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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-04
LEAGUE TAKES UP
ORNAMENTS ISSUE
Consider Compromise Be-
tween Lord Robert Cecll's
$50
Plan and French Proposal.

ny the Associated Press
PARIS, August 1.-THE league OF
nations temporary committee on
Irritation of armament, which is
holding sessions here to discuss the
pending plans. took up today the pro-
missed compromise between LORD Rop-
ert Cecirs plan and the French
project. The former provides for a
ganeral guarantee pact with gen.
eral reduction of ornaments. ana the
latter for partial guarantee pacts be-
tween two or more powers with limit
alton of ornaments proporttonate to
the security afforded by such pactS.
The compromise probably Will form
the basis of the text of the treaty
which the committee Will draw up 70
present TO the next assembly of the
league.
The compromise was prepared by
a subcommittee including Lord Rob-
ert Cecil and Col. Requin. author OF
the French plan. at a meeting IN
London.
The British and the French being
agreed on the proposition. it is
thought there Will be little opposition
from other sources. The chances for
the presentation of the project for i
treaty to be submitted to all the
League members after the assembly
has pissed upon it are therefore con-
sidered good
" Tribute 10 Harding.
Signor Schanzer, Italy. who pre-
sided. opened the proceedings yester-
dav with a tribute to President Hard
ing. Lord Robert Cecil, Senior or-
rutia Of Colombia and NJ Lebrun for
France gave expressions of profound
sentiments of regret at the passing
of'the American President
SiEnor S5chanzer recalled the happy
init tive of MIR. Harding in calm =
the Washington conference at which
important progress had been made IN
tbo rOdHCH0D OF 1rn3DICDt5 ora
the reduction of arnanlents- Lord
~eritatole -An1ericz.T-'' whose hear I
rriotS and who knew how to max e
himself liked. even by those who ad-
Nersely criticized him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-04

now living under government in
which they have absolutely no voice
in national or municipal affairs, are
entitled to representation in Con-
gress and the electoral college upon
the same terms enjoyed by all other
citizens of the republic; and
whereas-The present governm mt,
national and municipal. of the Dis
trict of Columbia. Is contrary to the
spirit of American liberty. institu-
lions. justice and fair play,
Resolved-That the Venice Park Citi-
Zens' Association of Atlantic City, n. j.,
Expresses sympathy with. and viii sup
port the efforts of the people of the Dis
trict of Columbia to obtain, by Consti-
tutional amendment, representation in
Congress and the electoral college.
woman's Club of Bethesda-At a
me ting of the executive board, held
at the home of Mrs. Edward L. Stock
in Bradley Hills. the president. Mrs.
F. c. Getzendanner, appointed chair
! men of committees as follows: Cal
chairman. Mrs. Elisha Hanson; civics.
Mrs. James Ellis: social service. Mrs.
Edward l. Stock; hospital, Mrs. Leon
! ard L. Nicholson; home economics,
Mrs. William Bride; art. Mrs. Maude
Howell Smith; education. Mrs, H.
Latane Lewis: current events. Miss
William Gamble; vice chairman. Nine.
Mishtowt; finance, Mrs. Edward G.
Brandenburg; Legislative, Mrs. ]. Ger
vim Peters; press, Mrs. Elisha Han
son; special representative. Miss Mona
{ Gill.
The calendar committee will meet
| Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Arthur
B. Crane, 1920 North Hampton street,
Chevy Chase. d. c.
The club will hold its first meetinf
Tuesday. October 9.
The Practical Psychology Club,
founded by Anna Maud Hallan, met
Tuesday evening, 8 O'Clock, in the
| armory of Central High School. when
Allen E. McDanial spoke on The
Psychology of the Right Attitude
Toward Life" The speaker gave
much help and advice along the lines
Of health culture. MIR. McDanial has
been again requested to address this
club Next club meeting. Tuesday at
pm, same place.
L. =. Grant Circle, Ladies' of the G..
4. r., will close its summer season
August IS in Grand Army Hall. The
! circle held 4 lawn fete recently at
the home of Miss Emma Hayward.
Mrs. Ella Clements. "a 'rnate to the
national convention. has resigned and
another Will be elected to her place
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-04
GIRL FAILS TO PROVE
VONSlATSKY CHARGES
Russian, Claiming to Be Wife of
Heiress' Husband, Loses Suit
in New York Court.
Rr the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. August 4.-Mme.
Iiubow NonSiatskv, who came here
from Russia in an effort to prove she
was the legal wife of Anastase
Anuroivitch Neutrality-suspicious. tsky.
now married 10 Mrs. Marion &. Ream-
Stephens. Chicago heiress, lost her
fglt, when Supreme Court Justice
BLUR denied a motion for alimony
and declared prosecution of the &C
ton was barred by letters written by
the plaintiff herself
The court held it was unnecessary
in motion for alimony and counsel
foe to consider the bearing of the
possible legality of the marriage be-
tween Eos.atsk -Eonsiatsky and
herself because the letters Of the
plaintiff to the defendant prior to
the marriage apparently constitute
on familiar principles a bar to the
prosecution of this action.
Papers in the case other than the
courts opinion were barred from the
public files.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-04
u. S. GUNBOAT GUARDS
AMERICANS IN Annoy
Asheville on Hand as Fighting Be-
tween North and South
Forces Continues.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
HONGKONG, August 4.-Advices
from Annoy announce that the Ameri-
can gunboat Asheyille arrived there
yesterday for the purpose of protect
ing American residents during the
fighting. which is continuing between
the forces of Sun Yat-Sen, the south
China leader. and troops from the
north.
Marines and sailors from British
gunboats are said to have landed for
the protection of the British conces-
sion.
1t is reported that northern Chinese
gunboats captured steam launch
flying the Japanese flag. The launch
is said to have had money aboard for
the paymentof the southern Chinese
troops.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-04

Study the map in this advertise
ment. You will note that Lyon
Park and Cleveland Park are an
equal distance from the White
House-BUT ROUTES ARE LESS
contested TO LYON PARK
and this is an important reason
for the SUCCESS of Lyon Park.
You can travel by auto or trolley in
less time to Lyon Park because Of
this feature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-04
SEES WOMEN BECOMING
PLAIN DRONES' IN WORLD
North Carolina Educator Declares
Sex Takes Little Interest in the
Creative Activities.
BY the Associated Press.

Blythe Associated Press.
BLUE RIDGE, n. c., August f.
Many women are degenerating into
plain drOneS or parasites and take
little or no part in the creative activ-
tiles of the world. Prof. Walter
Matherly of the school of commerce.
University of North Carolina, told
delegates attending the southern in
GuStrial conference on humane rela-
tions in industry.
Mr.. Matherly's address related par
ticularly to human parasites in the
worlds work. Many women exist
largely for the sake of dress. show
or ornamentation." said Prof. Ma
therly. They marry, not for love,
productive work or progeny, but
merely for economic support The
curse of present-day civilization is
the nom producer"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-04

receive three-quarters pay as long
as they live.
The innovations are extensions Of
the profit sharing plan which the
soap makers inaugurated many years
ago.
I'VE feel that this lifetime guar
antee of work anu pension is the
most important step in meeting the
needs of industrial organization" Mr..
Proctor said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-04
PLEDGE EMPLOYEES WORK.
Proctor & Gamble to Give Three
Fourths Paw to Retired

NEW YORK. August 4.-Employes
of the Proctor and Gamble Company
in thirty cities of the United States
and Canada who recently were given
a guarantee Of full-time employment,
were advised by William Cooper
Proctor president, that the guarantee
meant full-time employment up 10
the time of age OF retirement and
at the time of retirement they will
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-04
HANGS HIMSELF In CELL
BEFORE ELECTROCUTION
Attendants Find Condemned Man
Suspended by Piece
of Sheet.
Blythe Associated Press.

COLUMBIA, S. c.. August 4-Wil-
liam c. FAIRIES, sentenced to be cleo
trocuted on August "a, was found
dead in his cell at the state peniten-
tiary here this morning. Prison au-
thorities said he hanged himself with
pieces of a sheet during the night.
The Sixtytwo-year old cotton mill
worker, who was convicted of murder
in connection with the Staying in Sep
TENDER last of four members of the
J. NJ. Taylor family at Glover. in York
county. was discovered when attend
ants his cell about o'clock
to take him breakfast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-04
BOY SCOUT PICNIC.

to Go Excursion to
shall HALL
Troop IS, Boy Scouts of America.
will hold their annual excursion to
Marshall Hall on August 9. A field
day has been planned and will consist
of a base ball game, boxing matches.
wrestling matches and field events
The troop is giving a dinner to the
patrol that sells the largest number of
excursion tickets and the scout selling
the most will be presented with a prize.
Scoutmaster Robin and Organiza ton
Officer Mintz will be in charge OF the
outing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23
u. of M. Head Asks
Source News Stories
X. X. X. Drive in OrOnO
Special to Kennebec Journal.)

Especial to Kennebec Journal.)
Orono, Jan. 22.-President Clar-
encc c. Little, of the University of
Maine, today sent a letter to the
editors Of Portland morning news
paper, demanding an explanation of
story published Monday morning
in which it was stated that Univer-
sity u Maine professors are active in
Il membership drive conducted by
the Ku kluX Khan.
When his attention was called to
the article in question, DR.. Little
said he would like to know the basis
of the rumor, and wrote a letter at
once to ascertain what the facts Of
the case might be.
The story in question, which was
a special despatch from Bangor, ap-
peared under q conspicuous heading
on the first page Of the paper. 1t
purported to be an expose of Khan
activities in Bangor, and stated that
University of Maine professors are
prominent in the movement.
In another paragraph. an anony-
nous informer was quoted as say
ing: "P bowl frequently with three
professors at the Orono alleys. They
admit membership in the Khan and
say it stands for the ideals of Ameri-
caniSm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23
German Philosopher
Max NOrdau, Dies

Paris, Jan. 22-(By A. P.)-MaX
Nordcau. the famous German author
and philosopher, died at his home
here today.
Nordeau had been i'll long time
At his bedside when death came
were his wife and daughter, Maxa.
Max Simon Nordau was born at
Budapest, July 90. 1S49. His par
cnts We're Jews. He practiced mede-
cine in Budapest until 1880, when
he took up his residence in Paris
There. in addition to his medical
work. he studied art, literature and
social questions.
Nordaus father was Gabriel Sud-
field. once a Rabbi in Prussia, who
became teacher in Budapest. Nor
dau received his elementary educa-
ton. including Latin, Greek and He
brew. from his father. Later he at
tended the university in his native
city. His literary activities were be-
gun when he was a boy of fourteen.
He worked at journalism even when
taking his medical course, and was
a travelling correspondent later for
leading German, Austrian and Hun
garian newspapers.
His notable works include "Degen-
Grafton" Conventional Lies of Man.
kind" "ParadoXes." "Paris under the
Third Republic" and Jewish play,
"Dr. Kohn."
In 1897 DR.. Nordau was called by
DR.. Herzel. founder of political Zion
ism, to aid Hcrzel in Propagating
the Zionist idea
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

Paris. Jan. 22-CBy A. P.)-Gcr-
maine Berthon, 20 year old woman
anarchist entered the offices Of the
Royalist newspaper L'Action Fran
Gals. today and fired two revolver
shots, killing Marius Plateau, one of
the officers of the paper.
She then turned the weapon on
herself and was taken to the hospital
with wound in the breast.
The woman anarchist visited the
offices of L'Action Franchise the same
evening and left a letter saying that
she had been a prisoner in st. Lazare
prison at the same time as Madame
Bernain De Ravis, who was under
arrest on a charge of communicating
with the enemy during the war as an
accomplish of eX-Deputy Paul Meun-
Ter, now dead.
Mile Berthon said she had served
in prison as .maid to Madame De
Ravisi and had revelations to make
and for this reason she was readily
received this afternoon when she re-
turned, as LAction Franchise has
campaigned bitterly against Madame
oc INstNiSi anu MSuIicl
She had been some minutes in Pla-
teau's office, when five shots were
fired Plateau staggered from the
room into the corridor, saying: Il
must have two bullets in me-"
AS a matter of fact all five bullets
fired at him had found their mark.
The sixth had been fired by the as
sassin into her own breast.
AS she was being taken to a hos
pital. Mile I3erthon told the doctor
she regretted that she had been I'M
able to get at Leon Daulet.
Plateau was seriously wounded
during the world War. and underwent
an operation for trephining.
Papers found in the possession of
Mile. Berthon. according to the police.
lead them to believe that she was i'm
plicated in the bomb explosion in the
paris home of Myron I. Herrick the
American ambassador. in October 1921,
and also that she was associated with
Gustav Bouvet, the anarchist. who last
July shot at 4. Maudin, project of po-
lice, believing him to be President
Millerand. Bouvct was sentenced to
five years imprisonment January for
this crime.
Mile. Berthon is suffering from a
broken collarbone. Her condition is
not serious.
Youthful adherents of Leon Daudet
this evening. in reprisal against the
shooting of Plateau. attacked the rad
zeal newspaper L'Oeuvre. In a few
minutes they wrecked eight linotype
machines and did other damage esti-
mated at 10000 francs. They after
wards started to wreck another radical
sheet. Ere NouvelIc, but police re-
serves arrived and routed them. The
police also repclled an attack on the
communist newspaper L'Humanite.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23

Bastrop. La, Jan. 2e.-(By A. y
From 25 to so arrests on charges
ranging from murder to assault and
battery will result from the states
open hearing into the activities Of
masked bands in Morchouse Parish,
according to Attorney General A. V.
Coco. in charge of the investigation.
1.-THE investigation has reached the
stage where it is settled fact that
the Ku kluX Khan is responsible for
disorder and lawlessness in the parish
bordering on revolution and culminat-
ing in the murder of Watt Daniel and
7. l.. Rishard," the attorney general
said today. lie added that it also had
been developed at the hearing that a
super-govefnment virtually had sup
planted the constituted authorities.
The attorney general had been quot
cd as saying that the ku KluX Khan in
the parish would be indicted as an Or
GaniZation. Upon his return here this
afternoon from conference with
Governor Parker at Baton Rouge, how
ever. he explained that the organization
itself could not be indicted, but that
berS could be found.
The hearing Jagged today because
of a heavy rain and wind storm.
Victor :. Teegerstrom, father Of
Harold Teegerstrom. time keeuer at
the plant of the Southern Carbon
Company at Spyker, two miles from
here, who disappeared December %,
gave a touhc of pathos to the pro-
ceedings. Mr.. Teegerstrom wept pro-
fusely while upon the stand and at
time was unable to reply to quest
tions.
Assistant Attorney General George
Seth Quinn told him before he was
excused that the young man was in
volved in nothing criminal SO far as
the state knew.
Mr.. TeegerstrOm said another son
had received q letter from Harold on
January II. dated somewhere in the
United States" Harold asked his
brother to assure his father that he
was all right and that when the au-
thorities wanted him to testify, he
would return home.
MIR. Teegerstrom said he had eX-
pected his son to return Saturday
night and that he sat up nearly all
night waiting for him. 1t was at this
point that he first broke INTO tears.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23
Treasury Officials
Expect to Balance
Budget by June 30

washington, Jan. EZ.-ReneWod
hope was expressed today by high
treasury officials that the govern
ment budget for this fiscal year
would practically be balanced by
June ~ when the next IL months
period will begin. The excess OF an
ticipated expenditures over e1timat-
ed receipts for the year had now
been reduced to approximately $3.50.
100000, and the belief prevails
among treasury officials that that de-
felt will virtually be wiped out by
the administration economy pro-
gram.
The optimism of the treasury,
however. is not fully shared by bud
get officers who, while saying that
the deficit will be much reduced, re-
gard the chances of its being
balanced by the end of the year, as
improbable. The budget bureau feels
that great progress had been made
in cutting the deficit from $69S.-
O00,OOO last July to the present fig
ure. but said today they failed to see
where further reductions of cOnse-
quenCe were probable before June
80.
Attention was called by treasury
officials to the collection of back
taxes for which drive is being
made, explaining that. whereas they
had estimated receipts of $780,
100000 for the II months from this
source, they are now confident that
the receipts may reach nearly $780,
000,0OO.
Increased receipts from customs
under the new tariff law already
have been shown, and officials be-
lieve there will be a continued up
ward trend in receipts from that
source to help them in balancing the
nations budget.
All indications, according to gov
eminent officials, point to a steady
and continued flow of imports,
which means that the customs col
lections for the fiscal year will great
ly exceed the amount estimated last
June.
Against these increases in antici-
pated receipts, Ludget officers made
known that the sales of war depart
ment surplus property had brought
only $S6,OO0,O0O instead of $97, OOO.-
600, as had been expected. Treasury
officials explained that their express
sions of optimism were based entire
~ ION what we see" and may have
to be changed should unexpected
appropriations by Congress be madc
Immediately available. No reports
have reached the treasury that such
appropriations. or at least any Of M
portance, are under consideration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23
Complete Jury for
Jesse Murphy Trial
Double Murder Case

Boston, Jan. PA jury was COM
pleted today to try Jesse Murphy.
gunman of this city, Worcester and
Philadelphia, for two murders for
which Charles Rollins and George
Rollins, brothers, now stand convict
ed. The, trial which will start to-
morrow, will be consequence of
confessions by Murphy that he killed
Edward T. Foley, one of the victims
and was one of a gang involved in the
shooting Of Ordway r. Hall, both in
holdups of chain stores here six
years ago.
Murphy, who was pardoned while
serving a II to IS year sentence for
a holdup in Pennsylvania that he
might be tried here, has since re-
tracted his confession, but prosecut-
ing officials said today that they
were prepared to proceed with other
evidence.
The effect Of the proceedings on
the Rollins Brothers Of whom George
is awaiting sentence to electrocution
for murder in the first degree and
Charles is serving life sentence for
manslaughter, is uncertain. James F.
Woods was named as foreman of the
jury, which was ordered locked up
during the trial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-23
Hayerhill Shoe
Manufacturers Accept
Working Agreement

Hagerhill, Mass, Jan. 22.-Ihe
membership of the Haverhill Shoe
Manufacturers Association tonight
accepted the draft of a new working
agreement recommended by their at
tcrneys for control of the shoe in
dustry in this city for two years.
from January last. The agreement
/ y. based on existing wage and hour
schedules. hut provides for time and
ene'haf orovertime. Provision Is
made Tor arbitration of grievances.
The recommendation of a sub
committee and their attorneys were
accepted by the manufacturers after
= lengthy debate. and the board of
Etstees was authorized to conclude
agreement with the Shoe Work
CTS Protective Union on the terms
specified. The union has not taken
v'hcal action as yet on the terms
sut Will DO so at a mass meeting to
heid later in the week.
thaer the proposed agreement the
INDUSTRY is protected against strikes.
'VSAouts and CESSATION Of work from
IVY other cause from January L.
Nd to December 81, 1884. The
wsr1ime clause provides that time
.nd one-half shall be allowed for eX-
- hours worked five days per week,
.au also for Saturday morning work.
present the factories are closed
y. Ss'afaays. 1t is further provided
Mal all disputes arising during the
ny OF the agreement shall be re-
.slieo to an arbitration board of
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H|LLHOUSE GUILTY
OF MANSLAUGHTER
GETS 10 TO 20 YEARS

Biddeford, Me, Jan. aoo-Throush
an arrangement between the state
and his counsel. John Hillhouse this
afternoon in the Supreme Court
pleaded guilty to mans!aughter. He
was sentenced to no less than ten or
more than 20 years to the state pris-
on at ThOmaston.'
He was under Indictment for the
murder of the infant child of 15-year-
Old Olive f. Fitch, who had been
made a member of the Hillhouse
household. Among the evidence
against the defendant was the report
of Medical Examiner George b. Mag
ratn OF Boston, that the child had
been murdered.
Following the birth of the child
Hillhouse had agreed to care for it,
the state claimed, but his wife refus-
ed to have it in their home. Placing
the baby in a basket, he started for
a hospital in York. Changing his
mind, he returned to Eliot. where he
buried the BODY back of his shop.
Other sentences pronounced today
We're:
Louis Cote. South Berwick, arson,
three to six years in prison.
Thomas Youlton. Lowell, Mass.
robbery. to 10 years in state prison.
George Anderson, Maiden, Mass,
robbery, a years at the state refor-
matory, South Windham.
John r. Croker of Portland, for
mer state highway policeman, was
sentenced to six months in the county
Jail for eXtortion. The state charged
that Crooker and others arrested a
party of young men from Manchester,
~. IT,. for speeding last fall. and re-
leased them on payment of a sum Of
money. Charles Pettis, of Portland.
charged with extortion same incident.
was fined $3.50 with the alternative of
six months in the county Jail. Both
anDealed.