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New Britain herald., 1923-11-30
ID MARK VIRGINIA
 DARE'S BIRTHPLACE
Considered "The Cradle of the
 English Race in America

Manteo, N, C., Nov. BOA move ment has been startedSby a group of citizens to permanently mark his torical spots, and one of the places to be designated by a monument, if the plans materialize, is the birthplace of Virginia Dare, the first white child born on American soil. The spot is on Roanoke Island. often referred to as "the cradle of the English race in America" There is some doubt as to the exact spot where Virginia Dare was born. but it is believed to be near Fort Raleigh, about three miles north of Manteo.
 Mounds of earth forming the sides Of d pentagon, at each angle of which is a stone post protruding about a foot from the ground, show the loca- ton of the old fort. In the center of the fort there is now an unpre- tentious stone marker on which is in- scribed some of the historical records of the place. Interruptions relic col lectors have marred the present stone marker, but it's inscription still can be read.
 The county of which Roanoke ls- land is a part is named Dare. in honor of the first English child born in America, and the seat of the county is named Manteo in honor of the In- dian chief who was the first person to be baptized in the new land. Man teo enjoys the distinction of being the only country seal in the United States, with the single exception of Key West, Fla, located on an island.
 Today, the island is sparsely set tied. The inhabitans make a liveli- hood by fishing. They do little farm ing. In fact, it is said that there is only one commercial farmer on the whole island, which is l2 miles long and about three miles wide.
 The North Carolina State Depart mcnt of Education and the State His torical Commission in order to pre- sent to the people the history of Roa- noke Island in pictorial form, in 1921 had the settlement of the island en- acted and photographed in 6,000 feet of movie picture film.
 August IS, 1902, the first celebra- ton in honor of the birth of Virginia Dare was held at Fort Raleigh. Since then the celebrations have been re- pcated from time to time. 1t is said that at these occasions only has the flag Of Queen Ellzabeth--a red cross on d field Of white-been displayed.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-30

many European countries The Cuban minister of agriculture. commerce and labor has promised 10 lend his aid The fair will be held al the height Of the tourist season. and the Cubsn ma tionsl commission for promotion of touring has agreed 10 arrange the dates for the various winter sports and csrnivais to coincide with the fair
 The exhibits H1ll represent ssricui- tural products and machinery. the automotivs industry. textile products. furniture. clothins industry. tobacco and sugar. and almost all the products of the world that minister to mans wants or Iuxuries. If the first fair is a success. # probably will be made an annual event
New Britain herald., 1923-11-30
-- NEW LIQUID MAKE. UP FOR THE EYES
Gives Instant Beauty to IJaslies and Brows

At last Science has perfected a li- ouid make up for the eyes that is really waterproof. Tears, bathing. per- spiration cannot affect it.
 lt goes on evenly for it is applied with a glass rod that comes with each package and dries instantly. It con- tains a natural oil which stimulates growth. so that the lsshes won't break off or become brittle. Easy 10 use, in- stantly effective.
 Makes lashes look luxuriant. brows well arched and groomed. Try Lash brow Liquid today. Costs only a few cents and Is sold and guaranteed at good drug and department stores everywhere.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-30
CUBA INVITES INDUSTRY
 TO CONVENE IN HAVANA
World Producers and Sellers to Meet at International Sample Fstr
 in Island City.

Havana. Nov. 3o.-cubsn business men will seek 10 bring together the worlds producers. sellers and buyers in an international Sample Fair to be held in Havana February s24, 1924 Almost all brspches of industry are to be represented under the plans of the fair organization which is headed bv Frank Steinhart. an American vslo has been in business here since the war with Spain.
 Efforts gre being made to enlist the aid of chambers Of commerce in the United States, all Latin- American and
New Britain herald., 1923-11-30
strctfons merchants. students and

strictfons merchants. students and tourists
 r1it+nd under special legislation dur fne the world Har to work in the cane nrl5s bUt most Of them soon iriftsd to Harsns where they make their iw- ing bY operating Isundries, keeping small shops and psddlinE vegetables and merchandise A number Of them also conduct truck farms in the su- b1rbs
 Havana has developed a Chinese Quarter" that extends for several bIocEs and it IS estimated that the city has about sn.60O Chinese.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-30

infur 60 that within ths last ten months onlv 212 have entered as com pared with f.zia during The previous len months The present Cuban laV is similar to the United States iaE and bars Ishorrrs. bft admits under 70
New Britain herald., 1923-11-30
somethtng to Ihirk ahnut

New York-Ignoranc Of the Eng fish language is blamed by safety workers for half the accidents oc- curing daily in Nev York factories Such r1ishaps mean loss of about $50 800 daily. to ssy nothing of the loss of life and limb.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-30
Those He Enrrnf .

That European critic who says America has no leisure class should watch our officeholders Fran cisco Chronicle.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-30
How Fat Actress
 Was Made Slim

Many stage people now depend entirely upon Marmola Prescription Tablets for re- ducing and controlling fat. one clever actress tells that she reduced steadily and easily by using this new form of the fa- nous Marmola Prescription and now, by taking Marmola Prescription Tablets sew eiai times veal, keeps her weight just right. All good druggists sell Marmola Prescription Tablets at one dollar for a box or 1T you prefer you can secure them direct from the Marmola Co.,, l6l2 Wood ward Ave. Detroit. Mich. If you have not tiled them do so. They are harmless and effective.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-30
Restrictions Cut Down
 Chinese Influx to Cuba

Havana. S1y. Restrictions un- possd upon the entry of Chinese i'm mtgrs uts into Cuigs have cut down the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15

After the mise -en-scene was set that eve
Evening star., 1923-12-14
TO SUE FOR RETURN
. OF RARE PAINTINGS.
Widener's Refusal of $780,
334 for Two RembrandtS
Forces Russian to Act.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, December IL
Formal refusal of a $520,3S4 check for
the return of two Rembrandt paint
ings by counsel for Joseph Z. Widen
er, millionaire art collector. yester-
day. forced the hand of Prince Yous-
soupoff, Russian nobleman, original
owner of the paintings. who had
hoped to recover them under the
terms of contract, without legal
procedure, Counsel for the prince an
nounced that suit would be instituted
at once for their recovery.
Prince Once wealthy.
The prince was one of the wealth.
est men in Russia under the czarist
regime, and was a member of the
party that killed Rasputin, religious
confidant of the czanina
The Rembra ndts. long in possess
sion of the Youssoupoffs, were dis
posed of to Mr.. Widener in August
1921. for d loan of 100000 pounds
sterling. The princa maintains that
the original agreement of sale gave
him the right to redeem them at the
purchase price plus per cent inter-
est before the end of this year.
Legal advisers of Mr.. Widener,
however. claim that Prince Youssou-
poff desires the paintings in order to
Evening star., 1923-12-14
FlAYS DELEGATE STAND
OF G. 0. p. COMMITTEE
Former Representative Rowland
Says Apportionment Should Be
on Actual Vote Cast.

By the Associated Press.
CLEVELAND. December 1.-THE
action Of the republican national
committee in restoring to the south
the voting strength 1t had in the 1920
convention was assailed here last night
by Paul Howland. former republican
representative and author of the reso-
luton in the 1920 convention which
empowered the national convention to
reduce those quotas. Mr.. Howland
was chairman of that convention.
Representation in n national con-
vention on any basis except that Of
the actual votes cast in the preced-
ing election Is utterly wrong" Mr..
Rowland said. 81 was much amazed
at the action of the republican ma
tional convention increasing the quo
tas OF the southern states.
II see nothing further to be done
The resolution gave power to change
but did not make 1t mandatory.
THE logic of the question seems un-
ansWerable to me. Why states which
never poll a republican vote of any
size are entitled to as much repre-
sentation as those which we carried
for Harding in 1920 is beyond me-"
Evening star., 1923-12-14
ITALY AND RUSSIA NEAR
FINAL UNDERSTANDING
Lease on Donetz Coal Basin and Oil
Fields in Caucasus De-
manded.

LONDON, December 1.-THE Rome
correspondent of the Exchange TEL
egraph says that the Italo- Russia n
negotiations have entered on a de-
cisive phase. In exchange for Italy's
de jure recognition of the soviet gov
ernment, Premier Mussolini Is said
to have demanded a lease on the
Donetz coal basin and oil fields in
the Caucasus. Russia apparently has
accepted In principle. and the nego-
tiators now are dealing with details.
Prince Gortschakoff. who is presid-
Ing over the negotiating commission.
desires Joint exploitation of both
coal and oil fields, Italy furnishing
the capital, machinery and skilled
personnel, and Russia providing la
borers and receiving percentage
either in products or equivalent value.
Evening star., 1923-12-14
1881 Accidental
Deaths Since 1911
Maryland Record
Special Dispatch to The star.

SpeCiAl DlepAtcn 70 Inc Ctdrs
BALTIMORE. Md. December IL.
Nearly 1000 persons have been
killed and 104.s40 injured on steam
and electric railroads and bus lines
in Maryland since 1911. records of
the public service commission.
which was established in that
year, show.
OF tho 1881 total. 1892 were
killed on steam railroads, 5S2 by
the electric lines and II by busses.
Street railways were responsible.
however, for most Of the injuries
recorded. A total of 1886 were
hurt on steam roads, and 924s2
persons were injured on electric
lines. The total of the injuries on
bus lines Is 754.
The number OF injuries this year
is larger than during 1929, but be-
low the average since 1911. The
1923 figures show that 90 persons
have been killed and 6,83s injured.
Last year there were III killed
and $3.50 injured.
Evening star., 1923-12-14

repledge them, and declare that the
money offered in today's transaction
was advanced by q friend of the no.
bleman.
Form of Check Tendered.
The check presented by Emory r.
Buckner. attorney for the prince, to
Ellis Ames Ballard, counsel for Mr..
Widener, was a treaSurers check is
sued by the Land Title and Trust
Company here.
Redemption of the paintings for the
purpose of repledging them is not in
accordance with the original agree
ment of sale. according to Mr.. Wide.
ner's legal advisers. The prince, they
state, has the right of repurchase only
with money of his own--not with
funds borrowed for the occasion.
Evening star., 1923-12-14
The Poor Wife.
From the Chicago News.

From the Chicago News.
He was wandering around aimlessly,
for his presence at the charity bazaar
was in the nature of a duty, and he
resented 1t. lie had bought nothing
because everything was too bulky to
be carried inconspicuously in the
pocket.
Suddenly he was attacked by one Of
the local celebrities and asked to buy
a rather expensive bouquet of flowers
Wont you buy this to present to
the lady you lover" he was asked
He answered ponderousiy: DO you
think that would be quite right? /
am married"
Evening star., 1923-12-14
DISEASE DEvASTATES
BRITISH STOCK HEADS
Fifty New Gases of Foot-and-
Mouth Malady Appear Despite
Experts Efforts.

LONDON, December FIFTY new
outbreak Of the foot-and dis
ease were reported to the ministry
of agriculture yesterday. making a
total of 1914 in thirty-nine coun-
ties since the first appearance of the
disease. So far $4,000 cattle, 10000
Evening star., 1923-12-14

sheep and 10000 pigs have been
slaughtered in the effort to stamp out
the scourge. The officiais who are
fighting the epidemic, which is dew
astating the herds in Cheshire espe-
cially, have had their efforts strength
ened by new preventive measures
At a meeting of the council of ag-
riculture for England, held in Lon
don yesterday, the minister Of agri-
culture, Sir Robert Sanders, said the
governments experience had shown
that isolation on q large scale was
useless, and in. foreign countries
where 1t had been tried the disease
had become epidemic and permanent.
Evening star., 1923-12-14
He Understood.
From the Boston c

From the Boston Globe.
Painter tat work in the field)--
When | paint it's an inner urge, a
deep-felt need that drives me to IL.
Farmer Bowls-Yes, of course; you
need money. You get hungry like the
rest of MR.
Evening star., 1923-12-14

Airplanes go from London to Paris
in two hours.
The Washington times., 1923-12-01
.DUN'S REVIEW
CITES HEAVY
TURNOVER
Merchant, However, Displays
Conservative Sentiment on
Commitments for Future.
By Cosmopolitan News Service.

NEW YORK. Dec. 1.-Dun's
Weekly Review OF Business said
today:
Next to the last month of the
year ended with an accelerated re.
tail distribution in certain sections.
but with a slackened demand in
some primary channels.
while holiday requirements are
becoming more of factor in con-
Stunning circles. the weather has not
been conducive to the best results
in the movement Of goods in that
quarter.
1.-THE daily turnover of merchan-
disc is heavy, yet there is evidence
of resistance to advance in prices
at retail and the possibility of a
restriction of cotton goods consump-
ton, because of the high price Of
the raw material, IS not being dig
regarded.
Business continues uneven and
a conservative sentiment still gov
erns most commitments. The pre-
vailing policy, as it has been Cor
several months, is to provide for
immediate or nearby needs only.
and few producers are disposed to
manufacture goods for stock.
''It is not the season of the year
to look for decisive changes in
business, but the underlying situa-
ton is considered sound and the
recent proposals for reduction in
taxes have occasioned much favor.
able comment
The Washington times., 1923-12-01
NE v FNVANC|AE
COMPANY
FOR Dc.
Washington Business Men and
Bankers Form 81, 900, 900
securities Corporation.
By HARRY GUsACK.

Announcement of the organization
q q new financial corporation with
. capital of 81 900 900 by prominent
local business men and bankers was
made today, The purpose Of the new
organization is to sell first trust real
estate notes. guaranteed by recog-
nized bonding companies; to under
write financial and business organi-
9ations I'M the District, and to buy
and sell recognized securities, includ-
Ing the sale of listed stocks and
bonds on partial payment plan.
The company win be known rs the
Securities Corporation of the DIS.
trict of Columbia.
George III. Judd. president of Judd
& Detweiler,. Inc, is president OF
the new corporation. The other OF
ficers are: Fred Mckee, vice presi-
dent of the District Lawyers AID
washington Title Insurance COM
panies and vice president OF the Sc
curity Savings and Commercial
Bank; vice president and secretary,
Julius T. Peyser, president of the
Security Savings and Commercial
Bank; treasurer and general counsel,
Theodore ID. yPeyser, attorney Be-
sides the officers, the directorate in
cIudes Townley A. Mckee. president,
Metropolitan Hote Company; Eu-
gene A. Smith, president of the Dis
trict, Lawyers and Washington
Title Insurance companies: Sidney
w. Stratus, president, r. Harris &
Co.: Lawrence A., Mills, publisher:
Arthur d. Marks. director, Federal
American National Bank. and Sol
Herzog. president, Sol Herzog & Co.
The institution is said to be more
or less of closed corporation, with
1000 shares OF z per cent preferred
stock, par value 81 900, and 1000
shares of common stock Of no par
value. The stock has been sab
Dcribed for in full, and more than
100000 has been paid In For each
share of preferred stock sold a share
OF common stock was sold at $50,
giving the corporation surplus Of
common stock of $50 ,O0O No orgalli-
8ation expenses were incurred.
The Washington times., 1923-12-01
De P RE C|AT ION
RULE HITS
RAILS
Railroad Experts Say Exten-
sion OF Rule Would Tie
Up Capital.

Financial houses and owners Of
railroad securities are awaiting with
considerable anxiety the outcome Of
q hearing just completed by the In
terstate Commerce Commission IN
Washington on a subject OF such
far.reaching Importance that its re-
suit may not only affect the earn
ings and credit of the railways, but
interfere seriously with their eff
cient operation and Improvement as
well.
Coming Just at the close OF z
period during which the carriers
were extended TO the limit of their
facilities in handling an unprece-
tiented volume of traffic smoothly
and satisfactorily. which accom-.
plishment operating officials say
was largely due to the fact that
they were less bothered by Govern
ment interference in their trans
portation problems than for many
wears. and at q time when railroad
managers sensed a disposition on
the part Of the public to give the
roads q chance to get on their feet
financially, which would make i
easier to raise the large amount
OF new capital required to provide
the improvements and extensions
which are needed to properly meet
the generally increasing demands
it is considered by financiers and
TRANSPORTATION experts that the sit
uation presents possibilities which
threaten the public interest as well
as the Railroads.&c. the holders Of
their securities.
Under q rule adopted by the In
terstate Commerce Commission IN
1907 the carriers are required, In
addition to the ordinary mainte
nance expenditures, to set aside
each year percentage of the cost
or record value of locomotives and
cars, to constitute Depreciation
Reserve Fund. = The exact per:
cenfage and the length of time IN
which the cost of equipment was
to be anlortized have so far been
left to each road to decide for itself
according to the nature of its mo
tive power and rolling stock and its
general conditions, operating char
acteristics and requirements. II
now is proposed. in response to the
demands Of radical politicians, t.
extend this depreciation rule tt
maintenance OF way and struc
tures-to bridges. clllverts, switch
shanties, water-tanks, fences, cross
ings and signs, tunnels, stations anC
everything else on the right-of.way
save ties, rails, roadway and bal
last, which are excepted for the
reason that it is stated to be s'prac
ticaIIy impossible to individualizt
them for depreciation accounting
purposes on unit basis and K
adopt a fixed percentage Of theil
cost or value which shall be SCI
aside annually on a straight line
basis ovel. q fixed period of years
This, it is contended by transpor
Etation experts. would be most dis
turbing and impose a burden which
many roads would find it hard, il
not impossible, to stagger under
They are firm In the belief that or
many lines the arbitrary setting
aside OF such large sums as woult
be required under a hard and fas
depreciation charge covering tn,
entire country would SO decreast
earnings that railroad securities
would go begging and 1t would b.
impossible to raise the new capita
required for needed extensions ant
betterments.
The Washington times., 1923-12-01
B D n D NIAREET
DA|NPE NED BY
HQ..L ||DAI
Irregular Tendency Develops
During Latter Part of Week
ii Trading.
u MIINROE ROBERTs.
copyrisht. 1929. ~ cosnODolltap

News service.l
NEW YORK, Dec. II. With Iii
est III speculative issues Will,
recently rnonopDlized trading guile
ing down, the bond market durins
the past week took On i slightly Ii
regular appearance. The hating
tendency In stock values due To the
holiday period automatically dam
pened enthusiasm In the lower type
bonds. which had strictly followed
the price movements in the stock
market.
Doubt felt by investors as To legis-
lative Developments also accounted
for the prevailing apathy, the dispo
sition becoming general To defer pv1r-
chases until the prospects for on
against the bonus and tax re- 'siun
will become more clearly defined
However. the underlying tone tie.
manned firm, rejecting continued
ease in the credit position and con-
fidence that the forthcoming Presie
dents message win be constructive
in character.
Liberty Loans Stiffen
Liberty loan issues started the
week with somewhat lower quota
tions. but stiffenfng tendency de-
VeIoped later. There was 81 scattered
Inquiry for various Issues with the
banks supplying the demand on all
bulges Plans OF the Treasury for
the final Government financing for
the current calendar year were re-
ported to be completed 1T was rlI-
mOred an offering will be made Of
about 1900 900. 900 AZ or I Il per cent
certificates Of Indebtedness, Kaatllr-
ing In probably six or nine months.
December financing Is designed Id
meet the payment of $379s067 600 tn
Treasury certificates maturing De-
cember is and 500. 900 900 IN inter.
est falling due on bond issues out
standing Needs Of the Government
for current expenditures probably
will range between $500, 000, 900 and
$500, O00, 900. which, however, viii be
largely taken care Of BY income tax
receipts
Strength in Mexican securities con.
tinued to feature the foreign govern
ment group, buying being based 0Rl
reports that the plan for MexicO.s
financial rehabilitation win be de.
clared effective next week
Leather VVeaIkens.
In the general list acute weakness
In Central Leather SIS attracted at
tention. due to rumors that the com
pany was meeting with financial diff
ficulties. "A denial OF the report
caused q three-Boint rally later ir
the week.
New bond offerings brought out
during the week totaled approx
mateiy $45, 0O0, 600, against 343. 900.
4 4
panies figured prominently III the
new financing, being featured 81
the ST.. OO0,O 81 per cent pan.
American Petroleum bonds.
Public offerings viii Be made Mon
day of an issue Of So 100000 St
Paul Union Depot first refunding
mortgage per cent bonds, cue
January 4, 1872. al 941ls, to yield the
investor $50 per cent.
The Washington times., 1923-12-01

The American Niagara Railroad
Corporation applied to the Inter
state Commerce Commission today
Tor authority to issue 81 .000, 900 of
capital stock. This stock is to
be sold at par for cash to the
New York Central railroad and the
Canadian Pacific and the proceeds
are to be used to pay for the cor.
pOration's right,of way, and other
expenses in connection with the
construction OF its road
The Washington times., 1923-12-01
HALF-HoLIDAY XMAS
FOR POSTAL WORKERS

Washington postoffice employees
will eat their Christmas dinners at
home.
That was definitely learned today
when Acting Postmaster General
John III. Bartlett issued an order re-
lieving the employees of duty at noon.
"If carriers cannot finish their
work by IL o'clock Christmas Day
postmasters should permit them TO
leave 1t unfinished and the public
should be asked to await delivery
until the following day." Mr.. Bart
let's order reads.
Which shows that the program Of
mail early and wrap securely" is
going to be the watchword Of the
Postoffice this Christmas.
The Washington times., 1923-12-01
Rail Stock Issue Allowed.

The Interstate Commerce Commits.
&on today authorized the South
Georgia Railway Company to issue
1910 shares of common capital
stock, valued at 500 per share, the
stock to be exchanged. for similar
amount OF stock of the West Rail
way Company. At the same time,
the commission authorized the
South Georgia to acquire and
operate the West Coast line. The
application of the South Georgia
for authority to issue $685., 900 Of
common stock for distribution as a
stock dividend was denied.