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, 1923-09-11
STOCK WASTE sTIRs FILRrNos

MANILA, Sept. ia request by
the emergency board for a state
ment from government office heads
listing their unused equipment. has
disclosed that about 81, 90. 900 in sup
plies belonging to the insular gov
ernment is rottinE from disuse in
warehouses. Efforts will be made to
save the stock.
, 1923-09-11
Victim of Alcohol
Is Laid at Rest

Tho funeral Of Harry Long. VIC
tim of acute alcoholism. was held at.
2 o'clock this afternoon from the
Shaffer-Gay chapel. The Rev. Char
les A. Wilson had charge Of the
services.
, 1923-09-11

viathan of the air" sped away to
visit Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA. Sept 1.-THE
zR-1 paid her scheduled visit to
Philadelphia this afternoon. enter
ing the city at the northeastern linn
its shortly after Q p. m. and sailing
dow a over the Delaware river to-
ward the center OF the city.
, 1923-09-11

ASHINGToN-The Japanese am
bassador presented to Secretary
Hughes a message from Premier
Yamamoto, expressing Japan's graft
tude for earthquake aid.
, 1923-09-11

Reports of the death by violence or
otherwise OF Premier Lenine. War
Minister Trotzky and other promin-
ent members Of the Russian soviet
government have frequently been
circulated, usually coming through
Dubious channels. Serious reports
regarding the condition of T~rotzky's
health were current early this year
but the news dispatched since have
shown him pursuing his usual
activities.
, 1923-09-11
TR0TZkY
AGAIN E D
AS MURDERED

LONDON. SEPT. 10y the As
ISOLATED PressEA Central News dis
patch from Berlin says 1t is reported
from Moscow that Leon Trotzky. the
Russian soviet war minister. has
been assassinated. Nc details r
given. There is no confirmation of
the report
, 1923-09-11

PARIS, SEPT. 11.-(By the As
ISOLATED Press-The British govern
ment is more interested in the ques-
ton when the occupation OF Corfu
will end than in the other aspects of
the Greco-Italian controversy, 1t was
remarked by Lord Crewe. the British
ambassador. in the ambassadors
council yesterday. Baron Avezzane.
the Italian ambassador. said in sub.
stance that Italy could not leave the
Island until Greece had fulfilled her
promises.
, 1923-09-11

During recent excavations at Pom
peii. safety-pins were discovered re-
sembling those in use at the present
time.
, 1923-09-11
FLASHES

WASHINGTON. SEPT. 1.-THE
new Ambassador to Mexico will not
be appointed for some time. The ad-
m~inistration. It was made known to-
day. feels that no occasion has arisen
as yet to require an immediate APP
pointment-
, 1923-09-11

GENEvA-A telegram from WIS.,
count Ishii, president of tho council
OF the League of Nations, to the
council of ambassadors saying the
council shared with the Ambassadors
an anxiety to e the Greco-Italian
difficulty settled soon was construed
to indicate n policy of watchful wait
ing on the part of the league.
, 1923-09-11

LOS ANGELEs-Thirty firemen
were overcome in combating a fire
in the hold of the Freighter Ameri-
can here. which caused $3.50, 900
damage to the cargo. I
, 1923-09-11

WICHITA. KANS-The engineer,
fireman and a brakeman were killed
when the locomotive boiler of a
Frisco freight train exploded near
here.
, 1923-09-11

RIGA-A dispatch from Moscow
says an Express train was derailed at
Omsk Saturday and that SO persons
were killed and 152 injured.
, 1923-09-11

oSAKA-An Eastern News Agency
dispatch from Toxic says hat many
of the thousands Of refugees gather
ed in Ueno Park have committed
suicide as a result Of hunger and
exposure.
, 1923-09-11
OF
night NEWS
PHILADELPHIA

PHILADELPHIA - President
John l.. Lewis of the United Mine
Workers of America sent a let
ter TO President Coolidge supporting
the suggestion of Governor Pinchot
the Interstate Comerce Com
mission investigate anthracite freight
rates.
, 1923-09-11

Send your automobile news I,
Spark Plug."-Care Tribune.
, 1923-09-11

wASHINGToN-A total of s4.17e.-
60 has been reported as donated to
the Japanese relief fund and officials
expressed the belief the 5000, 900
goal would be passed before another
day.
Evening star., 1923-10-14
RED CROSS:REu|EF
FOR 100000 VETS
Annual Report Ito. Congress
Shows Vast Work Among
Disabled Men and Kin.

1lo!e than $500 Of the chapters
throughout the United States are en-
g&ged in service to the disabled vet
CIaia of the world war. according
tC the annual report to Congress of
the American Red Cross, excerpts of
which weIE made public here yester-
day. During the year ended June 80
the Red COS expended S5.S66255 in
the wC.'S Of advancing the welfare
or appI oXimatcly 100000 veterans of
the war and their families. This in
Guided mere than 100000 disabled
me- treated during the year in 1870
hospitals where the Red Cross car
riea on d definite service. Since July
a. lS17, the American Red Cross has
spent approximately S164,000,00 in
service TO the men who wore the uni
form OF the United States in the war
end to tleir families. In this activ-
ity the veterans organizations have
&C. operated with the Red Cross and
cemcntcd bond of interest In the
Fifth Anniversary.
The tiftn Anniversary OF the armi-
Sti,e. November II. which marks the
opening OF the annual Red Cross roll
talI Cor the enrI llment Of members
gov ..'ament AUTHORITY. will see prac-
ti,Glly thc numerical strength of an
Amy divisiCu ill disabled men still
in th.' hospitals under treatment.
Brig. Gen. Frank Il. Hines. director
Of the United States Veterans Bureau.
says that his task would he almost
impossible of solution without the
cooperation of the Red Cross.
In addition to service for the vet
Evening star., 1923-10-14

Federation of Citizens Associations,
through William Nick Clayton. has
petitioned for change in the order.
1t Is understood officials OF the
Washington Railway and Electric
Company will take the position that
to sell the tokens in small lots not
only would make a serious cut in
revenues. but would slow up the
movement of ears.
The Capital Traction Company also
will be represented at the hearing,
but what position it will take is not
known.
Mr.. Clayton will contend FOR the
citizens that there are many persons
who are not always in a position 10
invest 40 cents in car fares.
At present it is estimated that
about 20 per cent of the w. r. and E.
revenue is from scent cash riders
and the company believes the sale
of three tokens for 20 cents would
reduce the number of persons pay
ing the straight cash fare.
Evening star., 1923-10-14
HOOVER PROMOTES
SUPER-POWER IDEA
Says sl,250,0 0,00o,0 invest
ed Would Save Half Billion
Annually in II States.
By the Associated Press,


NEW YORK, October 13.-Half
billion dollars and 50,000.00U tons of
coal could be saved every year by cleo
tricity users of eleven northeastern
states on an investment of Sl.250, ,0e0.
900, Herbert Hoover, Secretary of Com
merce. told "super-power' conference
of public engineers of t@c eleven. states
today.
BY developing easily accessible water
power. he said. and by linking into a
vast network of distributing cables the
existing electricity producing stations.
more power could be developed more
cheaply and with more even, depend
able flow to thu rSers.
Mr.. Hoover assursd delegates to
the confere~ca. THif n Ifad been call
ed with tef> ar1ruvdi Of President
Coolidge. thnt iC was intended as a
preliminary discussion of steps fed
eral and state authorities, might take
in promoting super power develop
ment in New England and mid
Atlantic states. The conference dis
tinrtly was not aimed. he said. to
promote more government in huSI-
ness"
States could assure thems lives of
more economic electricity of "A more
dependable supply and of more Sc
curity from the effect of coal strikes
if they would join in producing and
distributing electric power. he said.
Groups of states already are asso-
Evening star., 1923-10-14
START SINGING CLUB.
Girls of st. Dominic's Church Or
ganized.

Several social functions for the winter
are being planned by the Cecilian Circle.
r musical club recently organized by
the Rev. J. T. McAllister of st. Domo-
MICS Church for the young ladies' Of the
southwest section of Washington, ac-
cording to announcement yesterday.
The plans OF the circle are to hold sew
eral Informal concerts.
Rehearsals are being held every
Thursday evening at the Catholic Com
munity House. 9Th and E streets north
west.
The officers Of the organization are:
Rev. +. T. McAllister. .. p, moderator;
Miss Grace NJ. McWhirt. secretary. and
Miss Bernadette Hopkins, treasurer.
Members Of the executive committee
are Misses Edna V. kennett. Teresa
B. Fisher and Frances NJ. Dwyer Other
members of the organization are as fol-
lows: Misses Eleanor Appich. Virginia
Appich. Dorothy Achterkirchin, Diony-
sia Auth. Martha and Margaret Abend :
schein, Agnes Broderick Theresa Burke.
Frances Bresnahan. Florence Daily.
Daphina and Catherine Hopkins, Marie
Hurley, sophia Lyons. Mary O'Connor.
Evelyn Ofenstein. Helen Peach. .Marga-
ret Peck, Emma Ragan. Hilda SPAIN.
Rose Schultz. Elizabeth Slattery and
Mary Zcll
Membership is open To all unmarried
women of the city. Those interested
may file application with the secretary,
whose offices are at COG 9th street
southwest.
Evening star., 1923-10-14
CONFERENCE PROGRAM.
Y. w. !c. A. in Session at Chez,
dale, W..

The SECOND Dag 6f the annual sets
ting-up conference OF the Y. w. c. \.
will be observed today at Vacation
Lodge. the summer recreation quarters
of the association at Cherrydalc, Va.
The program for today includes dcv0-
! tionai services this morning to be He'd
by Miss Nina Kerr, executive secretary
of the American Association of Univer-
sity Women. This afternoon Miss Laura
| H. Young, National Y. w. G. A. city
secretary, will address the secretarial
staff on professional standards. while
Miss Harriet A. Cunningham. national
secretary for work with business and
professional women, will speak to Il
group Of business women on the bust
ness woman's place in the association.
The concluding sessions of the confer
encc will be held at the Blue Triangle
Center goth and B streets tomorrow.
Yesterdays program included an ad
dress by Judge Florence Allen on World
Relations
Evening star., 1923-10-14

Grams of the war the Red Cross regu-
larly serves the enlisted men of the
Army and Navy. attending an aver
age of $4,000 cases in the hospitals
every month. Red Cross workers
assist the men In handling business
difficulties and bring JOY into many
homes by locating men for their
families and families for the men.
Red Cross convalescent houses give
moving pictures. plays and vaude-
vile, with audiences aggregatinS
l,2o0.OQ0 In a year. A years CORE
spondence advising families of the
condition of sick sons requires
some $1,000 letters. which are written
and forwarded by Red Cross workers.
Evening star., 1923-10-14
". R. { Co. OPPOSES
3 TOKEN SALE PLAN.
VIII Fight Citizens Proposal
at Hearing to Be Held
tomorrow.

on the street railway lines will be
opposed by the Washington Railway
and Electric Company at the public
hearing to be hold in the board room
of the District building at 1890
o'clock tomorrow morning,
AT present the companies sell the
tokens at six for 40 cents, but the
Evening star., 1923-10-14
COLLISION CAUSES DEATH.
C. L. Sadgmar; City Art Teacher
Has Heart Attack.

Shock caused by the first collision
of his newly purchased automobile
caused the death of c. Luther Sadg-
mar of 1920 L street. Friday morning.
while in the drivers seat on street
near Sth street.
w. Ernest Jarvis, seeing the acci-
dent. rushed him TO Freedmens Hos
pital where DR.. :. Carson pronounced
him dead, with heart disease. due to
nervous shock assigned as the prob
able cause Of death.
In the automobile at the time were
the two children Of the deceased
Sadgmar was a teacher Of art in
the Shaw Junior High School and
was connected with the public
schools of this city for twenty years.
He is survived also by his wife.
Evening star., 1923-10-14

Mrs. Lillian westropp is the or
eaniZer and president of the first
Women's Savings and Loan company
In the United States.
Evening star., 1923-10-14

ciated in networks OF interconnectin.s
power distributing lines, he pointed
out. But lack of protective legislq-
tion. federal and state. stands in the
way Of rapid and complete develop
ment of the 'fluidity" of power, ana
that was the immediate problem he
asked the delegates to consider.
Evening star., 1923-10-14

Mrs Mary Ellen Smith. British Co
lumbia. who is visiting England, has
been proclaimed Canada's most ia
NOUS Woman pOIitiCian.
Evening star., 1923-10-14

Owing to the low prices of horses
and labor in England a mar ed
tendency to replace tractors with
horses has been noted
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-10
PANEL BURGLAR
ISARRESTED
At WORK
Alleged Former Convict, With
Long Record, Surprised
BY Detective.

After being foiled in an alleged
attempt to break into the residence
Of the Rev. Enoch M. Thompson,
500 Seventeenth street northwest.
by removing panel from the door,
James Butler, colored, alleged
panel burglar" was arrested yes
terday py the police while jimmy
ing the rear window Of another
Seventeenth street home.
Responding to an alarm from 912
Seventeenth street, George A.
Davis, of the Mutual Detective Blu
reau, is said to have discovered the
negro prying the window. He then
turned him over to Precinct Detect
ives Murphy and Arlington, who
had arrived on the scene a short
time later.
Butler, according to the police,
has been out of the Atlanta peni-
Tertiary for six months after serv-
ing eight years, for thirty charges
of housebreaking, to which he lad
pleaded guilty.
So desperate a character is But
Ter considered, that Lieut.. Hess, of
the Third precinct, refused to permit
five policemen to take the prisoner
out of the station house in order
to locate missing screw driver I'M
til he had been properly hand.
cuffed.
The premises at 912 Seventeenth
street are unoccupied but are furn-
ished and protected by a burglar
alarm system.
Butter will probably be given a
hearing in Police Court today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-10
LEAVENWORTHIS
To RECEIVE IS
PRISONERS
Aggregate Total of Their Sem
fences Is 336 Years-Twelve
Are White Men.

The grist that has been turned
out in the mills of the Districts
courts in the past few weeks was
started toward Leavenworth's
somber walls yesterday when Major
w. L. Peake, superintendent of the
District Jail, dispatched thirty-six
convcts. who will serve a total of
338 years in the Kansas institution.
Twelve white men and twice that
number OF colored men were the &C.
cupants OF special train that left
here bound for Leavenworth.
The terms which have been melted
out to members OF the party range
all the way from thirty years to two
years. Roy Gordon. colored, whose
brother was hanged at the District
jail Just a short time ago for the
murder of Simon Miller, grocer, will
serve thirty years for participation
In that crime. Edward Brown, also
colored, is also serving threescore
ana ten years for taking life.
Other prisoners who will serve the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-10
MANASSAS ORGANIZATION
SEEKS FUNDS FOR SITE

Major e. W. r. Ewing, president
of the Manassas battlefield organi-
zation, today sent out q circular
letter soliciting funds from residents
of Arlington county, Va, and the
District of Columbia toward the
SIS, 900 fund necessary to purchase
properties making up the historic
site.
The organization already has paid
$4,000 on the so-called Henry land.
The last session of the State legis-
lature voted $4,000 toward the pro-
ject, payable after the organization
has raised Sit, 5000. The task, there
fore, is to collect $4,000 between
now and June 16, 1924.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-10
MRS. JOHN JOY EDISON.

Mrs. John Joy Edison, seventy
five years old, well known in Wash
ington society as a social and
church worker, will be buried in
Oak Hill Cemetery. The funeral
will be conducted from the Church
of Jerusalem, where she had been
"a active member, tomorrow at
3s00 D. m.
Mrs. Edison was a native of
Rochester, N. Y, but came to
Washington shortly after her mar
rage. Lately, she resided at 1924
Sixteenth street northwest.
Her husband, John J. Edison, Is
president of the Equitable Building
Association and chairman of the
board of directors of the Washing
ton Loan and Trust Company. Other
survivors are daughter, Mrs.
Bessie Edison, and two brothers,
Henry w. Berthrong, of Boston,
Mass, and Ithamar Berthrong, of
this city.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-10
PETITION FOR REMOVAL
OF THEATER RECEIVER

The receivers for the Hippodrome
Theater, K street, between Eighth
and Ninth streets northwest, Alvin
l.. Newmyer and Frank s. Carroll.
yesterday petitioned the District
Supreme Court to annul the re-
ownership proceedings and allow
Mrs. Mary Stenz and her son, Nor
man Stem, to resume management
Of the picture house.
The court is told that the re-
ownership is a financial drawback
on the business, which can be more
economically operated by the
owners. The receivers were APP
pointed after Mrs. Margaret Stem.
wife Of Norman Stem, was granted
limited divorce for the purpose Of
insuring her alimony payments.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-10
DRIVER OF AUTO HELD IN
DEATH or CAR OCCUPANT

william Hippo. $40 Pennsylvania
avenue northwest, was held FOR tho
action Of the grand jury following
an inquest over the body OF Clar-
ence Bolton, thirty-six years old,
Of 345 John Marshall place, who
was fatally injured while in F1ippo's
car, late yesterday.
FIippo and Bolton had been to
Glen Echo and, according to wit
nesses, Hippo was driving along
Conduit road while intoxicated
The machine crashed into a stone
post near Foxhall road, throwing
Bolton out. He received COM
pound fracture Of the skull.
Hippo was held by George
Wright, a merchant, until police
arrived The machine was badly
damaged. A bottle containing a
small amount Of liquor was found
in the car.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-10
PRINCE GEORGES
FORMS LAW
LEAGUE
Citizens of County Outraged
BY DisorderIy Element From
D. c., Will Take Action.

Vice must go from Prince
Georges county, 100 men ana
women citizens decided last night.
when they met in the Hyattsvllle
town hall and formed "The C1tl-
zens League of Prince Georges
County,"
Outraged by open violations OF the
law in Maryland towns near the
Capital, the voters took affairs into
their own hands and pledged them
selves to a reform party, backed oy
the power of the ballot.
If. the officials Of the county ana
the towns cannot enforce law, the
league intends to elect men who Will.
Bootlegging, "petting parties" JOY
riding and other slaps at law and
order have mounted to the proper
tons of scandal in the county.
The league. by constantly adding
to its roster, hopes to become @
powerful political factor in Mary
land life. A constitution, stating the
aims of the organization, was
adopted at the meeting last night.
Mayor J. Frank Rushe presided at
the meeting, and Judge H. j. MOI
felt acted as secretary.
The constitution was drawn up by
the following committee: G. W. 8.
Musgrave, chairman; Mrs. H. J.
Patterson, William A. Brooks and
Joseph Blandford, jr.
To Elect Officers.
"A nominating committee, to bring
In names for league officers at the
next meeting, was appointed. Its
members are Charles w. Clagett,
Mrs. Edgar Brown, Gordon E.
Ferguson, Mrs. J. J. T. Graham,
and Frank M. Stephens.
New members, admitted last night
were: H. j. Patterson. Mrs. H. ].
Patterson, B. G. Casbaria, r. s.
Hammond, Mrs. Edgar Brown, Mr..
and Mrs. A. B. Gahan, G. S. Meloy,
Mrs. G. H. Cannon, Ira X. Gasch,
E. r. Conner, c. G.. Anderson, Ell
roy Gruver, F. w. Carroll, T. B.
FARRELL, the Rev. j. Edgar Smith,
Fl. B. Schurer, Joseph M. Anderson,
Q: B. Zantzinger. Mrs. Della L.
Simmonds, Frank M. Stephen, g.
w. Musgrave, Mrs. G. w. Musgrave,
L. v. Moxley, r. F. Fielman, e.
Pauline Roby, L. e. Whiting, A. H.
Sudenspinier, J. D. McLeran, James
M. Arnold. Mrs. James Severe, B.
N. Brawner, j. j. T. Graham, A. C.
Moore, w. e. Clafling, De Voc
Meade, II. H. Moler. H. W. Gflber.
troud, Gordon e. Ferguson, A. p.
Owens, H. Roby, Sue v. Little, H.
F. Patterson, w. F. Mulligan, and
r. A. N. Pyles.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-10
CAPTAIN PRESLEY MAKES
RECORD PLANE FLIGHT

Capt. Russell A. Presley, Marine
Corps flyer, has established the
longest single-day flight record for
standard military training plane,
it was learned today.
Leaving Quantico at five o'clock
Sunday morning, he flew to Min
neapolis, over a 1,10O-mile route,
averaging a little more than 100
miles an hour. He stopped at
MOundsville. w. Va, Dayton, Ohio,
and Chicago, arriving in Mime
apolis at 7:45 p. m. on the same day.
The plane had no racing equip
ment, and was In no other way
different from an ordinary training
plane. Sergt. William Drapeau
was observer for the .0ight.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-10
WARMING GIVEN
HAY FEVER
VICTIMS
Those Susceptible to Disease
Told Best Means to
Avoid It.

'No, Florence" answered Her.
bert grimly. II must never see you
again.
but why?' wept the beautiful
young girl, her face working con-
Nulsively.
Before he could answer, Florence
sneezed violently.
You see," said Herbert sadly.
there 1t is again. Suppose-sup-
pose the children should be victims
Of heredity?
There's the theme for a perfectly
good tragic novel. If some brilliant
writer will just hop to 1t.
Hay fever is something that
heretofore only humorists have
dared to convert into literature.
The importance of this ailment
as a social liability is suggested in
Q timely newspaper story sent out
by the Woman's Welfare Associa-
ton, Washington's most deadly
opponent Of the sneeze i'll.
Contributions Received.
The associations clinic Of applied
lmmunology, for treatment of hay
fever and asthma, reports an en-
couraging and gratifying number
Of generous contributions to its
ALSO,
the number of patients is increas.
ing.
The clinic will begin tomorrow
to hold sessions on Tuesdays and
Fridays in the Associated Charities
building, 1922 Eleventh street north.
west, at $3.50 p. m.
A large enrolment of new pa
tients, seeking prevention of hay
fever, is expected within the next
few weeks. The great majority Of
subjects to the disease are of the
fall type, their symptoms becoming
evident about the middle of August
Pollen of ragweed, pigweed, worm
weed and corn contribute to the
fever.
Skin tests are made at the clinic
20 determine the offending pollen
and treatment is administered with
the corresponding extract. It is
necessary for susceptible persons
20 begin treatment six weeks in
advance Of the hay fever season.
Suggestions for the prevention Of
the disease, issued by the associa-
ton, follow:
Wear amber-colored glasses when
out OF doors, preferably those with
side protectors sucn as are worn by
autoists.
Be heavily yelled when riding
Snake and brush garments thor
oughly before going indoors.
Substitute, when indoors, suit or
dress for the one worn out of doors.
Keep garments worn out of doors
In room other than bedroom.
Keep the bedroom windows closed
during the day.
Use screen of muslin in front of
open windows during the night.
Avoid having flowers in the house.
Avoid smelling of flowers.
Avoid vigorous exercise out of
doors. With increase OF respiration.
Q larger amount of pollen is in.
hailed.
Avoid eating raw fruits, green
corn and celery. Cooked fruits and
other cooked vegetables may be
eaten.
Avoid use of face powder, shaving
powders or heavily scented per.
fumes.
Avoid sudden changes of tempera.
ture and exposure TO drafts.
Avoid dusts of all kinds. Wear
face mask when necessary.
Wash hair frequently.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-10
PEMBROKE A. BRAWNER.
BIRTHS.

bIRTHS.
Richard A. and Katherine Adamson.
girl.
Macmillan and May c. Bergeron, girl.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-10
FWe-Legged Frog Caught.

SHARON, Pa. July 1O.-Mark
Twain's famous jumping frog" has
Q rival in a five-legged croaker
which was captured by Arthur
King, OF Curtis street. King was
SEEMING minnows in the Sherango
river when he netted the frog.
II was placed in a glass jar and is
being displayed in a local store.