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The Washington times., 1924-09-06
ACCOT|NKL0DCE
TO CELEBRATE
ANNIVERSARY
Seven Charter Members to Be
Present At Fort Hum
phreys Fete

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Sept g.
Seven charter members of Accotink
Lodge, No. rs, l. o. o. F., will be
present Monday night when the
lodge celebrates its thirtieth ami
versary, at the community house
at the entrance to Fort Humphreys.
E. H. Allen, first noble grand
master of the lodge, will preside
and ]. p. H. Mason, who was the
first recording secretary, will read
the minutes of the first meeting.
The members of the degree team
of Potomac Lodge No. SO, of this
city, that conferred the degrees
at the institution of the Accotink
lodge, will also be present. Percy
E. Cliff was in charge of the de-
gree team at that time.
Samuel D. Rogers, of Petersburg,
Va, grandmother of the Odd Eel
lows in Virginia, will be among
the guests invited to attend the
celebration.
The faculty of the schools Of the
city has been chosen
The entire list of teachers has
been completed with the addition
Of Miss Florence Miller and Miss
Doris Cochran, VINO were elected
to the faculty yesterday. The
school work will begin Monday
when permits will be issued to the
applicants.
Despite the cool weather a large
crowd last night attended the con-
cert of the Thirteenth Engineer
Band of Fort Humphreys, at the
Dreadnaught Park.
Detective Sergeant w. w. Camp
bell has rendered his resignation
from his position on the city police
force, and has accepted a post with
the Southern railway.
Director of Public Safety Paul r
Morton declared that Sergeant
Campbell leaves the force with the
highest recommendation for his ef-
ficiency.
The Washington times., 1924-09-06
Y. w. H. A. Gives House Party

A farewell weekend house party
will be given today and tomorrow
at the Y. w. H. A. cottage at
North Beach, Md. Members of the
w. M. H. A. with their friends
have been invited. Eva Busker Is
chairman Of the camp committee.
The Washington times., 1924-09-06
Butler Caught By Own
Police For Traffic
Violation
BY International News Service.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. g.
General Smedley D. Butler, di-
rector of public safety and
deadly foe of all law violators,
has been "pinched." The d.
rector received first-hand knowl-
edge of the vigilance of his
police force when he was sum-
moned to appear before Magis-
trate Beaton at Paramount Park
today for alleged violation of the
traffic laws.
Park police allege the gener-
ais snappy roadster went
through the park with front
lights unlit Tuesday night and
that the driver failed to heed a
signal to stop. The general says
his chauffeur, did the driving,
but he'll assume responsibility.
The Washington times., 1924-09-06
NO. 13 FAILS TO WIN CUT
IN TAX RATE ON DWELLING

TORONTO, Canada, Sept. 6.-Be-
cause his house was No. IS, w. NJ.
Treadgold attempted to secure a re.
duction in taxes on the house.
Treadgold asserted that because
OF the superstitions concerning the
number he could secure no pur.
chasers for his property, and the
value haG consequently decreased.
His unique plea was unsuccessful
The Washington times., 1924-09-06
Women Voters to Meet.

Final arrangements have been
completed for the luncheon and fall
meeting Of the Organized Women
Voters" Of Arlington county at Del
Ray, September II, in the store
room next to the Del Ray drug store
on Mount Vernon avenue.
Subjects that are of paramount
importance to every voter and
property owned of Arlington county
will be discussed, especially the
contemplated bond issue for various
county improvements.
Luncheon will be served at noon
by the ladies of the M. e. Church,
addressed by Captain John T. Tai
man, county superintendent Of
roads and Hugh Reid.
Every woman voter is urged to
attend and acquaint herself with
duties and responsibilities especially
when voting on bond issues.
The semi-monthly meeting Of the
Clarendon Citizens Association will
be held Monday night in the Citi-
2ens' hall at o'clock. ]. Thomas
Manning announced that the asso-
citation will discuss road bonds.
The members Of Arlington Lodge,
No. 1913, I. o. o. F.. Of Clarendon,
will assemble at the lodge hall on
Monday night at o'clock and pro-
coed by motor to Fort Humphreys
to attend the thirtieth anniversary
Of Accotink Lodge. The program
includes addresses by Grand Mas.
ter Lawson, of the District Of Co
lumbia, and Samuel Rogers, of Vir-
ginia, and the Reverend e. W.
Mellichamp, of Halifax, Va.
The Washington times., 1924-09-06
Chart Transocean AirmaiI

LONDON, Sept. 6.-The govern.
ment today began surveys for an
airmail route to Dakar, West Africa,
for South American malls, reducing
the time of transportation one-half.
The Washington times., 1924-09-06
CO.
DISCUSSES
BOND ISSUE
Civic Activities of Paramount
Ilnportanoe-Library At
Cherrydale Augmented

CLARENDON, Va, Sept. e.-The
Board of Supervisors of Arlington
county viii hold its regular Sep
TENDER meeting Monday night. 1t
will take up the report Of the SAM.
tary engineer on the sewerage Ques-
ton.
The date of the election of the
bond issue Of $125,O00 for new
Jail, record room, and remodeling
the present jail into an office build
ing and heating plant has been
postponed, according to w. J. In
gram, supervisor, to give the peo-
pie a chance to study the need Of
the proposed issue. It was origi-
nally planned to hold the election
on October !.
The Cherrydale League Of Won
ems Voters announce that they will
serve luncheon this year at the
general election on the Cherrydale
school grounds.
Civic League Sessions.
The Civic League of Potomac
will hold its regular meeting on
Monday night in the town hall at
8 o'clock. Among the many sub
jects to be discussed will be the
formation Of town beautiful COM
nittee.
The president announces the fol.
lowing as delegates to the Arlington
county Civic Federation: Mrs. John
Gary, Mrs. Roy Craver, Mrs. Rich
ard A. Roseberry, H. c. Lusby, and
Reverend Robert Mckay.
Mrs. William l.. Bragg, Of Claren-
don, left yesterday for a two-week
visit to Akron, Ohio, where she. will
be the guest Of her brother.
At the regular meeting of the
Cherrydale fire department held
last night, plans were made for the
annual harvest supper to be given
on the school grounds on Septeln'
Der %.
Arlington Chapter, No. 80, o. e. 8.
of Cherrydale, will hold its regular
meeting on Monday night at 3
o'clock, Firemen's hall.
The regular monthly meeting Of
the Park Lance Citizens AssociA-
ton will be held on Monday night
in Lake hall. All citizens are
urged to attend as the outstanding
business will be the discussion Of
roads and sewers.
A complete shelf of modern fic-
ton has been added to the Cherry
dale public, library, and will be
issued for a period of seven days,
with a fee Of 10 cents. This only
applies to the new books, as all
other books in the library may be
issued free. The library is open on
Mondays and Fridays from 2 to 5
o'clock, and on Wednesdays from
to o'clock.
The Washington times., 1924-09-06

At the regular meeting of the
Cherrydale fire department held
last night, plans were made for the
annual harvest supper to be given
on the school grounds on Septeln-
Der %.
The Washington times., 1924-09-06

Mrs. William L. Bragg, of Claren-
don, left yesterday for a two-week
visit to Akron, Ohio, where she will
be the guest Of her brother.
The Washington times., 1924-09-06

Arlington Chapter, No. 80, o. e. 8.
of Cherrydale, will hold its regular
meeting on Monday night at 8
o'clock, Firemens hall
The Washington times., 1924-09-06

Despite the cool weather a large
crowd last night attended the con-
cert of the Thirteenth Engineer
Band of Fort Humphreys, at the
Dreadnaught Park.
The Washington times., 1924-09-06

The regular monthly meeting Of
the Park Lance Citizens AssociA-
ton will be held on Monday night
in Lake hall. All citizens are
urged to attend as the outstanding
business will be the discussion Of
roads and sewers,
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04
MABEL IS PATIENT AT
 HOSPITAL WITH DIMES
Screen Actress Operated Upon For Appendicitis-Shoot Vic
 tim Is Improved

Los Angeles, Jan. 4.-Courtland g. Dimes of Denver. shot New Years evening by Mabel Normand's cnauf- feur, when the latter interrupted a visit of the motion picture star and Edna Purviance, another movie act ress. to Dimes bungalow, is resting comfortably at the Good Samaritan hospital where Miss Normand also is patient after an operation yesterday for appendicitis.
 How, why and when a .25 calibre pistol belonging to Miss Normand and used in the shooting. found its way into the hands of Horace Greer the chauffeur, continues 10 occupy the attention of detectives.
 Greer told police that Mrs. Edith Burns, Miss Normand's companion. knew that he carried a pistol when he went to Dimes apartment, and warned him to be careful"
 Both Mrs. Burns and Miss Normand insisted Wednesday that they had no idea how Greer could have ob- tained the pistol.
 Why, l mentioned the pistol to Mrs. Burns at least three weeks be- fore New Years Greer asserted. "she told me she was afraid Miss Normand might use it and l asked her to get it for me and told her l would put it away where l could get if if they needed it in the house.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04
SPALLA IN TROUBLE

Paris. Jan. 4.-The proposed depar- ture of Erminio Spalla for South Am erica to meet Angel Firpo caused a protest to be lodged with the interna- tional boxing union by the manager of the Belgian heavyweight Humbert, whom the Italian champion, it was claimed, had signed to box in Milan Jan. 12. Erminio thereupon suggest ed the substitution of his brother Giuseppe for the match with Hum- bert, to which the latter agreed, ap- parently with satisfaction, remarking that Giuseppe was mot so tough as Erminio."
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04
Straus Pays in Full for
 Jewels Brought Into U. $.

New York, Jan. f.--Simon w. straus. investment banker, who was reported to have made a return or s10O,noO to customs on iewe'ry brought into the country in November has authorized a statement declaring that there was misunderstanding about the purchase of the jewels and that the matter had been adjusted. Government agents were said to have seized some Of the jewels which were reported of value Of sS5o,ooo. MT. Straus, in his statement said that when rho matter was brought 10 his attention it was promptly adjusted.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04
Duesenberg Auto Company
 Reported in Good Shape

Indianapolis. Jan. 4,--The Deusen- berg Automobile and Motor company for which receiver was appointed yesterday is solvent and in sound financial condition, according to a statement by Chester s. Kicker, gem the receivership was a friendly action carried out in order to effect re- organization. and added that the company had merchandise assets of s1, GOO, ,0G0 while its cash liabilities were but s200,000. William T. Ras- mussen, receiver. said the company will continue in operation.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04
SLIGHT QUAKES CONTINUE
Occasional Trem0rs of The Earth
 StiIl Drive People of Ancona, Italy, { District Into Frenzy of Fright.

By The Associated Press.
 Ancona, Italy. Jan. 4. - Slight earth shocks continue to terrify the population of this district. especially in the towns of Senigallia, 'Fano, Mondolfo and Marotta. The residents of these communities, having left their homes. are camping in the open air and are suffering greatly because of the snow and the cold weather
 One report. which. however, has not been confirmed. says that small crater, sending forth lava, has opened on the slope of Mount Sasso, near Fano.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04
OPPOSE LOAN TO HUNGARY

Bucharest, Rumania. Jan. 4--It is understood here that the Rumanian delegates to the Belgrade conference of the little entente have been in- structed strongly to oppose the loan to Hungary being arranged by the league of nations if Hungary insists upon rcparation for the Rumanian anti-bolshevist invasion of Hungary in 1919, or if the proposed loan is given priority over Rumanian repara- tion claims.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04
Manager for Johnson Says
 Campaign Will Be Hot One

Cleveland. O.. Ian. 4.-~Senator Hiram N. Johnson, candidate for the republican nomination to the presi- dency, prepared today to receive d few delegations from Ohio and prob ably from other states. u was planned to form a permanent state campaign organization and to ap- point d manager for Ohio. We're going to build up n fighting orgdni@a- ton that will keep them stepping
 Frank II. Hitchcock. the falifor- nian's national campaign manager, declared. senator Johnson was im- menaclr pleased with the crowd which greeted him for his address, which opened his campaign last night The hall was crowded 10 ca- pacity and thousands Of persons were turned away,
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04
Plan New Ways to Increase
 Commercial Aircraft Use

Wash ugfpn. Iaii A,-Cnalfinan Ninslow bfsfhe .lionse inierstht" com mittnc. ind f.secrctary Hoover. with the adeige oft aviation experts, are en- gagged ieedrafting u new legislative proposal dfsigncd 10 increase the efficiency aud use oi commereial arr craft The main purpose, MT. Hoover said. ls to establish aifederal system of arplane inspection. which would give some guarantee or se- cnriiy to the public as to the safety of machines and appliances for pas
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04
BUYS BIG ESTATE

AIorristown. \. J., Jan. 4.--Eugene Brewster, publisher of motion pic- ture magazine in New York, has pur- chased the Dudley olcott estate Tn Normandie Park, near here. The estate is ono of tho show places of Morris county.
 Mir. Brewster came into public tice some time ago when he an nounced that he and Corliss Palmer, motion picture actress. would be married as soon as Mrs. Brewster ob- tained divorce.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04
goth Century Ltd. Held Up
 By C0Iliding With Auto

Runalo, x. r.. Jan. 4,--.The second section Of the westbound goth Cen tury, the New York Centrais fast train. was delayed for an hour this morning at Forks. village five miles east of Buffalo, when it ~aruck a creclsed automobile that had crashed through the guard gates The pony wheels Of the engine were derailed and the passengers were shaken mp hy the iarling stop of the coaches. but no one was injured and the train proceeded westward after a wrecking crew had lacked the wheels back upon the rails.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04
TO GRADUATE AS NURSES

New Britain is well represented in the nurses training class which will graduate from St. Francis hospital. Hartford. next Monday afternoon Among the local young women who will graduate with the class of Al student nurses are Miss Helen Quirk, Miss Gertrude Murphy, Miss Gather inc Ryan, Miss Margaret Birmingham and Miss Frances M. Morrissey. Miss Morrissey was recently awarded s25 in gold as first prize for excellence in her studies.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04
Wages of Farm Labor Are
 Higher Than Back in 1914

Washington. Jan. A-Wages oi farm labor were higher today, The average rate with board was Ss3.ls and without board s46.s1 month. The rates in iaf4 were sei,o5 and saa.5s respectively.
 Day wages of harvest laoor "lth board averaged s2.4S last year com pared with sl.55 m 1914.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04
MEMORIAL TO SAILORS
Americas sea Dead Are Honorcd In Proposed Majestic Structure To Bc I.rcctei at Washington.

New York, Jan. 4.---Amefica's sea dead are to he honored in memorial which probably will stand In tho na- tionaI capital. it was announced to- day byFthc navy and marine memo rial association.
 Secretary of the Navy Denhy, As sistant See. Roose,eit; r.. r. Farley, ,hairmal nf the shipping board: Fear Admiral Vim. S Benson and Major General John A. i.eieune, command . nt of the United States marine corps. hca, ihc honorary national commit tee in charge Of the project.
 The memorial design selected is symbolical Of the solitude and silence which cnrclop the country's sra dead. X giant towering wapc, over which seven grey sombre sea gulls hover is io be mounted on il marble pedestal placing the topinost bird l2 feet above the ground. itwill bn ensi in bronze. .-
 The memorial. officials said. IS 10 hr erected in honor of all American dead at sea. and will not bc cnnilnad tc Inc nations wartime losses
 other officials on the memorial . committee include Admiral Edward ". Ebcrle. chief of naval operations; .Admira, Robert E. roont1: Rear .Ad- niral Hilary F. Jones, Rear Admiral Bradley X. Fiskc, Rear Admiral Henry B Wilson and Rear Admiral Charles, P. Plnnkctt.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04
Admits Shooting But Says
 It Was Only an Accident

Central City, Ky. Jan. 4.-Mystery surrounding the death in hotel room here of Luther Brown had been cleared up today, by a statement giy- en to county officials by Winnie Nel- son, 31. According to W. o. Smith, county attorney, Nelson confessed that the fatal bullet was fired acci- dentally from an adjoining room of the hotel Nelson, Ernest Litzey and Claude Emery. the latter 15 year old boy, are under arrest on war rants charging murder
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04
American Lawyer Visits
 EeValera in His Cell

Dublin, Jan. 4.-John Finnerty, the American lawyer who is repre- senting the claimants of Irish repub- lican funds in America, interviewed Eamon DeVaiers and Austin Stack ip iail here yesterday preliminary to taking evidence in the case before the American consul general here in accordance with tho New York su- preme courts order.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04
Safety First 1

Bobby-Can't I change my name today, ma?
 Mother-Wbat in the world do you want to change your name Tor!
 Bobby--Cause Pa said he will whip me when he gets home, as sure as my names Robert.-Boston Transcript
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04
ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT.

MT. and Mrs. Procopchyk of An sonia announce the engagement of their daughter, Olga, to William Ja- cobs Jr., son of MT. and Mrs. Will liam Jacobs of 70 Beaver street. No date has been set for the marriage.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04

senger carriage. sport and exhibition.
 Manufacturers of aircraft generally are anxious for such d federal policy
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04

Johns Hopkins University has just opened its first dormitory for stti- dents.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-02-12
ULTIMA HORA
Los KIENDROS TODOS De La DELECACION
PORTORRIQUENA TIENEN Ell PNOPO-
SETO DE ENDARCAR PARA LA
lSLA, Ell SADADO

Por un importante Official del Go
bierno nos enteramos, aver a Ultima
hora, que los miembros que compo-
nen la Delegation de la Legislature,
tienen ell prop6sito de regresar, aeon
panados del gobernador Towner, en-
ell vapor que sale de Nueva York ell
sabado de esta semana.
Los hearings" para discutir las
cuestiones de la isla Sc celebraran ell
dia trece Y ounce del corriente, o
sea Ell microbes y viernes proximos,
v ellos, luego de comparecer ante ell
Comite de la Camara Y el Senado Sc
proponen presentar sus memoriales Y
quedar asi en- condolences de llegar
la isla ell nismo dia en- que habra
de clausurar sus sesiones ell Senado
v poder discutir la question del Te-
sorero.
Aunque todavfa ell cable no nos
ha confirmado esta noticia, la fuente
de donde procede nos merece tanto
credito que nos atrevennos asegu-
rar que es completamente exacta.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-02-12
LA CoMED1A

La comedia, que no llegaba tanto,
va que solo Sc trataba de un dialogo
titulado "El Cura Y la Princesa Con-
vertida", Sc desarrollaba sobre esta
trama, sencilla y burlesca: una Prin-
cesa que espera a un santo Sacerdote.
Llega este, y es recibido con Ell natu-
raj contentamiento de su solicita sier-
va. Hablan de cosas sagradas, de
asuntos diversos. Luego el Sacerdote,
que terne por Ell alma de la Princesa, le
expresa su descontento y tenor por
no haberla visto por la Iglesia Ultima
mente, y le habla de la necesidad de
recoger algdn dinero para los sagrados
oficios religiosos. La Princesa, cuyo
''rol" desempefaba una agraciada jo-
ven dc apellido Dominguez, le MEGA
al Sacerdcte, dssempehado por un jo-
vencito dc apellido Pietri, Ell dinero
que este la solicitaba. Contrariado 9
iracundo el Sacerdote. respondiendo a
10 humane que guarda, increpa a la
,Princesa en- t6rminos mas menos pa
recidos a estos: "lTe vas condenar!
iEres una mala cat6lical''
La Princesa para demostrar su reli-
giosidad le Inuestra un escapulario de
la virgen del Carmen. Ciego de cole
ra, Ell Sacerdote Sc 10 arrebata de las
manos, diciendo: "iEso es una tonte-
rial luna por. - levanta su bra
20 en- actitud de arrojar contra Ell sue
10 Ell talismar religioso. pero--
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-02-12
I'm EXTRAORDINARY FENONENO, QUE
SOBRE PASA Los uNITES De LO MILA-
CROSO> Y SUPERNATURAL, CONnUEVE
A LAS CLASSES RELICIOSAS DE ANASCO|
SOBRE Ell PROTAGONISTA PRINCIPAL DE UNA COME
Ola DE PROFANACION BURLA

Decimos: Ell Sacerdote, ciego de CO.
lera. alza su brazo en- actitud de AFRO
jar contra ell suelo Ell escapulario de la
Princesa, pero una fuerza extrsiia,
oculta, sobrehumana no 10 permite; y
el brazo que Sc levant6 para arrojar
ell escapulario queda inm6vil; Ell pro-
tagonista del tragico papel de Sacer-
dote queda idiotizado, y no puede res
ponder las preguntas de los espec-
tadores. estupefactos hasta ell limite.
FL suceso ha producido profunda emo
ci6n en- Afiasco, donde ha ocurrido FL
jovencito que desempefiaba ell papel de
Sacerdote, sali6 del temple Protestan-
to en- hombros, paralftico, idiota y en-
fermo. Todavia, dicen los adictos la
Iglesia Cat6lica, gente pia y creyente,
despues de tres semanas de ocurrido
ell espeluznante suceso, ''la ira de Dios
pesa sobre el infeliz sacrflego CO.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-02-12
ABRAHAM
LINCOLN

Hoy celebran los Estados Unidos,
Y con los Estados Unidos todos los
pueblos civilizados, ell natalicio de uno
de los honlbres mas grande que re-
gistrasla HistorfA de la hundanidad.
Abraham Lincoln es mas admira-
do cuanto mas amos pasan, su vi
da esta LENA de bellisimas epopeyas
q. bien pudieran servir de mucho to
dos los hombres de todas las razas,
que aspiran a escalar los mas eleva-
dos picachos de la gloria, para bien
del pals en- que nacieron bien de
la humana especie.
Nacido en- ell pequeno Condado de
Hardin, Kentucky, ell II de febrero
de 1909, deslizaronse sus primeros
amos en- medic de la pobreza. Para
poder librar su subsistencia labo-
rar por la felicidad de los suyos,
ejercio en- su juventud toda clase de
oficios, en- las tierras del oeste de su
pals: al principle condujo un Yat
bout en- ell rio Mississippi luego Sc
dedico aserrar Y cortar MADEIRA en-
las cercanfas de Illinois.
Copiamos 10 que a prop6sito de este
grande hombre dice ell Diccionario
Enciclop@dico Hispano Americana, en-
una de sus paginas mas belIas, dedi-
cadas narrar la vida de las glorias
que fueron son orgullo de la huma-
nidad:
"Educ6se por ST mismo Y debi6 a
ST propio su fortuna; estudi6 Dere-
cho, Sc recibio de abogado Y comenz6
en- seguida la carrera polftica. Dipu-
tado a la Asamblea Legislative por
Illinois, tomo asiento en- ell Congre-
SO (1848-49); pero dispute en- vano
1859 ell tftulo de Senador a Stephen
Douglas. Sus cualidades sobresalien-
tes Y la actividad tenaz, la voluntad
infiexible de su caracter, unidas una
extraordinaria bondad v a un amor
profundo su patria, lie dieron no
escasa popularidad.
'El horrado viejo Abe, diminutivo
de Abraham, como lie llamaban fami-
liarmente, logro ser elegido candida
to la presidencia por ell Partido Re
publicano Abolicionista, nombrado
Presidente de la Republica en- 9 de
noviembre de 1860. Esta election Sc
ialo ell camino de la guerra civil. En-
20 de diciembre Immediate, la Carroll
ma del Sur levant6 la bandera de la
separation, ejemplo seguido por to-