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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-28
PERSHINC MISSION TO
STOP OFF IN HAVANA

The Pershing mission which is
returning to the United States from
Peru where it represented this coun.
try at the centennial celebration of
the Battle Ayscucho, will arrive at
Havana on March 3, according to
dispatches received by the State De-
partment today.
The mission will depart for New
York on March 10, on the battleship
Utah.
The officers and crew of the war
ship have been invited by the Cuban
government to participate in the
dedication exercises of the Maine
memorial on March s. General
Enoch Crowder, American ambassa-
dor to Cuba, will meet the mission
at Santiago on March g
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-28
Sold Old Gray Mare
And Judge Gives
Him 1870 DAYS

"The Old Gray Mare wasn't
what she used to be" and SO
Joseph S. Boston, colored, sold
her and now he must spend $50
days in jail.
William Boston, also colored,
the owner of the mare and step
father of Joe was sick. Joe
wanted to take the mare and
the wagon and make some
money. "All right go ahead"
his step-father told him, "but
don't take her very far she is
short of wind" So Joe took
her. a little way into Maryland
to the farm of Archie Bell and
sold the mare to him. He
pleaded guilty to a charge of
petit larceny in the United
State Branch of the Police
Court today before Judge Gus
A. Schuldt and was sentenced
to serve $50 days in jail.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-28
NATION TAKING
INTEREST IN
D. c. SCHOOLS
Superintendent BalIou Reports
Meeting of Educators Eager
to Know Capitals Plans

The attention of the country IL
centered on the development of
the educational system of Wash
ington, Superintendent Frank w
Ballou declared today after return.
ing from the winter meeting OF
the National Education Association
in Cincinnati, where he was elected
head of the department of superin-
tendents.
Constant inquiries were made OF
him by the scores of prominent
educators who attended the meet
ing, Doctor Ballou said, as to the
plans that are being worked out to
make Washington school system a
model for the nation. In Cincin-
natl, Doctor BalIou was invited to
confer with the board Of educa-
ton Of that city on plans to ex
tend the junior high school system
there.
Plans for carrying into effect
the buildings provided for in the
deficiency and the five-year pro-
gram will be pushed at once, Doc
tor Ballou said Plans for the new
Mckinley High School building, he
announced. have been begun. They
provide for a building which will
accommodate about 800 students.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-28
n { v STEAMER
ON NORFOLK
ROUTE
District of Columbia" Is Put
in Commission on Bay
and River

The Norfolk and Washington
Steamboat Company today an
nounced the completion Of the
million. dollar steamer District of
Columbia. She goes into service to-
morrow between Washington and
Norfolk, Va.
The new steamer replaces the
Midland, destroyed by fire last
year.
Daniel J. Callahan, vice president
and general manager of the COM
pany, in announcing that builders
have delivered the boat here, de-
clared the steamer is luxuriously
furnished and equipped with the
most up-to-date devices for comfort
and safety.
Although the steamer is dupli-
cate in dimensions and engine
power of the Norrh9and many i'm
provements have been made.
There are said Mr.. Callahan,
additional transverse water-tignt
bulkheads in freight space and
around engine and boiler hatchways
and stairways, additional de luxe
rooms with private bathrooms,
staterooms with private toilets and
showers, running hot water as we'll
as cold water in all staterooms,
lavatories, mechanical ventilation
of dining salon and all inside state
rooms. appropriate furniture and
decorations for public salons, etc.
"She will be the Queen of Chesa-
peake Bay" Mr.. Callahan declares.
Captain Fred Posey, associated
With the Norfolk and Washington
Steamboat Company for more than
twenty-five years, has been named
captain of the District of Column
bia"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-28
SUED
BY INJURED
TENANT
Woman Claims She Was Hurt
BY Fall Through Rotted
Stairway

Frank NJ. Rupert, 1921 Seventh
street northwest, was sued in the
District Supreme Court today by
Sadie Smith. 1926 Ninth street
northwest, for $4,000 damages for
alleged personal injuries. Repre-
scented by Attorneys A. r. Mullowny
and F. Regis Noel, plaintiff says
she was the tenant Of Rupert when
she occupied premises at 1884
Georgia avenue, October II, 1924.
and that he permitted the stairs of
the rear porch to become rotten and
when attempting to go down the
steps into the yard it broke causing
her to fall through the framework
to the ground injuring her seriously
and permanently.
She says she is an actress and
the injury will prevent her from
pursuing her profession with the
same ability as she enjoyed previous
to the accident.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-28
"RAUSS NIT HIM."

! may he a back number, but Id
surely like to know
Why my ear drums must be tortured
almost everywhere go
With that squealing, screechinG hid
eOus din like a maniac's dying
RrOan
Made by that so-calIed artist who
plays the saxophOne.
d seize that waiIing miscreant and
give him the grand raZz.
A similar dose I'd give all those who
assault my ears with jazz.
Take the blooming lot together up
on some high mountain lone,
And let them bust the winds of
heaven with their jazz and
saxOphOne.
There's music in a violin which can
melt my heart with tears
Or fill my soul with gIadness, and
still my doubts and fears.
Such glee and tenderness ensues with
every changing part
For the heart is stirred with music,
and music stirs the heart.
The saxophone seems TO satisfy those
who love to go
And in the ball room strut their
stuff till early cocks do crow,
But much as ] love dancing, I'D en-
joy 1t with more vim
If they'd squeIch that saxOphOne, so
say "Rauss NIT him."
j. ii. CLARKE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-28
STORESNOT
To CLOSE
MARCIA
PLANS for Ceremonies Speed
ed Up-More Stands
Needed

Washington retail stores will
remain open on Inauguration Day,
the Merchants and Manufacturers
Association announced today,
through Secretary Charles j.
Columbus.
The merchants feel that they
will be able to be of material serv-
ice to the Washington public and
the visitors as we'll by continuing
business as usual next Wednesday.
For More Business
I'VE shall make that day the
starting.point Of new endeavor for
the expansion Of all arteries of
commerce." said Mr.. Columbus.
Business in Washington will cele-
brate the induction into office Of
President Coolidge by starting i'm
mediately to do a better job than
was ever done before"
With only four days remaining
before the inauguration, work in
every branch of the preparations
has been quickened Troops are
beginning to arrive. Fifteen war
tanks, with their crews, numbering
about fifty men, have pitched camp
at Delaware avenue and G street
southwest.
This is the vanguard of the Six
teenth Tank Battalion, from Camp
Meade. The full force Of seventy
FIVE tanks will take part in the
parade.
Mrs. Coolidge's mother, Mrs.
Lamira Goodhue. arrived in Wash
ington yesterday, ana Colonel John
Coolidge, the Presidents father, is
to arrive Monday or Tuesday. He
will bring with him the Bible upon
which the Chief Executive will take
his oath Of office. Wednesday. 1t
is the same family Bible which was
used in the ceremony in the Yer
mont farmhouse. IN August, 1923,
when Mr.. Coolidge became Presi,
dent.
Tickets to stands to review the
parade are practically sold out,
and efforts are being made by
requests to the President, to allow
the building of more or larger
stands in Lafayette Square, to take
care of an unexpected demand.
Tickets Going Fast
Tickets to the Charity Inaugural
Ball are selling twice as fast this
week as last. Souvenir programs
of the ball. which will be held at
the Mayflower hotel on the night
of March 4, went on sale today at
hotel newsstands and at Union
Station.
Tickets are now being sold in
leading downtown banks, hotels
and at headquarters, in the May.
flower. The prices are $40 for
single ticket and SIS a couple.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-28
DAWES WILL BE
|. BUSY HERE ON
MARCH 4
Vice President-EIect Has
Strenuous Program Ahead
After His inaugural

Vice President-elect Charles w.
Dawes will be the busiest man in
Washington on March 4.
Inasmuch as President Coolidge
has been impressed by friends with
the necessity of saving himself
from over-exertion on wednesday,
the Vice President will have to
carry most of the social burdens
which ordinarily fall to the lot Of
the Chief Executive.
Vice President-elect Dawes will
arrive at Union Station tomorrow,
when he will be met by a COM
committee of three prominent
Washingtonians - Colonel Edward
Clifford, chairman of the inaugural
reception committee: Frederick A..
Delano and James B. Reynolds.
During the days before the inau-
guration, General Dawes will be
constantly engaged in meeting his
friends and associates in Washing
ton official life, preparing for his
new duties as presiding officer Of
the Senate and making plans for
the next several days.
On Inauguration Day, after the
ceremony, he will take a brief rest,
which undoubtedly will be disturbed
by callers. "
In the evening, he will attend the
inaugural concert at the Washing
ton Auditorium, and later will go
to the Charity Inaugural ball at the
Mayflower Hotel, where he and
Mrs. Dawes will be the guests of
honor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-28
PROBATION is EXTENDED
TO FIRST OFFENDERS

Presiding in Criminal Court,
Chief Justice Mccoy today gave
out a number of short sentances
for crimes Of different characters.
Thomas Mosby, colored, will
spend one year in Jail for house
breaking and Thornton NJ. Pratt,
colored will keep him company for
six months for receiving stolen
property.
Pleading guilty to a charge Of
receiving stolen property William
l.. Gross and his wife. Bertha l..
Gross, colored, were each sentenced
to one year at Occoquan and were
placed on probation Probation
was also extended to Della Small
wood, who pleaded guilty to shop
lifting. She was sentenced to three
years in the penitentiary and par
oiled.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-28
SOLDIERS DEPENDENTS
BILL PASSES SENATE

An hOnorarium of six months
pay will be given to widows or
other dependents of all soldiers and
sailors accidentally killed in line of
duty, under terms of a bill passed
by the Senate today.
The bill applied to accidental
deaths where the victim was killed
through no fault Of his own" It
already has passed the House.
Mrs. Emma Zembach of San
Diego. widowed mother Of Lawrence
Zembach, a chief pharmacist of the
navy killed on duty in Yokohama
during the Japanese earthquake
was today eligible for six months
pay following passeags of the bill
for her relief.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-28
WGshingtO1,iGns crossing
the Avenue during rush hours
can imagine aOhdt Washing
ton thought Of crossing the
Delaware.
BRIDGEPORT.
MY HARP AND I.

My harp has suffered from the years.
It's strings have not their One-time
tone,
And I'm harassed with vagrant fears
That IL and ! will soon be gone,
But while in us there yet remains
One echo of the arts divine
Wen sing again, and yet again
The Scottish songs of Aud lang
Syne.
I and my harp, my harp and /
To days of chiValry belong.
When mortal love too pure to die
Engendered CaledOnian song.
Far from the TeViOt's silver strand
Sacred to old romance and song
An alien. but kindly land
Has been our dOmiciIe for long;
Companions and CompatriOts we,
Strife and regret have bound us close,
But death will set the minstrel free.
And break the ancient harp across.
I and my harp, and harp and I
To days of ChiValry belong,
when mortal love too pure to die
Engendered CaIedOnian song.
THOMAS DICKSON.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-28
RITES ARE HELD
FOR ALTAR
BOY
Edward Hannah, 10, Honored
by Clergy and Laity
at Funeral

After participating in hundreds of
funeral ceremonies during more THAI
ten years as altar boy and master of
ceremonies at st. Matthew's Catholic
Church, Edward Hannah. eighteen.
1921 Seventeenth street northwest,
was buried today after funeral ser
vices in which clergy and laity united
in honoring the boy. Interment was
in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Altar boys who served with young
Hannah were his pallbearers. The
younger acolytes served as guard
of honor. The funeral mass was
celebrated by the Reverend John j.
Callahan. Many priests and mem
hers of the sisterhoods attended the
funeral The boy was educated at
Immaculate Conception Academy
ard Mckinley High School. He is
survived by his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Hannah, five brothers
and two sisters.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-28
R T 7 AIN 8
EVERY
ITEM
copeIand's Plea for Days Pay
to Fire and Police Instead
of Leave, Lost

The second deficiency appro-
priation bill as reported to the
Senate today carried a total of
approximately $58, 125, 441.70 of
which $3,5Oo,OOO is for the Dis
trict of Columbia, an increase of
1888, O43 over the bill passed by
the House.
The sum of 100000 is added to
the bill to carry out the pro-
visions of the District traffic law
as the measure was reported to
the Senate today.
Amendments to Bill.
The Senate has amended the bill
30 that it will appropriate $500
to the District government proper,
$4,000 for additional repairs to the
Washington Monument, and $780,
900 to guarantee commencing Of
work on the $14,75O,000 Arlington
Memorial Bridge.
In addition to the $50, 900 added
by the Senate to pay salaries of
the two new police judges and
the new traffic dIrector, another
expense is called for by the meas
ure, the additional $1,000 to permit
the health department to fight con-
tagious diseases, and the sum of
$4,000 to tear dwon the colored
bathing beach.
The deficiency bill as it passed
the House carried an appropriation
of $4,000 for repairs to the Wash
ington Monument, but this sum
seemed inadequate to the Senate
and they raised it to 100000.
Retains All Items.
None of the items in the bill
when it passed the House and ear
ried $55.5S6. 397.9S has been knocked
out by the Senate.
1t is noticed that the Senate re
fused to look with favor upon The
concurrent resolution introduced by
Senator Copeland of New York
which would have paid local fire
men and policemen for the extra day
they have put in each week dur
ing the past some months
In addition to the local items, the
Senate has added $76,279.50 to the
legislative branch of the Govern
ment including the improvement of
the Senate office building at a cost
of $40, 500; S96O,o00 to the Depart
ment Of Agriculture; $125,000 to De-
partment of Commerce; 1927 ,056, TO
the Department of the Interior; $3.50,
900 to the Department of Justice;
$4,000 to the Navy Department
$25, 900 to the Treasury Department
and $21 900. to the W<r Department.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-28
TEACHERS TO CONSIDER
MODIFIED PAY SCHEDULE

Proposed modification of the new
pay schedule for substitute teachers
will be considered at "A special
meeting of the Teachers Council
tonight.
Teachers have protested that
under the new schedule they Will
have to pay substitutes more than
their regular salary. This is de.
MED by school officials, who have
invited teachers to present pro.
posals which will form the basis
of d reframing of the schedule.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-28
SAMUEL J. MILLS ESTATE
is BEQUEATHED TO WIDOW

Mrs. Eva Glendenning Mills is
named sole beneficiary and exc,
cutrix under the will of her nus
band. Samuel j. Mills, dated Feb
ruary IS, 1921. and filed for probate
today. Testator. who died Feb:u.
airy % last says that his wife by
her thrift and economy has helped
him to acquire whatever he pos
sesses including a tract of 100 acres
on the Leesburg Pike, Va; four lots
formerly a part OF Schuetzen Park
in this city and premises at 1876 r
street northeast.
Attorney William RI. De Lacy
appears for the widow.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-28
TENNESSEE SOCIETY TO
INSTALL NEW OFFICERS

W. Marvin Pope will be installed
tonight as president of the Ten
nessee Society when that organiza-
ton meets in the ballroom of the
New Willard Hotel. A dance and
gram Of entertainment is
planned.
Others to be installed are Lem l..
Reece, vice president; Malcomb l..
Woods, secretary; Terry Sanford,
honorary president, and Ernest L..
Loving, treasurer.
Sam II. Thompson, former State
superintendent of public instruction
of Tennessee, will talk on THE
Distinguished Sons and Daughters
Of Tennessee"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-28
C. C. McCLAUGHRY NAMED.
ASST, HEAD AT OCCOQUAN

Charles G.. McClaughry, who has
been engaged in prison work for
twenty-eight years, today was APP
pointed assistant superintendent of
penal institutions, in charge of the
District workhouse, Occoquan, Va.
McCIaughry. who succeeds julian
A. Schoen, who resigned O be-
come deputy warden of the Federal
prison at Atlanta. Ga, is a grad
uate of Knox College, Galesburg,
Ill.
He has served as deputy super
intendent of Allegheny county,
Pennsylvania; deputy superintend-
ent, Chicago house of correction,
deputy warden, Indiana State pris
on, and deputy warden, United
States Penitentiary. Atlanta, Ga.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-28
MAMMA FROM HEAVEN.

They say when the Senate passed
the Retirement Bill
The presiding officer couldn't keep
the galleries still.
Retired employees of Uncle Sam sent
up a shout
As they gathered their cFutches and
canes and hObbled out!
IT the House passes the bill these
vets to relieve
1t will give them a chance to more
freely breathe.
And the increase will surely prolOnH
their lives
And give them enough to feed them
selves and wives.
Let's give credit TO the Senate for
their humane act
And to the House II IL makes the
increase a fact,
For the Good Book says, and we'Fe
all in accord,
"WhO giVeth to the needy lendeth 20
OLD SOCKS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-28
MEMBER?
ASKED To
RENDER
AID
Warning Is Given That Prompt
Action Will Be Taken to
Stop Evil Practices

Determined to prove their asser-
tions made before the Congress
sional Investigating Committee
that they can control the rental
situation in Washington, without
the aid Of Congress, the executive
committee of the Washington
Real Estate Board, at a special
meeting today, decided to take .
definite stand against any. posi-
BILE abuses which may result from
the lapse Of rent control legis-
lation.
First Step Taken
An initial step in this direction
was taken today when the execu-
tive committee authorized special
notice to all members of the board
calling on them to lend their indi-
vidual cooperation in preventing
unjust increases in rent or unwar.
ranted evictions by any property
owner or rental agent.
In a statement issued after the
meeting the executive committee de-
clared that it is mindful of the
responsibility resting upon the
Washington Real Estate Board to
assist any that may be subjected
to unjust treatment in connection
with real estate practices. The
statement says:
Prompt Action Promised
Should any case of this char.
acter be called to our attention we
are prepared to take immediate
action in an attempt to correct such
conditions. The complete facilities
of the entire membership of this
board will be available and in this
way we are confident that the So
adjust ITSELF
In the letter to the members Of
the board, the executive COMMITTEES
says:
Should any complaint reach the
board in respect to unfair increases
or unWarranted evictions. we are
prepared to Immediately investigate
the same, and will not only use
every effort to prevent unfair prac.
tees, but will, through the co-opera.
ton OF the local press, give full
publicity to the facts as we find
them
The rest Of the letter addressed
to "all members of the board" fol.
lows:
Text Of Warning.
LAS 1t now appears that Con.
gress will not enact any rental con-
troll legislation, and in view of the
fact that the present Rent Commits
sion will be practically imperative
until May %, when it will cease
to exist by Limitation Of law. the
executive committee has again pub
licly reiterated the opposition of
this board to any unjust increases
in rents or unwarranted evictions.
"All members of the board are
urged to cooperate to the fullest
Continued on Page 22.)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-28
MRS. COOLIDGE TO HAVE
ROSES FOR INAUGURAL

A bouquet of California roses is
on a refrigerator car for presen:a-
ton to Mrs. Coolidge on the MORN
ing of the Inauguration of the
President, March 4, by Senator
Shortridge RepJ of California.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-28
LONCWORTH is ACCORDED
OVATION BY COLLEAGUES

Congressman Nicholas Longworth
of Ohio, who will be the next
Speaker of the House, as a result
of his nomination last night by the
Republican caucus, was accorded
an ovation when he appeared on the
floor of the House today.
Members arose and appla uded
vigorously as he entered the cham.
her, the ovation lasting nearly o
minute.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-28
THE NEW HIRED MAN.

NIFTY Hired Man-PVe put the
bells on her SO yOu can tell where
she is when you turn her out.
Southern f'armcr-But why did
you Put two bells on her?
Hired Man-The little bell is to
be heard when she is close by,
and the big enc when she is lar
away.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-28
Take Timepiece; Get Time

Convicted of robbing Alfred b.
Perrote on January % of $12 and
a watch. Ulysses G. Bush and VIII.
lam Hawkins, both colored, were
sentenced to serve five years in
the penitcntiary today by Chief Jus,
ticc Mccoy, OF the District Supreme
Court.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-28
Named for Veteran Post

Director of the Veterans Bureau
Frank r. Hines today appointed
William NJ. Coffin. former United
States district attorney of Cincin-
natl, Ohio. as manager of the bu-
rcau's regional office at Cincinnati
Ohio.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-28
Carlson to Speak on Reds

Oliver Carlson, of Chicago. will
speak on 1.-THE Communist Activi-
ties in America" tomorrow night at
1887 Seventh street northwest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-28
Larger Life Recital

A recital, including readings and
vocal and instrumental selections,
will be given before the League for
Larger Life. 1923 * street north
west, tonight. Dancing will follow
the program.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-28
Lecture on Wild Life

An illustrated lecture on wild
Life and Views of the Grand Can
yon'' will be given by Guy c. Cald-
well before the American Nature
Association in Central High School
e0night.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-28

A half truth is about the only
incomplete thing any of as 1UiI
cheerfuly accept for the aOhole
article.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-28

When Noah built the first
fleet the humble taxpayers
got "SoGked."
There are many hUe aires
IN Congress, but fen of them
haze the proper cottage.
There IS one thing that will
qroU faster than Weeds IN a
garden. 1t is the hair on the
neck of a bobbed-hGir aUomGn.
N. G.. MOODY.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-28

"PrGctlce 1Uhat you preach, F"
may be good Gdvice, but its just
as UeU, to sag the least, that
everybody doesn't.