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The Washington herald., 1921-01-22
w. Nj. Coleman Jumps to
Death From His Room
In Powhatan Hotel.
CAUSE A MYSTERY
TO HIS COMPANION
Leaves Hastily Written
Will Bequeathing Es-
tate to Mrs. Coleman.

Leaving behind a hastily written
will in favor Of his wife, william
Magruder Coleman, prominent New
York lawyer. stepped 20 the win
dow sill in his room AZ the Powhs-
tan Hotel yesterday an dplunEed
ten stories TO instant death. The
spectacular leap occurred at 3
O'Clock when Pennsylvania avenue
was crowded with shoppers and de-
psrtment employees. Several barely
escaped being struck by the body
which "jscknIfed" as II hurtIed
through the air and crumpIed on
the cement walk simultaneously
with head and feet
DR.. X. ". B. Stibbs. Of Emsr-
Eency Hospital stan. arrived imme-
distely after the plunge but found
Coleman beyond aid. So far as
could be- learned there was none
who witnessed Coleman prepare
for his leap but numerous Pedes-
trians saw him spin through the
air.
In his will, Coleman. who was
general counsel for the Hudson and
Manhattan Railroad Of New York.
bequeathed his property to Lillian
Coleman. his wife. at 1 West Eighty
ninth street, New York The doCu-
ment was dated January Is and
indicated that he had contemplated
suicide as an escape from troubles
he had not coufded to his friends
II was not witnessed.
Was Feeling Badly.
F H SeIlick. comptroller Of the
udson road. who accompanied Cole
man to Washington Thursday night
on business with the railroad Ad-
ministFatt0u, could explain no ap-
parent reftson for COlsmsu's despair.
Coleman was not feeling well
and refused TO so down to dinner
at o'clock this afternoon" said
SeUiCk- That was the last ! saw
Of him. He had not been feeling
well recently. but he was not sum
GENTLY worried over his Condittc-
TO remark about it" Sellick add,
they both had completed their bus
ness here and were satisfied with
the results. They were to return
to New York last night. Ofhces OF
the Hudson Company. 80 Church
street. New York. were notified and.
pending word for disposition Of the
body. il was taken 60 the morgue
under a Certihcste of suicide signed
by Coroner J. Ramsay hewitt.
Was Successful Lawyer.
Coleman was IS years old and
was born in BroCkeville, Nd.
Throughout his legal career he was
associated with various enterprises
and was regarded as prosperous
He had praCticed Law in New York
City since 1895. being vice presi-
dent. general counsel ann director
OF the Republic Corporation and the
Utilities Securities Corporation: sec
rotary. general counsel and director
Of teh MshoninE & Shensnge Rail
way and Light Company; director
OF the Republic Rubber Corpora
ton and the Peerless Motor Car
Company: secretary and director "f
the General Vehicles Company, and
the Federal Utilities Company.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-22
ABANDON AIRPLANE
TO BRING IN VOTE

DIES MONIES. Iowa. Jan. 21.-
Mrs. H. H. Wheeler and Mrs. Draper
Smith, flying to Washington with
Nebraska's electoral vote, this after
noon gave up hope of completing
the trip by air before January "a.
the last day electoral votes can be
delivered. They decided to leave
Des Moines by train at 10 p. m. to-
night for Chicago.
Pilots Holcomb and Bullock will
leave here as soon as weather con-
ditions permit, picking. up the wom-
en- IL they overtake their train and
carry them on to the Capital.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-22
ny GLENN BABB.
Special Gable Dispatch to
The Washington Herald.

Tokyo. Jan. 21.-Takashi Hara,
prime minister of Japan today de-
clared:
"whiIe the other powers continue
to enlarge their navies, Japan can
not afford to weaken hers. II the
others agree to cease building, no
country would enter such agree
ment more gladly than Japan"
The naval holiday views of the
premier are characteristic of the
attitude of japanese officialdom.
which wishes to avoid commit
ments until steps toward disarm-
ament have been taken by the
powers. Premier Hara also indi-
Gated that Japan regards the COM
pletion of her eight and eight"
programs as an irreducible mimi
mum.
Arms stIII Needed.
Premier Hara said: The world
hassnot yet reached the stage where
armies and navies no longer are
needed. In principle. / favor cur
failing the Japanese navy. War is
The Washington herald., 1921-01-22
Three Men Killed
When Fifty Hand
Grenades Explode

BALTIMORE, Jan. 21.-Three men
were killed today in an explosion
of fifty hand grenades at the army
ordnance depot, Curtis Bay, in the
second accident of its kind within
a month. The whole neighborhood
of the depot was thrown into con-
siderable excitement when a fire
started near the big powder maga-
zines on the reservation.
The dead men are:
James Henley.
Fred c. Carter.
One unknown.
The men were employed by a con-
tracing firm to salvage the lead
and other metal parts of hand gren-
ades stored at the depot. They
worked in a shack neat Curtis Bay,
stripping the metal parts from the
bouchons, the section of the gren-
ade that contains the releasing pin.
The victims were the only ones
in the shack. Their bodies were
mutilated and, though one of the
men lived for half an hour after
the explosion, he was unconscious
when found and died without re-
gaining consciousness.
Capt. Albert w. braves. COM
manding officer at the depot, said
the explosion probably was due to
carelessness
The Washington herald., 1921-01-22
Wilson to See
Inaugural from
Seat in His Car

President Wilson will view the
Inaugural of President elect
Harding from the carriage or
automobile In which they ride
from the White House to the
Capitol, unless present plans are
changed. This program was
definitely outlined at the White
House yesterday.
"'Rhe President will undoubt-
edIy be physically at for the
March 4 ceremony, and is very
desirous of witnessing the in
auEuraI'7 stated n man high up
In White House circles. "He will
drive to the Capitoi with the
President-eleet and will view the
Inaugural from ais seat I'm the
automobile. Then they will drive
back for the White House luneh-
con Of the incoming and out
going Presidents.7
The Washington herald., 1921-01-22
KEEP GOLD STORE
In SUNKEN VAULT.
CONGRESS URGED
Houston Asks Safe Place
For Bullion Kept in
Subtreasuries.

An appropriation Of $4,000, 900 for
the erection Of a vault in the north
court of the Treasury Building for
the permanent storage of bullion
and currency was requested Of Con-
gress yesterday by Secretary Of the
Treasury Houston.
Houston asked that the money be
made available Immediately, since
the discontinuance of the sub
treasures makes it imperative that
additional storage space be provid-
ed for the Treasury stock of cur
rency and bullion.
The proposed building would be
three-story structure, most Of
which. however, would be under
ground, since the second story Is
to be on a level with the basement
floor. The first two stories would
be used for vault space, while the
third would be used for Office space.
In a supplemental note to Con-
gress, Secretary Houston said:
This item is considered to be of
such Importance as 70 merit favor
able consideration by Congress at
this time. The first story of the
vault would be on a level with the
subbasement Of the Treasury build
ing and be for the purpose of pro-
viding permanent storage facilities
for bullion, etc, and securities not
needing current attention; the sec
ond story to be on level with the
basement floor. and to be used as
an active vault The third story
would be equipped for office space.
The discontinuance of the sub
treasures, only two of which now
remain and which will be discon-
tinued within the next month, makes
it imperative that this additional
vault space be available at the
earliest possible date, in order ade-
quately and safely to store the
Treasury stock OF bullion and cur
rency."
The Washington herald., 1921-01-22
Papers Ask $40 Tax
On Visitors in France

PARIS, Jan. 2f.-The apti-alien
campaign in France was carried to
extreme lengths today when Paris
newspapers proposed a $50 head tax
on all visitors to France. the tax to
be assessed upon arrival. The papers
propose an additional tax of SIS for
every three months the visitor re-
mains in France, another IS for en-
tering or leaving Paris or changing
residence.
The tax would be especially hard
on the great number of Americans,
relatives of soldiers buried in France,
and pilgrims to the war cemeteries.
According to steamship companies
thousands of people from the United
States have already planned to in
vest their savings of the past year
in a trip to the graves of their war
dead,
The Washington herald., 1921-01-22
CARDINAL TAKEN
ON AUTO RIDE

BALTIMORE, Md, Jan. 2l.-Cardi-
nal Gibbons was SO much improved
today that DR.. Charles o'Donovan,
his physician, gave permission for
him to take a short automobile
ride.
The outing had been in contem-
plation for some time, but the cold
snap made. postponement neces-
sary. The fine, springlike weather,
however, minimized the danger of
his taking cold and the trip was
arranged.
The cardinal remained in the mo-
tor for about an hour and ap-
parently enjoyed himself thorough
ly. He showed no Ill effects of the
outing and said he was feeling
fine" when he returned to his home.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-22
PAYNE DISAVOWS
BRITISH PACT AS
TOLD BY FRANKLIN
Former Chairman Denies
Board Approved 1. Nj. M.
Contract.

Absolute denial that the Shipping
Board had ever given it's approval
to any agreement between the In
ternationaI ercantiIe Marine and
the British Admiralty detrimental
to American shipping interests was
contained in a letter sent yester-
day by Secretary of the Interior
Payne to Senator Wesley L.IJones,
of Washington.
Not only did President P. A. S.
franklin, of the International Mer-
-eantils s,.-Marine,- ta4S to- secure the
approval of the shipping Board for
the agreement, but he did not even
disclose it's existence when the af-
fairs of the company were under
investigation by the board. Secre-
tary Payne asserted.
Secretary Payne's letter was call
ed forth by President Franklin's
defense to Senator Jones charges
that the International Mercantile
Marine. while operating American
ships, had agreed with the British
Admiralty to conduct its business
"in the interests of the British gov
ernment and British trade"
Said Payne Approved II.
Franklin had declared in the open
session of the National Merchant
Marine Association convention that
the Shipping Board, had been shown
and had approved of the agreement
Il cannot imagine what Mr.
Franklin means by saying that
approved such an agreement" Payne
wrote. LAS a matter of fact, I never
heard that such an agreement ex-
listed.
General charges were made be-
fore US that the l. NJ. NJ. was not
strictly an American company.
brought thesea matters to the atten-
tion of Mr.. FEanklin and asked him
to appear before the Shipping Board
and make showing as to the own
ership of the 1. NJ. NJ He did so
AS l remember, Commissioners Don
aid. Scott and myself were. present
besides the secretary and, perhaps
others.
Filed stock Statement Only.
Mr.. Franklin filed a printed doc
ument which he stated gave the
stock ownership of the Information
al Mercantile Marine; that this own
ership was 100 per cent American
that the only connection between
the International Mercantile Marine
and Great Britain was that it owned
the controlling interest in some
British companies which were
named and discussed; but that the
International Mercantile Marine
was wholly American and was en-
tirely Independent of Great Brit
ain"
Secretary Payne's disavowal of
any knowledge of the agreement
follows closely upon the heels of d
similar declaration by Admiral Ben
son, the present chairman of the
Shipping Board. Admiral Benson
said that not only had the existence
of the agreement been a surprise
to him but that he had been as
sured by the other members of the
board that they never had heard of
II.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-22
Irish Leader % Speak.

DR.. Joseph Dunn. first president
Of the Irish Republic" will be the
principal speaker at the Ceilidhe
evening arranged by Psdrsic n
Pearse Branch. Friends OF Irish
Freedom, for Sunday evening. The
meeting will be held In TypoErSph-
ieal Temple. t23 G street Joseph
n. Mcdonald is chairman Of the
program committee. p. Edward
Mitchell viii preside.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-22
Japs Ready to Stop Arming
When Others Do, Hara Says
Asserts Militarism Is Dead and Nippon Ruled
By Love of Peace, But Must Defend
j. -. Self Against Enemies.

a violation Of the best instincts Of
mankind.
Although Japan Is today execut-
ing larger naval plans, she is not
ambitious to attack any other ma
ton. The press stories asserting
that Japan is building a navy
against a hypothetical foe and
and that that foe is America are
fantastic nonsense. Even with the
present program completed, Japan's
naval strength still will be far less
than required for an attack on
America. The Pacific Ocean is
wide. America is distant. rich and
powerful and should Japan hope to
attack the United States she must
build navy far greater than
Americas. - = -...-e
"Militarism no longer is the ruI-
ing force in Japan. A careful, un-
biased scrutiny of our policies to-
ward China and Siberia show this.
We were charged with having aid
ed the North China mIlitarists by
loans and selling them arms. As
soon as l became premier I stopped
the loans and the sale OF arms to
the Northern Tuchuns. Japan fa-
vors neither North nor South China.
We want China to become a peace
full, united country. Japan's own
political and economic welfare is
bound up in the we'll being of China.
Japan already has offered pro-
posals for Withdrawing her troops
from Shantung and allowing the
Chinese to police that region. As the
world knows Japan already has
withdrawn most of her troops from
the Chientao region whittier an ex-
pedttion was sent to put down the
Chinese bandits and Korean political
malcontents.
Protecting Citizens.
You must realize that thousands
of Japanese subjects are in the
regions patrolled by our soldiers
We must protect their lives and
property. Suppose we withdraw
from these regions Immediately
guarantee there will not be a re-
currence of incidents like the
Nikolaievsk massacre?
Furthermore, were Japan to
evacuate Siberia, vladivostok imme-
diately would become the front line
of a Bolshevist propaganda cam
paign against Japan, We cannot
permit that. Let me state with all
possible emphasis that despite the
charges by the anti-Japanese propa-
gandists, Japan has no territorial
ambitions in Siberia How can, the
japanese army, a mere handful COM
pared with the hordes Russia can
muster. even hope to hold the vast
regions of Siberia, for more than a
little while?
Japan knows her limitations
Japan Is not fooIhar6y. y.''--la6a \ A-lszyasl
(copyrieht, 1891, BY Public Ledger oonpsny,
Far East Service.l
The Washington herald., 1921-01-22
Dix Head Backed in Cleanup.

Secretary of War Baker yesterday
announced that Mai Gen. Som
neral had the departments full
support In his campaign to "clean
up Pemberton, N. j., morally as
part of the zone about Camp Dix.
civil authorities anEered by the
activities Of military police, have
neen threatening to indict Mai.
Sommerall.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-22
Nine Drown as Tug Sinks.

NEW YORK, Jan. 21.-Nine lives
were reported lost today when a
tug boat sank near the statue of
Liberty, according to harbor police.
The tug, the name OF which was
not learned, was said to have been
drawing a barge filled with sand
The tug turned turtle when the
barge sank
The Washington herald., 1921-01-22
"Y" School Re-eleets Officers.

The sophomore class of the Y. NJ
C. A. Law School last night unan-
imously reelected all officers, as
follows: James A. Tobey. president:
Wesley Newer, vice president. and
II B. Howland. secretary -treasurer.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-22
BOOHER, MISSOURI
CONGRESSMAN, DIES

Representative Charles r. Booher.
Democrat. Fourth Missouri district.
died yesterday at his home in Sa-
Yannah Mo. according TO a tele-
gram received by representative
Rucker, of the same State.
His death was the result of a
stroke of apoplexy
The Washington herald., 1921-01-22

before it would be heralded all over
the country that the government
had invited a raise in wages. and
if other workers do not receive
raises there would be trouble. He
quoted the pay of workers in other
parts of the country, particularly
the toilers of the farms and fac
tories, and said that in the Southern
cotton country man and his whole
family received less than half of
what 1t is proposed to pay the en-
ployes in this city of easy living
conditions.
Cites Living Costs.
In calling the minimum wage bin
up Thursday. when 1t was side
tracked by the address Of Senator
Sherman on the packers bill, Sena-
tor Johnson said the lowest cost
upon which family, including hus-
band, wife and three children, can
live in any sort Of decency in wash
insto1 is s2,430. The cost Of living
for a single woman in Washington.
according to figures prepared by tba
United States Bureau of Labor
Statistics on the basis of the 1919
prices, is $1,000.
IF there are drones and slsths
in the government service who do
not perform a days work thev
should not be in the government
employment at all. Those in charge
OF departments where such things
occur are wholly responsible and IL
is not an argument in any aspec.
against this bill" E
The Washington herald., 1921-01-22

The smaller navies shall have the
right under the French resolution to
increase their strength up. TO the
point allowed for the three powers,
but not beyond.
Action. by the Senate upon the
resolution. wifi depend OF course
upon the fate Of the Borah resolu-
tion, as II will have to be considered
in connection with 1t on the floor.
Senator william e. Borah, Of Idaho.
expressed the opinion yesterday
that there might be a vote on his
resolution before March 4, although
tffe senate generally seems to be
aRairst the injection of the ques-
tion before March 4.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-03
WATERBURY, CENTER

Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Russell have
rented John Merriam's house.
Mrs. j. G. Sails was in Montpelier
Monday.
At the Waterbury grange, held Nov.
l. officers were elected as follows (;
Master, j. A. Parker; overseer, II. II.
Thurstoni lecturer, Mildred Adams;
chaplain. Mrs. G. M. Wood; steward,
T.. II. Towne; assistant stewards, Mrs.
ID. G. Hayes and A. A. Newcomb, Sc
cretary, Mrs. f. II. Towne; gatekeeper,
"a. M. Wood; graces, Mrs. Nellie Morse,
Mrs. j. g. Sails and Mrs. II. X. Pike;
musician, E. j. Foster.
Next Sunday morning winter services
in the north church win commence. The
pastors theme will be Missions or
Munitions In the afternoon there
viii be special church and COM
munity rally, which the subjects for
discussion win be what Does This Co
munity Most Need What Can the
Church Do About 1T And How I"
Local and visiting speakers will take
part and there will be special music,
Those attending the morning service
are invited to bring lunch and remain
for the afternoon. Afternoon session
commences at l30. No evening service.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-03
CORINTH

Kenneth A. Batten and Mrs. Anahel
Chalmers Woodcock were married on
Friday. Oct. 27. at Waits River by Rev.
Campbell at their own home, which
they purchased and furnished some
time ago. Only the two immediate
families were present Mr.. and Mrs.
Batten gave a reception on Saturday
evening and several from this village
attended. They have The best wishes
for a prosperous and happy life from
their many relatives and friends.
Target practice was a pastime for
several young ladies in our place Sun
day. =,
Joseph McGranaghan and Harold
Parker have hired out TO the gypsy
moth searchers and went TO North
Haverhill. n. H., Monday for a week Of
Instruction.
Rev. Upper of Post Mills preached
last Sunday TO a small but apprecia-
tive audience.
Mrs. Julia Adams Of Chelsea is Wis
itinr her niece. Mrs. NJ II. Dickinson.
Wallace Chalmers has sold his Piper
place TO q. p. and A. II. Blake, q. r.
having the land and A. II. the building,
which he Is taking down tosconvey Il
to West Corinth for his meat market
and garage and ice house. Il is one OF
the oldest landmarks Of the town.
Mrs. r. ]. Hutton went to Leor1in-
ster. Mass. Tuesday TO attend the we'd
din OF her niece. Miss Ethel s. Stevens
and Basil Burnet. of Clinton. Mass.
Pearl Blake j. keeping house for
Mrs. Hutton during her absence.
Bert Gilman is very III at his moth
er's. Mrs. George Parker.
A daughter was born to Mr., and Mrs
Frank Bond on Friday. Oct. q. grand
daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Winch
Mrs. W. z. Woodcoek went to Bur
lnrton on Sunday to visit her husband
at the sanatorium.
Henry White was in Waterbury e
see his wife on Monday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-03
HIGH COST OF LIVING
COMING DOWN

One Of the most prominent commod-
ities in the high cost Of living, that y
lower in price, is that Of food, which Is
blessing to the majority of people,
as they will soon be able to afford bet
ter meals, but what good is fine meal
if you suffer from indigestion and
stomach troubles. You can easily be re-
lieyed Of these disorders and keep your
stomach and digestive organs healthy
by taking SEVEN BARKS, natures
remedy of roots and herbs
The stomach is where digestion be-
gins, but the most important work is
done by the bowels, liver and kidneys
failure of these to act efficiently al
lows the whole body to be poisoned
and if neglected will lead to. serious
trouble. But if you will take from 10
to 20 drops of SEVEN BARKS in a
little water after meals, you can eat
and enjoy your favorite food without
fear of serious results.
Stomach disorders if neglected lead
to kidney and bladder troubles, If you
are compelled to arise from your slum-
Der once or twice during the night.
have dark rings around the eyes. feet
or legs swell, palpitation of the heart,
it proves your kidneys are affected.
SEVEN Banks will relieve you and
keep you well. Ask your druggist for
it. Price so cents.-Adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-03
MIDDLESEX

w. II. Marshall has returned from
weeks visit in Bristol.
Mrs. Harold Bigelow of Washington
was a weekend guest Of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Crane:
Mrs. o. G. Eaton Of Waitsfeld was a
caller at r. J. Eaton's Tuesday.
The Halloween party given by the
village and Taplin school Friday eve
ming was pleasant occasion. A good
number OF people were present, many
were dressed in costume. The
children gave a very interesting pro-
gram. which was followed by q prom
enade and refreshments. I'll
Miss Hattie Reed has been i'll with
hard cold.
Mrs. Henry Bridesheim Is quite i'll
with hard attack of tonsilitis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Seaver spent the
week end with relatives in Williams
town.
Miss Ida Coffin has finished work at
Fred Williams and returned to her
home in Waitsield.
TIL ladies' aide society served a
chicken pie supper in the dining room
of their church Tuesday. In spite Of
the rainy weather, a large number Of
people were present, receipts amount
ing to about 800.
Several from here attended the
grange bali at Duxbury Monday eve
ming.
Mrs. A. P. Bigelow spent Monday
and Tuesday with her husband in Bur
lington.
The Sunshine club met with Mrs.
Addie Dennison Saturday. Dinner was
served BY the hostess.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Ferris and two
children of Waitsfeld were Sunday Wis
itors of James Ferris and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy French and two
dughter have returned from a visit TO
relatives in Peru, n. Y.