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The Washington times., 1925-03-31
SEE FIGHT
IN school,.
BOARD
Peyser viii Ask That Ruling
Be Revoked as IIIegaI-2oo
Letters Back Stand

That the Board of Education
needs to have its jurisdiction over
fraternities defined was the opin-
ion expressed by members of the
board today, with strenuous eff
fort TO revoke the antifraternity
ruling looming at the board meet
ing tomorrow.
Captain Julius /. Peyser today
declared he will make every at
tempt at the meeting tomorrow
to obtain board action on the fra
ternity question, or at the very
least a promise that the board
will take action in the immediate
future.
VIII Ask Lifting Of Ban.
Captain Peyser declared he will
offer resolution asking the board
to abrogate the anti-fraternity
ruling. He bases his opposition TO
the ruling on a legal basis. In the
absence Of statute empowering
the Board of Education here to rule
regarding secret organizations, the
board cannot adopt such a rule,
he said He further takes the posi-
ton that there is no power in the
organic law under which the
schools are operating on which
the present rule can be defended.
He declared today he has received
more than 200 letters from parents
urging resembling of the rule.
.GreenwoOd's View.
In outlawing organizations. the
burden of proof is on school au-
fhorities, was the opinion of Ernest
Greenwood. vice president of the
school board, who raised the fra
ternity question some time ago
when the corporation counsel gave
his latest opinion that the school
board has no jurisdiction over or
carnations whose membership is
not confined to the student body.
Board members and administra-
tive officials today received let
ter from Mrs. Wayne b. Wheeler.
wife of the general counsel of the
Anti-Saloon League, asking them
hot to revoke the anti-fraternity
rule.
With athletics crippled at Gen.
tTaI High School, Principal Alvin
w. Miller announced today that
Central will go into the baseball
season with a team il it has to
put an entirely new team on the
field. So far, he announced. no
cadet officer is included in the
number who admitted belonging to
fraternities.
The Washington times., 1925-03-31
WORK
TOSTART
SOON
Completion of Upper Half OF
Meridian Hill Planned
This Summer

Contracts will be let soon for
the completion of the upper half
of Meridian Hill Park, it was an
nounced today by Lieutenant
Colonel C. o. Sheriff., director of
public buildings and public parks.
Work will commence about June
and will continue throughout
the summer.
Every proposed feature of the
upper park, with the exception of
four small bandstands and the
ornamental terrace dividing the
upper and lower park levels, will
be constructed. This summers
work will cost $4,000, of which
$4,000 remains from this years
appropriation and is now avail
able. An additional $4,000 will
become available July /. Colonel
Sheriff. is planning to let a single
contract for the $50, 900 operation.
Fountain a Feature.
The plans for completion of the
park call for construction of a
beautiful fountain in the upper
park. A broad promenade will pe
constructed at the southern end Of
the upper level, from which
twenty-foot wall will drop away to
the lower park level. In the CEN
ter of this wall will be a hand.
some sculptural piece and fountain,
fed by the overflow from the foun-
tain in the upper park. A series of
small cascades will be constructed
down the slope of the lower hill.
The work this summer will result
In completion of the Fifteenth
street side of the park down to the
promenade and retaining wall and
completion of the portion of the
upper park surrounding the statues
of Dante and Joan of Arc. The
present excavation shows the loca-
ton of the proposed division wall.
At the Fifteenth street end of the
wall, opposite Chaplin street,
great semi-circular stone stair will
divide the upper and lower Levels.
The Washington times., 1925-03-31
ZINES .sIAEE. etioI0

appropriation recently authorized by
Congress.
Every effort will be made to re-
cruit these men locally, the COM
mission said, and residents outside
of Washington will only be called
on as a last resort.
The examination is rather simple,
it was stated, consisting of a physi-
cal test, mental test, and a Cnar-
acter investigation, given in the
order named. Mental examinationu
are to be given every Wednesday
to those who have passed the pIIysi.
cal examination.
The age limits are twenty-five
and thirty-five years for policemen.
and twenty-one and thirty-one years
for firemeh. Both policemen and
firemen must measure at least five
feet, eight inches in bare feet and
weigh at least 145 pounds without
clothing.
Appointment is made at a salary
Of $1,800. In one year the men
automatically advance to Glass 2,
$1,000 a year and in three years to
Glass 3, $2,100 a year.
The Washington times., 1925-03-31
FOUR MAIN
POINTS TO
Be BOARD
TOP|(;
Utilities Commission Will Get
Maj. coveII's Opinion-Briet
Is to Be Studied

The Public Utilities Commits
sion meets this afternoon to COM
slider four disputed points in the
valuation of the Chesapeake and
Potomac Telephone Company.
Major William E. r. Covell,
assistant engineer commissioner,
has prepared an opinion on each
point which he will submit. After
the commission decides, Major
CovelI will then compute the ten
tative valuation of the company.
The commissions value, how
ever, will not be announced until
attorneys for the phone corpora
ton file brief outlining their
views.
Points In Dispute.
Major Covell and Frank II.
Stephens, counsel for the Commits
sion, will go over this brief and
report to the Commissioners whether
they believe the Commissions ten
tative value should be adjusted.
Announcement of the valuation
will then follow.
The points in dispute follow:
1. The company's claim of ST.
5000, 900 as a going concern"
2. Value of land and buildings.
The Commission has two figures,
one by the District Assessor and
another by appraisers engaged by
the phone company. The Cora
mission will also decide whether
three vacant lots owned by the
company shall be added to fair
value.
8. Depreciation. The compa ny.
claims a depreciation of S1,SOo.-
OOO The corporations accrued
depreciation amounts to $4,000
OOO including a gift of nearly
million dollars from the American
Telephone and Telegraph Conf
pany. The Commission will de-
eide between the two figures.
4. Working capital and sup
plies. The company claims about
$SOO,000 for this item. 1t is
understood the Commissions exc
perts make an estimate several
hundred thousand dollars below
this amount.
The Washington times., 1925-03-31
INSANE PATIENT ESCAPES
FROM NAVAL HOSPITAL

An insane man escaped from the
psychopathic ward at Naval Hos
pital today.
His name is James Lawler and
is described as being forty two
years old, five feet. eight inches in
height. weighing 155 pounds, and
dressed, when last seen. IN shabby
dark gray suit.
Hospital authorities said LaWler
vas to be transferred u ST. Eliza.
beth's Hospital today. but that
while preparations weie being made
he walked out. 1t was said he IL
not danger tus.
The Washington times., 1925-03-31
FAVOR Lifting Of Ban on g "Frats
1lIE1RD1pSEEM8
ER1Ez2SS1:-oB By BILL PRICE @kA
CEMETERY SENTIMENTS.

CEMETERY SENTIMENTS.
John Jones in his day had nine legal
wives
And lived to bury them all.
He had been q good husband during
hut the sturdiest oak must fall.
Mine headstones with names gave
their birth and age
But the one above John was the
As q fitting relief to his life's last
1t read. 'Here's lies John Jones.
AT REST"
said the widow whose husband was
under the sward,
To the stone cutter, with tears In
On the monument cut q hand point
Ing up and "GOne To His Re-
ward
And make the inscription extra
large size.
The stone cutter finished, but ne
was full as the moon,
when the widow saw it she reeIed in
For the finger Of the hand pointed
down.
Was q truthful man In mems eyes.
Perhaps BY the busy world forgot,
Few will know that hero he lies.
Beside him reposes his faithful wife,
Loyal, faithful and true;
She never told . lie in her life,
And with him she lies here too.
OLD SOCKS.
The Washington times., 1925-03-31

As / understand the posi-
tiOm of France as to paying
back the 1000, 100000 she
oqUes the United States, she
might be aOilLing to pay $50
do1Un and 81 per Week.
CICERO SLAPP.
The Washington times., 1925-03-31
HE USUALLY IS.

A stranger iCGs listening to a
speech in Congress for the first
time. To the friend irith him he
sdid, ''WhO Is that IoMd-Dlouthed
feIIer beHerin' doaUn theref"
why, Uncle Bill, that's BIGm-
t0M."
"BIdttin'f He'll, pes, i knoD he
is. but asked ne aUHdt's his
name 70 GENE BLOSSOM.
The Washington times., 1925-03-31
CONG.HAUGEN'S CONDITION
NO WORSE, SAY DOCTORS

The condition of Congressman
Gilbert c. Haugen RepJ of Iowa,
chairman of the House Agricultural
Committee, who has been in Emer-
gency Hospital for more than
week suffering from bladder trouble.
was reported today to be un.
changed.
He had a fairly good night, his
physicians said.
The Washington times., 1925-03-31
BETTER BLEND THAN
18 NAMES ENROLLED BY
'SIGNERS' ORGANIZATION

Eighteen names were enrolled at
meeting last night at the Cairo
Hotel called for the purpose Of
forming a District branch of the
descendants Of the signers of the
Declaration of independence.
Mrs. Bell Merrill Draper, reg
istrar of the national organization,
read a letter of greeting from
President Carl Magee Kneass. Col.
onel G. Lockwood presided.
The Washington times., 1925-03-31
THE "WALLFLOWER'S

DREAM.
In "Maytime" "Fm Haunted
By That Swanee River Song"
In "Dreary Weather" I get those
Down Home Blues:" but "Oh!
Baby" when ] Get Lucky" "Fn
See You III My Dreams" Then
"Any Way the Wind Blows
Fate" Just Like a Doll" will
bring "Some Little Someone" tn
me. ItII be "The One I Love-"
Pretty Soon" we'll be Hold
ing Hands," But then "My Dream
Moon" lends and Ill know I've
Been a FOOl' to the ''Slave Of
Love-" Once again I'll be "AH
Alone" Without YOU"
BATTLING SAM.
A BETTER BLEND THAN
MOCHA AND JAVA
In Council Grove, Kan, Olive
Turnipseed married Clarence
Green. Now she is known as
Olive Green. Even at that she
ought to live to q ripe" old
age. BINGO BEN.
VisitOr-IIOw is it that you can
make such exact IikeneSses OF the
modern fIapper?
Artistic. | have them kiss the
canvas affectiOnateIy, and their
cosmetic do the rest.
LEON S. GORDON.
The Washington times., 1925-03-31
Arms Farley Predicted

The prediction that a new inter.
national disarmament conference
would be held in Washington late
this fall or winter was made today
by Senator King Dem) of Utah,
following conferences with Pres.
ident Coolidge and Secretary OF
State Kellogg.
The Washington times., 1925-03-31
HATS SURE CAUSE TALK.

HATS SURE CAUSE TALK.
About this time OF the year the
fGUOrite remGrEs of DoDlen t0iIl be:
~ see HiIdG has bought new
hGtf"
"Yes, don't think It Is becoming
either, do voWf"
"WeH. these cheap bargain hGts
are neUer becoming"
"I met Mrs Pinsom dOtCM on r
street the other ddy and do yoM
EMOtC she is still aCeGring that
black hat, iDith the red trimmin0l"
"She certainly could isnpr0ve her
GppeGrGnce II she ScGnted to, but
suppose she bI0mes her husband
for not OivinO her the money"
"Pm told he OiUes her plenty Of
money, but she loses It at bridge"
KATHERINE X.
~
HOW TO TEST A DRUNK.
The defendant denies he was
drunk" said the judge TO the cop.
How could you tell he was drunk?"
well, your honor, he came along
walking unsteadily. He had o
Chrysanthemum In his coat lapel. 4
asked him where he got the chryean-
themum. He answered.: You lhlc1
mean this (llic.l? Thassa chic (hic)
an thlcl thembum.
The Washington times., 1925-03-31
MEN
SOUGHT FOR.
POLICE
Civil Service Will Favor
Residents of City for
Addition to Force

Washington men will have first
call in the drive started today Oy
the Civil Service Commission 10 re-
cruit 12S additional men for the
police force and thirty-six men for
tho fire department, under the new
The Washington times., 1925-03-31

THE FLAPPER'S LAMENT.
s'If skirts keep getting shorter,
And the wind keeps mp its snort,
We girls will have to use ballast,
Said q flapper with a snort.
"And II the wind still whispers
That spring Is really nigh,
/ hope the wind will blow the dust
In every calkie's eye.
OIDONO.
The Washington times., 1925-03-31
President Cancels Trip

President Coolidge has abandoned
his intention of going to Lexington.
Mass, on April 10, to attend the
150th anniversary celebration OF
the battle of Lexington and Con
cord, it was announced at the
White House today
The Washington times., 1925-03-31
HETTERGRAPHS.

HETTERG GRAPHS.
Some of those UhO are
"1Cedded" to the truth really
ought to be "weLded" to it..
There are too many divorces
in this "1cedded" business.
EVery day is April fools day
10ith some people. They are
Kidding themselves right along.
Yes, Mabel, the dotted line
at the bottom of. a rent lease
rs q "bee line" Every dot is
a "sting." "Stumg" is right.
Fat men do not deserve CEN
sure nor pity. They are "the
fat of the land" The lean guys
are "The salt of the EARTH"
Some behdVe more like they aOere
''red pepper"
Before Mr.. La Toilette had
chance to "bOlt himself in"
they bOlted him out.
FRED VETTER.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-02-05
Baked Vegetable OnaeIet
or SouMe Good Dish

prepared by the United States Department
of Agricuture)
Drain cooked vegetables peas,
beans, soy beans, cowpeas, carrots,
spinach or any preferred vegetables
to make one cupful of thick vegetable
pulp when mashed or put through
sieve. Make a thick sauce by blend
ing one-fourth cupful Of fat with one
fourth cupful Of -four and adding one
cupful of liquid, which may be whole
or skim milk, cream, meat stock or che
water IN which vegetables have been
cooked. Beat three egg yolks and
combine with the sauce and vegetable
pulp. Add seasoning Of salt, pepper,
onion juice and one of the following
Finely chopped parsley, chives, ham,
one-eighth teaspoonful curry powder.
Bacon used in the making of sauce
gives a good flavor. Beat the three
egg whites till very stiff, fold into the.
souffie mixture and bake in buttered
baking dish In slow oven until firm.
Other vegetables may be served around
the souffle.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-02-05
Slight Flare Varies
Slim Straight Lines

Subtle details vary the mode OF the
hour but the essentials remain the
same, and one finds gratifying sim
plicity of line, an elimination of super
fiuous decoration and a sophisticated
use of color.
While the line in most instances is
undeviatingly slim and straight, a
newer aspect is given by the introduce
ton of a slight flare Sometimes this
is achieved by godets or scant ruffies
and frequently by the use of small box
plaits which open out when the wearer
is in motion and fall into slender lines
when she is in repose.
A circular. movement is seen in sew
eral of the new frocks but is handled
in a way that marks it as distinctly Of
this season. Back and front of the
skirt are plain and the flare is concen-
trated at one side. 1t is tremendous
ly smart line and very youthful. One
hears rumors that foremost couturier
is contemplating revival Of the prin-
cess silhouette, much modified to be
sure. but reminiscent of the fashion Of
a decade ago.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-02-05
Leather Coat Chic for
School or College Girl

For some time leather has been
used for rather clumsy sport or rain
coats which had no particular claim
to beauty, but were strictly practical
and useful That it could be fash
toned into coats that are as smart as
they are practical is proved by sew
eral Of the new models which have
recently appeared. These have lost
none of the attributes of serviceable-
ness. but have added those Of chic and
beauty and it is not difficult to predict
that these coats of smooth finished
leather or of suede will be most sue
cessful.
Short-bloused coats of suede are
wonderfully smart and are ideal for
the school or college girl. A little felt
hat either in the color Of the jacket
or matching the skirt is usually worn
and all the accessories, such as sport
hose. shoes and gloves, are in perfect
harmony.
Even more interesting are long
leather coats in dull shade Of red
which have decorations Of narrow
leather cordings and are collared and
faced with fur
Also of red leather is short box
coat trimmed with wide bands of sill
yer muskrat cut out in pointed seal
lOpS.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-02-05

prepared by the United States Department
of Agriculture.)
Soups that supply large amount OF
vitamines are desirable for school
lunches, served in the classroom. The
United States Department of Agricul-
ture suggests the following recipe,
which includes milk undiluted with
water, green-leaf vegetables so finely
chopped that they need little cooking,
and bread crumbs, which absorb the
juices of the green's and also serve
to thicken the soup. Onion juice or
lemon juice is used to improve the
flavor and to supply vitamine G.
to ounces greens lettuce, spinach,
green cabbage leaves, cress, or young
onions with tips).
/ thin slice onion, unless onions are
used as the green.
1 quart milk.
ounces or large slices of bread,
preferably without crusts, or 2
ounces ~ to l cupfuD of bread
crumbs.
1 tsaspoonful salt.
tablespoonful butter or tat.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-02-05
Artificial Flower and
Its Decorative Value

OF course, the first Importance of
the artificial flower lies in its decora-
tive value Founded on this, it has
become a definite fashion. note. But
before we consider this aspect, let US
think about its usefulness. Take, for
example a woman with very broad
shoulders. A medium-size flower,
placed on her shoulder, between her
neck and arm line, will tend to give
slightly narrower appearance to her
shoulder line, largely to the one on
which it is placed, it is true, but the
fact remains it takes away from the
entire shoulder breadth.
Another use for the artificial flower
is to soften the too large hipline. By
this is not mean that one should be
placed right on the hip, making its
bulge even more noticeable. But if a
large flower is placed so that it will
come within the outside hipline, and
will add to it long foliage or droop-
ing piece of ostrich length of line
is suggested that will detract from hip
breadth.
Thus when you are trying on a
tailored frock or evening gown, OBJ
serve whether the addition of such an
ornament will improve the dress.
OF course, when it comes to the
purely decorative value of the arti-
fetal flower, much could be said. Con-
sidering first the white gardenia. it is
well to remember that it will not be
nearly so helpful to many women as
would a flower with more celor. An
all-black costume is actually becom-
ing to comparatively few types SO that
only the woman with abundant natur-
al coloring can afford to be without
any contrast with her black. For the
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-02-05
CONSIDER FIBER IN
JUDGING TEXTILES
Many Fine Points Should
Be GiUen Consideration.

fPrepared by the United States Department
Of Agriculture)
Color, design or passing fashion
should not be the only considerations
when purchasing textile fabric, &C
cording to the bureau of home eco
nomics of the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture. Among the many
points that should be given due weight
is whether the fiber in the fabric Is
that which is desired and for which
the purchase price is paid. A cheap
fiber is not necessarily poor invest
ment If the purchaser knows what she
is getting, If the material suits her
purpose. and If the price is right con-
sidering the quality.
Different Fibers.-
Cotton may be chosen for its low
cost, ease of laundering, GOODNESS and
durability; mercerized cotton because
it combines durability and beauty with
low cost; linen for its absorptive prop
critics, its resistance to soil, it's beauty
and durability wool for its warmth;
silk for its great beauty and durabils
called "rayons by large group Of
manufacturers, for It's lower cost and
extreme luster
Mixtures Of fibers may be desirable
in cases where wearing quality has
not been too greatly sacrificed in order
to lower cost. Mixtures of wool and
cotton may launder better than wool
alone, although in some cases the diff
ference in shrinkage of the two fibers
is disastrous 1t is better to test such
union materials by washing or steam
ing sample before the purchase is
made.
Moreover, there are different grades
Of cotton, linen and the other kinds of
fibers. An exact study would compare
structure. breaking strength and many
other characteristics of each sample,
but length, which is an important fac
tor, can be easily noted. The longer
the fiber, the easier it is held in the
yarn and the smoother and less easily
soiled is the fabric woven from 1t.
Cotton fiber may be from four-ffths
to one-half inch in length and Is
therefore short fiber at best.
Wool Fibers Vary.
Wool fibers vary from one to eight
inches in length. Regenerated wool Is
made from scraps from tailor shops,
garment factories and the like, and
from old materials sold as rags. These
are all properly disinfected, cleaned,
torn apart and respun. Such fiber is
likely to be broken and shorter than
new wool, although this is not neces-
sarily the case.
Silk is ordinarily long fiber, but as
IN the case of the other fibers, the
short ones, twisted into spun silk, are
used for cheaper fabrics.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-02-05
Advance Fashions
Shown at Resorts
Interesting Models Dis
played Foretell Modes
That Will Prevail.

The fashions shown at Palm Beach
place especial emphasis on formal and
elaborate expressions Of the mode for
the advance season. These effects are
accomplished by the extensive use Of
fine laces of chantilly type, sheer
crepes and chiffons, notes a CORE
spondent in the Kansas City Star.
Another factor that contributes to
the formal tone is the frequent use of
metal in beads or laces. The bead emf
broideries often are antique in appear
ance, with large cabochous in bright
colors, pearls and brilliants in effec-
tive combinations.
The vogue for long, tight sleeves is
apparent in semi-formal frocks Of chif-
fons and laces, the transparent medi-
ums contrasting with the tailored
snugness of the sleeves themselves. In
almost every instance where the long
sleeve is sponsored in this type of
frock, round collarless necklines are
used, the combination of the two sug-
costing Moyenage inspiration that is
frequently carried out in tight,
sheath-like line from the shoulder to a
little below the hips. At this juncture
modified flare is usually introduced,
so handled as to leave the back line
comparatively fiat.
Beige and the blonde shades are dom
mating color features of the lace
frocks and a touch of gold generally
nroviflpS q rich contrast The tIlnic
again appears as the most important
silhouette, fulness being obtained by
the use of fine plaitings, sometimes in
alloyer arrangement Comparatively
seldom is waistline left underlined.
Beaded girdles are used around the
hips of several of the dresses.
Lace of chantilly character is also
chosen to develop an ensemble for for
NAL wear, composed of a black lace
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-02-05
Vegetable CHECKER, StetU

Dress fowl and cut into joints.
Melt two tablespoonful of butter and
cook in it one small chopped onion,
three sweet red peppers and three
sweet green peppers, cut In small
cubes; tablespoonful chopped pars-
ley and one bayleaf. Cook for a few
minutes to develop flavor. Then add
two teaspoonfuls salt, six tomatoes or
one large can tomatoes and one-quar.
er pound ham or two or three slices
bacon, chopped fine. Simmer for ten
minutes. Place layers Of the chicken.
vegetable mixture and ham in casser-
ole until all is used. Pour over this
one cupful boiling water. Simmer I'M
til the chicken is tender, the United
States Department of Agriculture rec
ommends.