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The Washington times., 1923-10-27
BY LUTHER A. HUSTON,
international News Service.

&
LONDON, Oct. 27.-France S
reply to the British proposal for
an international reparations con-
ference, received at the foreign
Office today, was more than half
devoted to an exposition Of the
value of re-establishing co-opera-
ton by the United States in
European affairs.
|. Note But Two Pages.
It. is understood the note con
tanned only two pages. However. it
may have been accompanied by a
covering" communication explain
ing certain points in the note paper.
The note does not contain any
restrictions beyond the declaration
made yesterday by the French for
eign Office that the proposed com
mission Of international experts, in
their discussion Of Germany's ca
pacity for indemnity payments,
must not exceed the provisions Of
the Versailles treaty.
Britain Would Agree.
1t was semi-officially reported
that Great Britain regards the
French note as precluding the
possibility of full dress con-
ference" Britain is willing to
agree to Premier Poincare's reser-
vations if they are acceptable to
United States. It is probable that
an invitation will be extended to
Washington through the repara-
tions commission. 1t is authori-
tatively learned that France re-
fuses to accept any reduction of the
German debt.
I'm a conference between former
Premier A. Bonar Law, of Eng
land and Premier Poincare of
France, in London on January 2
last, 1t was agreed that Germany
should not pay less than $12,600,-
900 1000.
It is understood the conditions
imposed by Premier Poincare for
the conference or for discussions by
new committee attached to the
reparattons conference, will be con-
veyed verbally to the foreign office.
The Washington times., 1923-10-27
FIGHT
DEE I
FOES
Coolidge to Veto Measure If
Congress Passes One to
Abolish System.
BY JOHN t. LAMBERT,
co.monolitan News Service.

Any attempt by greedy mem
bers of Congress to destroy the
budget system and to go back to
the old grabbing method Of hand
ing out pap and patronage will
be repulsed by President Coolidge
hl
The President is definitely COM
mitted to the budget. He helped
establish the budget system in
Massachusetts,, where he was pres
ident of the senate and governor.
He will here strike down any at
tack upon the national budget by
veto, if necessary.
Authorizes Statement.
An authorized statement of the
Presidents viewpoint followed the
receipt Of information at the White
House that Hearst's newspapers had
discovered evidence of what might
prove to be vicious assault upon
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BRITAIN DENIES ACTION
ON 12-MILE LIMIT PLAN

LONDON, Oct. 27.-The British
foreign office today officially denied
that the British imperial conference
has yet taken up the American
proposal for a twelve-mile territorial
sea limit to aid search Of suspected
whisky smuggling ships in United
States waters.
The statement that Great Britain
has formally agreed to such a pro-
posal was said to be premature. al
though 1T was previously reported
that the Government favored the
American request.
It was said that official accep-
lance is impossible before the I'm
perial conference discusses the mat
ter and makes a decision.
The Washington times., 1923-10-27
Heart Tests Urged
For Bootleg
Drinkers

Frequent heart examinations
for drinkers of bootleg liquor
was recommended by Noah w.
Davis, city chemist of Des
Moines, Iowa, in a letter today
to Prohibition Commissioner
Haynes.
Much of this liquor, Davis
declared, contains a chemical
known as acetic aldehyde, a
substance which is said to
paralyse the muscles of the
heart.
"For this reason" Davis said,
anybody drinking any form of
bootleg liquor will do well to
have his heart action regularly
inquired into"
The Washington times., 1923-10-27

that, instead of Governmental econ
omy and the prospect of lower
taxes, we may be face to face with
the extravaganza and a very larg ,
increase in the burden of the Ma
tional Government.
Extravaganza in governmental ex-
penditures has become a disease.
Not only has it seized upon the Ma
tional Government, but also the
States are infected.
There is nothing that would SO
encourage business and send CAPT.
tai into business enterprise as would
a real reduction in taxation. Tax
revision downward Is of the most
vital Importance for the promotion
OF our national prosperity and " eli.
being.
The Washington times., 1923-10-27
SCHOONER DISABLED BY
HEAVY SEA MAKES PORT

NORFOLK, Va, Oct. 27.-Caught
in the Worcester early this week
off the Delaware breakwater and
dashed about at the mercy of the
sea for two days, the four-masted
schooner, Charles Whittemore, from
New York to Charleston, S. c.,
made this port today in a disabled
condition and is undergoing repairs
at a local shipyard before she can
put to sea again.
The Whittemore's sails were torn
10 ribbons, her cargo had shifted
and so many of her seams rent
asunder that water was pouring
into her hold. At the height of the
storm her pumps broke down and
10 Keep her from sinking her mas,
ter put into Norfolk.
The Washington times., 1923-10-27
CRAWLS, HANDS AND KNEES
TO GIVE WARNING OF BANDIT

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 27.-His
ability to travel swiftly on his
hands and knees saved J. J. Nc
Grath, head of the McGrath Steam
ship Agency from robbery yesrer-
day.
Two young men entered the
agency late in the afternoon and
threatened McGrath with revolvers.
He hid behind the counter and
then crawled out Of the room by n
back door. With a policeman he
hurried back to the agency, but the
bandits we're gone. Nothing was
taken
The Washington times., 1923-10-27
GEORGE
SEES BAT TIE
FIELD
Former Premier and Party
Leave Early for Visit to
Famous Gettysburg.

Gettysburg, scene of one Of the
worlds fifteen decisive battles.
famed as the bloodiest field of the
civil war and dedicated by Abra-
ham Lincoln, is the objective of
David Lloyd George and his party
today.
The former premier Of England
left the Willard Hotel at o'clock
this morning, the cars forming his
Continued on Page 2, Column 81
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VICE SQUAD
HEAD ON
TRIAL
Lieut.. o. T. Davis Faces Thir-
teen Charges Before
Police Board.

Facing thirteen charges of
irregularities in the enforcement
of the prohibition laws, Lieut.. 0.
T. Davis, head of the police vice
squad, went on trial in the Sixth
precinct police station before the
Police Trial Board today.
Sergt. j. T. McQuads and Po-
licemen Harry Bauer and Vermil-
lion, similarly charged, will be
tried as soon as Davis case is
completed.
False Accusations Charged.
Evidence tending to show that
Davis made a false accusation
against two alleged bootleggers was
introduced by former prohibition
agents who were the chief wit
nesses at the trial today.
George Fowler, Clark H. Pack
ard, and w. e. Burrell, former
agents, testified that on December
IL, 1922, two alleged bootleggers
riding in a high-powered touring
car on Rhode Island avenue north
east, were taken into custody. and
later charged with transporting
and illegal possession of liquor.
Says No Rum Was Found.
ST searched the car thoroughly
but was unable to find any liquor
in it, Fowler testified. Later
in the Second precinct, Lieutenant
Davis turned over to me bottle
of corn liquor, which he said was
found in the car"
The other two former agents cor
federated. Fowler's statements that
| a search of the car did not reveal
any liquor. Despite this fact, they
| testified, the two men. whose names
| they gave as Pomeroy Brown and
James PriGchard, were charged with
violating the prohibition laws.
COntradicts Testimony.
T. Morris Wamtpler, attorney fol-
Davis, produced statement signed
by three former agents, which was
contradictory Of their statements
before the board.
warded to the District Attorneys
office, stated that Fowler found q
half pint of liquor in the bottles
car. Fowler's signature was al
the bottom Of it.
Attorney Wampler also produced
evidence to show that the two al
legged bootleggcrs pleaded guilty t
the charges Of illegal transporta
ton and Illegal possession.
AS further evidence of rebuttal
Sergeant McQuade was called t,
testify. He told the board that h,
met Fowler on Rhode Island avenue
northeast, while the latter wal
standing in front Of the touring car
which was confiscated after a chas,
through northeast Washington.
Says Rum was Exhibited.
He said that Fowler handed him 6
bottle OF corn liquor, which Fowler
said was found In the car. He sale
that later that evening he gave thu
liquor back to Fowler.
Lieutenant Davis was called anC
he denied that he produced a bottle
of liquor on the night in question
He said that he had not seen any
confiscated liquor. He denied hand
ing Fowler a pint of liquor.
Attorney Wampler cross-exanineC
the three former agents at length
He asked Fowler why the charges
against Davis were not preferred
long ago, bringing out the fact tina
Fowler's complaint were lodged
Following charges preferred o.
Davis against Fowler.
Fowler replied that he could give
no reason as to why he did no.
act before.
The same question was asked
Packard, who replied:
Because It's none Of my bust
ness what Lieutenant Davis does
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ReparatiOns Tangle
Solution Expected in
French Farley Offer
By GEORGE r. HOLMES,
IHL6EHdIIUldA N0WU bONVICo 5to
Correspondent.

For the first time since France en-
tered the Ruhr. thus planting her
foot firmly on Germany's industrial
neck, there appeared genuine conf
dence among American Government
officials today that the PREPARATIONS
deadlock and resultant turmoil is
due to end in the very near future.
Frances conditional acceptance of
the plan put forward by Secretary
of State Hughes Is not satisfactory
to officials of this government. They
would have preferred that Premier
Poinoare accept the Hughes plan out
right with no strings attached
Nevertheless they feel that p half
Ioaf-ls better than mons at ali, and
The Washington times., 1923-10-27
GREECE CRUSHES REBELS
AND PEACE IS RESTORED

LONnoN, Oct. 27.-All the coun-
r-revGbutiOnaries in Greece have
SURRENDERED to government forces.
Peace he been restored, said an
Exchange Telegraph dispatch fr~nN
Atha1D tOdaN,
The Washington times., 1923-10-27
THE WEATHER

Fair tonight; Sunday In
creasing cloudiness; not
much change in tempera-
ture; gentle to moderate
northerly winds becoming
variable.
The Washington times., 1923-10-27
Sen. Borah Defends
Budget System
Declares Measure Makes for
Economy and Should Be
Preserved.
By WILLIAM E. BORAH,

By WILLIAM E. BORAH.
United States Senator from Idaho.
l am thoroughly in sympathy
with the budget system and be-
lieve that it ought to be re-
spected and maintained.
There is no governmental evil
more menacing just now, it
seems to me, than that Of ex-
travagance or the waste of public
funds.
Brings Economy.
The budget system is designed TO
and, IL carried out, will effectuate
economy in public expenditures and
will save the taxpayers millions
and millions of dollars
1t is not likely, however, that
we shall be able to maintain our
national budget system unless pub
lie opinion is thoroughly informed
and aroused to it's defense.
Should Be Preserved.
At the last session of Congress,
for example, the budget recon-
mended an appropriation of $27,-
600, 900 for rivers and harbor work,
but Congress impatiently disre-
garded this recommendation and
appropriated $56,000,000.
There are numerous other in.
stances of this sort that could be
cited, but we ought. nevertheless, to
undertake to restore the budget sys.
tenn and preserve it for the orderly
and businesslike administration OF
Government finances.
The budget system is vital to pub
lie economy, and its mainten9nc is
a matter of supreme Importance to
every taxpayer in the United States
have not the slightest doubt
there will be proposals urged before
the next Congress which, instead OF
decreasing taxes and minimizing
Governmental obligations, will ire
mendously increase them.
The public ought to be informed
so that the taxpayers will realize
The Washington times., 1923-10-27
5onar Law Reported Better

LONDON, Oct. 27.-Former Pre-.
nier A Bonar Law, who has been
severely i'll. was improved this
afternoon. He suffered from a
chill and his friends feared heart
complications
The Washington times., 1923-10-27
Man Hangs Himself in Cellar,

PHILADELPHIA. Oct. 27.-Wf
Ham Stellwagen. eli North Fourth
street. committed suicide Friday by
hanging himself in the cellar of his
home. He had been i'll several
months, following a nervous break.
down.
The Washington times., 1923-10-27

HAGERSTOWN, Md, Oct. q.
The dirigibIe Shenandoah, for
merly the Fri, passed over here
at 11:O5 a. m.
The Washington times., 1923-10-27
AMERICA 5
AID CHIEF
POINT OF
NOTE
Hall Of Document, Accepting
Farley, Deals with interest
ing u. 8. IN Preparations.

BRUSSELS. Oct. Z-Belg GUM
= MOI ll1in that
IL Doet The proposal for Il
commission Of experts under au-
thOrity Of the Preparations commits
sion to study and attempt to solve
the German reparatiOns problem.
The Washington times., 1923-10-27

HANOVER, Pa, Oct. 27.-The
navy dirigible Fri passed over
here at 1925 on its way to Vir-
ginia.
The Washington times., 1923-10-27

LAKEHURST, N. j.. Oct. 81
Celebrating navy day." the United
States navy dirigible Shenandoah,
formerly the Fri, undertook a 300
mile flight today over Pennsylvania
Maryland, West Virginia and across
the Shenandoah valley of Virginia.
The start was made at 7:15 o'clock
this morning and the big ship is
here tonight at 10 o'clock.
It's route included Philadelphia,
York and Lancaster, Pa; Hagers'
town, Mr.; Martinsburg, w. Va;
Winchester, Harrisonberg, Staunton
Lynchburg and Richmond, Va, and
Washington.
Thirty-eight officers and men
under command Of F. r. McCrarT.
It was the first time McCrary has
directed flight, the previous trips
having been taken under Com
mander Ralph D. Weyerbacher, its
builder.
Due Here Seven O'Clock.
The u. s. 8. Shenandoah will not
pass over the National Capital un-
til o'clock this evening, the Navy
Department announced today.
The following tentative schedule
for the dirigible was made public:
Hagerstown, Nd. II a. M; Mar
tinsburg, w. Va, 1920 a. M; Win
chester, Va. IL noon; Staunton,
Va. Q p. M: Lexington, Va, 2:45
p. M; Lynchburg, Va. SI6 p, m;
Richmond, Va, 5 p. m: Washing
ten ., n.; Ra11mOEAO 80 =. ~
The Washington times., 1923-10-27
FRI STARTS ON
Yer FLIGHT
SOUTH
Giant DirigibIe Passes Over
Philadelphia One Hour After
Leaving Lakehurst.

International News Service.
MARTINSBURG, w. Va, Oct.
27.-The dirigibIe Shenandoah
passed here at 1928 a. m.
The Washington times., 1923-10-27
RALPH RUBY,

Another witness appearing against
the police.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-06-20
ADMIRAL WATSON SAILS WITH CARGO OF FISH

The steamship Admiral Watson ar rived in port last night about five o'clock, sailing at 10:30 for Seattle and way ports. The Watson had on a quantity of canned salmon from the westward canneries, and took on $500 cases from this port. Her passengers for Seward were: John F. Coffey, J. J. Chisholm, Chas. Garling, wife and baby, George c. Cotter.
 Departing passengers were Ralph Keys for Seattle; Judge E. E. Ritchie for Valdez; and several others.
 Passengers aboard for other ports were:
 From Anchorage to Seattle-E. R Shipp, Mrs. Shipp, s. Y. West, Mrs West, Mrs. Beatrice McCloud, Miss Ruth Foster, Miss Cora Hofstad, Mrs E. V. Kennedy, Muriel Maza, Mrs. N B. Gilbert.
 From Kodiak to Seattle-Dr. M. H Silverberg, J. O. Craig, Mrs. A. A. Krietter, Ruth Krietter, Mrs. H. Nc Ginley.
 Seldovia to Seattle-G. w. Cham bers, c. S. Vickers, Carl Kjorvick.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-06-20
ROCkO BUTTS JACK; ! NOW SEEKING WORK

: GREAT FALLS, Mont. June Slack Dempsey, heavyweight champion, in training for the battle with Tom Gib- bons in Shelby, July 4, will not box again before Tuesday, his trainer said today owing to the cut over his left eye, caused by being butted by Rocks Ttramagalia in Wednesdays boxing bout at the Dempsey camp. The cut is uncovered today and appears to be healing nicely. Rocko is no longer in the camp. Dempsey took five-mile run this morning, together with his usual punching bag work and shadow boxing. The champion and Mike Trant also spent some time in rowing and fishing in the Missouri river. A con siderable amount of rowing will be done by Dempsey within the next few days, he announced.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-06-20
POPULAR CATERER WILL QUIT
 DINING CAR BUSINESS

J. Casey McDannel, the popular dining car caterer of the Alaska rail way announces that he will retire from the dining car business shortly. MT 'McDannel has been head of the din ing car service for the past three years and three months, and has giv- en the public excellent service at a low price His meals have become famous along the line and have even been written up in the papers of the States.
 , It has not been announced what business MT. McDannel will engage in following his retirement.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-06-20
TO CELEBRATE FOURTH

Arrangements will be made at a meeting of the civic committee to- night to celebrate July Fourth. It is not likely, in view of the coming of the Brooklyn Eagle party and the Presidential party that any elaborate program will be arranged, other than sports for the children and a picnic or some like function for the elders.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-06-20

Judge John F. Coffey, former resi- dent of Anchorage, but of late a res ident of Kanatak, where he is engag- ed in the legal business, arrived on the Watson last night. MT. Coffey is one of the best known of the oldtim- CTS in the Third division.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-06-20

J. J. Chisholm, the popular sales man, arrived on the Watson last night making the loop from Anchorage to Seward. MT. Chisholm is nursing a broken forearm, which was caused by a cantankerous Ford.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-06-20
LISTEN!

Everybody is doing it now. What; The Turkey trot to Dryden's Grocery Why? Because the prices are right; the more sales the lower the prices His stock is small and fresh on every boat. Service day or night.
 Fox trot delivery.
 Phone Madison 62. tt
Seward daily gateway., 1923-06-20

As the Fourth of July is approach, ing this is the time of year that ev eryone likes to look their best. Re- member, I make the old suit look like new by dry cleaning and pressing them. Jordan's Valet Service. T
Seward daily gateway., 1923-06-20

PARTIES LEAVING TOWN to go out on jobs may leave their clothes at JORDANS VALET SERVICE; they will be cleaned and pressed ready to wear on their return. JORDAN'S FVAAET SERVICE. 85-tf
Seward daily gateway., 1923-06-20

Mrs. H. Mckinley, a we'll known resident of Kodiak, passed through on the Admiral Watson en route to Se- attle.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-06-20
PATHWAY CLASSIFIED
 ADVERTISEMENTS

FOR SALE-Gas boat, g feet long; draws 51a feet of water; 50 horse 2 power engine; for particulars and
 terms address Box 1724, Anchorage.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-06-20

Furnished Apartments to rent; see Mrs Paulson. 153-tf
Putnam patriot., 1923-09-21
ATTEND ROTARY coNcLAvE
Putnam Rotarisns and Wives Spend
 Four Days at Rutland, Vt

Three members of the Putnam Rot ary Club. with their wives. attended the annual convention of the Thirtieth District of the Rotary Club. held last week Tuesday Wednesday. Thursday and Friday at Lake Bomoseen, pie turesque spot just beyond the city limits of Rutland. VI. The local par ty comprised Mir and Mrs. Warren N. Averill. Mir. and Mrs. Ray Bos- worth. and Mr. and Mrs Frederick NJ Prince.
 The eonclave was attended by TOO Rofarians, representing clubs m three New England states. There were speeches by Rotarians Of national prominence and q nevsr-cnding pro- gram arranged for the entertainment and enjoyment of the visiting clubmen ard their wives. The local men went to the eonclave as delegates from the Putnam Club.
Putnam patriot., 1923-09-21
MONDAY, OCTOBER-lST

The polls to be open at Q o'clock a. m. and the business meeting will be called | te order promptly at l o'clock p. m. to vote on the following articles, to wit: Article 1. To choose q Moderator. 1 Art. ,. To elect by ballot the town officials. as follows: Three Selectmen, i three members of Town School Com mittee, two Assessors, one for three iyears and one for one year; Board of Relief. six Grand Jurors. six cens;s- bles, two Auditors, Tax Collector, Town Clerk, Treasurer, Agent of i Towns Deposit Fund
 Art. 2. To decide by ballot if Town will adopt the proposed amendment to the State Constitution concerning ap- lpropriations.
 Art. 1. To act on the reports of Selectmen, Town School Committee, etc.
 Art. 5. To see if Town will vote to ecept a tract of land of about one acre as presented by Clarence W Bowen
 Art 6. To see fl Town will vote Co accept q half-acre of land from George iG. Spalding. said tract to be held as a play ground for the children attend | ing Woodstock Hill School.
 Art. '. To see if Town will vote to close the road from entrance of Au- gust Dahielson to resident of Fred Sheldon.
 Art s. To see fl Town will vote to accept It's allotment of State Aid. with the provisions 10 continue the State Road from corner near Taylor's resi- dence towards Eastford line.
 Art. (. To see if Town will vote to raise the grand list 10 per cent to % per cent al the discretion of the Asses sors.
 Art. 10. To authorize the Collector to collect all taxes on or before April lst.
 Art. II. To act on budget for year 1924.
 Art. l2 To levy a tax sufficient to meet the current expenses for ensuing year.
 Art. l3. To authorize the Selectmen to borrow money. in anticipation of tax returns, to meet expenses.
 Art. l4. To see if town will vote 10 have an Assessors list printed and an appropriation be made to meet the ex- penses of same. Art. IS. to do any other business proper 10 come before this meeting.
 LUTHER J. LEAvITT,
 BYRON W. BATES,
 ALBERT H. WILLIAMS,
 Seleetmen.
Putnam patriot., 1923-09-21
ExTINcuIsH THREE FIRES
Bremen Kept Busy.---Waiter Whea.
 tons House Considerably Damaged

Of the three fires this past week that have demanded the attention of the fire department. that in the roof at the home of Waiter Wheaton at 2S Bradley street. Monday. shortly after noon. caused greatest damage.
 The neaf .ss.= =s-; 5ii fisTr by lighted brands flying from the chimney, ssse Wheatons having built a fire in the fireplace. The fircmen were called by the sounding of Box l6. and after do- ing some effective work with water from the hydrant, they finished the job in quick order with the chemical.
 Tuesday morning at s.t0 o'clock the fire apparatus was summoned to 6S Chapman street, owned by Justin Greene and where il lively chimney fire was in progress. The flames were
Putnam patriot., 1923-09-21

Arthur Bibcault of Putnam waz he- fore the city court this morning. charged with nOn-Rupport. Deputy Judge Macdonald, who presided. per- mitted . continuance of tive weeks from Monday, and in the meantime Mr. BlbeauIt Is In charge of the pro- bation officer
 Arthur Leduc was also before court charged with breach of peace and as- sault on Joseph Mathurin, fellow worker in the employ of the State Highway Department. Tine case was continued for one week.
Putnam patriot., 1923-09-21
DIED

BENARD-In North Grosvenordale, Sept. l9, Elizabeth, widow of Sam uel Bernard, aged 6s years. McGREGOR - In West Thompson, Sept. l5, John MeGregor, aged 67 years.
 MILLER-In East Thompson, Sept. Is, Charles W. Miller, aged G9 years.
 JARViS-In Boston, Sept. Is, John Jarvis, Jr., son of Mir. and Mrs. John Jarvis of this city, aged l3 years.
 RICE-In Putnam, Sept. r. John, son of Mir. and Mrs. John Rice, aged days.
 GITY-In North Crosvenordale, Sept. IS, Thomaeia City. aged 1 months. LESSARD-In Montreal, Canada, Sept. Is, Mrs. Demerise Lessard, mother of Miss Cecelia Lessard of this city, aged 70 years.
Putnam patriot., 1923-09-21
Card of Thank.

We wish t5 express our sincere aps preeiatian of the thoughtful acts of kindness and sympathy extended to us in our bereavement and we wish also to acknowledge our thanks for the beautiful floral tributes sent in memory of our loved one.
 Mrs. John McGregor
 Mir. and Mrs. Harry Hill
 Mir. and Mrs. Linwood r. Chapman
 Rob Roy McGregor
 William V. McGregor