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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-11-16
The Gettysburg Address.

The Magazine OF The Washington
Star for sunday, November IL, will
contain a remarkable story about
Abraham Lincoln's Getty burg address
just sixty years after the speech was
delivered. Startling new light. on one
OF the greatest addresses ever deliver
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interest for every man woman and child
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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-02
Three MOREU|NERS
ARRIVING TODAY
Unfortunate Immigrants Doomed
to Long Delays

New York, Aug. 1.-The steam
ships Finland, Gothland and Mount
Carol, are scheduled to arrive today,
to swell the number of unfortunate
aliens who are awaiting examination
for entry into the United States.
The immigrants on these three
liners, those who arrive tomorrow on
the Mauretania, President Roosevelt
and Resolute. and those who con-
tinue to arrive during the next few
days, face the prospect of at least a
week, and perhaps two weeks, deten-
ton aboard ship and then an uncer-
tain period on Ellis Island, be-
fore they can enter-if they ever do.
Yesterday 1,7s6 Aliens were exam
ined and about 80 per cent allowed to
proceed to New York. From $4,000
to $1,000 still remain on ships in the
harbor. The percentage of approvals
yesterday was remarkably high, ac-
cording to Immigration Commissioner
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-02
Lexington Motor Cars
Out-PerfOrm Other Makes

In this day there are scores of
good automobile values-yet common
Judgment must dictate that some
makes stand out above others. The
Lexington does stand out, but unless
familiar with Lexington performance
you have a right to be skeptical. You
have the right to demand proof, that
the car with its guaranteed motor will
motors in ITS price class
as we'll as give wonderful account
of itself In competition with cars SELL
ing at many hundreds of dollars more.
Mr.. Bence, the local distributor. in
vites the public to visit his salesroom
and let us show you the different
models on exhibition; also let us dem
onstrate why we claim Lexington
stands out among other cars in its
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-02
LAST day FOR BOYS
AT FRESH AIR CAMP
Fifty-three Girls Go Today--BaSe-
ball Is Big Item on Schedule

Baseball is a big item during the
recreation period at the New Britain
Fresh Air camp. and interest is keen
in this sport. The present status of
the camp league is the best told in a
letter received from Charles G. Will
son, camp director. The letter fol-
lows:
Our, camp baseball league has
been very successful. We have a diff
ferent league each two weeks, choos-
ing different teams each time new
boys arrive. A league is composed
of four teams Each boy is on some
team, and those who are not chosen
to play in a regular position act as
substitutes and sit on the side cheer
ing for their team. The teams dur
ing the present two weeks are the
Pirates. Nutmegs, Heavy Hitters and
Gloops. The Heavy Hitters took the
lead at the beginning of the sched-
uled games, but with only few more
games to be played 1t looks as though
the Nutmegs or Pirates might come
out the winner of the league cham
pionship In all games sportsman
ship Is emphasized and the boys soon
learn that they can play a good game
of ball without any Grabbing
1.-THE QUOT tournament was won by
John Kolocienski This is the sec
ond time John has won the quot
championship. He is still ready to
meet oil corners.
Recent visitors to camp include:
DR.. Richard w. Pullen (health su-
perintendent), John A Dolan (sani-
tary inspector). DR.. Samuel Denalo
(of the tuberculosis Relief society,
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Ericsson of Plain
Vile, Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest R. Dechant |
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-02

OF New Britain. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
e. Dechant of Reading, Pa, Herbert
8. Dechant. Mrs. Fred johnson, Aug
ust Frick, Mrs. Charles Langzettel,
Mrs. N. p. Alvord, of New Britain,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hultgren OF
Hartford"
Today was the last day for the
boys for this season. Through the
courtesy of the Rotary club members,
SO girls were taken to the camp to
replace an equal number of boys who
came home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson and the three
young men who were their aids, Mer-
ton Sloat. Russell Davis and William
Even. left today and Miss Ruth Doc
little will have charge for the remain
ing four weeks.
Miss Helen Rackliffe. dietician, and
Miss Freda Lund, nurse, will remain.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-02

Curran.
p. A. 8. Franklin, president of the
International Mercantile Marine COM
pany, yesterday answered Commits
sioner Curran's assertion that the
steamship lines we're to blame for
the present congestion. He declared
that he was anxious to cooperate
with immigration officials, and reit-
Grated his suggestion that the gov
eminent should allow only 10 per
cent of each annual quota to be filled
each month.
1t was pointed out however, that
the monthly allotments would be
filled Just that much faster, and that
whereas now most of the immigrants
arrive in the warm months, IL the
annual quota were spread over the
entire year. many of them would suf-
fer additional hardships by being
held in the harbor and on the island
In mid-winter. 1
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-02
URGES HOME ISSUES FOR
DEMOCRATS In CAMPAIGN
Senator Walsh of Massachusetts Says
Party Can Sweep the Country
on Them.

Washington, Aug. 2.-If the demo-
cratic party is to win in 1924. 1t must
go before the country on domestic is
sues, Senator Walsh of Massachusetts,.
chairman of the democratic national
senatorial committee said here. He
takes the same position as Senators
Robinson and Mcclellan, who are urg-
ing the party to emphasize domestic
and not foreign questions in the 1924
campaign.
IF the democratic party fails to
present ringing issues, clear, well-de-
fined and progressive, on domestic
questions" said Senator Walsh, ut
will, in my opinion, miss the greatest
opportunity a party ever had to
sweep the country.
THE people of the United States
are more interested and more con-
cerned about the governments atti-
tude on the things that affect their
happiness and prosperity than ever
before, and any attempt to substitute
an issue appearing to be more intent
on doing something for Europe rath-
err than doing the things the people of
this country need will have unfortu-
nate results"
Senator Walsh declined to discuss
the World Court. Referring to the
coal situation, he said he thought it
would be a good thing If the presi-
dent called a special session of con-
gress to deal with that problem.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-02
AUTOMATIC TRAIN
/ CONTROL is TRIED
Penn. Road Calls Trial Tests
". Complete Success

Philadelphia, Aug. illumination
OF IMAM failure" in the locomotive cab
as a contributing cause for train
wrecks and collisions seems to be a
step nearer as a result of extended
tests in automatic train control an
nounced by the Pennsylvania rail-
road.
Extremely encouraging results"
were reported by the roads train
control committee following years
trial under practical operating condi-
lions of new automatic control sys-
tenn on a 80 mile stretch of track on
the tracks between Lewiston junction
and sunbury. Pa.
The system had been in operation
throughout the entire Lewiston branch
since July II, officials said, and the
movements Of all trains. freight and
passenger, had been subject to its con-
troll The control system Is a combin-
alton Of electrical. pneumatic and me-
chanical devices applied both to the
track and to locomotives. These de-
Vices automatically slow down, or,
when required. bring to a complete
stop, any train which approaches too
closely to another on the same track,
whether going In the same or oppo-
site directions, or when switches are
improperly lefs open.
Under the new control system the
track 10 electrified TO carry alternat-
ing current and locomotives are
equipped with electrical apparatus
which. without actually touching the
rail, picks mp the current from the
track by induction. The power thus
derived performs two functions-oper-
ates cab signals. electric bulks. three
in number, and air brakes when trains
are coming together when proper
speed might be exceeded. or when
train approaches an open switch.
These functions are performed, ac-
cording to commfttee's report, with
out any action being required on the
part Of the engineer or fireman"
Cab hsnAl "A" lights when the
train has two full "blocks" clear
ahead and permits the engineer to
open the throttle TO the full permitted
speed. II he exceeds II, the air brakes
will be automatically applied against
him under the bontrol system.
Lighting OF cab signal "B" warns
the train has only one "block" clear
ahead, and that there is another train
or open switch somewhere in the
'biock" beyond. This calls for
medium speed" and the air brake
release Is set automatically at just
above that.
Cab signal 49," the third signal,
means "slow'" or stop" and 1t lights
/, 500 feet before the train reaches a
''block" occupied by another train or c
having an open switch. The train con-
troll system automatically applies the
brakes II the engineer fails. II, how
ever, the engineer acknowledge the
signal by throwing a special lever, he
can proceed at SLOW speed" with his
train under full control.
Whether more trains can be
handled under the new system than
with existing forms of dispatching or .
signalling remains to be demonstrat-
I'd. according to A. H. Rudd. chief
signal engineer. who has been in
charge Of the tests. Should the train
control system itself become deranged
Ill trains In the ''block" would be
stopped, Mn Rudd said.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-02
ACTOR ARRESTED AT SHOW
AS SUSPECTED ROBBER
Doctor h-Kansas City Theater Says
H6- Recognizes Buddie Kane
i Asd7oId-Up Man

Kansas City Mo-, Aug. 2.-Buddie
Kane, comedian. was "doin' his stuff"
ON tho stage of the Gayoso theater,
getting his usual NEED of laughs last
atghk.
But Buddies could not see his audi
ence a. plainly az his audience saw
him. He could not see a smile dis
solve into q look Of puzzlement, then
recognition, on the face Of DR.. F. D.
Ratcune, SU6 Westport avenue.
| DE- Radcliffe lost all interest In
Buddie's performance for he sssociat-
ed his phydognomy with that of one
of The bandits who held up the Peo-
piss State bank at Dodson May 20.
Dr.. Radcliffe saw those bandits get
away with $1,000 loot. The physician
End his wife did not leave when the
curtain fell. The remained for sec
ond show, moving closer to the stage
10 get good look at Buddie, and the
doctor was strengthened In his con-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-02

viction that Kane was one of the rob-
bers.
He told the police so and accom-
panied Sergeant John Rogers to the
theater, where the comedian was ar
rested.
Z. L. Edwards of Dodson. de-
positor of the bank, also said he rec
ognized Kane as one of the hold-up
men.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-02

WEAKNESS is due to poison called
kenatoxin which is accumulated in
the muscles by overwork or excessive
exertion, says DR.. Weichardt, of Leip-
sic, Germany, who claims he has
found a cure.
The Washington times., 1923-12-26

handled the transactions from Ma
Mia, cabling instructions to brokers
and banks in this country. He has
been in Manila for more than two
years.
Osborne always has had a -happy
faculty for playing the markets. >"
Leonard Wood, jr., declared. Gwen
at Groton he spent his time reading
market pages in the newspapers
while his classmates were following
the sport pages,
Other Runs Shows.
III knew last summer that he had
made at least 100000 on stock
deals, most Of which came as q
result Of hts Standard Old holdings,
Since then ! have learned by o. !, \
and letter that he has added con-
sidorahly to this fortune"
Leonard. jr.. has not been to the
Philippines with his father, but
remained in this country pr0mok-
in9 theatrical productions,
The Washington times., 1923-12-26
.D|RIGIBLE Lost !,
FRENCH NOW
BELIEVE
Officials Abandon Hope-Sure
Dixmude Has Fallen on
Desert or in Sea.
By HARRY FLORY.
International News Service.

PARIS, Dec. 26.-The giant French
dirigible Mixmude, with fifty per-
sons on board, which set out last
week to fly across the Mediter-
ranean to Algeria was still missing
at o'clock this afternoon, and hope
for saving the airship had been
abandoned.
French officials, however, have
not given up hope that some or all
the persons on board will be found
alive.
There were nine captains among
the passengers on the lDixmude, ac-
cording to the official list of pas
sengers and crew, published by the
ministry of marine this afternoon.
In addition to the captains there
were one doctor and four lieutenant
commanders. The remaining thirty
six on board were mechanics, quar-
termasters and wireless operators.
Officials of the ministry of ma
rine said they were convinced that
the Dixmude had either been blown
down into the Mediterranean or had
been forced to land upon the Sahara
desert.
In some quarters hope was still
held that some or all of the crew
had been rescued.
The Washington times., 1923-12-26
Z VIOLENT MARYLAND DEATHS
West Coast Gale Kills
Six; Damage Put
AT $500, 900
By international News Service.


SEATTLE, Wash, Dec. 26.
With the moderation of one
of the worst gales in the north
Pacific in years, reorganization
of the storm toll today showed
six dead and damage estimated
at over 100000.
The Seattle-bound freighter
Author, in distress yesterday
off Grays harbor, was reported
today to have repaired her en-
gines and to be making slow
Roadway having managed by
skillful seamanship to escape
grounding on the rocks while
drifting helplessly for twenty
four hours. The schooner
Thistle, which was in tow of
the tug Jacox when the line
parted at the height of the
storm, spread her sails and re-
turned to Port Angeles safely.
Heavy damage from the.
wind was reported all over Wash
ington and Oregon. The gale
reached 80 niles AN hour 81
fays harbor, B6 les IN Seat
lie, and 80 1T Eacolaa.
The Washington times., 1923-12-26

AS a result of his cleanup in
stock and bond deals during the last
two years, Lieutenant Wood intends
to return to the United States in
February, resign from the army and
enter the diplomatic service, an am
bition he has cherished since child
hood.
Woods fortune is estimated at be.
tween $500, 900 and 100000.
Began with Standard Oil.
Since his preparatory schooIdays
at Groton School, Mass, Lieutenant
Wood has been q keen student Of
Wall street, his brother said.
Wood started amaSainG his fortune
last summer when no secured some
stock Of Standard Oil Of New Jer-
aey, Shortly after the stock jumped
sixty points. thus giving him finan'
cial foundation on which to continue
further Investments and transac-
tons, all On a large scale, Most all
Of these have been profitable. Wood
The Washington times., 1923-12-26
DIVORCE BY
WISE IS
H|NTED
Sails Abroad, But Leaves His
Beautiful English Bride
in Washington.

Bound for Paris, George Wise,
son of q prominent Washington
dairyman, sailed from New York,
December Is, without Miss Cath
crime Radcliffe, his pretty bride
of three mort II was learned
today.
May Preage Divorces.
st mas Freely predicted to-day tisas
Daniel Radcliffe, wealthy shipper. Of
Cardiff, Wales, financial agent for
the Priuea OF Wales, is responsible
for his on-in-Iaw's European trip
and that young Wise will be served
with divorce papers shortly after he
arrives.
Friends OF Wise said today that
the youth, who has consistently
starred in local athletic events and
made a noteworthy record in the
world war, has decided to follow the
lines Of least resistance, since his
marriage has created such a social
tangle, and that he has agreed to a
proposition made him by his young
Wife's father.
Radcliffe was so wrought up over
the marriage Of his daughter to Wise
that he Immediately came to Wash
ington. and Wise's trip is said to be
the climax OF his handiwork in this
country.
Married in Haste.
Spurningz Lieut.. Julian Brown.
q. 8. M. c., to whom she had been
engaged for several months, Miss
Radcliffe married Wise ten hours
after he had made her acQuaint.
ance at a dinner party. They
eloped to Baltimore and were mar
ried.
Upon their return to Washington
Mrs. Wise went to the home of
friends at Warrenton, Va, while
Wise returned to the home Of his
parents in Cleveland Park
Mr.. and Mrs. Wise have con-
tinued to live apart, and now comes
announcement that the youth has
gone to Europe.
Wise, during the world war, was
lieutenant in the army air service
and saw service in France, where
he was captured by the Germans.
Recently he has been in the real
estate business.
Shortly after Wise was married
he fell afou1 of the Virginia
authorities when he was arrested
for speeding and gave a worthless
check to pay his fine. The matter
was not Strengthened out until after
Mayor J. v. Nichols, of Purcell
vile, Va, and Inspector Clifford L.
Grant had correspondence over the
matter.
The Washington times., 1923-12-26
MOTHER TAKES GIRL
HOME; MAN ARRESTED

WILMINGTON, Del. Dec. 26.-
MarJory Parker. seventeen years
olo' or Lancaster. Mass, left for
nome with her mother this morning
ana Ellsworth ]. Schwornd, wanreG
In worcester, Mass, for non-sup-
port was being detained by police
following Illustration Of their elope.
ment plans by the girls mother.
me couple was sought three days.
search ended when the girl
phoned her mother to send clean
ciothes to the Y. w. G. A. here.
me mother came with the clothes
and a detective.
The Washington times., 1923-12-26
BANDITS MAKE $4,000
HAUL IN JEWEL nv SHOE

TULSA, Okla, Dec. 26.-Two
unmasked robbers entered the
jeWelry store of Harry Goldberg to-
day and escaped with diamonds
and cash estimated at $40 900.
VIII Goldberg, who had inst
opened the store, and a customer,
were tied up by the robbers while
the jewels were scooped out of the
safe. The hold-up men leaned into
a car that had been parked nearby
and escaped.
The Washington times., 1923-12-26
SURVIVOR
TELLS Of
CRASH
Steering Gear Stuck and Car
Plunged in Tidal Basin,
Driver Declares.

John Craven, fifty-five, 221
Tenth street southwest, and an
unidentified man, are dead at the
District morgue today-victims of
a defective steering gear. They
drowned in Tidal Basin q few
minutes after last midnight.
Gears Locked.
From his cot in Emergency Hos
pital, Robert MacLennan, forty
three, sole survivor and driver of
the death car, told the rolice the
cause of the accident He said he
was driving south on the Speedway
al about twelve miles en- hour,
when. reaching the north side OF
Inlet bridge. which divides east
and west Potomac parks, ne was
signaled from the rear to- GO 20 one
side. MacLennan said ne turn.sd
his wheels to let the other ma
chine pass him. Then his gears
locked, and he could not straighten
them.
Realizing his predicament, Mac
Lehman shouted to his friends to
jump for safety. AS he did so, lie
tried to leap from the machine.
which made straight for the Basin.
He was unsuccessful, however, and
was thrown into the water Tbs
other occupants could not escape
No inquest viii be held over the
bodies of the dead men until to-
morrow, it was indicated at the
mOrgue. In the meantime, Mac
Lehman is under police guard at
the hospital.
Saved By Police.
Ralph E. Fitz. Gibbon. 1409 Four
teenth street northwest, witnessed
the autos plunge. He hurried
back to the city for police aid, re-
turning with Sergt. o. r. Reese
and Privates NJ. A. Rainey and
Roy Jenkins Forming q human
chain the policemen rescued Mac
Lehman, whose strength was rap
idly diminishing. after struggling
in the water for nearly fifteen
minutes. A machine took Mac
Lehman to Emergency Hospital. =
According to FitZ-Gibb0n, a car
with three men passed him several
times on the Speedway at a high
speed. From q distance, Fftz-Gibbon
| witnessed the accident.
Craven is said to have two sisters
| living in Washington. Their names
| were given as Mrs. Bessie Mont
gomery and Mrs Mary Ballinger.
The Washington times., 1923-12-26
AMERICA AND TURKEY
SET UP CLAIMS BODY

The United States and Turkey
have agreed to set up a mixed COM
mission to adjust American and
Turkish claims growing out Of the
world war. 1t was announced at
the state Department today.
The claims convention was signed
Tor this Government by Rear Ad-
rniral Mark Bristol, American high
commissioner at Constantfnople. The
claims commission was provided for
oy the Lausanne treaty OF August
I6, 1923
The Washington times., 1923-12-26
TWO MEMBERS OF CURB
EXCHANGE SUSPENDED

NEW YORK. Dec. 26.-Thn board
OF governors Of the New York Curb
Exchange today announced the
Southern States Oil Corporation has
been suspended from trading.
Announcement also was made that
Richard S. Hutchinson & Co. have
been suspended by the curb ex-
change.
The Washington times., 1923-12-26

MellOn-FOrd Fight.
The true fight, according to this
report, is between Ford and Mellon.
The Secretary of the Treasury, is
head of the so-called Aluminium
Trust" Aluminium is made prin-
cipalIy form an ore called bauxite.
This ore is found in large quantities
in the neighborhood of Muscle
Shoals. People in the Ford firm
have stated that the great final
purpose of the Muscle Shoals enter
prise would be to smelt bauxite into
aluminium.
The prime necessity in smelling
bauxite into aluminium is high-cur-
rent low-cost electric power. Mel
Ions aluminium firm therefore took
it's operations to Niagara Falls.
To date, however. the chief
bauxite field in the United States
has been in Arkansas. There has
been no bauxite in any big paying
quantities anywhere near Niagara
Falls.
Shoals Rich in Bauxite.
Near Muscle Shoals, on the other
hand, there lies a bauxite field
which is second only to the one in
Arkansas. Muscle Shoals is on the
Tennessee river in the northern part
of Alabama. Bauxite is also found
in paying commercial deposits in
northern Georgia, northern Ala
bama, and southern Tennessee.
Next to the Arkansas field, this
southern bauxite field is the most
productive and promising in the
United States. Aluminium mean
Continued on Page 8. Column 80
The Washington times., 1923-12-26
REAL ESTATE BROKER
IS SHOT AND KILLED

NEW YORK, Dec S6.-Joseph
Pomasullo, real estate broker, was
shot and killed today.
Police believe robbery was the
motive. Pomasullo's coat with $4,000
being missing.
Pomasullo, former boxer, was
known In sporting circles as kid
Thomas"