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Evening star., 1921-12-30
VETERAN KILLED BY CAR;
THROWS SELF ON TRACK
st. Elizabeth's Patient Meets In
slant Death on 18th Street
Trolley Line.

Leaving a note in an overcoat
pocket and his ov.rcoat on tree
box, Benjamin l.. Tiller. a world war
veteran and patient at ST. E.Iizabeth's. s.
yesterday afternoon jumped beneath
the wheels OF Capital Traction Com
pany street car at 18th and q streets
and was almost instantly killed.
Tho note declared that he would
not help fll up the insane asylum.
Tiiler waited until the car was vir-
rually upon him before leapinS, and
the motorman had no chance to apply
brakes in time to prevent the fatiiity.
He was suffering from nervous dis
orders and partial mental deranSc-
ment last summer when takekn to
tho hospital. where he had been un-
dergoinE treatment since that time.
His condition. according TO physicians
was the result of hardships he had
undergone overseas. He was a ma
tive OF Alaba ma.
The car was fairly well filled with
passengers at the time of the oc-
currence and A large number of per-
sons witnessed the scene from the
street. He had gone downtown yes
tcrday afternoon with Il group OF
patients to attend matinee per-
formance at a local theater. and had
detached himself from the party.
Coroner hewitt issued a certificate OF
suicide.
Evening star., 1921-12-30
McCORMICKS RELEASE
ALL DOVER RIGHTS
She Will Retain Town House and
Lake Forest Estate by
! Purchase.
BY tho Associated Press.

by III" Associated Press.
CHICAGO, December 30. y Mrs.
Edith Rockefelle. Mccormick. who
obtained divorce from Harold +.
Mccormick, millionaire head of the
International Harvester Company
last Wednesday. viii retain both the
Mccormick towa hous. and the Lake
announcement today. A statement
issued by Charles ;. Cutting, counsel
for Mrs. Mccormick. said:
Under the adjustment of property
rights agreed upon by the parties
Mrs. Mccormick will acquire by gift
and purchase the city residence on
Lake Shore drive and by purchase
the residence in Lake Forest; and Mr..
and Mrs McCormick release all
dover rights in the property of each
other"
CHICAGO. December 3o-Mrs. Edith
Rockefeller Mccormick. who obtained a
GiVorce from Harold +. Mccormick yes
terday in record time, will retain the
Mccormick town house on Lake Shor.
drive. in the heart of the Gold Coast.
Mr.. Mccormick. who went 10 his Lake
Forest estate when the Two return d
from Europe last September at the
same time, bu: on different ships, will
retain tina; estate.
This is the only decision reached SC
far On the division of the financial hold
lrgS of the millionaire head OF The In
ternational Harvester Company and the
only daughter of John u. Rockefeller
The oil King. Charles S. Cutting, coun-
sal for Mrs. McCormick. said yesterday
tisat both were so we'll provided tinan-
cialiy that there is no need OF botherins
about a settlement
Evening star., 1921-12-30
". R. & T. CO. PLANS
SPECIAL SCHEDULE
Extra TroIIeys to Be Run to
Accommodate Watch
Night CeIebrators.

A schedule of special service to be
operated tomorrow night for the benefit
of crowds returning from watch night
parties and other festivities was made
public today by the Washington Rail-
way and Electric Company
The last car TO leave certain down
town points on it's various lines has
been scheduled as follows:
9th and G streets to 11th and Monroe
streets. las am.
9Th and + streets to Brookland, AS
am.
Treasury to 18th and II and District
line, go AM.
9Th and G streets to Soldiers Home,
2:10 am.
Sth and G streets TO Forest Glen, 12:49
am.
9th and G streets to Takoma, 1:15
am.
9th and C streets to Brghtwood, 2:30
am
9th and 6 streets to Anacostia and
Congress Heights. l:20 am.
Wisconsin avenue and NJ street to
Rockville. 1850 pm.
Wisconsin avenue and NJ street to Alta
Vista, 1890 am.
Wisconsin avenue and NJ street to
Somerset, 1:40 am.
9Th and q streets to wharves, e:56
am.
9th and F streets to Mount Pleasant.
1:27 am.
9Th and F streets to 18th and D
streets northeast. 2:10 am.
9Th and F. streets to Cabin John.
1 % am.
Georgia avenue and w street TO
wharves. 100 am.
WharveS to Georgia avenue and W
street. 1 80 am.
15t. and G streets to Laurel. 1875
pm. Connection at Eranchville with
, Laurel carr
! 18th and G streets to Mount Rainier,
1:45 am.
18th and streets to Riverdale. las
am.
18th and G streets to BranchviIle
1:45 a m.
In addition to the above frequent
allnight service will be maintained
as follows:
Between 14th and East Capitol
streets and Both street and Prospect
avenue (Georgetown).
Between Dupont circle and Mount
Pleasant.
Between Treasury and 18th and II
streets northeast columbia line).
Between steamboat wharves and
Georgia avenue ard Cpshur street
Between North Capitol stree. and
| Michigan avenue and North Capitol
street and Massachusetts avenue.
Evening star., 1921-12-30
PATROL DRIVER ACCUSED,
Held by Grand Jury for Woman's S
Death-Other Indictments.

Lawrence Jackson, colored. driver
of a patrol wagon of the police de-
partment which struck and killed
Mary Mack November 10 last, at 4th
and D streets southeast, was indicted
today by the grand jury for man
slaughter. 1t is claimed the wagon
was being driven at an excessive rate
of speed and the attention of the
driver was diverted as he made the
turn at the corner where the pedes-
trian was struck.
Murder in the first degree is
charged in an Indictment reported
against James H. Rison, white. who
is alleged to have caused the death
Of his wife, Regina Rison. The
tragedy occurred August 4 last at
BIT Pennsylvania avenue northwest.
The indictment charges the use of a
metal instrument called spiritlevel,
fatiron and a hatchet. The
woman had eleven cuts on her head.
First degree murder is charged in
an Indictment against Esther Will
liams, colored. She is said to have
stabbed Joseph Price August 81 last.
inflictinE injuries resulting in his
death.
Thirty-fve other indictments were
presented, in which are included nine
teen non-support cases.
Evening star., 1921-12-30
ITALIANS HERE STIRRED UP
Closing Of Bank Has Economic and
Political Significance.
BY the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
Suspension of the Banca Italiana di
Sconto was due in part to it's connec-
ton with the Ansaldo shipbuilding
firm, whose financial situation recently
has not been very strong, 1t was said
in official Italian circles here. News
of the failure" of the bank, although
not entirely unexpected, created
something of a sensation because of
the high position and connections of
the institution.
Italians here emphasized that the
moratorium ordered by the italian
government covered only the Bank di
Sconto and not other Italian institu-
tions of similar character.
The Banco Italiana di Sconto was
said to have had considerable busi-
ness with American firms and Ameri-
can individuals. 1t was started in
1915 as thoroughly italian, with the
intention of supplanting other banks
which were then accused of being
under the control Of German finan-
ciers.
The failure also has a political
character, it was said, as it was
started and controlled by ex-Premier
Signor NJ. Nutti and his friends,
especially Senator Marconi of wire
less fame and Marquis Medici, a
former deputy Of Rome.
Evening star., 1921-12-30
MRS. STEWART DIES
when BADLY BURNED
Woman of Seventy Years Is Found
in Faint on the Floor
by a Neighbor.

Mrs. Odelia Stewart, seventy. of 1911
F street, died at the Emergency Hos
pital late yesterday afternoon as the
result of burns received Wednesday
morning when gas stove flames. at
which she was preparing dinner,
ignited her clothing.
She was seriously burned about the
head and body. and tainted after beat
Ing the flames out of her clothing.
Mrs. c. ii. Werner of Wardman Park
Hotel. who went to her home to visit the
victim, found her on the floor. She was
Immediately sent TO Emergency Hos
pital, where efforts to save her life
were fruitlesS.
Helen Perry, five years old. died at
Children's Hospital last night as a re-
suit of burns received when she STUN
bled against a stove in the kitchen of
her home, al Navy place southeast.
and ignited her clothing. She was first
taken to Casualty Hospital. from
which. after first-aid treatment had
been given. she was removed to the
Children's Hospital for special treat
ment.
Evening star., 1921-12-30
BANDITS BULLET HITS
WATCH OF STORE CLERK
Victim Escapes With Slight Injury
When Robber Fires Without
Warning.

Two colored men. believed to be
members of a gang operating for
more than week. entered the store
of Adams Ehlslager. at 1899 P. street,
and pointed pistols at Winter J.
Fletcher. a clerk. One had a hand
kerchief over his face and Fletcher
thought the pair to be customers
playing joke.
without warning the masked ban
dit fred three shots. one striking
Fletcher's watch and infiicting a
flesh wound in groin. after which
they fled, taking nothing from the
store.
Fletcher refused hospital treat
ment, his watch having saved him
from serious injury.
Several similar hold-ups have been
reported to the police during the last
week, the descriptions given by the VIC
tins each time approximating the de-
scriptions given by Fletcher this morn
ing.
Detectives Walsh and King Of head
quarters Investigated the case.
Evening star., 1921-12-30
|ENv0Ys IN DRIVE
FOR PARLEY AMITY
Continued from First Page.)

cess Of the conference, for it was not
occasioned by the action Of the Amer
lean delegates.
U. s. Delegates Blameless.
If the American delegation had
sought to scuttle the ship by resist
ance to proposed agreements, the ad-
ministration. it is argued. might be
blamed. But the contrary has been
the case. The United States made the
first offer of sacrifice in naval build
ing, recognized at the time as most
generous one and has at no time
shown a disposition to be imperical in
any demand.
The voters. 1t is argued. who are in
accord with the purposes of the con-
ference under its initial direction, will
be slow to censure the administra-
ton in power for eventualities
brought about by no omission or COM
mission Of it's own, but may be more
determined than ever in support OF
the efforts Of the men who have recog-
nized the predominating sentiment in
this country for Limitation Of arma-
ment and the settling of international
differences through friendly councils
and not By a resort to war.
Evening star., 1921-12-30
BANK CLOSES DOORS
ALL ITALY Stirred
Government Acts Quickly to
Avert Any Possible Finan-
cial Crisis.
By the Associated Press.

BY the ASSociat ed PrnSS.
ROME. December 30.-The Banca
Italiana di Sconto. the doors of w.lich
were closed yesterday, has been granted
Il moratorium by court action.
The closing of the doors of the bank
created considerable of stir in Italian
financial circles. The suspension of
payments followed an announcement by
the government of a modified mora
torium. permitting the withholding of
payments by certain corporations.
The bank is one of the largest in
Italy. 1t includes in it's holdings shares
IN the Ansaldo and Ilva groups. which
are among the great Italian induStria.
concerns
Tie Stefani Agency, says that the
Italian government has taken steps to
guarantee the creditors of the bank
against losses and eventually to place
the bank i'll q. more favorable position.
Crisis Believed Overcome.
1t has not been established that the
bank actually has failed, and there is
tendency in some quarters to believe
that the crisis may be overcome.
The incident lowered lire exchange
yesterday which went from 229O to the
dollar in the morning to $3.50 in the
afternoon.
The Banca Italiana di Sconto was
the place where most Americans trans
acted their business in Rome.
The moratorium granted the bank
under the courts action is effective for
one year. The court appointed Com
mehdatore Tonaso de Angels of Rome,
who is a director of the Banca di Ma
poll. as referee.
Meanwhile the Banca Italiana di
Sconto Is continuing all operations ex-
cept payments. which it is stated viii,
be resumed as soon as the tribunal
limits the amount which may be with
drawn daily.
Evening star., 1921-12-30

trhe Star Is publishing daily sum
married story of the Developments OF the
armament conference. BY reading II each
day you will keep in touch with the out
standing events of the historic meeting.)
The committee on limitation of
armament. having agreed in prin-
ciple to the first. of the Root pro-
posalS regarding the use of sub
marines. which would compel sub
marines to observe the laws of war
with regard to merchant vessels
and their crews. today considered
the proposal of Mr.. Root that sub
marines should be debarrcd from
acting against merchant vessels in
time of war.
The good Offices of Secretary
Hughes and Mr.. Balfour as media
tors in the controversy between
the japanese and Chinese over
Shantung may be called for as the
Evening star., 1921-12-30
1O.OOO-TON LIMIT
FOR AUXILIARY GRAF I
Continued from First Page.)

new conference. Not until there mas
heen some indication of a change OF
position on the part of France Woulo II
he practicable to call the nations To-
eether to discuss this matter. There
IS no way of compelling nation to
agree to any subject that comes up
for discussion al an international con-
ference, Each nation retains its SOW
ereienty. and agrees only when 1t de-
sires TO propositions advanced. WY
therefore, should an effort be made TO
call the powers together again ana
compel them to restate their attltude
and to refuse to come to an agree
ment?
Since the abandonment by the con-
ference of its efforts to fix limitations on
the amount of auxiliary tonnage the
nations here represented shall nave
there has been talk of a quick wlnd.up
of tae conference. But this has failed
to take into consideration the discus
sions now going ON in regard to the
use Of submarines, the size Of individual
auxiliary craft, the French proposal
that they be allowed to begin to replace
construction of capital ships in 1927,
ETC., the questions relating to emma
still pending.
BaIfOur Engages Passage.
1t became known today that MIR. Bal
four, head of the British delegation, has
engaged passage tentatively for return
to England on January IA, some two
weeks off. But the indications are taat
if tile conference does not complete It's
work in that time, Mr.. Balfo1r will
continue on in Washington until the
work is done.
The Root proposal to debar sub
marines from use against merchan'
vessels in time of war is regarded IN
some quarters as tantamount to the
acceptance of the British proposal to
abolish the submarine as a weapon OF
warfare. This view is arrived at by
agreeing with the argument of the
British that the submarine Is OF no
use as a weapon against war YES
sells, If then. khey cannot be used az
commerce destroyers, very effective
measure in war time, then. 1t is held
the submarines are of no value.
Up to Nations.
On the other hand naval experts of
the United States have not been will
ing to concede that the submarine is
not Of value against other war ves-
sels They may be valuable as scouts,
as mine layers and also in some cases
for attack against capital ships and
cruisers them selves, 1t Is held.
The Root proposal, however, puts
the matter sQuarely El to the nations
as to whether they desire to rule
against the possibility Of such use of
the submarine ns that made by Ger
many in the last war.
Evening star., 1921-12-30
ONLY BANK INVOLVED.
Industrial League Sends Word to
Its Members.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the ASsoca ted Press
TURIN, Italy. December 3O.-The
Industrial Lea que here has sent a
circular to it's members in connection
with the suspension of payments by
the Banca Italiana di Sconto of Rome,
pointing out that this institution is
the only one involved in the financial
crisis.
The brokers have sent a commission
to Rome to take up with the govern
ment the question of the position of
exchange. which has been aggravated
by the crisis.
Evening star., 1921-12-30
BRIEFLY TOLD STORY
OF ARMS CONFERENCE

only probable means of breaking
the deadlock now existing.
Mr.. Balfour. head of the British
delegation. has tentatively en-
gagged passage for home on JaEu-
ary IA, expecting the conference TO
have concluded its work by that
date.
The subcommittee on aircraft has
abandoned any effort to fix
limitation on aircraft. 1t is con-
sidering the draft of some rules
regarding the use of aircraft in
time of war. however.
TIE Japanese have indicated that
they will not consent to the So
called tWenty-one demands. con-
tanned in the treaty with China in
1915. being taken UP for cnnsidera-
tion as such in the conference
This Is matter for the japanese
and Chinese alone to consider, they
saw
Evening star., 1921-12-30
AGREEMENT IS SIGNED
FOR RUSSIAN RELIEF
Soviet to Deliver $1O,OOO,OOO il
Gold for Purchase of Grain
in United States.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, December 3o.-The agree
ment negotiated here last week
whereby soviet Russia will turn over
to the American Relief Administration
s10,0O0,00 worth of gold for the pur-
chase of grain in the United States
for famine relief in the Volga region.
was signed here today by Walter
Lyman Brown on behalf of the relief
administration and by Leonid Krassin
on behalf of the Russian soviet gov
ernment.
Evening star., 1921-12-30
MARCoNI A DIRECTOR.
Declares Other Banks Refused to
Help Prevent Alarm.
By the Associated Press

By the Associate Press
LONDON. December 30-William
Marconi. who is a director of the
Banca Italiana di Sconto. said today
that information to the following ef-
feet had reached him:
night by other banks of the proposal
put forward by the Bank of Italy to
intervene against the unjustifiable
alarm regarding the financial situa-
ton of the Banca 1taliana di Sconto
(Which is not at all critical if panic
is avoided) the board of directors of
the Banca Italiana di Sconto decided
to take advantage of the decree OF
moratorium granted, and which is ap-
plcable only in those cases where the
assets exceed the liabilities, as in this
case"
Evening star., 1921-12-30
TALK Of GOVERNOR
FOR IRISH STATE
Earl of Ath'one, Brother of
Queen Mary, Likely to Be
Appointed.
Ey the Associated Press,

BY the Associa ted Press.
LONDON, December 3o.-Dscussion
of candidates for the governor general
ship of the Irish Free State under the
pending Anglo-Irish treaty is being re-
vived, the latest name mentioned IN
connection Wit. the post being that OF
the Earl Of Athlone, younger brother
of Queen Mary. he earl was in line
for the governor generalship of Can
ada and would have succeeded the
Duke of Connaught in that office IN
1914 but for the outbreak of the war
Evening star., 1921-12-30
SCHOOL FILM SHOWN.
"Cinderella and the Magic Slip

cinderella and the Magic slipper"
the film being shown at the Masonic
Auditorium for the benefit of the
Washington school Fairgrounds, will
be shown today and tomorrow from
1890 to pm. Every school child
in the District has been urged to
attend.
Laddie Boy. the White House aire-
dale is shown and introduced to the
audience at all performances.
Evening star., 1921-12-30
NEW YORK BANK CLOSED.
italian Office Will Reopen Next
Tuesday, Officials Say.
By the Associated Press.

BY the ASSOcl1ftd Press.
NEW YORK. December 30.-Unofi-
cial assurances that the Italian Dis
count and Trust Company. taken over
by the state bank superintendent yes
terday after the closing of the Banca
Italiana di Sconto of Rome, was "all
right" and would reopen next Tues
day, was given today to a crowd of
anxious depositors who gathered
about the banks doors.
The depositors, mostly of Italian ex-
traction accepted the situation philo-
Sophically and dispersed
The work of examining the banks
affairs was continued today by force
of inspectors from the bank superin-
tendent'S office.
Evening star., 1921-12-30
PLANE IN AIR 26 HOURS
WORLD RECORD BROKEN
Continued from First Pace)

Curtiss navy racer. with a speed of
1851 miles an hour for a l5O-mile
course, broke the record for a closed
course in the Pulitzer trophy race at
Omaha.
Stinson and Bertaud wore no elec-
trio suits, depending upon the heat
from the exhaust pipes in the pilots
cab to keep them warm.
1856 HorsepOwer.
The machine is equipped with one
1S5 horsepower motor. Every ounce
of unnecessary weight was stripped
before the flight. About $50 gallons
of gasoline and IS gallons of Oil were
carried.
Although the night was bitterly
cold. flying conditions today were
considered good.
Stinson. stationed at Kelly Field,
Tex. during the war, as a civilian
Instructor. because of his delicate
health. probably trained more Amer;-
can yers than any one man.
UneXcelied as stunt flyer, he is
proud of never having fallen during
his ten years in the air. He is
credited with not even having broken
a part on plane.
Acrobatic Flyer.
Although more widely known in
the west than the east, Stinson has
participated in many big meets here
His acrobatics attracted particular
attention during the pan-American
aeronautic convention in Atlantic
City and he was labeled a whole
flying circus"
Happiest in an airplane, he climbs
into his seat with as little concern
AZ tho avssage citizen going out for
= motor ride. The love of flying runs
N tho family, for two sisters-Mar-
jorie and Catherine-also are adept
pilots.
Evening star., 1921-12-30
$4,000 DAMAGES ASKED,

Alleging that he was given gasoline
when he asked for kerosene and that
an explosion resulted which seriously
injured him, Joseph w. Padgett has
filed suit in the District Supreme Court
against Ervine c. Sherfey for $4,000
damages. Attorney Frank ]. Sloan ap-
pears for the plaintiff.
Evening star., 1921-12-30
COLLEGE MEN TO DINE.

One of a series of banquets to be held
throughout the country in celebration
of the diamond jubilee anniversary or
Otterbein College, at Westerville. Ohio.
will be given by a number of alumni OF
the college tonight at the University
Club at o'clock. E. p. Maury Of this
city will act as toastmaSter.
Addresses will be made BY MIR. Maury,
Assistant Attorney General Charles
Franklin, J. q. Griver and Robert e.
Kline.
Evening star., 1921-12-30
MANY FOX PELTS SOLD.

CHARLOTTETOWN. P. e. L, Decem-
ber 30.-During the past year Fox
pelts vaued at over 100000 were
sold on the island, the sales being
the largest in the history Of the fur
sfarming industry.
Evening star., 1921-12-30
MERIDIAN MANSION
RENT CUT ORDERED
Continued from First Page }

United States Supreme Court shared
in the cutting process to the extent
of $50 a month. his rent being reduced
from $3.50 to $3.50 month. Gen. Lam
sing H. Beach received reduction
from S240 to $l95 a month. Former
Justice Covington's rent was lowered
from 1895 to 5000 a month. Senior Don
j. e. Lefevre of the Panaman legation
had his rent reduced from $3.50 to $3.50
a month. Civil Service Commissioner
J. II. Bartlett's rent was cut from S165
to $3.50 a month.
An interesting phase of the decision
was that Harry L. Rust. part owner of
the building, who testified that the
rates set by the owners were not an
reasonable, received himself a redur-
ton of $40 month from s27O. Bates
Warrne, attorney for the owners in
their contention that the rates were
not too high. received reduction
from $3.50 to $50 a month for his
apartment The rent of H. l., Rust.
jr., was increased from $40 to sls5
a month.
Alexander T. vogelsang. former as
s1stant secretary of the interior. re-
ceived a reduction from s147.5O to
S!z5 month. Gen. Arthur Murray
rent was lowered from $229 to s215
a month.
:19 Decisions Made.
Many Army. Navy and Marine Corps
officers who occupy apartments in the
building received reductions in rent,
In addition to the apartments which
were affected. the commission fixed
rents on all other facilities. such as
basement rooms, lockers, taxi Office,
servants quarters, barber shop, etc.
All rents in the Kalorama road addi-
ton will remain the same as now
charged. The total rental decisions in
the determination numbered 219.
The Meridian Mansion was the first
apartment building to have the entire
schedule of rents fixed by the com
mission on it's own initiative Being
one of the largest and best known
buildings of its kid IN the city, the
.hearigs attracted considerable In
terest.
The commission, it is understood. is
preparing to conduct a similar inves-
tigation to fixe rents in the Hadleigh
Hotel, 2101 10Th street.
Evening star., 1921-12-30
VOLUNTARILY DROP HOLIDAY

Mnployes Of the patent office volun-
tarfly agreed today to forego a half
holiday tomorrow afternoon, In order
to work on the $4,000 applications for
patsnfS pending before the Office.