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The Washington times., 1923-05-25
SENATOR Will
GIVE CHURCH
ADDRESS
"hHh WERE
Pepper, of Pennsylvania, to
Speak at Trinity for Epis-
copal Social Workers.

George Wharton Pepper, who, in
addition to being senior Senator
from Pennsylvania, is member of
the national council of the Epis-
copal church, will address the clos
ing session of the third National
Conference of Social Workers of the
denomination at Trinity Church to-
night on the subject, Christian In
fluence on Public Opinion"
- Discussions this morning in
Guided the following: Orphan Asy-
lums," the Rev. james Sheerin.
New York: Immigration" Miss
Ruth Crawford" and How Can
People of the Church Influence Leg
islation?" Canon S. Grover Dun
seath, Newark, N. J.
A three-cornered debate on in
dustrial problems will feature the
afternoon gathering, in which Viii
liam Hard, special writer for The
Washington Times: J. A. Moore,
Rosemary, n. c., and r. S. New
ham, International Association of
Machinists, will participate.
Isabella Entertainment.
Pupils of st. Cecelia's Academy
will give q program of entertain.
ment at A social meeting of District
of Columbia Circle 17S. Daughters of
Isabella, Monday night, at the
Catholic Community House. Mrs
Matte Stafford is chairman of the
committee in charge.
The Washington times., 1923-05-25
HONORS IN NAVY
EXAMS co To
'GOBS'
SO Per Cent Pass, as Compar-
ed With IS Per Cent From
Regular Appointees.

Is the American youth falling
down enthusiastically?
Naval officials were asking them
selves this question today, stimuli
taneously with the announcement
that only 80 per cent of the boys
who took the entrance examinations
for Annapolis this year succeeded
in making passing marks.
Out of 573 applicants examined
only 1S9 succeeded in the test.
Enlisted men of the navy made
better marks on the average than
did the sons of weli-to-do parents
from high and prep schools. Forty
eight "gobs" took the exams and
twenty-four of them passed.
OF the twenty-four boys appointed
by President Harding, fourteen of
them failed. In the Congressional
appointments there were BAT fail
ures and 1876 successful ones.
Approximately 700 men will enter
the next class at the Naval Acad-
envy, the Navy Department an.
nounced, A ajority of them were
accepted on school certificates with
out examination.
The Washington times., 1923-05-25
WRITE SLOGAN
AND RIDE IN
PLANE
Times and Herald Will Treat
Ten Winners to Flights in
Aeromarine Limousines.

How would you like to go up III
air in a limousine?
The Washington Times and The
Washington Herald have arranged
for ten passenger flights in hm-
CUISINE airplane for their readers.
Yes, of course, there's a string
to it. The stunt is to write slo-
gan that will briefly and accurately
define Americas rightful position in
the air. Those submitting the ten
best slogans will be taken on tips
over Arlington, Mt. Vernon and re-
turn in one of the palatial airships
of the Aeromarine Always System,
Inc, which will be here during the
Shriners convention.
1t is hoped that the developing
of a slogan will be an added incen-
tive to put America in first place
in the air, position it has failed
to attain largely through legislative
indifference.
The Aeromarine Anyways System
will maintain a fleet OF eleven-pas-
senger enclosed cabin aerial cruis-
Shrine conclave, and will make COM
merical flights and air tours to Mt.
Vernon, Arlington and return.
Major Smith, general manager of
the company was one of the now
famous "57 Varieties of civilians
who passed the first civilians exam
nation for Marine Corps officers in
1908. At the outbreak of the great
war, Smith was transferred from
the line to the air service where
he served with great distinction,
rising to the rank of major.
AS one of the picturesque figures
in Americas air froces, he met,
wooedss and. won Marguerite Sylvia,
the noted grand opera singer, after
romance that was the talk of the
continent.
After the war, Major Smith
brought his bride, who was at that
time a member of the Chicago
Grand Opera Company, as wen as
the Opera Comique" of Paris, back
to the United States, and after his
resignation from the Marine Corps,
he entered the .Aeromarine Always
Systems as general manager.
Major Smith will be in Washing
ton in charge of the Aeromarine
fleets the week of the convention.
The Washington times., 1923-05-25
BIBLE CLASS IS SEEKING
CLOTHING FOR NEEDY

An appeal for food and clothing
for the poor of the city is being
made by the INSTRUMENTATION
Bible Class, headed by K. A.
Huebner, sos l. street southwest,
which society is comprised of both
Christians and Jews. Agents of the
organization will call at residences
for any contributions of food and
clothing that sympathetic citizens
may offer
Citizens are being urged to for
ward card to Huebner's home or
IN care of the st. James branch
rostoffice, giving their names and
addresses. For some time Huebner
has been identified with missionasS
work throughout the country. He
employs "missionary car" in
his work daily and is a familiar
figure in the poor residential
sections.
The Washington times., 1923-05-25
HOOVER FAVORS
TRUST LAW
CHANGE
Secretary of Commerce Tells
Crocers Some Modification
Necessary.

Secretary of Commerce Hoover
last night spoke for a modification
of the Sherman antitrust act at
the banquet of the thirty-first an.
nual convention of the American
Wholesale Grocers Association at
the Willard.
He would have it so amended, he
SAID, as to require trade associa-
tons such as the one he addressed
TO file with duly constituted
Federal agency a program of work
they contemplated performing
This would be a modest and
mild modification of the existing
law, but one that would lay the
groundwork for the upbuilding Of
business, declared Hoover. He
%0unded a hopeful note for the
. future Of trade bodies and cited
them as having aided in establish.
ing conscience in business dur
ing the war and as having been
largely responsible for the return
to normal business conditions fol-
lowing tho way.
I'VE are living, however, under
undue restraint in our trade asso-
ciation,' continue the department
head. "The laws now operative
were framed at a time when col
| lective action in the form of the
trade association of today was I'M
| known"
The other dinner speaker was
the Rev. Charles r. Woodcock.
| Episcopal bishop of Kentucky,
| At the afternoon session Secre.
| tary of Agriculture Wallace ex.
patiated upon the various spheres
OF activity Of the department he
| heads
| The association business will he
wound up this morning and at mon
adjournment will be taken, followed
| by trip to the White House, where
the 1000 delegates will be received
by Precedent Harding.
The Washington times., 1923-05-25
For Summer Wear
Twill and Silk Capes
$685. to S69.5O

Whatever occasions your summer wrap must
fill, you will find to please you in every detail
in this assortment There are long, luxurious
capes of flat crepe and roshanara smart tailored
coats of poret twill or twill coats deliberately en-
broidered, braided or trimmed
There will be price to please you, too, in this
complete range of Styles many of the garments
displaying newness far in excess of their price.
Some of the coats have side sashes. of moire some
close with cabochon and others employ waffle
pleating fine cross tucking
Second Floor Iansburgh Brother.
The Washington times., 1923-05-25
DISTRIBUTE 1000 BOTTLES
OF MOSQUITOES IN SCHOOL

PROVIDENCE, r. J., May 25.-
One thousand bottles of mosquitoes
are being distributed among the
rooms in the public schools here.
This is part of an educational cam
paign being carried on to familiarize
the children with the pests in their
embryo stage and to enlist their serv-
ices in their destruction
The Washington times., 1923-05-25
Bus Line Rerouted.

The bus line of the Washington
Railway and Electric Company will
be rerouted as a result of the Com
1nissioners' order making Park road
n one-way street Instead of going
east on Park road, buses will go
east on Monroe street.
The Washington times., 1923-05-25

Decoration Day Looms on the Hori1

You like others this day anticipation the starting outdoor
in
which in
The Washington times., 1923-05-25

It holds a mirror and pow
der puff, of course. Then q
tiny pencil with memorandum
sheet, and incidentally a pock-
ct for money. Who would not
be proud to carry such a good
looking case either day or
night? Shown in morocco, calf,
vachette and silk, in brown,
black or gray.
First Floor, Lansburgh & Bro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09

session. and President Coolidge initiating his first legislative recommendations hill another with individuals long inglya d Cooidge's in the White House. political standpoint the be significance. heldaN oWn.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
LIVE STOCK SHOW RECORD BREAKER
Working Team Of Draft Horses Enters Contests
 And Makes Clean Sweep

CHICAGO, Dec. s.--A worlds record for blue ribbon winners was made today at the closing of the in- ternational live stock exposition when six numbering draft horses used every day in the year to haul meats and provisions, took a day off to enter the horse show, and made a clean sweep of all the classes for draft horses. The record lies in the fact that all the horses were from the one stable of Wilson & Co.
 McFarlane, a 10-year-old Cfydes- triumphs out of five successive classes in which he was entered In the singles, McFarlane outclassed more than 50 entries from the United States and Canada and took the worlds grand championship for 1923 draft horses. Then paired with Me- Donald, stable mate, and 8 four year-old Clydesdale gelding, the pair took first place when driven together after Mcdonald had taken the re- serve championship in the singles In the class of three, these two horses. aided by McGregor, another stable mate, took the first prize and the blue ribbon for fours attached to a wagon was won by McFarlane, McDoHdiu, DdrHley ana Donald, all from the same stables. McFarlane and Burns took the ribbon in the tandem classes.
 Broadus White Socks, grand cham pion steer. went on the auction block today and was knocked down to Sears, Roebuck & Co.,, for 60 cents for each of his 1,435 pounds. The steer will be slaughtered Monday and the carcass will be used for re- search work by the Julius RosewaId farm foundation, a careful labora- tory record of his dressing percent age and other points being made Cuts from the prize steer will be sent to President Coolidge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
ATTACK ON JALAPA BY MEXICAN REBEL
Capture Of Tampico And Oil Fields Appears To Be
 Involved

MEXICO CITY, Dec. S.-Attacks by rebel forces on Jalapa would indicate that the capture of Tampico and the the new revolution shaking the coun- try.
 From behind the curtain of censor ship it is difficult thus far to deter mine exactly how serious is the task confronting President Obregon but pledges of loyalty coming in from danger points and the equalization of some of the rebel leaders in others have contributed to the spirit of de- termination and optimism here.
 In a proclamation to the nation, issued by Obregon Saturday morn ing, ho said:
 The government which has known how to face past crisis with sheer ity, will spare no sacrifice to protect the existing institutions of the coun- try from this new attempt on the part of a reactionary group"
 Convinced that rebels attacking Jalapa have Tampico as their objec- tive, the government has dispatched d three columns of troops in that dis trict to the danger zone General Lorenzo Munoz, chief of the Tampico garrison, meantime, has wired Presi- dent Obregon assurances of his loyal ty to the government.
 According to word which sealed through from shipping company, two United States battleships are re- ported to be sailing for Vera Cruz, or Tampico.
 General Figueros A, rebel leader in Guerrero, who has surrendered, was en route here early today to formally lay down his arms. The war depart ment announced that 'all trouble is over in the state of Guerrero and regular troops have been assigned to replace Figueroa men who have all ready been ordered to their new section."
 General Obregon has received nu- merous telegrams from military leaders throughout the republic af- firming their loyalty.
 ELPASO, Tex, Dec. S.-(By Asso- ciated Press.)-Geperal Eugenio Martinez commander of the northern zone including the states of Chilhua- hua and Durango, and the Laguna district of Coahuila, today received a telegram from President. Obregon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
WOULDFORCE GOV. MCRAY TO QUIT
WaIb Seeks Pressure Of Re- publican Leaders To Erase
 'Disgrace'

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec. s.-De- claring that he had "done his best in separating the disgrace from the re- publican party" Clyde A. Walb, re- publican state chairman, tonight sent telegrams to United States Senator James F. Watson, Postmaster General Harry S. New. Joseph B. Healing, republican national committeeman for Indiana and the republican members in Congress from Indiana, asking them to give approval to his endeav- ors to force the resignation of War ren T. McCray as governor Of the state, because of the executives in dictment on serious charges by the Marion county grand jury.
 MT. Walb declared further that If the leaders did not approve his ac- tions in the McCray matter he would retire as state chairman.
 The governor, other than a brief comment on Chairman Walbs state ment, in which he said: 'I see no req son for any misunderstanding of my position as outlined in detail by my attorney. James w. Noel, in his let ter to Secretary F. E. Schortemeier of the state committee, had no state ment to make tonight. Walb char acterized Noers letter as "entirfly unsatisfactory"
 The chairman's telegram asking support of republican leaders said: If my action in the McCray matter meets with your approval the repub- lican party and myself need your in dorsement and support now, other wise 1t is my desire to retire quietly. I will call the state committee at the earliest date convenient l am un- able personally to carry the entire load and am asking the party off cially to help shoulder the responsi- bility. I have done my best in separ- ating the disgrace from the party.
 The state committee, including the women vice chairmen of districts, and leaders, probably will be asked to meet here either December IT
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
NEW LAMP BURNS
 94% AIR
Beats Electric or Gas

A new oil lamp that gives an amaz- ingly brilliant, soft white light, even better than gas or electricity, has been tested by the U. S. Government and 35 leading universities and found to be superior to 10 ordinary oil lamps. It burns without odor, smoke or noise no pumping up. is simple. clean, safe. Burns 94 per cent air and per cent common kerosene (coal oil).
 The inventor, J. F. Johnson, eos W Lake St., Chicago. H., is offering to send lamp on 10 days FREE trial. or even to give one FREE to the first user in each locality who will help him introduce it. Write him today for full particulars. Also ask him to ex- plain how you can get the agency. and without experience or money make s25o to $500 per month.--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09

generally realized that the time Is not yet at hand for his return to power in Downing street. It was re- garded as significant, on the surface at least, that Sir Alfred Mond. close confidant of Lloyd George, ventured as a possible solution the selection of Lord Derby. conservative free trader, as premier to carry on for the tine. But it is doubtful whether anybody but member of the House of Commons could organize a minis try, Everywhere there is the demand for a coalition of some sort to en- dure sufferance, at least for a breath ing spell, and obviate the necessity of another immediate general elec- tion. The cabinet is expected to meet Tuesday to discuss the possibilities.
 The liberal Evening Star ventures the thought that liberal-labor coali- tion might be possible, but liberal conservative coalition Impossible"
 The Evening News urges liberal conservative arrangement against the madness of socialist confiscation and nationalization."
 Premier Baldwin Is coming in for a generous onslaught of criticism for calling the election; Lord Treaver- brooks Evening Standard, voicing the view less fiivorousiy expressed by others. In this fashion:
 The magnitude of Premier Bald wins failure is appalling. He has wrecked his own party. The labor ites-who threaten the conservatives and liberals-are the only gathers"
 Baldwin went to Chequers for the week end.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
HELD FOR BRUTAL l MURDER OF WIFE
Husband Is Member Of Posse That Finds Her Head
 less Body

MILWAUKEE,, Wis, Dec. SEE. Ray Tompkins, White Fish Bay real estate man, and former member of the faculty of the Milwaukee Nor mal school for 12 years. tonight was in the county jail, formally charged with first degree murder in connec- tion with the death of his wife.
 Mrs. Thompkins disappeared Thurs day after sending their two chill dren, Dorothy. 10 years old, and Robert, years old, to school in the morning
 Shortly after &. m. today, Tomp- kins, accompanied officials to a wooded glen, known as Lions Dem" near Dongas Bay, II miles from Mill waukee, where the headless body of a woman, later identified as his wife. was found. Aiding the sheriff's men in uncovering the body, which was covered by muck, leaves and stones in a well-hidden spot, Tompkins turned to Sheriff Phil Westfahl and said in a checking voice:
 "Who could have done this thing Find the guilty one"
 Three hours later, according to an announcement by George A. Shaugh- messy, Tompkins' iron nerve broke and he confessed to strangling his wife into inconsistencies, placing her in a bath tub where he removed her head under a tap of running water.
 Details leading. up to the staying of the woman, according to the coun- ty attorney, dates back considerable time, beginning about three years ago when he suffered a breakdown and was taken by his wife to his home in Bloomington, H., and later visited his wife's parents at Clin- ton, Ind. While there he showed in- dications of mental disorder and re- turning here, was placed under the observation of Dr. F. c. Studley, who declared him a paranoiac.
 Another woman, whose name the authorities have not revealed, is said to have brought about conditions at home which resulted in the attack on Mrs. Tompkins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
Clapper On Politics

4 NEW Congress "A and a new President are bat ting among them selves over the final legislation to go down in the record of the exist ing Re Administration in Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
ASTHMA CURED BEFORE YOUPAY

MT. D. J. Lane. a chemist. located at s03 Lane Bldg. St. Marys. Kans.. has discovered simple home remedy for Asthma MT. Lane has so much confi- dence in his ability to cure that he will send regular s1.25 bottle free. postpaid. to any sufferer who will write him. His offer is that he is to be paid for 1t if it cures. If not. your report cancels the charge. If you suffer from Asthma. write him today. Send no money-just your name and address will do.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09

Birds inherit calls they utter when in the nest. but in many instances learn the notes of the birds within sound of whose voices they have been reared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09

Electricity exists in two forms, the negative. which is called an electron, and the positive, called proton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
Mignon Starts Cage

SYLACAUGA, Ala, Dec. s.-(Spe- cial.)--In Mignon just now things arc getting interesting in basketball and from the prospects there will be a good season. Besides the regular team there will be school teams and mill teams. Mignon has beautiful gymnasium in which these practices are given under an instructor, who is a past master in his work
 The word Asia is derived from the Sanscrit ushas, signifying land of the dawn"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09

FOR many req \. sons it will be an important ses- sion important as to the party's s record, and most important as 1t may affect the fu- ture of President Coolidge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09
te Stackng Of House Committees; Open ReUo Is Forecast
LAST MINUTE
 WIRE BRIEFS
NAVY PLIERS REACH HAITI

PORT AU PRINCE. Haiti, Dec. B. Lieutenants F. O. Rogers and H. D. Palmer of the marine corps air serv- ice, nearing the end of their more than 10000 flight from Haiti to the Pacific coast of the United States and return, arrived at Port Au Prince at 4:27 o'clock this afternoon from Guantanamo. They will start for their final destination Santo Domingo City, tomorrow.
 DEMOCRATS BACK GOV. WOOD
 MANILA, Dec. S.-(By Associated Press )-Co-o operation with the ad- ministration of Governor General Wood was the principal matter to come before special convention of the democrat party which opened here today to consider number of party matters. The directors of the party recently adopted resolution in support of General Wood; the con- vention was called primarily for the purpose of ratifying, modifying or re- jectins this resolution.
 MINE STRIKE VOTE CALLED
 DETROIT, Mich. Dec. S.-(By As sociated ess.)-Refusal of Canadian railroads to accept conciliation board award granting certain classes of maintenance of way men a wage increase of two cents an hour led today to the mailing of strike ballots to approximately 30,000 Canadian members of the United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees and Railroad Shop Laborers.
 Announcement of the strike vote was made at headquarters of the brotherhood here by Grand President F. H. Fljozdal. The ballots are re- turnable January 15, 1924.
 FOUR TRAPPED IN MINE
 SCRANTON, Pa, Dec. S.-Four men were trapped in a coal mine at Jes- sup, Pa, tonight, the walls of the mine caved in on them, when settling" occurred this afternoon.
 Fellow workers were making des- perate attempts to dig them out be- fore they were suffocated. Jessup is in the mountains 10 miles from Scran- ton.
 At late hourt, 1t was said, it might be days before the men who were caught could be reached Fire fighting equipment has been des- patched from nearby towns to aid in the work. A number of doctors were on the scene.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09

The first Liberty Pole was raised in New York city in 1776, in what is now City Hall Park.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09

The raisin industry has doubled in five years, exceeding 360,000, 900 pounds year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09

Hotels estimate an annual loss oY at least 20 per cent of the original cost of their total supply of china and glassware.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09

commenting him for remaining loyal to the government.
 The fourth cavalry was moved to- day from Villa Ahumada to Juarez and the northern frontier under General Martinez command is being patrolled to prevent arms smugghnS, commenting on rumors that Hipolito Villa, brother of the late Francisco Villa was strangely missing, and that the Villistas are inactive.
 FL PASO, Tex. Dec. S.-(By Asso- ciated Press. .)-Federal forces yes terday routed insurrectionists in the first battle of Vera Cruz at Matrata, a station on the Mexican railway, half-way between Mexico City and Vera Cruz, according to unofficial information received in Juarz to- night. The revolutionists were re- ported in retreat. Maltrata IS small mountain village near Orizaba, rue report was unconfirmed in official circles at Juarez.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09

Nitrogen is IA times as heavy as hydrogen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-09

Almond is a species of Prunus, a genus of the rose family.