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Evening star., 1921-05-31
DANIEL FRASER, 80,
DIES AT HOME HERE
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he became first vice president of the
consolidated institutions. which kept
the latter name. and held that office
at the time of his death
Mr.. Fraser was for many wears a
director Of the American n Security ana
Trust Company. and was also a direc-
tor ofSthe Security Storage Company
the Norfolk and Washington Steam
boat Company the Washington Gas
Light Company. the Washington Mar
ket Company, the District Title Com
pany and the Washington Title Com
pany.
Generous to Charity.
For nearly quarter of a century
MIR. Fraser served as chairman of the
board Of trustees of the FIRST Con-
gregational Church. 10th and q
streets northwest. He was one of the
Oldest members of that church both
in age and length of membership
Although always extremely modest as
TO his methods. those closely asso-
ciated with him testify that he was
exceedingly generous to every worthy
charity and philanthropy.
The Board Of Trade. City Club. CO.
lunbia Country Club. Blue Ridge Rod
and Gun Club and St Andrews So
ciety of Washington are among the
belonged. while his Masonic affilia-
tiOns were numerous. He was char
ter member of Temple-Eoyes Lodge.
No. 80. F. A. A. NJ. having Identified
from Acacia Lodge, No IS. where
he was made master Mason Feb
ruary 2. 1892. to form the then new
lodge. He was "A NEST her of Eureka
Chapter of Royal Arch Masons and
OF Columbia Commandery, No. >,
nights Templar.
Wife Died In 1911.
The death Of Mr. Fraser's wife oc-
CURED in 1911. He leaves but one
blood relative in the United States
all the others residing in Canada
Two nieceS-in- law survive him. Mrs
Sidney Taliaferro and Mrs. Arthur
T. Skinner. both of this city Mrs
Taliaferro formerly made her home
with her uncle, but recently he had
lived alone at 1926 + street north
Evening star., 1921-05-31
FREIGHT RATE CUT
CAUSED BY CANAL
Santa Fe Official Tells Senate
Committee of New Move
by Railroads.

Transconti mental railroad freight
rates are being altered to meet ocean
competition between the Atlantic and
the Pacific via the Panama canal. Ed
ward Chambers, vice president of ne
Atchison. Topeka and Santa Fee. de-
clared today before the Senate com
mittee invcatig eating the railroad sit
uation.
We shall fix the rates from San
francisco 10 New York TO meet the
water carriers Mr.. Chambers said.
and then modify the interior rate
structure SO that Kansas City. Chi
c;leso and Cincinnati. for instance. VIII
Gel the same rate ag that t. New
York and producers in all points will
De placed on competitive basis
Inquiry by Chairman Cumnlns.
What that means" said Chairman
oummins, IS that you will then be
carrying freight from Chicago or
Kansas City to New York. or vice
versa. for nothing"
NAT may be SO. senator" Mr..
Chambers responded. but 1t isn't the
way we figure 1t. The manufacturer.
ior instance. Will be sat istcu In each
ease. because he will get his prod
ucts Just as chtapIy as his cumpeti-
tor
Senator fomercnc. democrat. Ohio.
read INTO the records Il series of rates.
showing that interior cities pay
greater freight rates on a number OF
commodities than coast cities pay for
longer hauls on the same products.
Talks Of Canal Competition.
Mr.. Chambers discussed Panama
cana! competition. declaring that the
water rates should be regulated.
DO you mean that minimum rates
should be prescribed"" Chairman
'unmlnS, asked.
Reasonable rates should be ixed."
Mr.. Chambers replied. The public
would be better served Between the
ports OF the United States. the water
carriers should be under the jurisdic-
ton of the Interstate Commerce Com
mission and the rates should be high
enough to allow the Panama canal
10 pay interest on the costs of con-
struction.''
Evening star., 1921-05-31
APPEAL FOR TROOPS.

MADISON. Wis. May 31.-Reuilest
was made Of Gov. Blaine today by the
sheriff of Brown county for mme-
diate dispatch of troops 10 Green Bay,
Wis. to quell disturbances which are
said to have grown out of ii strik e
in three paper mills there.
Gov. Blaine said he would get in
touch with Brown county officials at
once and determine if state action
was necessary.
Evening star., 1921-05-31
MINE BOARD TO MEET.
Farley of Workers Will Consider
Reopening Wage Agreement.

CLEARFlEI.D. Pa, May 31-The
executive board of district No. ?.
United Mine Workers of America.
has been called to meet here June .
by John BrOphy. district president
Among other things to he considered
will br the request of j. :. Sominer-
willie Of Altoona, president of the Cen
trail Coal Association. that the wage
agreement between the miners and
operators be raopened.
Evening star., 1921-05-31
ARREST IN MURDER CASE.
Hattie Jackson, Colored, Implicat-
ed in Staying Mrs. M. E. Weber.

Hattie Jack son. cOlOred twenty
eight years of age, was arrested to-
day by Constable Thomas Garrison
at Hya ttsVille in connection with tn.
investigation of the murder at White
Station. Nd. May ~, of Mrs. Mar
saret r.. Weber.
She was found by Constable Car
EiSon wearing a wrist watch and
diamond ring. She said she found the
ring at Riverdale and that the watch
was given TO her by friend Simi-
lar articles were missing from the
body of Mrs. Weber when it was
found
Evening star., 1921-05-31
JOHN GOLDEN NEAR DEATH.

NEW YORK May 31.-John Golden.
president of the United Textile Work
ers of America. today was reported in
critical condition at his homo. in
BROOKLYN Mr. Golden, who recently
suffered a nervous breakdown. had
sinking spell this morning. and little
hope is enterts ined for his recovery.
Evening star., 1921-05-31
BRITISH EMBARGO ENDED.

LONDON. May 3i.-Another step to-
ward industrial peace in Great Britain
was taken today when tine locomotive
engineers called off their embargo on
the transportation of imported or
what has been known as tainted -
coal. The embargo was declared for
1be purpose Of supporting the strik-
inS coal miners.
Evening star., 1921-05-31
BISHOP MARBEAU DIES.
Faced Germans in 1918 When They
Threatened Paris.

PARIS. May 81 -MonsiEnor Emman-
uel Jules Marhcau. bishop OF the dio-
cosc Of Mcaux. died today He was
born in lSit
While The Germans were threaten
Ing Farls IN 1915. Hishnp Marbeau
took tho place OF tho MAYOR of Meaux
and. in full v"stmcuts. fac>d them.
Evening star., 1921-05-31

up the deficiency in the salaries or
the government employees" he askcs:.
The hearing VIII he continued be-
fore the District committee at IN
clock tomorrow morning.
Evening star., 1921-05-31
NEW LOW ON 3 1.2S.

NEW YORK. May 31.-Liberty ~
per cent tax exempt bonds dropped to
stock exchange. today. Other issues
$3.50. their lowest quotation on the
Of that group also were heaEs.
Evening star., 1921-05-31
PLAN CONFERENCE HERE.
Brotherhood Men to Meet officials
From 90 Southern Railroads.

Ity the Associated Press.
CLEVEi-AND, Ohio, May sl.-Of-
tcials of the big four railroad
hrotherhoods will confer at Washing
son late today. with representatives
OF the twenty-three railroads in the
southern Railway Association. rela-
tive to the establishment of the first
OF the regional adjustment boards au
thorized by the transportation act.
Prospects are that similar boards
Will have been established before
July ! in all four of tn: "@eioc5 into
which The railroads OF tnr country
have been allOcated b" In. Interstate
Commerce Commits iSSIon. ". g. Lee.
president of the brotherhood OF Rail
road Trainmen. said befor~ leaving
for Washington last night. Decisions
or wage reductions to be announced
by the Railroad Labor Board VII
have no bearing on the organization
of the regional adjustment boards.
Mr.. Lee said
Among those ittendin:. the Wash
ingtcn conference will be President
Lee, W. :. Carter. presiden, Of the
brotherhood of Locomotive Engine
men and Firemen: J.. l.. Sheppard.
president Of tn. Order oe Railway
Conductors. and F.. A. Burgess. as
sistant grand chief Of the Brother
hood of Locomotive Engineers. who
was chairman of railway adjustment
board No. l. under the United States
Railroad Administration. =
Railroads in the Southeastern As
sociation have agreed to the estab-
liShment Of the board. brotherhood
representatives said, and the confer
ence is TO agree on satisfactory rules
to govern IT'S operation. 1t is 10
handle controversies arising under
working rules and conditions in
volvins employees in the trans2orta
tion service. and. il is expected. will
hoo
during the war.
Railroads south of the Ohio river
and east of the Mississippi comprise
the southeastern section.
Evening star., 1921-05-31
WOMAN EMPLOYEES
WANT SQUARE DEAL

"continued from First Pag-D
DOth houses. Or sometimes it is the
telephone operators, or the woman
clerks. they light upon. accusing
them of spending their office hours
or making trouSSeauS.'
Evening star., 1921-05-31
Advertisements for Homes.

Mr. krauthoff read Il list of adver-
tisemcnts appearing in the local pa
pers showing that there are many
advertisements for apartments and
rooms for rent and comparatively
few advertisements from persons
seeking to rent apartments and
rooms He insisted that the Ball rent
act was working an injustice to the
Evening star., 1921-05-31
ANDLORDS SCORED
AND DEFENDED AT
SENATE HEARING

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Evening star., 1921-05-31
S3oO,OOO.OOO PAY CUT.

CHICAGO. May 31.-The United
States Railway Labor Board today
completed work on the decision which
it will hand down tomorrow. cutting
the wages of employees of 104 rail-
roads. Eventually the new rates to
be established will apply to every
road in the country.
Advance estimates of the slash to
be ordered by the board place the
figure someWhele between 10 and
- per cent. with the general belief
hat it will be nearer the lower fig
ure than the higher.
A 10 per cent cut would subtract
some $300.0G0.0G0 from the nations
railway wage bill
Tomorrow's decision will be efec-
tive July !, just fourteen months aft :
or the s600.000,000 increase of last
wear took effect
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-11

Dr. Edward F. Perry was in Boston Monday.
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-11
NORTH END NEWS

Postmaster Alexander Gilman was in Boston on business Friday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Oscar Dugas and fam fly motored to Providence Tuesday.
 MT. and Mrs. Auguste Blanchette spent the weekend as guest of friends in Lowell, Mass.
 Mrs. Alfred Bonneville and daugh- ters Claire and Bella, motored to Providence Tuesday.
 Mrs. Ed. Lavalee has returned to her home in Farnumsville after spend ing a week here the guest of MT. and Mrs. Eugene Tetreault. Bridge street.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. Baptiste Dufault, Church street, have gone to St. Ger main, Canada, where they will visit Mrs. Dufault's mother, who is dan gerously i'll.
 The district convention of the Un- ion St. John Baptiste Society will take place here tbe fourth Sunday of May, under the auspices of the c6uf- cils No. 47 and IA of this city.
 Mir. and Mrs. Edmond Chapdelaine and Mrs. Ed. Leroux are spending the week in Leominster, where they are visiting Edmond Pereaudeau, who is to start for St. Ours, Canada, before Easter.
 A French play entitled La vie dun Joueur," played by company from Central Falls, will be given in St. Johns hall under the auspices of the Court Joffre of the Foresters Franco American Society.
 "The History of Louis Riel' will be represented in drama by the Troupe Rationale of Woonsocket this Sunday afternoon at 330 and 730 in the eve- ming, at St. Johns hall. Tickets are now being numbered at J. J. Dupre's drug store.
 Among those who attended the sa- cred concert. "La Verge" in Wor- cester Sunday evening were Misses Claire and Bella Bonneville, Mrs. Dianne Breault Farley, Mrs, George T. Lamarche and Miss Emma Robil- lard. Mrs. Aurore Meunier of Mon treal, who is visiting here, was also one of the party.
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-11
FIGURED IN HISTORIC fuT
Representation Of Monarch cf the Tlme of Abraham Now In
 Pennsylvania Museum.

In the dim old days of the patriarch Abraham people looked very much as they do now, Judging from the oldest representation of human figures un- earihed by the toillng brotherhood of archeologists. Two striking figures one standing and one seated. are in- cluded in the elaborate design Of the clay seal. or postage stamp" which has excited the enthusiasm of Dr. Le- grain. curator Of the Babylonian sec tion of the University of Pennsylvania museum.
 pr. Legrain has figured out the in scriptionS of the little tablet as indi. eating that it dates from the period when UT of the Chaldees." mentioned in Genesis In connection with the his tory of Abraham. was a flourishing kingdom. And he finds reason 10 be iieve that the seated figure. decorated with flounces of beautiful nccordeon plating is portrait of his majesty lbi-Sin the last king of ur and pos sibly an intimate friend of the Father of Israel.
 To the modern eye both figures nre remarkably well drawn and lifelike in attitude, especially considering the fact that they were modelled in clay on very small scale. Dr. Legrain thinks the tablet served the double purpose of seal and postage stamp on a sack of money forwarded to a banker named Shulpae by his rever- enee the high priest Of the temple of
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-11
TOO HEALTHY FOR MEDICINE
People Of Tristan da Cunha Throw Supply Left by British Cruiser
 Into the Sea.

The island of Tristan da Cunha is described as "an unspoiled haven of rest for the weary soul. mecca for those who long for relief from worries of life" by the chaplain of the Brit ish cruiser Dartmouth. which has just returned from visit to that isolated spot.
 No need 10 worry over money there, for there Is none." said the chaplain. "There are no taxes, no doctors no lawyers. no clergymen. no policemen, not even head man. Newspapers and mail arrive. with luck. about once every two years.
 "There is not even any medicine. for the latest supply of remedies was thrown into the sea by the inhabitants. who are remarkably healthy. Epi- denies are unknown.
 ''Tristan Is British possession In the south Atlantic. between South Africa and South America. Its snow capped peak towers nearly 5000 feet above sea level. IL Is only 21 miles in circumference. The nearest in hahited place Is St. Helena, 1,20o miles away. The only habitable DOT ton of IL is tongue of fertile land at the foot of the preeipitous cliffs
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-11
rprsuTF TO JUSTICE CASE
yadre Webb AiIudes To Recent Death of Member Of Supreme Court

As soon as Deputy Sheriff Charles Aver opened the session of the su- nerior court in this city, Friday after noon, Judge James H. Webb, the pre- siding judge, called for silence and tben paid tribute to Justice Case of the supreme court of errors, who died a few days before
 Judge Webb said: 'I feel sure that the members of the bar share with the court sorrow over the death of Justice Case. He was revered throughout his career as common pleas and superior court judge and as a member of the supreme court of errors. Nearly all of you knew him. He presided over this court and occupied this bench. He was man of unusual ability, broad culture and keen literary tastes. He endeared himself to all and I am sure that his memory will long abide with the members of the Windham county bar"
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-11
FORMER RESIDENT HERE
 FOR HOSPITAL WHIST

Mrs. Arthur Aspinwall of Provi- dence was the guest of Mrs. c. H. Let ters, Grand View, to attend the Day Kimball Hospital whist at the home of Mir. and Mrs. S. Nikoloff on Friday evening. Mrs. Aspinwall before her marriage was Bertha Thompson and with her parents at one time lived in Putnam. Her mother, Mrs. Thomp- son, for number of years has made her home in Providence, but left this winter to make her home with another married daughter, Mrs. Handy (An- nie Thompson) in Joplin, Mo.
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-11
PUTNAM LADIES ATTEND
 oRAToRIO FLA VERGE

The oratorio La Verge" by Mas senet, given by the Philharmonique Society of Worcester Sunday eve ming was attended by the following Putnam ladies: Mrs. c. T. La marche, Mrs Aurore Meunier, Mrs. Diane Breault Farley, Miss Louise Maheu, Miss Mary Remillard. Miss Ada Maynard, and the Misses Bonne- vile.
 There were 432 voices taking part in the oratoria, and forty-seven from the Boston Symphony orchestra ac- companied. One feature was the singing. of the chorus of 100 children from St. Ann's orphanage. The con- cert took place in Mechanics hall, which was filled to its capacity.
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-11
pellanra and Income.

After q thleeyear study of pellagra in the cotton min villages of South Carolina. the United States public health service shows that pellagra varies inVersely with the family in. come in this locality. As the income fell the dlseaSe was found to Increase and 10 affect more members of the same family. As the income rose the disease decreased. and was rarely found in families that enjoyed the highest incomes. even though this highest was still quite low.
 A recent statement given by one of the large life insurance companies Tn dicatps that the food standards oi Southern wage earners must have i'm proved remarkably or late. for inc death rate from peiiagra Las fallen from CT per l00,CJ0 in 1915 to 2.3 in 1919.
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-11
The Wrong Number.

Mrs. New Auto owner. all excited, called her husband over the telephone at his office. and announced: "The auto tags came by mall. but we will have to send them back. They sent the wrong number" Business of con, siderable questioning from the busi- ness office end of the telephone.
 Then: Well, they're not the same numbers we had last year. so ! thought they had made mistake.
 Explanatory The machine had come into possession of the family late in the year license number was oh tained that had six figures and the husband got in early for 1921 IT. cense hoping to obtain 3 smaller num- Der and he got it.
 Anyway. the wife had good laugh at her own expense when the hus- band arrived hone that evening. And she is learning something each day about autos.
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-11
DAYLIGHT SAVING
 ON NEW HAVEN ROAD
Trains Will Be Advanced One Hour
 On Sunday. March 27

The New York, New Haven & Hart ford Railroad Co.,, and the Central New England Railroad Co.,, announc- ed Friday night that their train sched. ules would be readjusted to conform to daylight saving time in territory where the roads operate.
 On Sunday. March 27, trains will be advanced cue hour, it was stated, continuing in effect until the last Sunday in October, to comply with conditions as to time existing in New York City, the state of Massachusetts and many of the larger municipalities in Rhode Island and Connecticut.
 Notice of the decision has been sent to all mayors, chambers of commerce, boards of trade, boards of selectmen and other governing agencies of cities and towns served by both railroads.
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-11

first prize, bottle of violet water. was awarded to Mrs. J. J. Dupre, while Mrs. Fred Gilman was given box of powder as the second prize. The consolation prize, skirt holder daint- ily covered with ribbon, was given to Mrs. Victor Chapdelaine. Refresh ments and cake were served by the hostess.
 Next week Tuesday, Mrs. Eugene Durocher vii lentertain members of the club at her home on Woodstock avenue.
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-11
Free Mediclne.

A prominent city man. who is az parsinonious as he is wealthy. Is very fond of getting advice free. Meeting well-known physician one day. be seid 10 him:
 q am on my way home. doctor and 1 fell very seedy and worn out gen erally: what ought l 10 iakeT
 Take taxl.' came the curt reply Iii Bits, London.
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-11
Much Gasoline Wasted.

About one1thir1 of the gasoline used in automobiles Is wasted. This IS the conclusion reached sy A. c. Fieldner of the United States bureau or mines from experiments under traffic eondi tions to determine the air pollution Of fhe vehicular tunnels under New York city. The waste is chiefly due 10 loo rich gasoline mixture. II is estimated that an improved and practically au tomatlc earbureior might save Aneri can auotmobllists S34, ,0O0,00O year.
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-11

Anselm Mayotte Post, American Legion, held its re yular meeting, Mon day evening. Applications for assist ance from the state fund and employ ment bureau continue to come in.
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-11
D. A. R. MEETING

The regular monthly meeting of the Elizabeth Porter Putnam Chapter, D.. A. R., will be held in the chapter rooms, Monday afternoon, March fl, at 3 o'clock. Board of management meets at 2.30 p. m.
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-11
Mrs. Daigle Entertaina

Mrs. Pierre Daigle entertained at whist members of the Catholic Wo- mems Charity Club at her home on Ravine street, last Tuesday afternoon. There were nine tables at play. The
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-11
GRANGE WHIST TO BE
 NEXT WEDNESDAY NIGHT

The Grange whist which was set for next Thursday night at the home 0. Mir. and Mrs. Earle E. Johnson, Ne chanics street, will be at the same place the preceding evening, Wed-es day, March 16. The change of date on account of the many other att-ac ti-ns datel fer T'-TI-- '~-- -;-it, in ob- servance of St. Patrick's Day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-06-25
HIS NEIGHBORS
ARE ASTON|SHED
Rcese's Remarkable Improve
ment Is the Talk OF All Who
Know Him, He States.

"My wonderful Improvement is the
talk Of all who know me-" said W. f..
Reese, Of SO Jackson Ave-. Schoolfcld.
Va, in telling OF the benefits he has
derived from Taniac.
when started taking Tanlac my
wife had to go after the medicine. for
was so weak ! had to have help to
get my clothes on. Every year for
the past five years | have had an aw-
full attack of the grippe, and il Ger
tainly caused me terrible suffering
My bronchial tubes would become so
affected that any one in the next room
could hear me Wheeling and gasping
for breath. People who saw me said
that my last spell was the worst they
had ever seen, and | didn't think my
self l was going to pull through.
Why. II just seemed like I would
cough my head on. and ! had to lie
proppcd up with pillows in order to
breathe. For months ! couldn't take
any nourishmcnt except n littIe hot
milk and broth, so it's moi at ali sur
prising that | fell of thirty hounds
in weight and was in such a weak
condition.
However. my appetite began pick
ing up rapidly as soon as ] started
taking Tanlac. and ! was soon able
To be about again. eat good and
hearty and enjoy my food now. and
am gaining in weight and strength
right along. Why, the way | have
improved In the short time | have
been taking the medicine Is nothing
less than wonderful, and / believe I
VIII soon be up to my full weight and
strength. ] simply think Tanlac is
the best medicine made."-Ady.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-06-25
WOULD SELL GOVERNORS
MANSION AT ATLANTA

ATLANTA. GA. Jun" 2i--In a spc-
Cial message to the lower house of
the General Assembly today. Cover
nor Hugh Dorsey recommended The
sale or exchange Of the ancient Gov
crnor's mansion here, the proceeds To
be used TO buy or build Il new one
for tho state executive and rcnoyatc
the State Capitol.
In the senate resolution was
adopted 10 Ice Concurred in bv the
House. providing for u committee to
launch AN Investigation Of State fl
nanccs. New bills presented inciud-
ed several rcylvjng the capital re-
moval question and proposing a con
stitutional amendment to provide for
taking the capital from Atlanta to
Macon.
Another bin would create a new
county in Gcorgia's peach belt. TO be
known as Peach County, with Fort
Valley as it's county seat.