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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-22
THE YES
REPORTED

Police activities were conferred last
night on a number Of thefts IN
homes and office buildings. reported
from various sections Of the city.
The apartment OF Miss Kate u.
Schaffner, in the Ambassador, was
robbed Of jewelry and money
amounting to Silt in value. Thieves
entered by jimmying the front door.
Their loot consisted OF g. diamond
ring. diamond pin, wrist watch and
$40 In bills.
a man representing himself to be
a salesman for q Well-known shoe
company, rented a room from JO-
seph Swanton, 80 Indiana Ave.
Northwest, and stole jeWelry and
cash valued at 1855. The articles
consisted OF two diamond rings, q
diamond scarf pin, fountain pen
and 800 BILL The loss was dis
covered today.
Two white men went to 1924 ~
st. N. w, and attempted to rent
an apartment from Carl Ct. VIII
kins. After being shown about the
place they left and with them went
SAT In bills, according to wilkins.
DIR. Myrtle i. Hancock, 1904 u
st. N. W., reported that her pocket
book containing $40 in cash, some
checks and her operators permit
was stolen from her office.
Miss Ethel F.. Blair, room 81,
Investment Building, and Miss Be
atrice Durfee, 40S Kellogg Build
ing, each reported that their
pocketbooks were stolen from their
desks. One contained $40 and per-
sonal effects and the other con-
tanned So.
from her pocketbook in her home.
Miss Eva SchIueter, 431 Massachu-
sets Ave. ~. w, reported.
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ernor Ritchie, whom Mrs. Nicholson
Is opposing.
The split was precipitated when
several members, led by Mrs. Ord,
moved to withdrew the Chevy
Chase Club from the Law Enforce
ment Clubs being organized by Mrs.
Nicholson as part Of her prohibi-
ton campaign. Mrs >Nicholson's
friends assailed the move as the
first step in plan to indorse Gov
ernor Richie.
Al resolution condemning Cover.
nor Richie for his opposition ia
prohibition disappeared in the hur.
ried adjournment which followed
Mrs. Ords resignation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-22
KLANSWOMAN
DIES IN LEAP

ATLANTA, Ca, May 22.-Identi
fication OF woman who was fatal
ly injured in leap from a speed
ing automobile near Homestead,
Fla, had been established today
as Mrs. Ethel Wooten, "a, Of At
lanta. according to messages re.
ceived here by friends OF the young
woman.
Mrs. Wooten had lived in Atlanta
for the past six years, and for
three years had been cashier in
the office Of the Ku Klux Khan
here. She was visiting in Florida,
spending her vacation with her
sister, Mrs. Lott, proprietor OF
Avocado Inn, Homestead.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-22
SPLIT ON
DRY ISSUE

Mrs. Jesse w. Nicholson's dry ac-
tivities. which recently led to her
severance from the United Demo
cratic Women Club of Maryland,
caused a split in her home club at
Chevy Chase yesterday.
AS a result, Mrs. James G. Ord,
chairman of the Chevy Chase Club,
resigned. She had been criticised
by Mrs. Nicholson and other mem
bers for sending delegates to the
United Democratic Women Club.
when the Chevy Chase organiza.
ton had refused to indorse the par.
emit body. The United Democratic
Women's Clubs are supporting Gov
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-22
10 States FACE
'SLUSH' PROBE
BY WILLIAM K. HUTCHINSON

BY WILLIAM X. HUTCHINSON
The spotlight Of ''pitiIess pub
licity'' win be turned full upon
Senatorial campaigns in eighteen
eastern. western and northern States
once the Senate "slush fund.- com
mittee undertakes its sweeping in
vestigation of campaign expendi-
lures, it was learned today.
Dominated by the Democratic-In-
surgent alliance, the committee viii
delve almost exclusively into cam.
paigns where Republican Senators
are up for denomination and re.
election. This viii happen chiefly
because the handful of minority Sen
ators, whose terms expire next
March 4, are from States in the solid
South and have little or no opposi-
ton.
Revive Newb6rry Issue
While the "slush fund" commit
tees activity viii throw q baneful
warning to the money kings" who
usually contribute to senatorial cam.
paign funds, the Democratic party
will invade the same States with
their revived issue Of "Newberry.
ISM" These States will include
Arizona, Iowa, Kansas. Kentucky.
Idaho, Oklahoma, Wisconsin. I'LL
nois, Nevada, New Hampshire,
Pennsylvania, California;, Utah,
Oregon, New York, Indiana, Mary
land and Ohio, where the sitting Sem
ators voted for Newberry in 1922.
The inquiry incidentally will de.
yot nd dv@N1 esC
| Senator James A. Reed Cd of Mo-,
author OF the resolution creating
the committee, is determined upon
investigating the Anti-Saloon Lea
gue's contributions to political cam
paign funds. This will be the first
opportunity the vets ever have had
to pry into the financial operations
of the great dry organization.
Eventually, the names of John d.
Rockefeller, jr., and Ebert H Gary,
who are known as the leagues IAN
GELS" will be drawn into the in
Quiry.
What Price TOga
While not entirely in sympathy
with this potential phase of investi-
cation, the Democrats will closely
follow all ''slush fund exposes un.
earthed by the committe.
Under their new slogan of what
Price Toga," the Democrats will
use the committees revelations in
attacking the Newberry Senators,
| two of ADMINISTRATORS Mckinley,
of Illinois, and Pepper Of Pennsyl.
| vania--already have fallen by the
wayside. In the fall, the issue will
resound again when the Democrats
seek the election Of a Democratic
Congress.
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Dickinson Explains

ANY measure" said Representa-
tive Dickinson (R-l of Iowa. leader
bf the farm bloc. which is sup
ported by 1877 members. represents
a demand to which the House can
not afford to say no. There is q
demand for farm relief and 1t must
be recognized.
Administration leaders who Sc
eured the defeat of the Haugen bill
declared today that the next move
relief legislation.
I'VE gave them their chance. !"
said Representative Begg (R.l OF
Ohio. 1--WE offered to meet them
half way, have all bills recommitted
to the Agriculture Committee and
then get behind a bill that would
not violate ordinary laws Of eco
homics They turned that down.
To this, Dickinson replied that
the Administration had "repudiated
, Its promises to the farmer made at
the Cleveland convention in 1924"
II any evil befalls them as re-
suit of their refusal to approve the
Haugen bill, 1t viii be through their
nismanag cement" he said.
Talk in the House centered about
b possible revival of the Dickinson
bill, with amendments calculated
to draw Administration support.
Although disappointed by the ad'
verse vote, the Senate farm bloc an
bounced itself today as prepared to
demand a showdown on the McNary
bill. companion measure to that
which the House rejected.
I'VE are not discouraged" said
Senator McNary Q2) of Oregon.
EFF the Senate passes the bill it
will then go back to the House Cor
another vote"
Representative Haugen R) of
iowa, chairman, was polling the
Agriculture Committee today in an
effort to have an early meeting at
which a new sattempt to patch up
their differences might be made.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-22
A Dizzy WhirI

BENT ON GETTING around
the world, BY ship, rail and air
plane IN 81 days, John GOldstrOlll
has started for Europe on the
first leg Of his journey. The pres
ent record IA IS DAYS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-22
What Price TOga
Chorus Radio Concert

The annual radio concert by the
Interstate Male Chorus, directed by
Clyde B. Aitchison, will be broadcast
at $50 tonight,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-22
Sorry, MIR. Kelly!

MISTAKEN FOR the missing
Walter 8. Ward, Bert Kelly,
New York night club proprietor,
stated that his resemblance TO
the bread kings heir has caused
him no end Of trouble.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-22
After GeOrge2
All Photos y InternatIonal

LLOYD GEORGE may Be- dis
placed by Sir John Simon as the
leader Of Liberals III the House Of
Commons, according to wei.
founded reports from England.
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the warden of the State prison said.
Jukich smiled and joked to the
last.
"Good-by, grille" were his last
words as he waved to a woman
newspaper writer through the glass
window in the death chamber after
he had been strapped to the death
chair.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-22
ARL INGTON 60.
NEWS notes

ARLINGTON COUNTY, May %.
The contract for erection OF the
new ST., 900 office building and
garage OF the Washing ton- Virginia
Maryland Coach Company was
awarded to J.. w. KiIgore, Of Lyon
Village, announced Leon Arnold,
owner, today. It is expected the
building will be finished Within SIX
weeks.
The CherrydaIe Parent Teacher
Association has elected these Of
ficers: President, Roy Knox; vice
president. Miss B. +. Elliott; secre-
tary, Mrs. Taber, and treasurer,
Mrs. Smith Compton.
Asa q. Phillips, consulting en-
gineer to the water board, and VIII
liam j. Ingram. chairman Of the
board, addressed the pupils OF the
sWashington-Lee High school yester-
day. They both stressed the great
need Of water for health and fire
protection.
Jesse Rice. general chairman In
charge OF arrangements for the first
annual carnival under the auspices
of the Lyon Village Citizens Assoc
citation the nights of June 3, 4, 5,
says the committee is planning an
elaborate affair.
There will be large dance and
band pavilion erected on the
grounds at Rucker Avenue, Key
Boulevard and Hollywood Place, and
booths for concessions. refreshments
and games are planned.
I4us EHA -
pointment Of the following subcom-
mittees: Dance pavilion ana
booths, d. g. Lamberson, %. G..
James and H. C. Short; band con.
certs, p. Griffin and Horace Ben
ton; dance music and grab games,
German M. Hendricks; lights, Mrs.
Amos C. Crounse; dance manage
ment, Stuart T. Ashton; decorations
and arrangements Of booths, A. b.
Eaton; ice cream, e. III. Harris;
cakes, Mrs. Jesse Rice; soft drinks,
w. L. Smith; ''hot dogs" w. L.
Sweetman; tenpin games, III. =.
Steele and Amos G. Crounse; park
ing Of automobiles, s. Groome
Eareckson; publicity, N. Rex Collier
and James Chinn.
The Lyon Park Community Cen.
ter announces that the first Of a
series of monthly dances will be
given next Friday night at the com.
munity house.
The committee in charge Of ar
rangements consists Of w. d. Lam
bronze, chairman; Mrs. w. d. Lam.
borne, Mr.. and Mrs. e. j. Merrick,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Haley. Mr..
and Mrs. B. M. Toulette, Mr.. and
Mrs. Leonard Williams, and Mrs.
James A. Dorsey. The proceeds
will go to the building fund.
Judge Harry r. Thomas, who un.
derwent an operation at the Eye,
Ear and Throat Hospital, eat Wash
| ington, yesterday, was today re-
| ported as resting comfortably.
Suit for a divorce was filed in
the office of the clerk Of the court
yesterday by Joseph r. Harrison
against Elsie K. Harrison.
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2
FARM BILL
. FIGHT To
/ COON
FRED J. WALKER

The House farm bloc announced
kOday that It was not yet ready
Do quit IN Us fight for comprehen-
live relief legislation despite the
defeat OF che SITS, 0O0, 900 Haugen
Disqualification bill.
A series Of conferences were
hnder way today to devise some
means Of having the Agriculture
Committee report . bill which
would not Be quite as drastic Is
Ehat Of Representative Haugen,
tR.) of Iowa. to meet with sup
bort from the Administrative and
pet carry sufficient weight to APP
peal TO the farmer.
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Judge Harry r. Thomas, who un.
derwent an operation at the Eye,
Ear and Throat Hospital, eat Wash
ington, yesterday, was today re-
ported as resting comfortably.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-11-06
Local Happenings

Miss Anna Eaton, of Parlsley, Va.
was visitor in Pocomoke Thursday,
Crescent Chapter No. A, o. E. S.
will hold its regular meeting Monday
night Nov. 8, at 7.S0 o'clock.
The Woman's Club of Worcester
County will hold its November meet
ing at Berlin, Maryland, in the Ii
brary, Thursday afternoon Nov. IL at
$50 o'clock.
A clinic for diseases Of the chest
will be conducted in the Library build
ing, Berlin, Thursday, November II.
$50 A. M, and DR.. Townsend's office,
Ocean City, 2.SO P. M. individuals
complaining Of any of the following:
cough, expectoration of blood (spit-
ting)' tired feeling, loss of weight
and appetite, indigestion, hoarseness,
ect., should see their family. physician
and obtain permission to attend clinic
at the place announced above.
November 10th the Ladies of Beth
any M. p. Church will hold bazaar
and a dinner consisting of roast
chicken, dressing, giblet gravy, sweet
potatoes, white potatoes, peas, slaw,
cranberries, pickles, hot rolls, coffee.
Price go cents.
Mrs. .Genovia Elliott, of Onancock,
Va, spend last weekend with her
daughter, Mrs. Samuel Matthews, Of
near this city.
Master Norris Matthews spent the
weekend at the Sesqui-C Centennial.
All members of the congregation
of Pitts Creek Presbyterian Church,
this city are requested to meet at the
church, Wednesday evening, Novem-
Der 10th 7.30 P. M. to hear matters
of Importance to the church discussed.
An oyster supper will be given by
the Ladies' Aid of Quinton Church in
the hall adjoining the church, Friday
evening, Nov. 10. Supper served at 5
p. NJ. Price Soc. The reputation of
Quinton's suppers is still maintained.
Go and see.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-11-06
KLEJ GRANGE

Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Redden and Mr..
Leland Redden, Of Wilmington, Del,
spent the weekend with their par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Redden.
Those entertained at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Newell Payne Friday
were Mr.. and Mrs. Selma Camper
and daughter, of Norfolk, Va, Mr..
and Mrs. w j. Payne and daughter,
Of Stockton, Mr.. and Mrs .Brinkman
Payne and family and Mrs. Alice
PrJuitt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus Mason and
family spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence Blades.
The Ladies Aid was delightfully."-
entertained at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. H. S. Cherrix Thursday night.
Those entertained at the home Of
Mrs. Jane Jones Sunday were Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarke Lambertson and daugh-
ter; Mr.. and Mrs. Minus Pilchard and
sons, and Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Pruitt
and daughter.
The Ladies Aid of the M. E. Church
will hold their annual supper and fes-
tival Tuesday night, November 8. The
menu will consist of fried chicken,
oysters, beef, mutton, etc. Also ice
cream and cake. Price 80 cents. Ev-
erybody is invited to go and eat'a
good supper and help the good cause
along. Should it be stormy, it will
be held the following night.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-11-06
GREENBACKvILLE, VA.

Miss Elsie Tarr of near Stockton
was given surprise Halloween par
|ty by a few of her friends last Friday
evening. Those present were, Mes.
danes Alton Davis, Walter Brown
Layton Joseph, George Dryden, Mis-
SEES Mildred Crowley, Matilda Pruitt
Anna Brown and Ruth Mason. Alton
Davis, Clinton Brown and Eugene
Lynch.
Mrs. Laura Rogers and little daugh-
ter and Miss Bessie Chapman of Nor
folk have been guests of their sister
Mrs. !. v. Jones.
Rev. Ziba Adams has purchased a
new car.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Birmingham and
children visited relatives and the Ses-
qui in Philadelphia last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Hammond and
son Winfield spent Saturday and
Sunday with Mr.. Hammond's mother,
in Milford.
Major H. C. Mallory has been ia
Washington and Richmond during the
week.
Mr.. ad Mrs Samuel Risley and
daughter, Mrs. George Sharpley and
Mrs. H. Young visited the Sesqui
last week.
Mr.. S. M. Jones and wife left last
week to visit relatives in New Haven,
Conn.
Mr.. Eugene Lynch, who left last
week to accept a position in Whining
ton is home.
Mrs. Logan Taylor entertained Mrs.
Rogers and Miss Chapman at dinner
Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. John Selby expect to
move in their new store during the
week.
Mrs w. L. Worrell, of Chinco-
league, spent last week with her par
ents here.
Mrs. Lora Brimer and little daugh-
ter of Smyrna, Del, are home with
her parents for a few dayS.
Mr.. J. T. Thornton has returned
home after spending three weeks in.
Wilmington and Bishop, Md.
Mr.. VIM. Hauley, of Berlin, has
been the guest Of his auth, Mrs. VIM.
Ellis.
Mrs. Samue Lilliston entertained
the M. E. Ladies' Aid Thursday ev-
ening November 4th.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-11-06

Mr.. George Gray and wife were
guests over the weekend sof Mrs.
Mary Gray. 8E {
! Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Hudson and Mr..
and Mrs. James Hall and little soil,
Donald, motored to Pungoteaguea on
Sunday. Mrs. Hall and son, remained
for the week to have his tonsils re-
moved. tt ma.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Brown, Jr.,
Mrs. w. II. Brown, ST., Mr. and Mrs.
Fred Hickman and Mrs. John Hill
shopped in Pocomoke Monday. BE- ~
!" The members of the M. P. Ladies'
Aid met with Mrs. Logan Taylor on
Wednesday evening. ,.--. ;.g y y; :. :.
Miss Virginia Jones entertained
Mrs. Ida Townsend of Stockton, over
the weekend.
Mrs. w. D. Pilchard is spending
the week with her sister at Temper.
anceville.
Miss Margaret life, Of Stockton,
was a weekend guest of Miss Hilda
Tull. Z
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Outen, of Po-
comoke City, Mr.. and Mrs. John john
son, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Johnson Of
New Church and Mr.. Willis Outen of
Silva, spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
]. T. Paradis. + +.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Mills, Mrs.
Ethel Fitzmaurice and children and
Mrs. w. c. Prditt spent last Thurs
day afternoon in Salisbury.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-11-06
GIvARZ STORE NEWS.

For reliable merchandise, good SER
vice, and prices on the average lower
than others in ladies' furnishings, try
our store.
Sep-5-tf. BENJAMIN GIVARZ.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-11-06

Il
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Kelley have
returned from Ocean City where they
have been spending the summer.
Mrs. Robert Brimer is spending the
week in Pocomoke.
Mr.. c. E. Colebourne and family of
Stockton spent Saturday in town.
Mr.. j. w. Davis is visiting his sons
in Philadelphia and Wilmington.
Mrs. August Bartling has returned
from Philadelphia where she has been
employed. .4 "a 'A'
Mrs. Ella Smith and Mrs. H. C..
Mallory entertained guests Sunday. /,
Miss Cathryne Corlan, of Whining
ton, visited relatives here over the
weekend.
Mrs. Hillary Sharpley and Mrs.
Lawson Justice have returned from
Pungoteague.
Evening star., 1926-10-15
H0OVERSTRESSES
SAFETYFOR AUTOS
Must Continue Efforts to Cut
Down Accidents, He Tells
Conference.

The need for continued efforts on
tions making up the National Confer
ence on Street aud Highway Safety to
safeguard the lives of automobilists
was empha sized by Secretary Hoover
ment of Commerce Of representatives
Of most of the cooperating bodies.
These men had gathered here to re-
view the work of the past six months
and to lay the groundwork for contin-
ued opera tion of the safety projects
sponsored by the conference.
"In spite of our efforts at saving of
life on the highways" Secretary
Hoover said. automobile accidents
have not decreased. hut have in.
crea sed"
Mr.. Hoover gave it as his opinion
that the first step in national auto
mobile safety program--that of educa
tion--should he followed by State legis-
lation to bring about uniform adoption
and execution of the safety projects
sponsored by the conference.
Mr.. Hoover's views on the increase
in automobile accidents were backed
by statement from William NJ.
Steuart. director or tne census. VINO
said there We're more than 10000
deaths in automobile accidents alone
in 1925, and that since 1906. the first
year for which such figures are avail
able. 1901 persons have met death
in automobile accidents. These fig
ures. he said, do not include those in
which trains are involved. nor those
in which grade crossing acciden nts
figure.
Representatives of score Of the
automobile. railway and trade organ
izations cooperating with the national
conference attended the meeting.
Evening star., 1926-10-15
LAPSE OF TIME CAUSES
DROP OF SUIT FOR DAMAGE
Miss Viehmeyer Ends Proceedings
In One Case Alleging slander by
Mrs, Henry Lamar.

Miss Norma Eiehmeyer, who sued
Mrs. Henry Lamar, wife Of the former
amateur heavyweight boxing cham.
pion, for 100000 damages for alleged
libel and slander, today dismissed her
action In the District Supreme Court
through her attorney. Edward NJ.
Martin.
Dismissal Of the SUIT followed the
Ming of plea by Attorneys Raymond
Neudecker and William c. Ashford
that the plaintiff had waited too long
to start such declaration. II being
contended that the District code bars
such claims after lapse of one wear.
The libel complained Of was based on
suit for divorce brought by Mrs.
Lamar against her boxer husband. in
which proceeding Miss Iiehmeyer
was named a co.defendant The court
granted a motion filed by Mrs. Lamar
to strike out the alleged slander
counts of the suit on the ground that
Mrs. Lamar and her mother. Mrs. Ac-
ton ShAckleford Moore, could not
properly be Joined In combined suit
for libel and slander where the acts
complained of occurred at different
times.
There still remains another suit Of
Miss Niehmeyer against Mrs Lamar
for slander alleged TO have arisen
from derogatory words spoken Of The
plaintiff during an alleged converse
tion between Mrs. Lamar and the par
ents of her husband
Evening star., 1926-10-15

BY the Associated Press.
HATTIESBIRG. Miss, October 15.
Admission that he used the names
of two prominent men without
authority AS Endorsement on paper
upon which he obtained $35. 900 with
which 10 finance the purchase Of the
iattieSburg American is contained in
an editorial over the signature OF DIR.
G.. s. Harmon. editor and publisher
of the American, appearing in the
Hattiesburg paper.
DR.. Harmon. in his sta tsment to the
readers of the American and the
public. SAYS he will GO before the
Forrest County grand jury. lay before
that body the facts OF his act and
place himself at the disposal of the
law.
The editorial further states that DIR.
Harmon finding that he could not
meet his obligations. was confronted
with the enormity Of his offense. and
that he made a clean breast OF the
whole matter to the two men involved
and. by the use of every asset he
could command. made full restitution.
DR. Harmon. in his public state
mAnt. further nnnounces that he had
severed his connection with the Hat
iesburg American. which he pur-
chased from Howard s. Williams
three wears and eight months ago.
DR.. Harmon was formerly engaged In
evangelistic work. being A Methodist
preacher. He Is widely known In the
south.
Williams, from wAom Or. Harmon
Evening star., 1926-10-15
ENJOYS MAY SUBMIT
TO AUTO DRIVING TESTS
Secretary Kellogg Expected to
Suggest Voluntary Measure
to Diplomats.

Cooperation Of thA members OF the
diplomatic corps in the efforts OF the
local authorities ~ safeguard the
street traffic in tho District undoubt-
edly will he suggested ny Secretary
Kellogg to the beads Of tho different
emba Ssies and legations. Legal Of
icers of the department are consid-
erins the suggestion of the District
commissioners that members Of the
cnrus who drive automobiles and the
chauffeurs of those who do not them
selves drive submit to private exam
ination to demonstrate their aDilitN
to drive and their knowledge of local
ira fic regulations.
The impression prevails at the De-
partment that such a requirement
could not legally he enforced hut
that the members of the diploma tic
corps generally would not object to
such a reasonable oreraution in the
interest OF public safety.