
ments viii be necessary under the
terms Of this amendment.
Salaries Provided.
The bill provides the following
salaries for members of the police
force, the park police salaries being
equal for the same rank: SuperiE.
tendent. $500; assistant superins
tendent, $500; inspectors, $3.2Ss:
captains, $1,000; heutenants, $2,7OO:
sergeaf1ts. $2,400: privates, class 8,
| 81, 1907. class 2, 81 200, and class !,
| 81, sol.
The Inspector in command Of the
detective bureau is to receive the
pay of IAN assistant superintendent
while holding that post and the
lieutenant assigned as his assistant
viii hold the rank and pay Of q
captain. Driver privates, under the
CONTINUED on Page 26.)
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delphia. Mr.. Box was characterized
by the borad as q man Of letters,
devoting his time and fortune to
the advancement Of culture, a true
American spirit" Doctor Harrison
was described as patron Of the
arts, instrumental in the promotion
Of good architecture, the welfare
of architectural training, archaeol.
ogy, and the proper housing Of col
lections."
The board nominated as honorary
corresponding members Charles Her
bert Reilly, professor and director
Of the School Of Architecture, Liv.
erpool, England, and John Alfred
Gotch, president of the Royal In.
stitute Of British Architects.
The total membership Of the in.
stitute was reported to the conven.
ton as 1857, gain Of 163 for the
year, composed Of $500 members,
273 fellows, 81 honorary members,
and ~ honorary corresponding
members. Four new chapters 'ad.
mitted represent Grand Rapids.
Mich; west Texas, nnrth Texas and
south Texas.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-23
Open Air Gambling Is
Prohibited By
D. c. Heads

A regulation which will pro-
hibit gambling on the streets
or any vacant or unoccupied
property Of the District was
authorized today by the Board
OF Commissioners.
The need for such a regula-
ton was revealed recently when
four men, arrested for shoot
ing scraps in a patch Of woods
within the District, were re-
leased in Police Court when it
was found that there was no
law against gambling in the
open.
Violation Of this regulation
is to be punished by a fine Of
not less than S. or more than
$40 for each offense. Included
in the anti-open air gambling
measure are all games Of
chance played for money or
property with dice, cards or
any gambling table or other
gambling device designed for
the purpose of playing any
game of chance.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-23

THE SURPRISING CLIMAX.
THE OTHER day I was watching
BASEBALL GAME and during the
COURSE OF the game I was par
ticularly
ATTRACTED BY a little fellow who
WAS PLAYING poorly but kept try
ing
ALL THE harder while the crowd
CH1DED HIM and then in the ninth
INNING WITH two men on the bases
AND TWO men out and TWO runs
needed
TO TIE the score he approached
THE PLATE and faced the grinning
PITCHER WHO proceeded to foil him
WITH TWO perfect strikes and
THE INDIGNANT crowd razzed him
UNMERCIFULLY THE pitcher de-
HIS FAvORITE speed ball ana al
HATE to spoil this climax must
DO so, for the little fellow famed
1NGLORIOUSLY.
JOE H. HOLMAN.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-23
MEMORIAL SERVICE
TO HONOR AVIATORS

The annual memorial services for
aviators who lost their lives during
the past year will be held under the
auspices Of the National Woman's
Relief Corps at Key Bridge at $3.50
o'clock Sunday afternoon.
During the services an army
airplane and q navy seaplane will
circle over the bridge and peoples
will be dropped on the water. Chap.
lain =. w. Scott will pronounce the
invocation and Chaplain H. X. Full
ton the benediction.
The address will be made by
Commander H. c. Richardson,
u. s. NJ, one of the officers in
charge Of the flight of the NC.4.
the first aircraft to cross the At.
lantic Ocean. M. M! North will
! preside.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-23
COLLEGES ARE URGED
TO AID OLYMPIC FUND

An appeal for funds to wipe out
the present deficit Of $4,000 in the
fund for sending American athletes
to the Olympic games was sent to
113 colleges and universities today
by Colonel Robert M. Thompson,
president Of the American Olympic
Commission.
The games are only a month
hence, and as yet only 100000 of
the required $3.50, 900 has been sub
scribed, said Colonel Thompson in
telegram. Donations from col.
legians Of from 81 to $40 were
asked.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-23
PRESENT DAY BUCCANEERS

PRESENT DAY BUCCANEERS.
IN days of old
The pirates bold
That sailed the Spanish Main
We're quickly taught
When they a0ere caught
To meVer steal again.
A hymn SUGs sang
And they SOere hang
Upon the GALLONS tree.
And thus they paid
For eVery raid
They staged on land Gsd sea.
The buccaneers
, OF other gears
! HGve long since quit the game,
But sad to say
Those of today
Refuse to do the same.
In manner rash
They grab the cash
And therefore cause our hate,
But SOorst of all
They haze the gall
To rob the Ship of State.
LEONfDAS POLK.
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POLICE and fire INCREASES GO TO president
Pspco Not Opposing Great Falls Plant
lllEARDteSEENl}6
@By BEL Price cA4AGw
HE KNEW HIS People.

HE KNEW HIS PEOPLE.
'o '3 FEELING MS' ss3 ana az G HSns. and was
And longcd once more to look upon
He wished to hear the banjo and
tn. d sns sC %1S . q long aEG &c..
the strains Of "Oid Black joe"
The white folks in the 'Norf'' were
kind but didn't understand
The c0lOred friend and brother like
they do I'm Dixie land;
the old "Varginny" shore,
And worked and walked until he
reached the town Of Baltimore.
New York and Philadelphia were as
usual pretty good,
word Ss' but s1 very hi% ES 1odd.""'
In the. city that the Orioles had
placed upon the map,
He l1mped up. to . brOwnstOne house
and met o genial chap
With white mustachO and long gOatee,
a, string tic and fob,
And asked him II he wouldn't give
poor: old man jOb9
The "C Cum a., looked him mn! over and
He meant By climbing his front steps
. and Juggling at his bell.
Use gWtne. back 70 Dixie am hit
Beka'S s,s d : az am Il! si!s:tln' blue and
the CunneI with Q roar,
UNLESS You tote your carcass away
from my front door;
TO around the back way where you
''ThcyI Give You al you want to
cat and shake you down O bed.
Here's, 9 little cash yOu'l need to
hcip You ON your way,
ANA when yOu get 20 Dixie 1 hope
to - yOu1I stay"
The old man shouted, Dress the
Lord! my TROUBLES al ls passed,
Zee wild my people once again, F0e
reached de sSOuf' % Iast!''
WILL @. WHELAN.
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Workers in fly paper fac
tories are said TO stick to their
1Oork unusually 1OeH.
UNCLE ZEKE.
BOY GETS VERDICT OF
$3.50 IN CAR CRASH

A verdict in favor of Harvev
Rlatchley for $4,25O was consented
TO today by the Capital Traction
Company, for injuries received
when a truck the boy was driving
was struck by street car at
Seventh anad F streets southwest,
in April, 1923.
Attorneys o. H. osterman and
William e. Leahy represented the
boy and the company was repre-
scented by Attorney Frank J..
Hogan. The verdict was rendered
by a jury in Circuit Division No.
and Justice Siddons directed the
Immediate entry Of a Judgment
without costs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-23
Vet Official Named

The United States Veterans Blu.
reau today announced the appoint
ment Of Charles @. Beck, as man
ager of District No. 81 with head
quarters at st. Louis, succeeding
M. e. Head, who was transferred
to New York. District No. 8 COM
prises Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, and
Missouri.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-23

Cost of Current Would Be
Main Problem, He Testifies.
Explains Land Purchase

The Potomac Electric Power
Go. is vitality interested in the
proposal to develop electrical
energy at Great Falls if it can
be proved that reduction in cost
OF current will result, William
F. Ham,, president Of the COM
pany, told the special subcom-
nittee Of the House District Com
mittee today.
I'VE are anxious, if possible,
to obtain sufficient information
in order to find out whether
the power developed from this
project could be sold to our com.
Eany at a cost less than the cost
Of generation by steam," Mr..
Ham said.
Considering Falls Plan.
Mr.. Ham declared that in con-
efdering the feasibility Of the pro,
posed development the following
controlling factors should be taken
into account:
The cost Of developing and de.
Iivering hydro-eleetric power to the
consumer.
The present and prospective
market for such power.
The total saving in the cost of
such water power over other
sources of power.
81 believe it can be accepted
without question that whether the
hydro-electric project is construct.
ed by public or private interests
such project must be financially
sound and should have sufficient
earnings not only to cover the oper.
alton costs, but also the interest
on the Investment, and sufficient
surplus to retire the bonded indebt-
edness," Mr.. Ham told the com.
mittee.
Cites Other Development.
Mr.. Ham declared that hydro.
electric development is now being
undertaken on a large scale by the
American Waterworlxs and Electric
Company or through its. subsidiaries
in Maryland, West Virginia and
Virginia. He also stated that Ba1ti-
more is already partially supplied
with hydro-electric power from the
SusQuehanna river, and that q per-
init has been issued for another
water power development on the
Susquehanna with development
of 10000 horse power.
Mr.. Ham denied that the POto.
mac Electric Power Co. and the
Washington Railway and Electric
Cmpany had purchased land at
Great Falls which viii be needed
for the proposed plant for the pur
pose Of "strangling development"
He explained that the land was
purchased in 1902 and that within
q year afterward elecyric production
was revolutionized by introduction
Of the steam turbine.
Lands Value in Doubt.
As q result Of the reduction of
costs the hydro-elecrric development
OF the Potomac was abandoned, he
stated.
He was unable to place a value
upon the land held by the companies
at Great Falls.
The Potomac Electric Power Com.
pany now owns two steam plants
in Washington with a total produc.
ton Of more than 100000 kilowatt
hours Of electric current, Mr.. Ham
said. It also owns and operates
twenty-five substations.
The company is now furnishing
current to the following Maryland
towns: Chevy Chase, Gaithersburg,
Garrett Park, Glen Echo, Hyatts.
Vile, Kensingeon, Mt. Rainier, River.
dale, Rockville, Takoma Park and
Washington Grove.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-23
MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO
/, HOUSEKEEPING CHARGE

With four charges of housebreak-
ing against him, Charles Turner, u
young colored man, was arraigned
before Judge Mcmahon today and
pleaded guilty.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-23

1t IS said that JltLius Caesar
wrote his commentaries"
eOhiIe riding horseback. Per-
h0ps tISis accounts for 80
many students using ''pomies"
to pass ,eTGnsS. w. II,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-23
WIEN YOU'RE IN LOVE.

WAHN 1OO Nb A1N AOVE
You're in love when at the very
thought Of him
An your world grows sweet and
warm and dim;
When you'd rather cit ut homo with
lights turned low
Than let another take you TO b
dance or to o show;
when you feel thrill to merely
touch his hand
And each fault you know and love
and understand
Unless you feel sOme Of the symp-
toms mentioned above.
You may think you are, young lady,
but you're not In love.
KEvINO.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-23
"YOU DON'T SAY"

dorothy Vernon Of HaddOn
HalP' came to "America" to see
Beau BrummeIl." He was out
with emile. Midnight" but she
knew he was as "True as Steel"
so she went to see mysteries OF
the Day" and Lilies Of the
Field" thence to Venice tor
Carnival Time" e. L. M.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-23

Those UhO are opposed to
Presidential terms being IN
creased to sac gears are re-
minded that the Governor of
Indiana is nOs0 serVing ten
years. DAN w.
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vETTERG RAPHS.

VETTERG RAPHS.
Re0Grdin0 this proposition of
GddisGN another month to the
calendar sVe understand that the
coal dealers insist that It should
be a cold month.
Yes. Mabel, the stree of knosvI-
edge" that our father Adam
sampled SOGs a lemon tree. But
yOu are a peach.
"UmfortMnGtely a fclIO1U can't
use his obituary notice as o. reco-
nse'adGtio1s," says a sage. We'll,
It might help him out With sc.
Peter.
"DGsOes coming home for a
rest" zoe note. Europe also needs
a rest, bat she qUOm't get IL at
home. Old "Hetm Maria" made
1t easy for folks over there. He
didn't cIss 'em a bit.
. "McAdoo's foes Mmite to block
him." zoe read. Quite likely they
sOiu try to "sock" him, too.
FRED VETTER.
Palisadian., 1924-05-09
George Beckrnann
Enters Real Estate
With Mr.. Eypper

George Beckmann has left the gro
Gerry trade and gone into the real
estate business with c. p Eypper,
with Offices at Palisade Junction. The
new firm bought out the old real es-
tate dealers, Reid & Lowery, and will
confine their headquarters along the
Hilltop section, principally, with head
quarters in Palisade Mr.. Beckmann
is one of the best known young men
of this village, and deservedly popular.
He grew up here, his family being
among the earlier residents He has
had the very best business training,
and is thoroughly equipped for real
estate operations, having New York
and New Jersey licenses. George
Beckmann, with no form of flattery in
tended, is an exceptional character of
the highest moral type and no doubt
will make his mark in his new ven
ture. He represents a type of pro-
gressive young man creditable to any
community, and The Palisadan wish
es him and his associate, Mr.. Eypper,
every possible success.
Palisadian., 1924-05-09
Keeping Fit in New Jersey

Every month several thousand
New Jersey citizens write to the State
Department of Health at Trenton for
some of its pamphlets ON social hy-
giene.
These interesting publications give
the real facts about subjects that so
many people badly misunderstood.
Everyone likes to read whatever
Will Irwin writes. In "Conquering an
Old Enemy" he tells about venereai
disease control
''Manpower" is a frank and honest
pamphlet on sex life for young men.
"On Guard tells the young woman
how to protect herself and how to help
others.
Boys of high school age, in school
or out, find keeping Fit" interesting
and valuable.
For girls of the same age Healthy
Happy Womanhood" is offered.
Information of vital Importance for
those about to marry in "The Right
to Marry"
Parents with very young children
are offered help in Sex Education in
the Home"
Drop a line to the Director of
Health, State House, Trenton, N j.,
and he will send you any of these
pamphlets free. Do not enclose re-
turn postage. State how many you
can use if you wish to hand some to
friends.
5-9-1t
Palisadian., 1924-05-09
Grant-Lee Theatre

Press agents of seventy years ago
were masters of the dictionary but
singularly short of information, ac-
cording tc James Cruze, whose latest
production for Paramount, "The
Fighting Coward" comes to the Grant.
Lee Theatre next Thursday and Fri.
day
In search of information concerning
the cabin interiors of river steamboats,
in use on the Mississippi before the
Civil War Cruze instituted research
work which brought to light a num-
Der of advertisements and circulars
issued by transportation companies.
The printed matter was filled with
meaningless superlatives such as "un-
speakably grand" floating palaces" :"
"unbelievably gorgeous" Incredible
magnificence," and many other
phrases of like nature.
The most reliable information was
secured from several faded photo
graphs of old river steamers made
sixty years ago by photographer in
NatcheZ.
Palisadian., 1924-05-09
Like Spoiled Children

When we humor our weaknesses
they force themselves continually upon
our attention like spoiled children.
When we assert our mastery of our
selves and compel its recognition, we
stand secure in our sovereign rights
'harleS e. Newcomh
Palisadian., 1924-05-09

An enjoyable time was had Sarur-
day evening at the Masonic Temple.
where the Grantwood Athletic Club
held their annual barn dance. The
dance was attended by members of
the club and their guests from local
and neighboring sections.
Mr. and Mrs. A Westervelt of
Grant Avenue, are receiving congratu-
latlons over the birth of son, DON
aid, at the Hackensack Hospital.
Mother and baby are doing nicely
Mr.. and Mrs. P. A. Hopkins of Law
ton Avenue, entertained Mrs. Anna
Wheelock and John Courtney of New
York City, on Sunday
moved into their new home on Lincoln
Avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Clark of
Palisade Avenue, entertained num-
Der OF friends on Sunday. Among
those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Wilson of New York, Mrs Hen
rietta Moore, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Dow Mrs. Mary Blanvelt, all of Pearl
River; Mrs. c. Blanvelt of South
Nyack, and Mr.. and Mrs. William
kronenbitter of Leonia.
Master Walter Comstock of Law
ton Avenue, was operated on for ap-
pendicitis at the Englewood Hospital
on 1uesday evening. DR.. Ward of
Englewood, performed the operation.
"A number of new members were
initiated into Court Grantwood No.
oo5, Catholic Daughters of America.
SUNDAY afternoon. Those who officiat-
ed at the initiation were: Grand
Regent Marguerite Murtagh. Vice
regent Mrs. John White, Prophecies
Katherine Kelly, Financial Secretary
Rose Di Sciascio, Treasurer Lucy
Madden, Lecturer Mrs VIM. P. Ahern
Monitor Anna Hogan, Sentinel Mrs
M. Badgley, Banner Bearer Eleanor
DE Bar, Guides Gertrude Weiss and
Mrs. A. Glynn
The new members are: Mrs. A.
Harden, Mrs. Frank Banyille Mrs
Luigi Di Sciascio, Mrs. Anna Henne.
mar, Miss Marguerite Murray, Mrs
John o'Toole, Mrs. Alice Lucey. Miss
Maude OSullivan, Miss Grace Ter
berlni and Mrs. Frank Dillio.
The WOmen'S Child of Trin;t,, mi,
Palisadian., 1924-05-09

The Womens Guild of Trinity Epis-
copal Church, held a luncheon on
Wednesday afternoon in the Guild
Hall, Oakdene Avenue. Miss Paoue
OF New York City, spoke on the
United Thank Offering" This fund