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The Washington times., 1925-12-28
FENN|NG IS
STUDYING
LETTERS

Commissioner Frederick A. Fem
ming has received about 125
letters voicing the opinions Of the
public on the proposed ban on ALL
night parkers but he has not, IS
yet, sorted them out so that he
can ten whether the majority are
FOR or against the adoption Of
the regulation.
The Commissioner pointed out
That he is giving careful consider
ation to the views of the public
and that he is undermining the
strongest arguments in each LETT
ter for future cogitation.
Benefits and Drawbacks
Benefits to be derived from the
regulation are itemized as follows:
Aids the fire department in
quickly getting into action.
Discourages the theft Of machines
during the night.
Allows the street cleaning de-
partnent unobstructed operation.
Some of the arguments against
the adoption OF the regulation are:
Profiteering in garage space.
Work an undue hardship On apart
melt house jewellers and automobile
owners unable to hire Q chauffeur.
Interfere with the coming Of GER
tain areas where It might be found
necessary to erect public garages.
Lieut.. Col. J.. Franklin Bell, the
Engineer Commissioner, said that
the regulation has provided large
field for argument. He pointed out
many Of the objectionable and bene-
fetal features OF the plan.
Commissioner Cuno H. Rudolph
said he was also receiving letters in
which citizens were objectipg to the
plan. He said he would turn them
over to Commissioner Fenning.
The Washington times., 1925-12-28
RULE
To STAND

No amendment to the traffic reg
ulation banning horse-drawn vehi-
cles and solid-tired trucks from
certain boulevards in the District
is in contemplation, 1t was an.
nounced TODAY BY Commissioners
Frederick Al. Fenning.
When the regulation was drawn
no exception was made for the own
ers Of oId-fashioned carriages.
The opinion has been expressed
by Mrs. James Parmelee, OF the
Causeway, Klingle road northwest,
and Arthur d. Addison. prominent
real estate operator with offices at
sos Seventeenth st. N w, that
allowances should have been made
for the owners OF the once fashion
able vehicles.
It is possible that enough pres
sure may be brought to bear to eff
feet a change in the regulation, but
the answer to Mr.. Addison's re-
quest for special permission was
that no exception could be made to
the rule,
The Washington times., 1925-12-28
POLICE ARREST
RIGHT UPHELD

Rights Of the police In stopping
motorists for traffic law violations
and arrestlng without a warrant
are defended in 3 brief filed in
the Court OF Appeals today on be-
half Of the United States by Dis
trict Attorney PAyton Gordon and
Assistant District Attorney Ray
mond Neudecker.
This is the big point involved in
the appeal Of James T. Holmes
from a Judgment of the District
Supreme Court Of life imprisonment
Tor the killing Of Policeman Ray
mond Leisinger on August %, 1921
Holmes and James w. Freeman
were convicted of the Staying and
James Gross was acquitted. Leisjn-
gers alleged slayers went on trial
in October of last year before Chief
Justice Mccoy.
The principal witness was Helen
Jackson, a muIatto girl, who testi-
fled that Holmes was the driver of
the car which Policeman Leisinger
attempted to board at North Capitol
and p Sts., that Holmes tried to
shake off the policeman, first by
speeding up to 40 miles an hour
and then by-working smoke screen
in his face.
When this attempt failed. she
said, Holmes took a revolver from
the car and gave it to Freeman.
Freeman fired three shots at lei
singer and catapulted him into the
street He died almost instantly.
Holmes, Freeman and Gross were
subsequently indicted for first de-
gree murder, and the jury reported
otit verdict of second degree
murder after all-night elaboration
as to Holmes and Freeman. Chief
Justice Mccoy imposed the maxi.
mum sentence.
Assistant United States Attorney
Neudecker claims in the Govern
ment brief that Leisinger was vita
in his rights in attempting to stop
Holmes car, which was running
without lights, and that he was
justified in the shooting that fol
lowed in defense of his life and
safety He contends a policema n
may arrest lor misdeameanor
committed in his presence, without
a warrant, may meet force by
force If the arrest is resisted, and
may even kill the offending party
IL it appears that his own life and
safety are jeopardized.
The Washington times., 1925-12-28
SUES FOR MAINTENANCE,
CHARGING DESERTION

Alleging desertion and non-sup-
port, Mrs. Mary M Wells, 1870
Virginia Ave. S. E.. today filed suit
in the District Supreme Court
against. Joseph Alfred Wells, for
maintenance. Represented by At
torneys Harry K. Hickey and
James F.. Spain. Mrs. Wells claims
that her husband deserted her iii
June 1923 and has not contributed
towards her support and that Of
their child whose custody she re
quests.
They were married in this city
November "a, 1915, and have one
lchild.
The Washington times., 1925-12-28
NOTED SPEAKERS LISTED
FOR TARIFF CONFERENCE

Governors of many States have
selected representatives to attend
the two-day tariff conference to be
held here today and tomorrow. in
The Raleigh Hotel The conference
Is to be held under the auspices Of
the Peoples Reconstruction League.
Among the organizations to be
represented are the United Mine
Workers Of America. the Interna-
tional Brotherhood OF Electrical
Workers. tho United Textile Work
ers the international Association Of
Machinists. the Glass Bottle Blow
ers Association, the International
Brotherhood of Boiler Makers. the
United Brotherhood Of Maintenance
Of Way Employees and most o. the
!railwaymen'e organizations.
The Washington times., 1925-12-28

Congressional legislation which
would compel District street rail.
way companies to return To ! 8
cent fare was opposed today b
the District Commissioners III
letter to Congressman Frederick
N. Zihlman, Of Maryland, chair
man Of the House District Com
mittee.
The Commissioners report wa
aimed especially st the bill 81
Congressman Thomas +. BIantor
Of Texas which would require the
companies to return to their origl-
nal charter fares Of 5 cents cash
or six tickets for j quarter and
would provide in addition j three
quarter fare for school children.
Ruinous, City Heads Say
Such legislation, the District Com
missioners reported, would Be
"ruinous' to the local street rail
ways.
In their letter the District Com
missioners stated that they were
giving their opinion as members Of
the Public Utilities Commission.
The effect Of q cash fare 81 s
cents with tickets ct the rate Of s
for IS cents and with school tickets
TO be sold on all days Of the week
except Saturday and Sunday at the
rate or three-fourths the regular
fare charged adults, would be ruin
Gus to the street railway companies
and disastrous to the efficient serv-
ice now furnished the public By
these companies. the ConmissiOn-
ers wrote.
.The Capital i0Hl Company
has carried during the first ten
months Of the present calendar
year. Ia. 421, 500 cash passengers and
81, 81, 781 token passengers.
Had Sthese passengers paid the
rates Of fare prescribed by r.. j.
1906 fthe BlantOn Bid, exclusive Of
the reduction due to the school
tickets, the company's revenues
would have been $2,349. 12R. 80.
The cOmpany's actual operating
expenses for this period, not In
Guiding taxes, have been &2s554
480.85, which amount IS $685., 35g.z5
in excess Of what its receipts
would have been under II. r.
1906.
The Blanton measure would have
cost the Washington Railway and
Electric Company deficit Of 81, EOS.
62S. 81 for the same 10 months the.
Commissioners said.
The Washington times., 1925-12-28
YES. ONE. SHE DIED
FROM WORRY OVER
WHAT PEOPLE SAID

Did there eUer iVe a 1ComGn
Who eVer said Nth snort
That she didn't care 1ChGt, her
Neighbors said or thOught2
OKLAHOMA PETE.
"Oh! Harriet, I've found one
man whose very touch causes me
to treanbIe all over.
"YOu don't say. You must be
madly in love with him."
mot on your life. He's my
dentist GENEVIEVE.
The Washington times., 1925-12-28
SEEKS $4,000 IN SUIT
FOR INJURIES BY CAR

The Capital Traction Company
was sued In the District Supreme
Court today by Roscoe Morrison.
1929 G street northwest, for SIS, 900
damages. He alleges personal in
turies.
Sadler and Schweinhaut, Morrison
claims that while crossing Connects.
cut avenue at Porter street north.
west, October 20, he was struck by
one Of the company's cars sustain
ing serious and permanent injuries.
The Washington times., 1925-12-28
COAL
LACKING
HERR:

Washington is almost completely
minus anthracite during the cold
snap, but it has plenty Of soft
coal, coke and substitutes on hand.
The coal dealers have a two
weeks reserve supply on hand,
and consequently there will be no
shortage or hardship here, ac-
cording to Jesse C. Suter, secre-
tary of the coal dealers Board
of Trade.
Shipment Delay Likely
A protracted cold wave will in
terfere with the flow of coal ship
ments from the bituminous fields
in West Virginia and Pennsylvania
to Washington to a certain extent,
but even this would not cause the
dealers any worry. They will be
able to handle the local situation,
1t IL asserted.
Local consumers have bought
freely of the substitutes offered
them, and the dealers indicates
day that most of them are we.
fortified for the coal wave. The
demand for coal today was brisk
but not abnormally large. accord
ing to all indications.
Because of the prospect that an
thracite mining may shortly be
resumed, Washington householders
are delaying the buying of soft
coal or coke in any large quaint
ties.
Deliveries Small
Consequently the dealers are COM
planning that they have to deliver
many small lots. often less than
q ton. with resultant loss of time
and increased overhead.
In the alleys and slums of Wash
ington the cold wave was fought
In various ways, chiefly with kindl.
Ing and other substitutes"
The Associated Charities is handl-
Ing a large number of cases where
suffering has been caused by the
weather.
The Washington times., 1925-12-28

the shelter seekers to the Gospel
Mission, but the severity Of the
present cold snap has made the
bread line one OF the longest in sew
eral years.
Take Food to Homes
In some cases men are coming
to get food to take home to their
wives and children. However, there
is not 30 much need Of this, sort
of charity as there would be If
the cold snap had not come SO
soon after Christmas, for nearly all
Of the poor have been provided for.
The Gospel Mission is particu-
larly fortunate in having plenty
Of coal to heat its big plant
throughout the winter. A friend
in Pennsylvania has provided the
mission with a carload of coal.
The Washington times., 1925-12-28
Many a flGpper aOho can't
SEQ a stitch does know hOW
to knit her brOSOs.
KATYDID
CONG. ZIHLMAN TO MAKE
CHRISTMAS EETE TALK

Congressman Frederick n. Zihl-
man of Maryland, chairman of the
House District Committee, will ad-
dress the Business Mems Associa-
ton of southwest Washington at a.
community Christmas celebration at
1880 o'clock tomorrow night In the
park space on c street, between
Seventh and Ninth streets south
west.
The celebration will be held
around a large lighted Christmas
tree. Pastors Of churches in south
west Washington will participate.
Music will be provided by the Wash
ington Boys Independent Band and
choirs from several churches.
The Washington times., 1925-12-28

With the invention of a
talking machine that wiu
translate Chinese We may
kmopv aOhGt it is that Hop
Lee says when We protest
his shirt and collar charges.
MGybe 1T is Just as 10eH zoe
don't kmo1C.
ARIZONA IKE.
The Washington times., 1925-12-28
~ BILL PRICE
THE GIMME GUY

stOh, how I hate the Gimme Guy
Who halls me as I'm passing by
And tells . long and gassy tale
When he BY right belongs In Jail.
s.HIs clothes are always secondhand:
Hls face II rather boiled than tanned; 8
From @0me0ne else he got his shoes:
His voice IL cracked from yearS Of
"Why don't he sometimes 70 to work
As chauffeur, salesman, plumber.
Dishwasher, doctor, waiter, cook
Or else why don't ne write . book7v
Hold on here. friend. perhaps this bird
whom you mecuse-llis side umheaed---
Nay have sustained hard times and
Mayhap ke cannot do his stuff.
He may not have the pep and strength
TO stand and toll . whole days length;
He may be all run dosVn and weak
The victim ~ losing streak.
II you DENT want to drop dime
In his old hat-well, that's no crime;
Just pass him with averfed face
And hope you'll never take his place!
GENE BLOSSOM.
The Washington times., 1925-12-28
A POETS HEAVEN
REG. US. PAT OFFICE


What 10 q poets heaven4
Flowing grass and spreading tIeeSO
GIintA Of wings Of humm1ng birdSs
ButteefIiee and songs Of bees;
FlOweF-fFagPance-fr bFecSea,
ETeecy floating clouds a0ky,
Happy friends a-frOlie,
little foxes fitting By.
what is q poets heaVen9
All that he has never known,
Not Q shining angel host
Twanging harpO about Q thrones
Harmony and gayest Rladness
From the azure up above
To the very grasS roots;
Merry melOdy-and love.
what is q poets heaven?
Rolling rivers, mountains grand,
Darling with the speed Of light,
Drifting, DER the lovely land;
Known, and loved Of all, and loving
Observation-Disclosures stood
An, the poets heaven
To him seemeth very good!
JOHN JARVIS.
The Washington times., 1925-12-28
FLAG COMMISSION
FOR D. c. APPROVED

The District Commissioners to-
day. in a letter to Congress, ap-
proved the bin providing for APP
pointment of commission to pre-:
pare designs for flag for the Dis
trict Of Columbia.
The bill has been introduced in
the Senate and House.
The Washington times., 1925-12-28
Over-heated Furnaces,
Fighting Cold, Bring
Many Alarms

Twenty-four fire alarms were
sounded in Washington in the
last twenty-four hours, ending
at 10 o'clock this morning.
Most of the fires were from
overheated furnaces, forced be-
yond their capacity to rout the
cold.
Only three small Christmas
tree blazes were reported.
Evening star., 1925-06-07

as guest of honor, gave greetings to
the members, and placed a colonial
flag on the bust of George Washing
ton.
The president of the Junior Division,
Miss Mary Isobel Howard, recited the
'Ode to the Flag" by Mrs. Daniel
Lothrop, founder of the c. A. r.
OF very special interest was the
prize essay on Madison and the Con-
stitution," delivered bY Winston Ellis
Hobbs, a Junior member Of Capitol
Society. living in Linden, Md.
Capitol Society, from being gener-
ally known as the Army and Navy
society of the G. A. r.. has an unusual
number of out-oftown members, but
the feeling of fellowship is so strongly
developed that they, as well as the
local members. make a special effort to
keep in touch with the activities of
their society by letters when too far
away to attend the meetings.
Following the exercises in the center
of Statuary Hall the members formed
in line, and following their flag, march
ed around and decorated with laurel
wreaths and silk flags the statues of
IA Revolutionary patriots. A member
of the Senior Division, in colonial cos
tune, at the base of each statue gave
a short address. and a wreath and two
flags were placed by Junior members,
little Richard Montgomery Griswold
being the youngest member to take
part.
One of the most attractive numbers
on the program given at the last meet
ing of the Dolly Madison Chapter, D.
A. r.. in the home of Mrs. W. S. Corby,
on Chevy Chase circle, was the Capt.
tol Society minuet, danced under the
direction of the president, by the fol
Evening star., 1925-06-07

Mrs. j. c. Eckhardt and her guest,
.lrs. Richard Edmonston.
Francis Scott Chapter held its May
Meeting at the home of Mrs. Warren
Emley, 3705 Military road Mrs
iarges. regent, presided. Mrs. Garges
eported that the chapter was one of
he five District chapters to sell five
ickets or more for the Yale historical
lin, thereby receiving S. from the
Yale historical committee. Motions
we're carried to contribute toward the
American manual for immigrants on
Ellis Island; TO the historic State com
mittee toward a fund for placing a
marker at the site of the former mill
tary camp at American University;
toward the fund for the new audi
.orium.
The arrangements for the annual
luncheon were left to the committee,
consisting of Mrs. Daniel. Mrs. Wal
colt, Mrs. Bell and Mrs. Eckhardt.
The following officers were elected:
Regent. Mrs. l.. p. Daniel; vice regent,
Mrs. Warren Dove: treasurer, Mrs.
Arthur Adelman; recording secretary,
Mrs. John c, Eckhardt; corresponding
secretary. Mrs. Walker Martin: regis.
trar. Miss Helen ThompsoA: historian, /,
Mrs Whittier: chaplain, Mrs. Bell.
Mrs. Adelman served as chairman
of the nominating committee.
After the business meeting Mrs
Emley presented to the esteemed eX-
regent an eX-regent's pin. Mrs. Gar
ges has been an efficient officer in the
f.. S. G. and an ardent worker for the
\. :. ID. A. r.
Mrs. j. Miller Porter. a new mem
ber, played selections on the piano.
refreshments were served by the
hostess and the chapter adjourned to
meet with Mrs. Daniels in October
Mrs. George A. Armes of Washing
ton and Atlantic City entertained her
fellow members of the f. S. c. at her
apartment in the Rochambeau June =.
arranged pond lilies,
fern leaves and candles graced the
table and a delightful luncheon was
served. Miss Abrams. harpist,
charmed the hostess and guests with
several selections. The following
guests were present: Mrs. L. p. Dan
iel, Mrs. A. B. Garges, Mrs. Warren
Dove, Mrs. Walker Martin. Mrs. Ar
thur Adelman, Mrs. Frank Bell, Miss
Helen Thompson. Mrs. Warren En-
ley, Mrs. Lena Walcott, Mrs. w. w
Whittier, Mrs. T. c. Uhler, Mrs. J..
Miller Porter and Mrs. John c. Eek
hardt.
Evening star., 1925-06-07
Capitol Society, Children of the
American Revolution of the


most beautiful and impressive cele-
brations of May 80 was that held by
the Junior and Senior Divisions of
Capitol Society, Children of the Amer
lean Revolution, in Statuary Hall of
the Capito,.
Capitol Society. which is the oldest
c. A. r. society in the District. and
the second in the national organiZa-
ton. has been granted the privilege of
holding a special patriotic meeting in
the Capitol each year since it was or
ganized, June II. 1895. The members
take pride in the honor, and out of
town members make a special effort to
meet with the local members and take
part in the exercises.
The members. with their relatives
and invited guests, assembled at IL
am, and the exercises, under the direc-
ton of the president. Mrs. Henry
Fenno Sawtelle, started at 11:30, when
all present Joined in singing "Ameri-
ca accompanied on violinS by Miss
Mary Kaufman and Miss Lola San
born.
The Lords Prayer and the Ameri-
cans Greed were given by Matthew
Trimble, an honorary member, and
Mrs. Sawtelle gave the prayer for the
Children of the American Revolution,
written for Capital Society by the
late Bishop of Washington. Right Rev
Alfred Harding, and authorized by a
vote of the national society to be used
by the national and local societies as
part of the opening prayer.
Mrs. Van OrSdell, national president,
Evening star., 1925-06-07
Paper, rs, Celebrates.

SALT LAKE CITY, June CP.-
The Salt Lake Desert News, official
organ of the Mormon Church, is rs
years old today. The paper celebrated
with special diamond jubilee" edi-
ton. The News was established in
1850 by the then church president,
Brigham Young. 1t has been a daily
since NnNar1,har- 1877
Evening star., 1925-06-07

Miss Marian Stewart, Miss Elizabeth
Barr. Trimble Sawtelle, Miss Mary Iso-
bel Howard. Francis Hoffheins. Miss
Catharine Foster, Jack Thompson,
Miss Mary Margaret Henry, Robert
Mickey. Miss Agnes Gill.
Meetings Of the riding club, organ.
lied by Miss Elizabeth Sawtelle. have
been discontinued on account of her
serious Illness, but she hopes to start
activities as soon as she returns from
Walter Reed Hospital, and all applica-
tions for membership may be sent to
Evening star., 1925-06-07

her home address, 1920 Rhode Island
avenue.
Mozart's ''Minuet," for the two sets
by Capitol Society members, was beau
tifully rendered by Miss Rea Kauff-
man and Miss Mary Kaufman.
Evening star., 1925-06-07

II railway ticket agent were paid
according to the number of fool ques-
tions he has to answer 1t would keep
him busy drawing his salary
Evening star., 1925-06-07

lowing members of Capitol Society, in
colonial costume: Miss Marion Fulton,
Miss Daisy Newkirk, Miss Marion
Dove, Miss Mildred Barnes. Miss Vir-
ginia Thompson, Miss Helen Nichols,
Evening star., 1925-06-07

Handsome models, In choice
OF many OF tho dark designs
that are so much In demand,
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-03-14
PAID ADVERTISEMENT

(Authorized and inserted by James
E. Flandrena, Hurley, Wis. Amt.
$1,000
To the Voters of Iron County:
take this occasion to announce
that | am a candidate for election to
the office of County Judge Of Iron
county.
Having lived in this county for
more than thirty years l feel that no
introduction is necessary.
have served as Judge of the
Municipal court of Iron county
since June 10, 1924, succeeding the
late Griff Thomas, and during that
time have gained knowledge of the
duties of the office so that ! feel that
| can administer the duties of County
Judge with general satisfaction.
solicit your vote and support.
Respectfully yours,
JAMES E. FLANDRENA
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-03-14
MOTHERS. IMPORTANT

Mothers should see that the whole
family take thorough, purifying
system cleansing laxative this Spring.
NOW IS THE TINE. The family
will be healthier, happier, and get
along better if the blood is given
a thorough purifying, the stomach
and bowels cleaned out, and the
germs Of winter accumulated in the
system, driven away HOLSTERS
ROCKY MOUNTAIN TEA is one OF
the very best and surest spring
medicines to take. Try it and
see the difference in the whole
family Their color will be better
they'll eat better, sleep better, and
be well and happy. f. Sullivan.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-03-14
A Service For Motorists.

A very important step toward the
uniform numbering and marking of
highways of interstate character
was taken when Howard NJ. Gore,
secretary of agriculture, appointed
a board to prepare plan and OBJ
tain its adoption by the various
states.
The board is composed of Of
ficials of the federal bureau of public
roads and the state highway de-
partments, and through their co
operation, some uniformity should
be obtained.
Anyone who ever travelled by au-
tomobile from one state to another
knows the inconvenience that at
tends such travel on account Of the
different ><ethods used in marking
roads.
One state may mark every side
road leading off Of main Travelled
roads and one adjoining may not
have this policy This single lack
of uniformity may be the cause Of
serious accidents, due to driver,
being accustomed to depending On
such signs.
A great service can be performed
for the motoring public if the work
Of this board is effective. The no.
crease in long distance motor ira
vel each year makes some uniform
ity in this direction imperative, anc
it is to be hoped that this board will
function in such a way as to bring
about the most desirable results
Elk
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-03-14
PAID ADVERTISEMENT

(Authorized and inserted by Haze
Brown Peterson, Epson, Wis. Amt
50c.)
To the Voters Of Iron County:
| hereby announce that am q
candidate for the office of County
Superintendent of Schools. | am 8
graduate of the Hurley High schoo
and ! have had a year and three
summers of state normal training
| also finished University Of Wis
consin Extension Course. | have
taught in the Iron county schools foi
more than ten years.
solicit your vote and support.
Respectfully yours,
HAZEL BROWN PETERSON
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-03-14
UpSon Teacher Candidate for.
Supt. of Schools.

Another candidate for county
superintendent of schools entered the
race this week, making four now in
the field. Hazel Brown Peterson,
of Epson, announced that she would
seek the office.
Mrs. Peterson was graduated from
the Hurley High school and for ten
years has been teaching school in
Iron county. At present she is
teaching at Epson. After com
pleting the high school course she put
IN year at normal school and also
attended summer sessions of normal
schools.
Other candidates now in the field
are Ida B. Bradley, Margaret j.
Hardie and Sarah Nicholson.