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RENTS! The fall text of the new District of Co lumbia Rent Law. with explanatory notes by the Real Estate Editor of The Times, has been printed in convenient booklet form. A free copy is yours for the asking at the counter of The Wash ington Times. An ALL Washington Page for ALL Washington People Hit lashmafott toes T. R. L Bay Moth breeding, dust gathering ar ticles are in your attic. Tell some TIMES reader through an Ad that you have them for sale. Main 5260 SECTION TWO WASHINGTON. MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1919. ' SECTION TWO WOULD OUST US.MWOOD Strict Enforcement of Civil; Service Urged to Promote Ef ficiency of Workers. ilfMi tor the early elimination of the Inefficient Government employe, | ami Uie ottering of a promising ca reer f<rr the efficient, through the | stricter enforcement of the civil serv rule to the probationary period by the automatic promotion of thoae retained aa proficient and by subse quent periodic promotion*, mas recom -neoded to the Cong ressional joint -ommluloi an reclassification of sal- , arte* this morning by a representa tive committee of the peraonnel serv ice. It was leciared that efficiency alone "Ipould be the boats for advancement, and It was recommended that auch efficiency could be raised to a higher ?tandard by encouraging a courae of study. "The Government employe should be made to feel that his work offers a career, and that through study and rloaor application he will rise md be rewarded accordingly." said L. F. Al- j !?a. office Manager of the War. De portment, who was chairman and "Pokeaoiua for the committee. Paved tiam Draird. !-un*p #>un appropriations, as tend ing toward greater economy and a more thorough working organization, were favored. Commiaaloner Cooper inquired whether there waa not some '??ee for complaint with employ.-s about favoritism where lump aum ap proprlatlons were dealt out at the dis cretion of bureau chiefs. 't waa aald that no auch com plaint* had come to the attention of the individual members of the cora mittee. who la arguing for lump sum appropriationa pointed out that they would give a freer hand In taking care of the deaervlng employe tarou^h promotion to a higher poaition and salary. Mr. Cooper explained that the re classification would take care of thia by Betting aalarlea for the varioua trades of positions. and thht when an employe waa promoted he would au tomatically receive the Increased com senaatloo which hla new dutlea calcd 'or. He added that he believed It *ouM be more gratifying to the em Ploye to feel that hla compenaatloa !? this maaner waa fixed by Con greaa rather than through the ua? greater compensation than the gen eral aerviee clerk.. IHi ???ae| fc 11 The committee aaked that the per eonnel service should, becauae of ita responsibilities, be considered as a higher grade and hence entitled to a arreater greater compensation than the general service clerk. M. J. McAnllffe. chief of division. Civil Service Commission, waa secre tary of the committee, and the other members were: Edward Egan. Hugh J. McGralh. John Harvey, r. s. j?e. gar, P. L. Goldman. Clifford Hasting P. r. Allen, Dr L. H Waring, John B. Swltxer, J. J. Johnston, C. Starr, K. .T Skidmore. E. E. Wetae. Samuel K. Murphy, James J. Taylor, Mrs. H E. Wheeler. B. W Kumler. R. S. Gollbart and D. E. Garges. ?- *? Kumler, examiner of the '-tvtl Service Commission. presented ? separate brief for the personnel service of the Civil Service Commis sion. SpeeiAeotieas Agree. uoth briefs of the personnel, serv- I ?ce declared that the specifications they had worked out agree, with few ?Xceptlona. with those of the Reels*- : stflcation Commission. Commiaaloner lamltn remarked that It waa gratify ing to the commission to note that ;he specifications prepared from two liffercnt sources should be similar, and that >t bore evidence of their ac curacy. ?The commercial accountant errs ?nd hi* Arm pay. The scientist errs *nd his employer lo.-e-. if any me.n. "?r of this financial grouj. < rrs he nust personally boar the loss We maintain that he should be rated as ? -chnlcal and paid accordingly" -ummed up the brief presented to the ommission by the ac-? ? j book keeplng and auditing service. '?ssr*? t ecu racy. The governmental accountant in many instances Insures the accuracy ?nd sufficiency of all fiscal papers ap proved by him. In these Instances hia liability la that of an indorser of nego ?ble : *per. and furthermoi e. he i? respon-ible for the adjus'nent I rough collection < r submi?M..n of j ?d tional evidence 01 alt amount., to I vlich exceptions arc taken by de a tmental auditors The commercial accountant is not i- insur. r. yet he re. cives ''on 15.000 >50.000 per year for his work. The I ? "vernmental accountant asks that - technical ard fiduciary ? hura'ter his work be rec.gnlxed H' bases' 1 worth on the technical requlre '-nts of his profession and on the : rarvclal responsibilitv lie a.-fume?," he brief d" iared. spokesmen for the committee were - t Wltberger. Donald B \U Leod. ! ^nd Monie Sanger. TOO POOR TO BURY BABY, MOTHER'S NOTE ON BODY - Vlv child died and I am too poor v bury It." Thi.? was a message found br the tollce of the Second precinct > ester-* ay on the body of a male Infant bout seven months old. which was ound. wrapped in a blanket, at Fifth nd K streets northwest. The note was signed "Broken-hearted I-?ther." The note was pinned to the ess of the infant. The death of the ?thy rcvind ha%t b?eti d'ie to i/irti iguse*. Pv..?e mi? Mtw.iA* >k aa? -ft-, Internal Revenue Bareaa Warns Taxpayers Against Daring Fake Coflectors The Internal Revenue Bureau today warned the public to watch out for fake tax collector*. One of .the fake collector's scheme* is to sell a taxpayer a book, with directions to All It out and make his returns to a fake bureau. Alleged credential* are print ed on a letterhead of the Income Tax Bureau in Washington and hear an Impressive gold seal. MARRIES WAR WORKER; ARRESTED FOR BIGAMY four Other Charge* Placed Against E. B. Tapper, Held b> the District Police. ^ ith charges of false pretenses, forgery, petit larceny and bigamy against him. Earl Benjamin Tupper. giving hia home address as Mason City. Iowa, ia under arrest today at the Sixth precinct police station. Tupper| tt is alleged, was married to a girl at Barbersville. V?? last May and on last Tuesday he was mar ried to Cecelia Doherty, of South Dakota, a resident at the Plaza dorm itories. by the Rev. W. A- Cahill, of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. According to Detective Harry K. Wilson, of the Sixth precinct. Tupper when arrested had letters alleged to have been signed by Senators Un root, Kenyon. Sterling, La Follette. and others recommending him for em ployment. The signatures on the let ters have not been verified by the police. The names of "E. B. Smith." 'Lieut. F. B. Lewis" and "John R. Ray" were also used by Tupper. Detective Wil aon declares. So far as the police can learn, the checks which Tupper ia al leged to have passed were for $10. with on* exception, that being check for $25, the police say. Detective Wilson said this morning that Tupper was given work about two weeks ago by Prof. Marcus La Mar, at 1220 O street northwest, where he obtained LaMar's bank and check book. He mad* an unsuccess ful effort to cash a check for $200 to which Prof. LaMar's name had been signed, the police assert. The check was sent to a bank by messenger, it is charged, but the bank did not cash the check. The matrimonial career of Tupper began six years ago, the police say, when he married a girl in his home town. Two yeara after hla marriage he enlisted In the army. According to the police information. It was last Max that he married the girl In Bar bersrllle, Va. He later went to Baltimore and thes to this city. Tupper will be given a hearing In Police Court to morrow. FEDERATION OF WOMEN ' PLANS DOMESTIC DRIVE Questions Affecting Hone Will Be Objective of Campaign Outlined st Meeting. The high cost of living, the ser vant question, and other features of the domestic problem are to be the target of a Joint drive by the Dis trict Federation of Women's clubs and the Housekeepers' Alliance, according to plana mapped out by Mrs. Grace Porter Hopkins, chairman of the committee on Industrial and social problems, at the monthly meeting of the Federation today in the hotel Lafayette. A flnal appeal for retirement legis lation in behalf of Government clerks was made by Mrs. Court F. Wood, chairman of the committee on legis lation, while Mrs. C. E. Stoddard told of the Federation's work in furnish ing clothing to the poor and needy. All of the clubs comprising the District Federation were urged to speed up and expand their work be fore the national meeting next June in St. Louis, because there is danger thst the national headquarters may be transferred from Washington to some middle western city unless the Dis trict mak's an aggressive showing. Mrs. Howard T. Hodgklns presided at the meeting, which was called for the purpose of closing up the year's work. CHILD'S RIGHTS FIRST, SAYS MISS ANNE MARTIN "The rights of the child should be considered flrst," said Miss Anne Martin recently, woman candidate for I'nited States Senator from Nevada and writer on social topics. "In this case the parents are making a sac rifice for the welfare of the child It is vitally Important that a child should b?> given a right start in life and opportunity for happiness. If 1 the parents are economically unable to give it the opportunities It should have, it is better for the welfare of the child that fosttr-parents, able to provide properly for It. should have W. R. & E. RE-ROUTING PLAN EXPERIMENT i-.7n.*? le*routln* Plan of the Public ltiHtles Commission for the lines of nCI.0DwR*ilway ??* Electric T,h'wh WU1 b" announced *?? merely an experi ment. it was learned todav This plan, which probably will go Into operation on the lft of Januarv. will afford better car service | An additional conference was called last week, and It necessitated a delav In announcing plans for re-routing. GIRL DIES OF BURNS. r"?Xt of burns about I ? a t and body. v. hen i,cr olothin caught fire on December !>. r..., U,^^Cd!u-'el Vearl oV 1 I*!Berta???'u ai?d a H Presbyterian Ministers Hear Dr. R. N. Stevenson Urge Fight on Utah Church. I'et'ounciiig the Mormon Church and its followers as a distinct men ace to the welfare of the nation. Dr It. X. Stevenson, formerly president of the Westminster College, In 8al' Lake City. Utah, addreased member. of the Presbyterian Ministers" Asso ciation of the District of Columbia this morning. AKs<rting that the Mormon Church leaders are exercising their power over business and political life, using th$ business man and the politician to further their desires. Dr. Steven son said that it was high time fo the churches of America to barn" themselves together and stamp ou Mormonism. f>r. Stevenson made no direct charge that pologamy was being practiced In Utah. but Intimated that an Investi gation by the Government might re veal some startling disclosures. Have Met Prealdeat. "Prominent men in the Government ?leaders in the Senate and in th? Government departments?have met formally and socially the president 01 the Mormon Church. "The opportunity for Mormor propaganda on the floor of the Unlte<" States Senate has been permitted while the same privilege would b? denied ministers of any evangelical church. "Tho President of the * Mormar church comes to Washington and Is escorted from one department to an other, and even In the Capitol he If received as few, if any. other church leaders are received. It would seem that Everyone wished to curry hl^-fa vor." Spread Propaganda. President Grant, of the Mormon Church, wa sa visitor In Washington early in November, and at that time was the guest of honor at several in formal functions, given by Senator? Smoot and King of Utah. In his ref erence to Mormon propaganda on the floor of the Senate Dr. Stevenson war referring to a protest made some weeks ago by United States Senator Reed Smoot against the attacks made on the Mormon Church by profes sional lecturers who were profiting by their attacks which he character ised as libelous. Senators Ashurst Henderson and Thomas all Joined in this protest. The Rev. W. R. McElroy, of Falls Church, Va, also spoke at tha meet ing. Another meeting is to be held two weeks fro mtoday. TURKEY PRICES SOAR AND SUPPLY IS SMALL Freah Birds From Farm May Sell at 65 Cents a Pound ' Tomorrow. With Christmas only two days away. Washington is facink a tur key famine, and, worse still, prices are soaring. In some quarters it was predicted fresh farm turkeys would be selling at 68 to 65 cents a pound before Christmas. The price for the festive bird was taken up right where it left off at Thanksgiving time. In the farming districts today turkeys are selling at 48 and 50 cents a pound. In the mar kets, the prices, generally speaking, are around the 55-cent mark, with 2-cent variations either way. Cold storage birds were selling at 50 cents up to 54 cents, and. althought no ac tual proof of the assertion was of fered. it was stated that some dealers are demanding as high as 55 cents for cold storage stock. Dealers at the Center Market say there lias been the same big demand for turkeys this Christmas as during Thangsgiving time. Few Washington homes probably will be without a Christmas turkey, if the supply holds out?but there is every evidence that the supply will be greatly diminished before this night a substantial in crease in the price Is expected to morrow. HELD FOR TRUNK ROBBERY. Charged with the theft of $150 from David Carmichael. 1717 Ninth street, Edward Christian and John De Shields, both colored, were held in $500 bonds for the action of the grand Jury by Judge McMahon in Po lice Court this morning. it was charged that the two men. who were boarding at Carmichael s hom- took the money from the trunk in hi, room. Mow U the time. C.?*4 Frllow ?? register in the Joy-grin.* bnn? |(|J|* i"k<> ** ??*?' kid on Chrtati HOME MADE CAKES \ PIES , FOR XMAS ORDER NOW UTILE CROYDON INN 707 12th St N. W. FRANKLIN' 5498 M. STEIN'S Mapiri Shoe ^-nnlrlm- *h ,, ALL THIS MU.lv Men-* half sale* a ad rahhr* heela, be?t at ?"f?"1/ 51.5(1 Ml ?>'<Hilllvaa bee la. _.50c mt ?th *? r u,r UK*X_LVA 1 HKJR CIKI) " _ _ ? Santa Glaus Gives Sugar to Pair of Senators SANTA HANDS OUT SUGAR AT CAPITOL Members of Congress' Given Five Pounds Each as Present by Louisiana Delegation. There isn't going to be & shortage of sugar in Congressional cupboards. From California each Christmas Congress is nsually flooded with or anges. Maple sugar from Vernyant and New Hampshire always finds a way to each Congressional office. But this year real Louisiana sugar, which simply can't be found at most (gro ceries, is the special Christmas rood. Senators Ransdell and Gay and Congressman Martin of Louisiana are the Santa Claus distributers of sugar. Needless to say, the flve-pound pack ages of sugar they arc distributing among members of Congress will be acceptable gifts to every Congress man's wife. Bachelor members are prepared to be beseiged with urgent appeals. Because of the zone system that regulated the distribution of sugar last year. Congress had to do without Its annual Christmas package from Louisiana* but Congress atteneded to that this year. The zone system was cut out of the sugar control bill. Consequently the Louisiana delegation got on the Job, and there's going to be plenty of sugar for Congressional wives. Join Our 1920 CHRISTMAS Savings Club On Which We Pay 2% Interest Washington Savings Bank. 10th St & Grant Place N.W. Shinola Home Set SPECIAL 50c ImMIsc BRTSH. n ATTBEIt and emm of PASTE. CAPITOL SHOE FIMHWC.s CO. W7 f ST. Ot^n F~vfn n?-?. MONEY TO LOAN F*irst or sfcond trust loans on real estate made on short notice. Kunds always on hand to invest. Minimum charges. Maximum service. JOHN A. PETTY, Heal Entile and Inmirnnre 142U N. V. Ave. Main 5137 DOLL'S HOSPITAL We've got the heads and parts to rerair ?nv doll SALE OK FINE BISQUE DOLLS , COLUMBIA Records g. Q. R. S. I'lanri l;0l|? de monstrated by eloctric I piano. GARREVS MUSIC AMI TOV STORE SOT-!H>f? II St. V k ' ? WANT TO DANCE? You can learn at the Rightway School of Dancing 121S Xew York nve., Bear 13th. Choose the only up-to-date dancing acad emy south of New York?that s tha KIQHTWAY ACADEMY Private le?.ni any hour 75c. You need no appointment Open > a- m.?10 p. m. I'hone I'ranklin KODAKERS ^ ? Find thie the pl:?ce to iMveloping. Pr'ntlni, Copying and Enlarging They both "SERVICE A QUALITY I At M?nirr. ??m <*^pt. A. w. AY RE. 1343 F Uyposita Klibitl Uouik \ Hewers of Christmas Greenery And Throngs Out Shopping Mark Approach of Holiday i Streets Are Filled With Gay Purchasers, While Churches, Schools, and Societies Plan Pro grams to Bring Happiness to All. With & comfortable mfuor* of prosperity, typical Christmas weather and th? presence of thousands of men and many women who laat year were awaiting return from overseas serv ice, Washington Is starting early In its celebration of Its first real post wartime Christmas. Everybody seems to have been on i tiptoe for the event, for Christmas ! shopping, Christmas mailing and ; .shipping and Christmas giving- have l begun earlier than any previous year In the memory of those who have handled the rush. Criebntlesa Start. Christmas eelebratlons started to day with parties for children who are being cared for by clubs and as sociations. They were anticipated by excur sions of hundreds of automoblilrts to I the woods of Maryland and Virginia I for Christmas greens and holly. Weather Bureau officials think that the woather will continue crlap enough to preserve some of the snow, which gives the season a par ticular holiday touch. lipeclal Christmas programs have been arranged In scores of schools and cfiurches. I In the Catholic churches the usua' midnight mass will herald the begin nine of the day. Ohurcbe* will ki magnificently dfcortitd aad aprat* mualc will bf r*n4?rt4 by th* c? uro? choir*. Shopping crowd* have throngs) the atorea far mora than a wefk. Huiara* la Biatf. At the PoatofTtoe It au ?uta< thla moraine that the P?ak of th? * Chrlatmaa buainaaa appeared ta har* been paaaed. Baalneaa ta da'<- U M par cant heavier than that uf th* aame period laat year. Three hundred extra employe* are handling the mail, and thta morn in* the hoard* were reported c>rar, the temporary reduction of railroad train* having been remedied *o a* to give prompt clearance. At the American Railway Exp'Ow office It waa reported ll.at the : .al forme are claar In aplte of ? i*liy tncreaaad bualn*>aa Washington people who weri i.ot doing up package* and addnulTg Chrlatmaa meaaagea yeatardar v> an* In aearch of ChHatmaa graen* jnd holly. Hundred* af automobile* ?ar -lad amataur wood amen beyond the Die trlct Una Into Maryland and ac -??* the river Into Virginia. Tha old (Continued on Page r3. Column - ' - ? - ^ Candy Decorations for the Christmas Tree JANES There Are Other Can But Play Safe, BUY JANES' HOME MADE CANDIES HOME MADE CANDIES ARE ALWAYS THE BEST But Janes Home Made Candies are a LITTLE BETTER than the REST, which accounts for the growth in popularity of Janes candies. A Large Assortment of Fancy Box Candies From Vt to 5 Pounds Special Prices on Two, Three, and Five Pound Christ mas Boxes Our candies are PURE CANDIES, good to eat and leaving a lasting impression of a pleasing sensation to the taste. You can buy your Christmas Candy here with the perfect knowledge and assurance that there's none better made. Every thing in holiday sweets that you will want for the children and grown ups. We Make a Specialty of Chocolates and Bon Bons I A N F ^ 514 9th Street N. W. %3 AjL X ^1 ill lOr j Telephone Frankl n 2816