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Evening star., 1921-12-11
Smallest Gold Coin
In World is Minted
For League Of Nations

BY the Associated Press.
GENEVA, December 1O.-What
II believed to be the smallest
modern gold coin In the world
has Just been minted here. 1t
represents the gold fraac ON
which the budget of the league
Of nations ix to be calculated.
1t IN octaGonal In form. and on
one side are engraved thss ini.
stials sS- d. Ne t9oesste des Na-i
tfons). Its weight II O.5z35So0
Of 4 gramme, and is-valued at
about 2 cents. American
money. 1t In estinatea that II
would require 1920 Of ssch
coins to make q pound avoirdu-
P0is. ,.r =.
Sir Herbert Ames. Ananeial
director of the leaEus Of na.
tiOns. has Presented = unique
specimen Of the coin to Erie
Drummond. the general secre-
tnry.
Evening star., 1921-12-11
|SCORCH OFFICIALS
AT TGR|D|RON DINNER
Secretary Hughes Gets ''Key
to Back Door of League"
But Declines.
SO AUTHORS OF ONE BOOK
Conference Single Serious Topic
Before Journalists sts-Agricul-
tural Bloc Target.
so AUTHORS OF ONE BOOK

Across the seven seas and from the
continents Of two hemispheres came
the guests Of the Gridiron Club to
honor the occasion OF its annual win
ter dinner last night at the New Will
lard. They assembled with many of
the distinguished men of America
the President of the United States,
the Vice President. the cabinet. the
Chief Justice of the United States,
the Speaker of the House. other Off
cials of the government and men
prominent in the large affairs of the
country.
1t was a novel experience, no
doubt, to some Of the old world
statesmen and diplomats to witness
the spectacle of an organisation of
writer's playing good-natured battle
dore and shuttiecock with American
politics, legislation and domestic is
sues in such free and lively fashion.
They soon caught the spirit Of the
event. however, and Joined heartily
in the proceedings, SO devoid of
aught that could offend the most del
icate susceptibility and SO replete
with the American temperament, and
its expression in badinage and free
comment.
Serious With Conference.
In treating the subject Of the arms
doned its traditional forte and dealt
only in serious tone, as was befitting.
A dramatic tableau was presented
by five members of the club, attired
in the military uniforms of the
major powers constituting the arms
conference. entering the hall while
the band played a selection from the
national anthems of the nations rep
resented Grouped in the center, the
flags were entwined and a senior
member Of the club paid tribute, in
gracious terms to the object of the
conference.
Facing the picture were the dele.
gates to the conference and many OF
the foreign newspaper correspondents
together with diplomats and delegates
Of other nations. including Belgium
the Netherlands, Portugal and China.
In the realm of fun the club frol-
licked throughout the evening. There
was that Ku Klux scene, which was
made the purveyor Of introducing
two new members Of the organization
and gave the visitors from abroad 9
INSTALLATION Of what a Ku Klu1
KIan visitation is. They were al
right-barring the white steeds-duly
arrayed in ghostly white and an the
horrific paraphernallia which the rec
objection of some at the board and
the popular Imagination would de-
uict. They called themselves the
King Klux antics, however.
Ignorant. ON Profane History.
| It developed that they were aftel
Robert NJ. Ginter of the Pittsburgh
Gazette Times and William Clabaugt
Of Washington, a limited member
The Ku Klux warned them to leav.
at once or suffer the consequences
They appealed for protection. which
was declared to be within the prov.
ince Of Senator Penrose, then present
chairman Of the Senate committed
dealing with the tariff.
The imperial inquisitor examined
Mr.. Ginter as to his qualifications.
"Who was Gamaliel2" was asked.
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Evening star., 1921-12-11
Traditional Policies
of America Upheld,
View in Senate.
EXPECT OPPONENTS
TO URGE CHANGES
Bitter Enders Showing
Unfriendly Attitude
Toward Proposals.

Great enthusiasm for the proposed
four-power treaty on the Pacific is
lands laid before the Washington
conference yesterday was voiced by
members of the Senate who will have
to pass on the pact.
Many of them listened to the read
ing of the treaty by Senator Lodge.
chairman of the Senate foreign rela-
tions committee and republican lead
er of the Senate, in Memorial Con-
tinental Hall and applauded it Wig
orously.
The general opinion appeared to
be that much had been gained in
the elimination of the Anglo-Japan-
ese alliance. and that the treaty does
not commit the United States to any
alliance or to an agreement in viola
tlon of the traditional policy Of the
United States with regard to entan-
clements abroad
Irreconcllables Trimmed Out.
That there will be opposition from
some of the senator's who fought the
league of nations covenant, the So
called irreconcilables, was evident. On
the other hand. the irreconcilables
Will find their ranks somewhat
thinned out. Senator Norris Of Ne
braska. for instance, was one of
those who indicated that he would
not vote against ratification. and he
was strong opponent of the YER
sailles treaty. Some of the irrecon-
cilab!es refused to allow themselves
to be quoted.
1t is expected that in the fight
which will be made against the
treaty reservations similar to those
offered by Senator Lodge to the Yer
sailfes treaty when it was before the
Senate will be presented by senators
opposed to the new treaty
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would MODIFY u. S. PACT.

BOGoTA. Colombia. December TO-
Olaya Herrera, prominent leader of
1.-The liberal party. today. accepted the
koffice of foreign minister. Upon an
nouncing his acceptance he said he
would support the sentiment In the
chamber .of. deputies, which is in favor
disqualification of the treaty between
Colombia and the United States.
Evening star., 1921-12-11
Opposition Develops Early.

opposition Develops Early.
By the Associated Press
indications of opposition in the
United States Senate to ratifica ton
OF the four-power Pacific treaty de-
veloped today within few hours
after the new pact was announced
to the world at plenary session of
the armament conference.
Senators of the irreconcilable
group, for the most part, withheld
comment. but speaking privately. in
dicated an unfriendly attitude toward
the treaty. while Senator Reed of
Missouri. said he did not expect to
make the fight alone. Senator Borah
OF Idaho, leading Republican ire
concilable. was one Of those declin-
ing to comment. locking himself in
his Office with a COPY of the doom
ment.
Republicans See Success,
Republicans generally, including
most Of the leaders, however, predict
ed ratification Of the treaty by an
overwhelming vote. and in this pre-
dfction to a greater or less extent
were joined by a number of demo-
Gratis. including leaders on that side
OF the Senate chamber. Many sena-
tors on both sides refused to commit
themselves. declaring they wished to
study the pact. while a considerable
proportion of the Senate membership
q uh
the week end recess.
Democratic senator's in a number
Of instances said they did not attach
the Importance to the document as a
peace measure that was claimed in
republican quarters. and described it
as "innocuous" and as having a great
similarity to the league Of nations
covenant.
/. Some democrats pointed to article
IDof the new treaty, which binds to
signatories. II their rights in the Pa
cific Islands ARE threatened by sthe
aggressive action of any other power
to communicate with one another
fully. and frankly. in order to arrive
at an understanding as to the most
efficient measures to be taken, joint
ly or separately. to meet the exigen-
cies of the particular situation" This,
they said. differed but little from Ar
ticle x of the league covenant, which
the republicans found most objection
able. '.r - '
Best Part From League.
Senator Harrison Of Mississippi, one
Of the democratic spokesman in the
Senate, in his comment said, In this
connection:
''The best parts of the treaty are
those provisions taken from the
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SENATOR WATSON
WOULD CALL 100
Presents Long List of Wit
nesses of Alleged H.
legal Executions.
NAMES WILL Be slFTED
Ex-Soldier Writes of IA Being
Thrown Overheard, While Another
Would Tell Of 600 Killings.

The names of more than one
hundred former service men were
presented yesterday to the Senate
committee by Senator Watson.
they be brought here to testify in
the investigation of his charges that
American soldiers had been put to
death in France without the right Of
trial by court-martial.
There was no intimation as to how
many on the list would be sum-
moned, the committee explaining
that it would sift through the names
next week. Assurance. however,
was given Senator Watson that every
person would be called, if he believed
they were prepared to give testimony
Compared with the turbulant meet
ing F'rilay the session was extremely
tame Senator Watson, the only
witness. read extracts from many
letters in which soldiers declared
they knew Of numbers of illegal
on a transport taking him to France
fourteen men were thrown overheard
and drowned, for no apparent reason.
Shows Picture Of Hanging.
The Seorgia senator undertook to
show, and indeed announced that he
would prove that the War Depart
ment list Of eleven executions did
not include all of the men Illegally
hanged or shot to death by order of
superior officers. A picture Of what
seemed to be a gallows in France, on
which a rope was being hooked
around the neck of a condemned
soldier, with several officers standing
on the platform and scores on the
ground below. was given to the COM
nittee by the senator, who testified
that it was taken by a colonel, now
was not revealed. nor that of his son,
who handed it to the senator Friday
night, as the testimony showed. =
Senator Watson stated that he de-
sired to return the picture last night,
but, by direction of Senator Shields,
democrat, Tennessee, it was retained
for the Record. although Mr.. Shields
declared that it was not worth while
as evidence If the man who made it
could not be found to testify
Col. Walter E. Bethel. assistant
Judge advocate general, from whom
the COMMITTEES obtained the list of
eleven legal executions. was instruct
ed to check over the Watson list and
see if any were the same.
Biundered in Roosevelt Case.
At the outset Of the hearing, after
presentation Of a letter from Assist
ant Secretary Roosevelt Of the Navy
Department denying that he had
f1rst-hand knowledge of the killing of
a soldier by an officer and. the subse-
uuent. transfer Of the officer to an
other command, Senator Watson ex-
pIafned that use of Mr.. Roosevelt's
name was due to a, blunder. The
letter, in fact, he stated, was written
by Col william Haywood. United
Evening star., 1921-12-11
WOMAN KILLS DOCTOR.
Shoots Physician as Patients Wal
in Outer Office.

NEW YORK. December 1o.-While
several patients were waiting their turn
tonight in the outer ;office of DR.. sAbra-
ham L. GHcksts in. Bedford avenue.
Brooklyn, an unidentified woman called
on the physician. shot him to death and
escaped.
Detectives were at a loss for motive
for the crime. !
Evening star., 1921-12-11
Focn REVIEWS CADETS.
By the Assoctated Press.

BY the Associated Press. p.-s
|, WEST POINT, N. T.. December TO-
Marshal Foch today reviewed he
Military Academy Cadets Corps dur
ing q snort stopover on his. way "a
Csnada SO = . .. f5Sst% = y. f4i-='4s 80
Evening star., 1921-12-11
$9Q,0)O WHISKY
STOLEN ON TRUCKS
Riot Call at Baltimore
illustrates Robbery of
10000 Quarts.
By the Associated Press.


BALTIMORE, Md, December 10
After $500 cases Of whisky had been
taken from the warehouse Of the Cam
ton Distilleries, 4th avenue and Clin-
ton street. and loaded on motor
trucks. police of the eastern district,
answering riot call tonight frus-
trated the robbery of 10000 quarts
Of liquor.
}, Three trucks. carrying $500 cases
Of the liquor. had left the warehouse
when the police arrived and all roads
in Maryland and nearby states are
being searched for them.
Two trucks, on which were. loaded
1900 cases, were ready to leave the
warehouse when the police reached
the scene, and men were busily en-
gagged in loading 'two' other trucks.
Sixteen men who were in charge of
the. trucks were arrested and are
being held at eastern police station.
The confidence of the guards at the
distillery was gained by means Of a
forged permit. This paper called for
$4,000 cases of half-pint bottles of
whisky. Prohibition Director. Budnitz
said tonight that the permit resembled
what is known as a carriers per-
nit" No withdrawal permit was pre-
sented by the men. -.
Evening star., 1921-12-11

Roads leading to washington from
Maryland were under guard here last
night and this morning, following re-
ceipt of. word of the robbery by Col.
L. G. Mutt, chief prohibition officer for
Maryland and the District. The police
co-operated with the revenue agents in
patroling the District line. !.
Estimating the value Of the whisky at
500 a case. the total amount involved
in the robbery was safd to be approxi-
mately s5o0.oo0. BELIEF was EXPRESSED
here by revenue officials that the liquor
gotten out of Baltimore had been cached
along the eastern shore Of Maryland.
The robbery was reported here to be
the largest recorded in this vicinity
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WEATHER.

Fair today and tomorrow: little
change in temperature.
Temperature for twenty-five hours
ended at 10 pm. last night: Highest.
a.; lowest, 90.
Full report on Page Z.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-30
ALBA B. JOHNSON
 10 BE SPEAKER
 AT C. OF C. LUNCH

Bridgeport business men. manufac- turers and professional men will have another rare treat when the, Rotary vertising club and Chamber of Com nerce combine for their second big luncheon meeting this year. During the winter there will be five such meetings addressed by the biggest men in the country.
 Alba B. Johnson, the speaker next Wednesday, after refusing invitations to address similar meetings in larger is a manufacturing center with pro- gressive men interested in business development. MT. Johnson, until 1919 was president of the Baldwin Locomotive Works. As the head of such a company it was essential that he know absolutely the political. fi- nancia1 and business conditions of all foreign countries well as his own. He is a past president of the American Manufacturers Export As sociation and is a proponent of eX- port trade.
 Since resigning as president of the Baldwin LOcOm olive Works. Mir. Johnson has devoted his entire time 10 personal and public interests His many directorships- representing big business interests keep him posted on business conditions and demand his continual study of foreign and do- nestic conditions. As president ot the Railway Business Association, he has been closely allied with all man. ufacturers of railway materials.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-30
Yuletide NuptiaIs One of Prettiest
 Of The Season

A pretty wedding took place We'd nesday night at the home of MT. and Mrs. August Carlson, on Hancock avenue. when their daughter. Miss Clara C. Carlson, became the bride of Albion Brooks Buckingham, son of MT. and Hrs. F. S. Buckingham of 155 Harral avenue. Rev. MT. Long of the Berean church performed the ceremony in the living room of the rooms which was attractively decor ated with Christmas wreaths and flowers.
 Mis- Carlson wore a dainty frock of white geOrgette with lace panels and bead bandings and carried a bouquet of brides roses. Her sister Amanda. was the bridesmaid and was attired in chargeable taffeta. also ried pink roses. Samuel Robertson attended Mir. Buckingham.
 After the ceremony a reception and supper for only the immediate family was held. Later Sn1 the evening the couple left on a Honeymoon to he spent in St. Augustine. Fla. where they will visit the Gr0om's grandfa- ther. George c. Kingman. and aunt. Mrs. Earl Thorpe. On their return they will reside temporarily with the brides parents. Mrs. Buckingham's travelling costume consisted of a suit of blue triCotine with hat to match and a squirrel fur coat
 Both young people are active work CTS in the Berean church circles. MT. Buckingham has charge of the garage of the Mitchell Dairy company of which his father is vice president.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-30
P0STMASTER-CENERAL HAYS SETS EXAMPLE, IN HUMANIZING
 THE POST OFFICE
He Sees All Sorts Of People At His Office And Gives Them About Fifteen Minutes To Detail Their Woes; His Open Door" Policy Means AnOpen Door And Nothing Else.

the Postmaster Generals private of flee and wait their turns. Hays him. self s-ts at desk in a corner of the same room and calls them one by one
 On a recent afternoon two Con gressmen. a Civil War veteran retir. ed from the postal service. several women Gone of them a negress) and two newspaper men were seen in the room. along with more than a score Of others.
 I'm tired, but just the same I'd lie to get something to do to keep me busy" the Civil War veteran was heard to remark to a ca~npanion. Been with the department a long time and want to see if Hays can't do something for me.
 The Congressman were heard dis cussing postal patronage with each other.
 Couldn't get my man in over ar Blank one remarked. ''They're a lot stricter in civil service these days. We'll maybe it's the best way" he added resisnedly.
 Others. too, waiting in various parts of the room. commented more CT less audToly on their particular difficulties Whatever they were. each appeared satisfied after he had had his little chat with the Post ma Sf
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-30
MAYOR GIVES NEW
 PRESIDENT HIS GAVEL

Mayor Fred Atwater, 2. past presi- dent of the Kiwanic club, presented Walter M. Bangs, the new president. with a gaVel and the presidents badge at the Installation of officers yester- day at the StratfeId, John T. Fish CT. the retiring president, was also presented with a presidents badge by the mayor.
 W. NJ. Bayliss. secretary and R. B Beers. treasurer. reelected, were in stalled a the same time. It was decided to attend in body the meeting at the Chamber of Com merce on Wednesday, when Ava J Johnson, president of the Baldwin Locomotive Works, will be the guest of honor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-30
By l.. \. E'arnsWOrth, Information News Service Staff
 COrrcSDOndSnt

Washington, Dec. 30. When Postmaster General Hays ordered his postmasters a few days ago to oil up the hinges of the doors to their private offices and to institute the 'open. door policy he knew what he was talking about practical proposition. For he had first tried it out himself. and reported to his as sociates that it worked fine.''
 The "open door, as one of the ele- anents in the general policy of "hu- unanizing the department: instituted by Hays. 'The post office belongs to the people, and tihey have the right to see the postmaster at any time, '' is the theory upon which he goes.
 So, in line with this theory. the PoStm aster General receives on several afternoons each weeI,. He finds time to talk for five. ten or fifz teen minutes with all sorts Of per sons who have matters in hand which .1hey feel they ought to communicate sto the Postmaster General persona Fly.
 These persons run the gamut of importance from congressman tr or sdinary employees of the Post Office Department and plain citizens. They . sit in the big reception room outSid Q
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-30
VOLUNTARY PETITION FILED.

If David Wittenberg, who conduct- ed a general store at 2336 Main street. endeaVorS to make a compost tion offer to his many creditors the offer is very apt to sound like the well known prohibition phrase. 'tone half of one per cent
 Wittenberg has liabilities of S22.- 7S5.64. while his assets are listed at only S2. .256. Of this amount stock in trade. which nearly always shrinks to a, considerable extent, is listed st S1.500 and fixtures. also subject 10 shrinkage, $50G. There are in all. 11O creditors, nearly all Of whom are Of New York City. The petition filed today in the office of the Referee III Bankruptcy John Keogh. is of a vol- untary nature. The petitioner is rep resented by DeForest & Klein
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-30
FOOD SALE.

Tn an effort to secure funds to buy new basketball equipment the bas- ketball team of the Catholic Commu- morrow, Saturday, from 10 a. m. un- til D. m. in the vacant store at 300 Fairfield avenue. Mrs. T. L. North is chairman of the committee in charge and Mrs. M. J. Flanagan is treasurer.
 Miss Elizabeth Crehan is the coach and the members of the team are: Miss Carrie Gerald, captain; Miss Jeannete Leach, manager: Miss Mil dred Carroll. Miss Kathleen Oliver Mss Elizabeth Roach and Miss Cath crime Crehan.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-30
FAILED TO GIVE
 STARTLING TESTIMONY

John L. BergIund, examined by Coroner John J. Phelan shortly after noon yesterday. as a witness of the killing of Olga Stu1ler, 12, of Andover street, who was struck by a motor cycle operated by John Lucas, ot Warehouse street, failed to give the startling testimony that was expected would be forthcoming. Berglund, who lives at POP Wilson street. stated that exclamations he made at the time were caused by eXc1ten e1t or the moment, and that he did not be- heve the motorcyclist could see the child soon enough to avoid striking her. The accident occurred at Fair field avenue and Andover street, Dec. 2.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-30
LOCAL WOMAN IS APPLICANT FOR
 BAR PRIVILEGE

The State. Ear committee will meet at 10 o'clock this morning in the Su- preme court room, Hartford. One of the Bridgeport applicants is a wo- man. Minnie E. DwOrl<en. Others from this city are Frank A. Barber. Thomas A Finn, Edward l.. Kelly, Harry J. Klein, Jerome kolkicz, and Amedeo O. Viont.
 Applicans from other towns in the county are: Edward c. Fisher, Stamford: Eli H. Millner. Danbury; Charles T. McGovern, East Norwaik, and Clinton F. Sherwood, Southport, Fairfield
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-30
PAPERS AT SUPERIOR.

Formal papers in the two suits brought by Margaret A. Flanagan against the Bridgeport Brass com pany. reached Superior court today for filing. Struck by a truck belong ing to jhe Brass company, while pushing a, baby carriage at Harrison and Golden Hill streets February IS, last. damages are claimed to have resulted. uo both herself and her baby. The plain eff asks S5,O00 for herself and s2,000 for the child.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-30

Webster, Mass. next week where she will be the guest at 8 large house party.
 Miss Ada Holroyd, superintendent of the Sunday school of the Second Baptist church will be in charge or the Christmas party to be given il. the school room this evening for the pupils. Santa Claus will visit and de- liver gifts.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-30
Richard Forester

Richard Forester. of the Rockwell
 S& Forester corporation of Waterbury and for the past "A years associated in business with Hugh II. koenig of the Rockwell company of this city, died Tuesday. following an operation performed Monday. The funeral was held at a. m. yesterday at his late s11ome and the body was taken to 7 yWoodlawn, N. Y, for burial. He was 76 years of age and is survived by [ his widow and one son.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-30
OBITUARY
Cornelius F.. Downs

Cornelius F. Downs. 6O died Tues day at his home in Lebanon. Conn. FThe funeral was held this afternoon
 at o'clock from the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Carl Kier, North Main street eXtenion. Trumbun. Interment fwas in Long Hill cemetery