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Evening star., 1923-09-14
DECLARES ATTACK
ON DRY LAW FUTILE
Repeal of Prohibition Amend
ment Practically Impossible,
Says Dr.. Cherrington.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, September IL
Practical impossibility of the repeal
of prohibition in America was de-
clared by Dr. Ernest II, Cherrington,
general secretary of the World League
Against Alcoholism. to be fact in
controvertible, In his address last
night at the national convention of
the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union.
The attack on the eighteenth amend
ment and the Volstead law, he as
serted, goes deeper than the question
of the prohibition of the bevera ge
liquor traffic, and strikes at the heart
of free government.
Adopted by Large Majority.
mo other amendment to the Con-
stitution ever received such a large
majority as the eighteenth amend
ment," he asserted. 1T was submit
ted by a larger majority in Congress
the two houses of each of forty-siX
of the forty-eight states, and favor
able action was taken in one house
of each of the two remaining states.
so ninety-four of the possible ninety
six state Legislative bodies to which
il was submitted. just as every other
amendment was submitted, gave 1t
official approval, some of them by
Repeal of the eighteenth amend
ment Is impossible so long as thirteen
states are against repeal, for to
change the Constitution requires the
affirmative vote of both houses of the
legislature in thirty-six states.
THE attacks on the prohibition law
are really attacks on popular govern
ment and constituted authority, for
the liquor forces know that to amend
the Constitution is a hopeless task.
-Four states never ratified the
twelfth amendment. five states never
ratified the thirteenth. four states
never ratified the fifteenth, six states
never ratified the sixteenth. twelve
states never ratified the seventeenth
and twelve states have not ratified the
nineteenth. Yet nobody ever ques-
tions any of these, which were
adopted just as was the eighteenth" :"
The convention which closed to-
night decided to meet in Chicago In
1924.
Evening star., 1923-09-14
FOSTER PERMITTED
/. TO ADDRESS UNION
Illinois Federation Session
Hears Alleged Radical After
Parliamentary Fight.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
DECATUR, Ill., September 14.-Wii-
liam q. Foster was recognized by
President John H Walker and was
given the floor to defend himself as
the first speaker in the Illinois Fed
GRAFTON of Labor convention this
morning.
support from the international office
of the American Federation OF Labor
arrived at the state federation con-
vention, to join in the attack on Fos-
ter. and the undefeated part of his
program, including ''amalgamation"
and recognition of soviet Russia. A
vote on both proposals will likely
come tomorrow.
Speaking as the personal represent
ative of President Samuel Gompers of
the federation, Vice President Matt
Woll of Chicago, who is also inter
national president of the Topographic
cal Union. yesterday denounced the
radical leader as Mr.. Imposter,"
whose hole purpose is to destroy
the leadership of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor"
Speaks All Afternoon.
Mr.. Wolrs speech consumed the en-
tire dIleTnOOn, mus QeprlVlnB MT.
Foster of the promised opportunity to
speak on ''amRlgamation," for which
purpose he was recognized before ad-
tournment at noon.
His organization" Mr.. Woll con-
tinued. was formed to create minor
tiles and TO undermine leaders of
local organizations and serve the
ends of this impostor. Where does
Mr.. Foster get his money and what
does he do with it? You can't tell
His organization is of a secret char
acter, intended to destroy, and to
consider proposals tor his enrich
ment."
Hits Recognition.
Denunciation of the proposal for
recognition of soviet Russia was sim
liar in tone. Mr.. Vol declared, recog-
milton was mot merely an exchange
of courtesies, but would make the
United States government responsible
for enforcement of all trade agree
ments entered into with Russia by
American capital" Such action as
proposed. he said. was playing into
the hands of capitalism and paving
the way for war with Russia, to en-
force some capitalists arrangements.
Evening star., 1923-09-14
ROCKVILLE.

ROCKVILLE, Md, September "A
| (Special).-Mr. and Mrs. Clifton F.
! Nicholson of TraviIah, this county.
| have announced the marriage of their
daughter, Miss Sarah Rebecca Nichol-
| son. and Lloyd Lester Cave of Wash
! ington. The ceremony was performed
in Washington last week. They ex-
pect to make their home at Chevy
| Chase, Md, where they are building a
home.
Miss Edith Serita Schoonmaker and
Clarence w. Gosnell, both of Washing
! ton, were married here Wednesday "
evening by Rev. S. J. Goode. pastor
of the. Christian Church. the cere-
mony taking place in the church In
| the presence of few Washington and
Rockville friends of the couple.
Democrats TO Meet.
The democratic state central COM
mittees for Montgomery and Fred
erick counties will meet in Baltimore
next Thursday and nominate a candi-
date for associate judge of the sixth
judicial circuit, composed of the two
counties. 1t is understood that Judge
Robert b. Peter of Rockville. will be
unanimously named to succeed him
self.
1t is understood that Harry l.. Will
lard will be the republican candidate
for county commissioner from the
third collection district to succeed
| Clagett G. Hilton. He is said to be the
choice of the republican central COM
mittee for the county, which will
make the nomination, and it is said
he is willing to make the fight. Two
years ago he was his party.s candi-
date for sheriff and came within about
a hundred votes of winning.
Championship Ball Game.
The attendance record for base ball
| in Montgomery county is expected
to be broken tomorrow afternoon,
when. Rockville and Boyds play a
game at Boyds. which will decide the
championship of the Montgomery
County League.
The two teams are now tied for
first place, each having won 20 and
lost games. and the game on Satur-
day will bring the season to a close
Rockville was in the lead until
Wednesday afternoon, when 1t lost
the second game of double header
with Bethesda.
The drive for funds for the Japanese
earthquake sufferers, which is being
conducted in this county by the Mont
gomery County Chapter of the Red
Cross, under the direction of the sec
, retary, Mrs. J. Somerville Dawson, is
progressing satisfactorily and 1t is
allotment of s1,100 will be raised
The Rockville branch has alone so
far raised 1926. The campaign closes
Saturday.
A license has been issued by the
clerk of the circuit court here for
the marriage of Miss Anna A. Fiem-
ing and Everett E. Geller, both of
Washington.
Election Supervisors Meet.
The supervisors of elections for the
county-Laurason b. Riggs, Norman
Wootton and Frank Dwyer-met here
yesterday afternoon, and, after or
ganizing as a board of canvassers
~, oil Nr 81.
Mr. Wootton secretary, canvassed the
votes cast at Mondays democratic
and republican primary elections in
the county.
The official count increased the leads
of p Hicks Ray, for one OF the demo-
cratic nominations for Judge of the
orphans court over James P Gait
from ten as shown by the unofficial
returns to seventy-nine, but resulted
in no other changes Of consequence.
Evening star., 1923-09-14
MANY "RkDf0 PARTIES
PLANNED HERE TONIGHT
Receiving Set Owners Extend In
vitations to Friends for
Fight Returns.

Come over to my house tonight and
hear the fight" is the invitation be-
ing extended TO friends through the
city today by enthusiastic radio re-
ceiVing set owners
Radio parties" have been arranged
and in some instances printed invi-
tations have been sent out announc-
ing radio fight and informal din
ner, party" etc,
Every one seems to realize that
Washington will have ringside seats
at the big event in New York to-
night made possible through the CO.
operation of the Chesapeake and Po-
tomac and. the American Telephone
and Telegraph companies.
The fight will be picked UP by the
American Telephone and Telegraph
Company at the ringside and sent
by long distance wires of the Bell
system to the Chesapeake and Poto-
mac Telephone Company broadcast
ing station WcAP from where 1t viii
be broadcast.
At the Sylvan Theater the Tele-
phone Company has installed loud
speakers. which Will repeat word for
word. the ringside account as given
by the announcer at the ringside in
New York. The program will start at
$50 pm. and terminate with the
fight.
Evening star., 1923-09-14
K. T. COMMANDER.
j. Brad. Beverley, Jr., Heads Win
chester Order.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
WINCHESTER. Va. September IA
J. Brad, Beverley, jr., a prominent
young business man. has been elected
eminent commander of Winchester
Commandery, No. IL, knights Temp
lar. succeeding William B. Wagner
Among other officers elected was the
Rev. DR.. Frank T. McFaden, past
grand commander. formerly of Rich
mond, to be prelate.
The local commandery is the oldest
chartered in 1912 as Winchester En-
campment, No.1," by the Grand En-
campment at Philadelphia, or ten
years before formation of the Grand
Commandery of Virginia, at Rich
mond, in 1922.
Evening star., 1923-09-14
WARD TRIAL PROGRESS.

WHITE PLAINS, N. Y, September
14.-The eighth, ninth and tenth ten
tative jurors were chosen in two
hours this morning for the, trial of
Walter S. Ward. the millionaire bak-
er's son, for the murder of Clarence
Peters, ex-marine.
Mrs Ward was in the courtroom
again today. She greeted the prison
er with smile and took a seat be-
hind him. Later Ward handed her
a letter he had just received. She
read 1t and passed it on to Wards s
brother Ralph. II was reported the
letter was from George S. Ward,
father Of the prisoners
Evening star., 1923-09-14
ONE UNION DEFEATED.
Metal Polishers Oppose Idea of
Amalgamation.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, September IL
Overwhelming defeat of the one big
union principle, as sponsored by radi-
cal labor leaders. was recorded at the
session last night at the International
Metal Polishers' Union In convention
here.
The vote on the proposition showed
that IA favored the idea In principle
and that 122 opposed It,
The delegates passed resolution
requesting the release of all remain
ing wartime prisoners.
Evening star., 1923-09-14
TWO ARE CLEARED
OF BOOTLEG CHARGE.
Dry Agents Declared to Have Ex-
ceeded Their Power in Seiz-
ing Truck.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

special DlSpatcn 10 Inc ctaT
BALTIMORE, Md, September ia
Two men from Washington, charged
with illegal transportation and posses
sion cf intoxicating liquors. were freed
yesterday by Commissioner Supplee, fol-
lowing announcement by the govern
rf1ent that its evidence was insufficient
to convict.
The men. Christian Schweitzer and
Russell Slater, were arrested September
4 on the Columbia pike, near Sandy
Springs. following a fusillade of bullets
fired by the agents. Andrew Mettee. a
former sergeant of the 104th Medical
Regiment. Maryland National Guard,
stopped the alleged bootleg car by pune
turing its tires with riot gun bullets.
Found in the truck according to
agents. were fifty cases of Illegal beer
Assistant District Attorney Morton
Fisher said that in view of a recent rul-
ing agents exec cded their powers in
Seizing and searching the vehicle.
Evening star., 1923-09-14
APPEAL TO CIVIC PRIDE
TO IMPROVE CEMETERY

Special Dispatch TO The Star
LANHAM. Nd. September l4.-Ap-
pealing to civic pride to improve the
appearance of Whitfield cemetery
here, a committee. Of which A. d.
Harvey is chairman, has launched a
campaign for funds.
Harvey states that the cemetery,
centrally located, has been an eye
sore and urges contributions toward
its upkeep and Identification.
Evening star., 1923-09-14
THREE ALExANDRIANSI
ARRESTED In CANADA
Fined 500 and Costs Each for
Carrying Firearms Without
Permits.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
MONTREAL. September 14.-R. E.
Stuart, George Stuart and William
David of Alexandria, Va, who were
arrested here yesterday on a charge
of being in possession of firearms
without permits. We're fined $100 and
costs each. with the alternative of
three months Imprisonment Isl
Police say pistols, a number rail-
way track rocket flares for stopping
trains and some ammunition were
found in their automobile as they
were leaving the city.
Evening star., 1923-09-14
CARL DADS OF HARDTACK
FOR JAPANESE RELIEF

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
RICHMOND. Va. September IA
Two solid cars of Army hardtack. the
regulation food. were donated to the
American Red Cross by 1. Bluford of
this city. and they have started on
their way to San Francisco. The food
was donated for the relief of the suf-
ferers in Japan.
MFR. Bluford bought the hardtack
when Army supplies were sold, and.
in order to prove the real condition
of the hardtack, 1t was inspected by
the state and federal officers and
found to be absolutely perfect. The
food was packed in the original car
tons, and was hermetjcally sealed
Evening star., 1923-09-14
HUSBAND KILLED; HOME
BURNED; CHILD NOW BORN
Special Dispatch to The Star.

CUMBERLAND. Nd. September H.
-Msr. Agnes Wilson, whose husband,
Levi Wilson. was killed in bni~g
struck by Baltimore and Ohio
freight train on Hog Pen graae aUout
six months ago, and whose home
with all its contents, was destroyed
by fire August 90 when a garage ad-
joining was burned, leaving the fam
lily of seven destitute. gave birth to
a daughter at the Salvation Army
Home yesterday. The family con-
siSts of the mother and nine children,
two OF whom are married. She and
the children have been cared for by
the Salvation Army since they were
routed out of their home.
Voluntary contributions for the
distressed family are being collected
with which to establish a home for
them.
Evening star., 1923-09-14
WILL ATTEND MEETING
OF GAS ASSOCIATION
E. v. Fisher, Chief Accountant, Co.
ing as Representative of the Dis
trict Utilities Commission.

The Public Utilities Commission has
decided to send E. V. Fisher. its chief
accountant, to the fifth annual conven-
ton of the American Gas Association.
TO be held in Atlantic City next month,
in the belief that he will be able to
obtain valuable information on public
utility bookkeeping
The subject of how the depreciation
account should be handled has been
one of the most troublesome questions
that has arisen here since the creation
of the utilities commission
This question will be dissucced at
/ the convention, and will afford the 10
cal commission an opportunity to find
out how this matter Is handled by
companies elsewhere
Evening star., 1923-09-14
CONGREGATION INCREASED
500 PER CENT BY MOVIES

BALTIMORE. Nd. September IL
The showing of motion pictures de-
picting Bible stories at the Wilkens
Avenue Methodist Church South dur
ing the summer months has increased
the congregation 500 per cent, accord
ing to the pastor, the Rev. Harry Z.
Baker.
Evening star., 1923-09-14
EASTERN SHORE FARMER
BROWNS IN CHESAPEAKE
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CAPE CHARLES, Va, September IA.
Sterling Nottingham, fifty-one, one
of the best known farmers. on the
eastern shore of Virginia, was
drowned yesterday while bathing in
Chesapeake bay, about six miles be-
low Cape Charles. The body was
recovered.
Evening star., 1923-09-14

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Evening star., 1923-09-14
SOC, SEC and CSC Values in 90.
Saturdays Bargain Sale, O0e


Women's Fuil-cut Crepe Gowns. ....39c
Infants Muslin Gertrudes. ..............-... .5'c
Infants Ruben Style Shirts. ......... .S9c
Infants Knit Bands. ..'..3 TOR SSc
Girls, 2 to IL, Knicker Drawers. ......... 5Sc
Baby Carriage Pillowcases. ................S .S9c
Pink or Blue Block Baby Blankets ...... S9c
Women'S Fabric Gloves. .SSC
45-Inch Imported White Batiste =. Yard, 39c
soc White Turkish Towels. 59c
Women's Heather Mixed Hose. 5yc
Onyx Lisle Hose, Dublwear. -. 59c
Guest Size Huck Towels. ...........4 q Tor 5Sc
Striped Outing Flannel. .....zA yards, 3Sc
Featherproof Ticking ..................... SIC
Yard-wide Storm Serge. .39c
Women's Gauze Vests. 4 for 39c
Opaque Window Shades. es............... 3oc
Yard-wide White Organdy ....... q yards, 39c
White India Linen. ....,......4 a yards, soc
Women's Union Suits, all sizes. ........... SOC
Imported Mechanical Toys. ......... .3oc
Wonnen's Gabardine Dress Skirts. ....... 39c
Mems Knit Ties .........,.............. .39c
Mems soc Leather Belts. s..s.....e.. 3oc
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-10
WILL BE FAIR
Cool Fall Weather Will Continue for
Some Time. IL is Predicted.

Generally fair with maximum tenn
peratures from sc TO 30, is the fore
cast for San Antonio and vicinity
Monday night and Tuesday. Light
easterly to southcrly winds are fore
casted
The weather map Monday morning
shows high pressure area over the
Rockies reaching down as far as
Nebraska. Swift Current across the
Canadian border had freezing tenn
peratures Monday morning. While II
is not expected that the high will
reach this far south. yet it will keep
the weather cool and fair.
The lower Rio Grande will have
some flood water within few days.
il is feared, as over seven inches OF
rain was reported at Monterey Sun
day. Heavy rains fell along the bor-
der all last week. The river was
falling slowly at Roma Monday morn
ing.
Very little rain fell in Texas over
Saturday and Sunday. The state was
clearing IN and prospects are that
Texas will be able to see the partial
eclipse of the sun Monday afternoon.
Although San Diego was missing from
the weather map, indications were
that it was cloudy in the part of the
country where tie eclipse is 10 be to-
tai. The heavy rains in Mexico may
also cause cloudy weather at other
stations where scientists have gath
cred to watch the eclipse.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-10

ASTRONOMERS" HERE
FLOCK INTO STREETS
TO SEE SUN ECLIPSE
Smoked Glass Brought Into
Play When Moon Comes
in Front of Sun.

San Antonio was city of anna
tour astronomers, Monday afternoon,
on the occasion of that re phenome-
non, a total eclipse of .--- sun, which.
here. Hundreds of dirk and amber
colored glasses were brought into use
and for the first time in many years,
broken window panes were of use.
The eclipse started at > Ill o'clock
when the edge of the moon began to
creep across the surface of the sun. At
4 40 o'clock the moons disk was due
to leave the sun.
The most striking phenomenon of
the eclipse was not visible il San An
tonic or any part of the United States
except the lower part of California.
where the path of totality struck on
its diagonal path through Mexico.
At the height of the eclipse. IS ), we'd
in San Antonio. approximately S3 per
cent of the suns surface was shut off
from view by the intervening mass of
the moon. The time of greatest OBJ
scuration was at ) 30 O'Clock. The
vivid lights of the corona occur only
during a total eclipse. 1t is for the
purpose of photographing and observ-
ing the corona that scores of scientists
have assembled in Mexico within the
narrow path of the moons eastward
flying shadow.
Of great interest was the proximity
of the planet. Venus, to the sun at
the time of the observation of the lat
ter. The planet was slightly northeast
of the sun.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-10
FINES OF SIS FOR NINE
Men Arrested by Rangers Tell Court
They're Not Guilty.

Nine men. taken in a raid made by
state rangers in the rear of house
on South Laredo street Friday, were
fined $50 each by Corporation Court
Judge ]. Ed Wilkens Monday morn
ling. All nine entered pleas of not
guilty.
Rangers testified that three of the
men were holding cards when they en-
TERED and that the stands" We're
Thrown under the table. The defend
l.yts testified that they were Just
sitting around" one OF them stating
THAT he was waiting for the rain TO
cease so he could resume cotton pick
ling. Three of the men were found
guilty of playing cards and the other
six of lettering.
Seventeen men arrested by rangers
Sunday night on charges of gaming
had their cases continued until Fri
lday,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-10
SPURGIN In JUAREZ?
I'll Paso Police Chief Says He Is
Ready TO Extradite Fugitive.

I'll Paso, Tex. Sept. 1c.-Police
Chief Rceder declared last night that
he is prepared to instigate extradition
proceedings against Warren c. Spur
gin. fugitive Chicago banker report
cd TO be in Juarez. Mex. in the event
he is requested to do so By Chicago
authorities.
1t is my opinion. however, that
thcre will be no demand mad" from
Chicago for Spurgin's eytraditlon'
Ca.pf Recdcr said.
II sent a telegram 10 Chicago pp-
lice headquarters Friday requesting
a description of the missing banker,
but so far. l have not received a re-
ply -,
Chief Reedcr Says he has not been
Informed of Spdrsin's arrival III
.,uGrez.
Il have not beard that Snurgin IS
in Juarez. nor Lave ] seen him there
The local napue have stated that
he Grriyed in JuT:ez.
That is as mach as | know
According to rnmors current IN IN
Gcr world circles in Juarcz. Spurgin IS
said 10 have arrived therH from Mex
leo City. August IS. -,
This has not been confirmed. FL
paso authorities say.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-10
CARS CRASH; ONEDEAD
Driver Says Wheels Of Automobile
Locked. Causing Accident.

Austin. Tex, Sept. 1O.-Wallace
Ellis. filling station owner. was kill.
ed, his wife, and her mother, Mrs.
W. II. Carter were badly injured,
when the car he was driving cOllided
with ear driven by Jim Easten.
downtown last night.
Miss Annie Bell Shooter. of Dallas.
one of the five occupants of Easton' :
car. was also hurt and the three woln-
en- were taken TO hospitals.
Ellis two young daughters escaped
injury rs did four men in the Easton
car. although both automobiles turned
over.
Easton told police that the steering
wheel of his car beanie locked and
that the car swerved TO the left side
of the road.
A charge of manslaughter was filed
against Easton in justice court and he
was allowed bond in the sum of $1,000.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-10
JUDGE TO DECIDE
Woman. In Dying Condition, May Go
to Jail for Refusal TO Testify.

Fort Worth. Sept. 1O.-Judge Hal
baltimore today will decide on whether
to send Mrs. Agnes Darrah TO Jail for
her refusal to divulge the whereabouts
of the 3-year-old daughter of Mrs.
Thelma Adams, taken from her after
its birth in n maternity home here.
4 search of one year. which has been
conducted in private, has now extend
ed to all points of the country, with
clues leading to many states.
Mrs. Darrah was instrumental in
the alleged adoption of the baby, but
declared that she made vow to the
foster mother that her identity nor
the whereabouts of the child would
never be revealed.
A short time ago Mrs. Adams took
the matter to court, and Saturday Mrs.
Darrah. who is in dying condition.
was carried into the court room, and
after being released from the vow
which she had taken by the Rev. II. NJ.
Nolan. her confessor. she refused to
divulge the whereabouts of the child.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-10
ABUSED THE DOOR
Court Holds that Officers Language
Was Not Addressed TO Driver.

Charges of official misconduct and
abusive language against o. +. Romp.
constable of Precinct No. q. were
dismissed in the Bexar county criminal
court Monday morning when Judge
Nelson Lyle sustained motion 10
duash both indictments on the ground
that they were defective. One indict-
ment was returned by the Thirty-sev-
enth and the other by the Ninety
fourth District Court grand jury.
The Indictment charging abusive
language alleged that Romp had told
an army officer to get back in that
car and keep that-doOr closed and
you had better keep YOUR mouth shut.
Judge Lytle held that abusive lal'
guage. if there were any. was adj
dressed to the door of the car and not
tho officer.
The second Indictment charging Off
cial misconduct alleged malicious
prosecution" The indictment was
duashed on the ground that no charge
had been filed by Romp. therefore no
prosecution had been had. The indlct-
mcnt also was held defective because
of a misuse Of words.