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Evening star., 1923-10-13
Ford Shoals Charges Reckless,
Saws Weeks in Formal Denial
No Opposition to Offer, But Protection of
Public His Only Interest, Declares Sec
retary, Hnting Defense in Court.

Declaring Henry Ford's statement
attacking him in connection with the
sale of the Gorgas steam power
plant of the Muscle Shoals project
was filled with reckless assertions"
Secretary Weeks, in a formal reply
published today, reviewed at length
the administration course in deal
ing with the Detroit manufacturer s
offer for the project. Mr.. Weeks is
sued his statement after twice dis
cussing the matter with President
Coolidge, on the last occasion taking
the prepared statement with him to
the White House
While beyond his own formal reply
Secretary Weeks refused 10 COM
ment on Mr.. Ford's statement, there
was every Indication of a feeling of
keen resentment at the Detroit man
ufacturer's charges that political in
fiuences had operated to prevent his
obtaining Muscle Shoals
The fact that Mr. Ford declared his
offer to be still open, Secretary Weeks s
said, would seem to indicate that
he does not regard the Gorgas steam
plant as necessary to him in the
carrying out of his plan to purchase
and develop Muscle Shoals water
power for rnitrate-producing purposes.
For Farm Assistance.
The Secretary in the course OF his
statement declared that he had the
"keeneSt interest in the development
Of air-fxation of nitrateS in assist
ance of the American farmer and in
the adaptability of Muscle Shoals for
this purpose" In the necessary refer
ence of Mr.. Fords offer to Congress,
he said, he had never opposed his Sc
curing the use of the water facilities
there. Mr.. Weeks statement said it
was possible that Mr.. Ford, relying
as he does upon other persons in the
conduct of so many enterprises" was
not himself possessed ''of the full
facts as to the sale of the Gorgas
plant.
continue a newspaper discussion OF
this subject, but If necessary shall
place all facts before proper tri-
bunal.''
There was every indication that Mr..
Weeks felt strongly on the charge that
political inuence working through him
had prevented the Detroit manufactur-
er from obtaining Muscle Shoals. Dur
ing the day he twice discussed the
situation with President Coolidge, the
last time after he had prepared his
answer which he carried with him
to the White House.
Calls Attack Personal.
The full text of Secretary Weeks
statement follows:
''Mr. Ford this morning delivered a
personal attack upon me in connec-
ton with the conduct of the admin
istration in relation to Muscle Shoals.
His statement is filled with reck
less assertions.
TT may be that Mr.. Ford, relying
as he does upon other persons in the
conduct of so many enterprises, prob
ably is not himself possessed of the
full facts of the situation. For the
benefit of those who do not fully un-
briefly review the subject.
Muscle Shoals was a development
for nitrate purposes in the war,
which included the construction of
large dam on the Tennessee river
and the construction of air-fixing nj
Evening star., 1923-10-13
CONCERTS AT TOMB
START TOMORROW
Intended to Project Fact Un-
known's Resting Place Is
National Shrine.

To project the fact that the tomb OF
the Unknown Soldier at Arlington
national cemetery is a national shrine
the first of a series Of three sacred
concerts will be given there tomor-
row afternoon at o'clock. The con-
certs will be given by the Army Band,
William J. Stannard leader, and Lieut.
Parry w. Lewis, commanding officer,
under the direction of Brig. Gen. H
H. BandholtZ, commanding the dis
trict of Washington and the Fedora
ton of Churches.
The services tomorrow will be open
ed with an invocation and closed with
a benediction by a prominent clergy
man of the District. Each Sunday
the clergy will be of a different faith
No admission will be charged.
Program.
Sacred march, Onward. Chris
tian Soldiers. 80. Chambers
Overture, "Stabat Mater Rossini .
Songs for cornet-
(a) THE Palms. .Faure
(b) For All
Eternity. .Mascheroni
Performed by Sergt. Joseph
Dufresne.
Sacred selection, Temple
weihe". .Kelar-Bela
Solo for euphoniun, from
Nevin's Venetian Suite"
Performed by Sergt. S. L.
Johnson.
Sacred song, THE Lost
Chord Sullivan
Alteration, "The Hymn
or PraiSe .Safranek
THE Star Spangled Banner"
Evening star., 1923-10-13
DYE PATENT SUIT
ARGUMENTS END
Both Sides Given 3 Weeks to
File Briefs-Supreme Court
to Get Case.
BY the Associated Press.

\ By the Associated Press.
| WILMINGTON, Del, October 10
| Agreement in the governments suit
against the Chemical Foundation, Inc,
| for the recovery o. seized enemy dye
| and chemical patents sold to the foun-
dation by the alien property custodian
| was concluded last night in federal dis
! trict court here, However, each side
| was given three additional weeks in
which to file supplemental briefs. Judge
Morris then will take the matter under
adviSement.
Whatever the decision in this court, it
| is practically certain that the case will
be carried to the United States Su-
preme Court for a final decree. Each
, side regards the action as OF far-reach-
| ing importance. Government counsel
| have contended that the national faith
and credit is involved, while counsel for
| the defense have argued that a decree
| for the government will result ulti-
J mately in the return of the patents to
the Germans and a destruction of the
American chemical industry.
Denies SIur at Wilson.
Argument today was wholly on the
issues of the fact and law involved, but
in opening his address Henry w. An
derson, special assistant to the Attor-
ney General, disclaimed any intention
on the part of government counsel to
criticize either former President Will
son or former Acting Secretary of State
Polk in connection with the transfer of
the patents. Referring to a claim of
such criticism by defense counsel, Mr..
Anderson called attention that a spe-
cific disclaimer of any such intention
was contained in the governments
brief.
I'VE intended to Indicate" he said,
that the matter was an error of law
and to explain how any error of law
will arise even among men of the
highest character and caution. There
was no intent to reflect in any way
upon the President"
Mr.. Anderson amended certain sec
tions of the governments brief to-
correct statements claimed by the de-
tense to be erroneous. With respect
to the assertion in the brief that A.
Mitchell Palmer. former Attorney
General, had deliberately perverted
to selfish ends" a trust with which he
was charged while alien property
custodian, Mr.. Anderson said Mr..
Palmer had imposed conditions in the
sale of the patents which destroyed
their value and had taken steps ito
turn to the advantage of manufac-
turers."
Judge Morris interrupted to inquire
If Mr.. Anderson found any instance
in American history in which similar
language was used by a successor
with respect to a predecessor in office.
The brief was signed by Attorney
General Daugherty.
II assume" Judge Morris said, "the
language was used purposely, and not
used purposely in the absence of full
warrant it's use. I would. be glad. to
have you take such time as you like
to cite cases constituting a precedent
for such language"
Evening star., 1923-10-13

Shoals is the manufacture of nitrates
for fertilization purposes. / have the
keenest interest in the development
of air-fxation of nitrates in assist
ance of the American farmer, and in
the adaptability of Muscle Shoals for
this purpose. AS evidence of the gov
ernments desire to promote this end,
1t Is carrying forward today the con-
struction of hydraulic works on the
Tennessee river. with q view to max
ing that great water power available
for the purpose.
II have never opposed Mr.. Ford's
securing the use of this waterpower
or any other equipment we have. pro-
vided he is able to give such assur-
ance Of its being devoted to this par
ticular purpose as will satisfy Con-
gress and properly protect the pub
lie interest. That he could have eco
nomically made nitrates by the use
of steam power is denied by every
expert adviser.
The fact that he says his offer is
still open would seem to indicate that
he does not regard the Gorgas steam
plant as necessary to him in the car
rying out of his plan to purchase and
develop Muscle Shoals waterpower.
Il do not propose to continue a
newspaper discussion of this subject,
but II necessary shall place all facts
before a proper tribunal"
Evening star., 1923-10-13
|SURVEY TO DECIDE
PLAYGROUND NEEDS
School Association Will Seek
Additional Recreation
Sites.

A survey to determine school play
ground needs. both as to equipment
and land. and discover available site:
for recreational purposes will be
made by the recreation committee OF
the District Public School Association
1t was decided at a meeting last night
in the wilkins building.
The committee voted to back to the
limit both the municipal and school,
playground items included in the Dis
trict's estimates for the next fiscal
year.
An astonishing lack of space fol
children in the most congested sec
tions was reported by the committee
Much school playground apparatus is
In need of inspection and repair. Ber
Murch, supervising principal, said
and the committee will consult the
District engineering department ano
playground department officials tc
have regular inspection of school,
apparatus and instruction to schoo.
janitors in the best methods of in
specting and caring for it.
For Regular Inspections.
Mr., Murch said last week orders
went from the superintendent of
schools to all school janitors to make
regular inspections of swings, flying
rings and other paraphernalia.
1t was reported the District is now
being sued by a parent of a Bruce
School lad whose arm was broken
when a swing chain came apart AN
appeal from DR.. Ballou TO the com
mittee to get behind school budget
items was indorsed. At. Mr.. Murch' $
suggestion 1t was also determined
to back the municipal program. Most
of the school playground budget of
about a half million will go for pur-
chase of Fairgrounds adjacent
schools but the municipal items will
carry a big appropriation for super
vision.
Report of playground activities in
other cities showed the District far
behind, Mrs. ]. NJ. Bischoff said. She
has made appeals to women's clubs
throughout the country to urge their
Representatives and senators to deal
justly by the Districts children.
]. G. Yaden asked that a committee
be appointed to call on Supt. Ballou
and Mrs. Susie Root Rhodes. super
visor of Fairgrounds, to determine
what items Of the budget the citizens
should push.
Let me tell you" he said, Con
gress is fast coming to the point
where it will abandon the 60-40 plan.
/ know what the tendency on the
hill is. They are going eventually to
treat the District as a separate con-
Germ and pay only what they think is
right for the service the District
gives them"
Mrs. Daniel Murray told the com
mittee thousands of colored children
were forced to depend entirely on the
streets for recreation. She urged a
special survey of colored school prob
lens.
Mrs Bischoff and Mrs. Murray were
in the northwest section, Mr.. Jenkins
and Mrs. Effie Coleman those in the
northeast, and James E. White those
of the southeast.
Evening star., 1923-10-13
NEW JEAN VALJEAN
| REVEALED IN DEATH
Mayor Rose to Riches From
JaiI-KiIIed Self When
BIackmaiI Took All.
By the Associated Press.

by the Associated Press.
IRVINGTON, N. J., October 10
The tragic story of man who erred
in his youth, paid the penalty and
then set out to regain the respect he
had lost, only to succeed and have his
early folly once more brought to life,
was unfolded yesterday when the
prosecutor began an investigation
into the motives that prompted the
suicide on September 26 of Mayor Ed
ward r. Folsom of Irvington.
1t was in Hammondsport, N. Y.
that the story began. Folsom's fam
lily was poor. The girl he loved was
town: Her father refused to accept
the lowly youth as his son-in-law
The boy was desperate. He forged the
wealthy mans name to several
checks and later was caught red
handed robbing a bank.
Pardoned by Roosevelt.
His sentence was ten years at hard
labor in Auburn prison, but the late
Theodore Roosevelt, then governor,
been served, in response to a petition
of Hammondsport citizens, headed
by the girls father.
Folsom and the girl were married
then. but they decided to move away
and start life anew. They came to
Irvington, where Folsom established a
business, won his way into many
friendships and prospered. He was
elected mayor and his work in civic
and church affairs was praised by all
who knew him.
Then came the dark cloud that cast
a shadow over the man who had erred
in his youth. Some (his son says the
prosecutor has their names) who knew
his past confronted him with the facts
and demanded blackmail.
Paid All He Had.
At his death 1t was believed the
mayor had little left of the fortune he
had built up through hard work. 1t
was said he had paid $4,000 in the
past twelve months alone to keep the
secret. The blackmail began about
three years ago.
And on September 26 he died. At
first ii was believed he had died from
an accidental dose of sedative. Then
it was learned he was a suicide.
The investigation unfolded the facts
of his life, and his wife. who has been
with him and known of all his trials
since he was released from prison, de-
clares she knows those who took his
fortune for his secret.
Evening star., 1923-10-13

trate plants with large quarries, and
as an adjunct to these plants, in or
der to supply power pending the COM
pletion OF the water-power plant. a
steam plant was erected ninety miles
away on the Warrior river, known as
the Gorgas plant.
THE total expenditure on these
properties was about Sl02, 100000, of
which less than s5.000,000 was spent
upon this isolated and temporary
steam plant. The steam plant was
erected on the property of the Ala
bama Power Company, which reserved
ute to the land on agreed conditions
with the Wilson administration, for
which this administration is not re-
sponsible and which gave TO them
the right to purchase the Gorga s
steam plant.
S5,OOO.OOO Proposal.
The proposal made by Mr.. Ford
for the purchase of this entire equip
ment involved the payment by him
of S5.000.000 for the entire plant, in
Guiding the above isolated and tenn
porary steam plant. They also in
volved many other conditions with
water power, etc. No disposal of
government property can rightfully
be made by any administrative OFF,
Ger without the approval of Congress,
and /, as the responsible official in
this matter, referred Mr.. Fords offer
on Congress. which has so far not
acted upon it.
In the meantime the Alabama
Power Company, under their rights
in the old contract. notified the gov
ernment that the lands must be va
Gated on or before October Is this
year. They offered to pay $3,500,000
for this comparatively small item of
the whole equipment. The govern
ment had an option to accept this
offer, which was the highest made,
or to salvage this plant as second
hand machinery, and from which they
could not have realized more than
100000. On the other hand, it must
be borne in mind that for this single
item in the entire equipment the gov
ernment has secured s3,500,000, as
against the $5,000,O0O offered by Mr..
Ford for the entire plant and equip
ment.
offered to Credit Amount
"At the time of the sale, in a de-
sire not TO disturb the status quo. the
administration stated to Mr.. Ford
that this amount could be credited on
his original offer of $5,000,000, If 1T
was so wished. Mr.. Ford's declared
purpose in purchasing the Muscle
Evening star., 1923-10-13
HEBREW DANCE Benefit
FOR NEW HOME FOR AGED
Miss Mary Uge1 and Philip Stein
Have Charge of Ticket
Distribution.

Plans are now under way for a
dance, under auspices of the Asso-
ciated Jewish Organizations of this
CITY,. to be given for the benefit of
at the Hebrew Home for the Aged;
on Spring road. The dance is to be
held In the Willard Hotel January
"a, 1924.
Miss Mary Ugel was elected to
serve on the publicity committee and
Philip Stein and Miss Ugel were ap-
pointed to take charge of ticket
distribution at recent meeting at
500 9th street. A. Goldberg, who was
chairman at the meeting, announced
that the next meeting would be held
at the Hebrew Home for the Aged,
Ais NJ street northwest, October 25.
MT. Goldberg requested that all or
come affiliated with the association
communicate with Louis Raebach,
500 9th street,
Evening star., 1923-10-13

Membership in the Association of
Bank Women is contingent upon
holding an official or executive posi-
.tion.
Evening star., 1923-10-13
FIRE PROTECTION
HIT BY CITIZENS
Northeast Body for Prompt
Installation of High
Pressure Water.

Charging that due to the lack OF
adequate fire-fighting. apparatus the
fire department of the District of CO.
lumbia is "one of the worst in the
country" DR.. L. D. Walters intro
duced a resolution urging that high
pressure water system be installed in
the District as soon as possible. at a
meeting of the Northeast Washing
ton Citizens Association, in the
northeast Masonic Temple last night
The resolution was approved and the
committee on fire and police was
authorized to take all steps possible
toward obtaining results.
DR.. Walters stated that about two
thirds of the fire-fighting apparatus
is out of repair and that in many
instances the old-fashioned horse
drawn engine still is utilized. eff
three fires happened to start at the
same time the city would burn up"
he said.
Bond Issue OppositiOn.
A score or more of objections were
raised by the association in a resolu-
lion opposing bond issue for the Dis
trict. Among them were: That the
residents of the District have already
paid the cost of the needed improve
ments into the Treasury time and
again and that there is now an ad-
mitted credit of s5,000,000 to the Dis
trict in the Treasury; second, the
longtime loan would make the in
terest to be on the bonds more than
double the principal; third. the pro-
posed improvements would become
antfQuated while the coming genera
tion would still be paying the inter-
est on the money raised to make
them.
Then there were other objections,
such as it not being definite as to
what the money thus raised would
be spent for, also that 1t Is doubt
full as to what interest would be
paid on the debt. 1t was pointed out
that since the residents of Washing
ton are not allowed to vote, the fed
eral government should bear the
heavier part of the burden in making
civic improvements.
6S-4O Plan Explained.
Evan H. Tucker president Of the
association, told of the 60-40 plan of
taxation, which, he said, was sup
posed to be the method of raising
money for improvements. the federal
government to pay 60 per cent and
the residents 40 per cent.
A resolution was indorsed protest
ing the action of the Public Utilities
Commission in granting to the street
railway companies the right to oper-
ate bus lines. This should not be
allowed under the charters granted
the companies, for a! specific purpose.
the operation of street cars, by Con-
gress, the northumberland. A res
olution indorsirig the sale of three
street car tokens for 20 cents was in
troduced by Roscoe Jenkins. The
board Of education was urged to have
school children wear uniforms or to
have them adopt some. simple style
of clothes for school wear.
Mr.. Tucker was unanimously elect
ed to serve his thirtieth consecutive
term as president of the association.
All of the other incumbent officers
were unanimously reelected. Addi-
tionS to the executive committee were
L. r. German. w. G. Lang. Bruce L.
Casteel, Edward n. Parker and j. NJ
Pearce.
Evening star., 1923-10-13
JeUeled Anklets
OF Irene Castle
Bring 1898 Bid
By TIE Associated Press,

By TIE Associated Press.
ROCHESTER,, N. Y. October 13.
Irene Castles Partisan anklets-
1t was rumored she wore them the
last time she danced in the French
capital and that they cost a "pret-
ty penny"-were sold at auction
here yesterday by a deputy col
lector of internal revenue at the
federal building for $3.9S. A la
borer in the federal building was
the highest bidder.
The anklets, apparently of sill
yer, set with brilIiants-Broadwa
thought them diamonds and the
dancers intimates whispered their
value ran into four figures-were
seized in Ithaca and turned over to
customs authorities here more than
year ago, following failure to de-
clare them along with other jew
elry brought from abroad.
Evening star., 1923-10-13
ASKS BALM SUIT RETRIAL.

A. J. T. Meurer has filed a motion
balm suit against John T. O'Briant,
owner of an apartment house. Justice
Siddons recently directed a jury in
Circuit Division 1, to render YER
dict against the husband who claimed
that O'Briant had alienated the affec-
tions of Mrs. Meurer. Attorney John
Murphy appears for the plaintiff.
Evening star., 1923-10-13
SPECIAL NOTICES.

HYMAN y. SHAPIRO AND HYMAN TERISH,
carrying on the business of store and office
fixtures under the firm name Of the Bait. Fix
partnership as of Oct s. 1928 The afore-
Terish. individual. HYMAN TERISH.
COME OUT SUNDAY TO THE wINETH
Farm-Grimes Farm Golden apples; cider, 6oe per
gam SvSqsc rdsr extra @ ,p % our
ID. C. line on 7th street pike.
PHYSICIAN WILL CARE FOR INVALID,
convalescent or elderly person requiring atten-
tion, in a well equipped home in Chevy Chase
ADDRESS Box 246-R. Star office 1s'
ARCoIA HEATING PLANTS. ''HAvE 1T
done right. Get Casey" Plumbers and steam
filters. Col. 155-1331. 32O7 14th st. NV.
I WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
debts contracted by any other than myself.
EDGAR B. JOHNSTON, 1921 You st. s.e l4s
WANTED TO BRING VAN LOAD OF FUR
niture from New York. Philadelphia and Will
TR4SsFER tsSH W AND g sToRaGR asGi9seSn eo SMITH b
LAWNS PUT IN FIRST CLASS ORDER: good,
rich soil; hedge and all kinds shrubbery. F.
A. Herrell q Sons. 728 10th ne Line. 9840.
WILL THERE BE HYDRO-LIGHTER FOR
buyl If not. why not2 See demonstration
GRAND AND UPRIGHT PIANOS FOR RENT
at reasonable prices. Rented instruments kept
in tune and repaired free of charge. Pianos
repaired, shipped and moved. Sale agent for
Kranich Bach. Henry F. Miller. Emerson
HUGO w0RCH. lilo C ST. Est 1879.
CALL\ HILTON FOR HOUSE REPAIRING.
remodeSing and roofing. Col 5296-J. Estimate
furnished. 1924 Ingraham st. NV. 15s
H0USEKEEPERS--OLD RUGS RENOVATED,
disinfected, restored to their original colors
at your res. Progressive Sales Co., 6OS f NV
7s
Low RENTAL
CONTRACTORS STORAGE YARD,
On railroad siding, lexington: over one-half
acre ground with storage sheds. concrete
mixers and other equipment for sale.
SAMUEL R. HARRIS COMPANY, INC.
Union Savings Bank bldg.
CEMENT WORK-CEMENT WALKS, STEPS,
coping, garage floors. p0rches.
NORTHEAST CONCRETE CO.,
1927 7th NE. Lin 500. II.
ON OR AFTER THIS DATE I WILL NOT
be held responsible for any bills or obliga-
tions unless contracted by myself personally.
Ralph Evans. the Cairo, Apt. 2O7.
PICK AND CARRY YOUR OWN APPLEsL
Finest quality Stayman -Wiuesaps and other
winter varieties, from the tree to your car;
thousands Of trees to choose from. Free cider;
Sunday only.
Take Olney pike to Sandy Spring, turn right
at sign, IN miles to orchard.
HEART OF MARYLAND ORCHARD,
Ednor, Md.
Evening star., 1923-10-13
HARVEY COMING SOON.

LONDON, October 13-The Amer
ican embassy has announced that
Ambassador George Harvey, having
obtained the kings pleasure" plans
to leave England for home the end
of the present month.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-12
| |NCOLNLONELY.
# HERE NOW,
DECLARED
Senator Stanley Says Great
Emancipation Would Be
Called Reactionary.

By SENATOR A. O. STANLEY.
Representing LincOln's Native State of
Kentucky.
(Written Exclusively for and Copyright,
1928. by international News Service)
If Abraham Lincoln. martyred
President of the United. States and
founder Of Republicanism, were to
return to the White House today
on the Hath anniversary of his
birth he would be damned as a
hopeless reactionary.
In the maintenance Of the rights
or men. the lofty spirit of Lincoln
Is silhouetted mountain-like against
the history. of the past. The nation
has wandered away from his prin-
ciples, and if the Great Emancipator,
like Peter Grimm, were to return
to life, a mantle of loneliness would
fall upon him.
It was Lincoln who declared it
was the function of government to
vest all men, without regard to
wealth, culture or condition, with
the greatest measure of individual
independence consistent with the
maintenance of organized society.