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Evening star., 1923-07-22
WILL CLOSE ROADS
TREATED WITH OIL
D. C. Acts After Motorists
Complain of Damage After
Fresh Applications.

Sections of roads in the public
parks which are being treated with
taryia or other tar and oil surface
treatments will be closed to traffic
for such a period as may be neces-
sary, according to Col. c. o. Sheriff..
in charge of public buildings and
grounds.
Complaints were received from
members of the District of Columbia
division of the American Automobile
Association, who reported that they
had been put to considerable expense
in removing tar from their machines
following q trip over sections OF
roads in Rock Creek Park which had
been recently treated with tar
preparation. AS soon as these COM
plants were brought to the attention
of Col. Sheriff. by NJ. o. Elorlage'
executive chairman of the American
Automobile Association, an oroeT
was issued to close the sections OF
roads being treated with tar in order
to prevent a repetition OF the INJURY
TO cars. The closing of these ROADS
Is being arranged by the maintenance
man of Sthe department OF puplic
buildings and grounds 80 as TO aVoid
any serious Inconvenience TO motor
lists desiring to visit the parks.
while the use of chips of pure
grit as a covering for the tarvla
differs from the plan used by the
ma jority of road builders. who prefer
torpedo sand for tarvia applications,
said Mr.. Eldridge, the department OF
public buildings and grounds under
Col Sherrill's direction is undoubt-
edly producing very excellent results
Col. Sherrilrs objection to the use or
torpedo sand for covering OF the
tarvia Is that the sand absorbs a
large percentage OF. the tarvia thus
preventing it from penetrating into
the hard surface of the road. The
use of stone chips, of course. makes
the immediate use of the road treated
temporarily Objectionable. as the
chips do not cover the tar in the
manner sand would do, resulting In
the tires throwing tar against the
tenders and running gear of the
automobile. With the issue of the
order by Col Sheriff. this condition
will be remedied."
Evening star., 1923-07-22
AUTO TOUR COVERS
HISTORIC SCENES.
Every Mile to Susquehanna
and Return Filled With
Interest.

The circuit tour outlined this week
for District motorists by the Wash
:nston Motor Club of the National
Motorists Association might be term
ed the scenic historical tour to the
Susouehanna river and return. EVERY
foot of the trip is over improved
roads, In good condition throughout.
Going out Georgia avenue, the un-
conventional tour outlined by the
National Motorists Association TO
Washington boulevard route. This
takes one through Olney and Ellicott
city into Baltimore, distance or
nifty miles; thence northwest on the
Westminster pike into Gettysburg.
which is fifty-two miles from Balti-
more. This will allow for an hour
or two inspecting the historical
shrines of the famous battlefield.
winding UP the days trip over the
excellent new road into Harrisburg
via Dillsburg, a total Of 13S miles for
the day.
While in Harrisburg II is recon-
mended by the Washington Motor
Club that you should take spin
north on the River Front boulevard
with its famous parkway and quay
wall on the river side and the pic.
turesQue mountain scenery on bott
For the return trip the National
Motorists Association route covers in
detail the trip through Carlisle. the
home of the famous Indian college.
At Carlisle can be seen the tomb of
Molhe Pitcher; the site of Fort
Louther, at which point the opening
guns were fired which began the
battle of Gettysburg; also other his
torical locations which will prove
new and interesting to many of our
local tourists. From Carlisle the Val
ley pike is followed through Cham
bersburg to Hagerstown. at which
city the National road is covered as
far as Ridgeville; thence southeast
on the Ridgeville- Rockville pike to
Washington. a total distance for the
second day of 1913 miles.
Complete tour cards covering this
trip can be procured gratis this week
at the headquarters of the National
Motorists Association, Gil 18th street
northwest
Evening star., 1923-07-22
High Visibility of
Cops Uniform
Stuns Motorists

NEW YORK, July 21.-Trafflc
in every possible direction sus-
pended itself at I'D street and
Broadway, and no inconsiderable
portion of the city's populace
stood agape. When motorists
recovered their speech. many
guesses were made as to the real
identity of the apparition they
were watching for the first time.
IT'S the prime minister of Zam-
boanga," said one.
TITS a linoleum collar advertis-
ing stunt" hazarded another.
ITS Flo Ziegfeld's idea OF glo-
rifying the American cop" was the
third guess.
The great what-is-it, however,
was only Patrolman Thomas Don
ohue, of Traffic B. wearing the
new high visibility uniform, with
which the police department is
experimenting. 1t is distin-
guished by a white oilcloth cap
band, white oilcloth patches on
the shoulders, four-inch white
oilcloth cuffs on sleeves and
trousers. and It proved particu-
larly easy to see.
Evening star., 1923-07-22
HUGE SAVING IN LUMBER
Ford Company Salvages About co.
100000 Feet Annually.

DETROIT. Mich, July 14.-Salvag-
ing of approximately 10000, 900 feet
OF lumber annually at it's Highland
Park plant is the Ford Motor Com
pany's contribution to national for
estry conservation.
Aside from the wood used in manu-
featuring automobiles. the company's
requirements for packing and ship
ping run into enormous figures, and
to provide lumber for this purpose
every bit of scrap is utilized through
the salvage department. even to the
smallest possible pieces. The little
that cannot be salvaged Is used for
fuel
The department formed principally
as a means of reducing waste. is con-
Quoted purely as conservation
agency. While II was not the inten-
tion of the company to make II profit :
producing. yet by putting it on an
Evening star., 1923-07-22

mated and the entire property pur-
chased by company known as Wills
Sainte Claire, Inc. including c. IL.
Wills and the kidder Peabody Company
of Boston. The new company incor-
porated will have control of SIS 100000.
with approximately $3,000.000 for i'm
mediate operation. The present product
and organization will be continued.
Evening star., 1923-07-22

ployed. working twenty-four hours a
day in three eight-hour shifts, and
the work includes the operation of
the lumber yard, saw mills and the
Evening star., 1923-07-22

efficient basis. 1t has progressed to
the point where 1t is now self-sus-
tanning.
An average of 500 men are en-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-18
GIRL IS SOUGHT
IN CONV|CTS'
ESCAPE
Suspected of Smuggling Funds
and Pistols Into Eastern
Penitentiary.

PHILADELPHIA, July 1S.-With
the whereabouts of six convicts who
escaped from the Eastern State pen
ltentiary last Saturday still a mys'
try, police today started a city-WIde
search for young woman believed
to have struggled in the pistols with
which the six prisoners held off
their guards while making their get
away.
Several days before the sensational
break the girl, who is described as
very young, visited one of the mon
In his cell, according to Col. John c.
Groome, newly appointed warden OF
the penitentiary. It was the last
OF series Of such visits. The pos.
slb1lity OF funds being also passed
by the young woman was pointed
out by Colonel Groome in discussing
the affair.
These funds, city detectives here
say were raised by former pals OF
the convicts, who had retained
their liberty only because the two
prisoners refused to divulge their &C
completes names when arrested fol-
lowing the robbery of a bank mes
senger.
Colonel Groome Is working on a
report OF the entire escape to be
forwarded to Governor Plnchot.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-18

The Kitchen Sheik
Comes In From
Morocco

NEW YORK, July 1S.-Girls,
it's tough, but it has come to
this-sheiks for servants.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Verdier,
of San Francisco and Paris, ar
rived today on the Olympic
from France and in their wake
was strengthening person in
typical sheik garb.
"Not notable" verdier
said, Fjust servant / picked
up in Morocco.
To all of which the sheik,
who speaks French nicely, but
English not SO good, bowed
majestically.
"What is one to do" said
Verdier, "the servant problem
is a big one over here. l have
slowed it by bringing over this
youth. He is Mohamet Barada,
eighteen, an excellent cook and
a prize servant"
Barada was asked by imn1i-
grafton officers if he was be-
lever in polygamy.
y mot for mine, he replied
when the question was ex-
planned. "But I think it's all
right for suItans and such"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-18
BERG'IDOLl
RE 7 URN
URGED
Mother of Stacker Wants Him
to Face the Music-Money
Getting Low.

Grover c. Bergdoll, draft dodger,
now resident in Switzerland, is
expected to return to the United
States at the urging of his
mother. A passport has been
Issued to Mrs. Bergdol, but 50
far as known here she has not
left this country.
Anxious For Retur1L
Mrs. Bergdoll told government Of
ficials she was anxious for her sons
return, and wanted him to purge
himself OF his crime and serve his
sentence.
This was the situation Chester
". F'arr, Of Philadelphia. her coun-
sci, outlined to Alien Property
then consented that the State De-
partn:ent issue Mrs. Rergdoll a
passport.
Government officials said today
that if the fugitive returned and
served his sentence for draft dodg.
ing there would be no claim against
his $1,300,000 estate. which is now
held in custody by the alien prop
erty custodian. Unless this is done
it is pointed out that this money
will go to pay claims of Americans
against the German government.
Funds Getting Low.
While it is known that Bergdoll
is not anxious to serve his sentence,
his lawyer said that his funds and
those of his mother were getting
low, and necessity is forcing the
man without country" to return
to tho country where he refused to
support the colors
Therefore, because Of financial
stress and Bergdoll's inability to earn
any money abroad. Government Of
ficials are confident that the fugitive
will return with his mother, serve
his sentence, and have his property
restored.
Under the amended trading with
the enemy act, his property can now
be held and used to pay American
claims against Germany. One Sec
ton reads:
mo person shall be entitled to the
return of any property or money
under the provisions Of this act who
is a fugitive from justice from the
United States or any State or terri
tory thereof"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-18
WOMAN IS. HELD
On Staying
CHARGE
Indicted With Farmer in At
tempted Love Plot" to
Kill Husband.

MARIETTA, Ga, July 1S.-In-
dictments for attempt to murder
were returned today against Mrs
Ruth Billiard and Sim Edwards,
wealthy neighboring farmer, after
testimony intended to prove the ex-
istence of a love plot" aimed at the
woman's husband had been present
ed to the grand jury.
D. D. Billiard, with head and
hands bandaged where a charge of
buckshot fired at close range had
lacerated him as he slept July 8,
was able to appear before the grand
jury and testify.
The young farmers father backed
ND his sons sworn belief that Mrs,
Billiard and Edwards plotted for his
life
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-18

Jolson further declares that he
will never again make a humorous
crack at prohibition, and that he
will become as good prohib1tion1st
as "Pussyfoot" Johnson.
On the Water Wagon.
II have not had drink during
the three weeks / have been here"
Jolson declares. Prohibition is the
best thing that ever happened to
America. The people there are
much happier, and it is a better
country to live in, l am thankful
that most Of the misery that was
caused by the wide-open saloons is
over
Will Drink No More,
"Over here they know how to
handle their drink. Drinking in
France is not an evil and never
will be. Here whole families go to
little cafes, and have a glass Of
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-18
100000 FIRE BURNS
ERIE FREIGHT TERMINAL

JERSEY CITY, N. j., July 49,
Damage estimated at 100000 was
caused today by fire which swept
the second floor of the Erie Rail-
road freight terminal. The floor
housed the freight accounting de-
partment, and many valuable rec.
ords were destroyed.
Two alarms were sounded, and
twelve fire companies fought the
blaze for an hour before it was I'M
der control.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-18
U. S. SEES NEED TO AID
FOREIGNERS IN CHINA

The United States Governm ent
has agreed with all other powers
that something must be done to If
ford protection to foreign lives and
interests in China, but the question
Of method still remains undeter=
mined, it was learned officially here
today.
In deciding upon measures for the
protection Of foreigners, extreme
care is being exercised to avoid
stirring up a bitter anti.foreign
sentiment among the Chinese.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-18
MARY LANDON BAKER
SAILING, STILL UNWED

SOUTHAMPTON, England, July
18.-Miss Mary Landon Baker, of
Chicago, whose repeatedly inter
rupted romance with Allister Nc
Cormick, young Chicago millionaire,
engaged the attention of European
and American society for many
months. sailed for home today on
the liner Homeric.
II can't tell anything" replied
Miss Baker when asked about the
possibility of her marriage. There
is nothing to say at ALL"
Miss Baker waved vigorously to
an admirer on the pier, but refused
to tell his name.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-18
SAW
H|NALONE
IS HER
CLAIM
Miss Tucker Admits Acquaint-
ance, But Denies She Was
Ever Too Friendly.

BY VINCENT #. CALLAHAN,
washington Times Staff GOrrespsude
FREDERICK Nd, July Ia
Shortly before noon today Miss
May Tucker; pretty young Fred
erick girl, who is now called the
"other woman in the Kepner
murder mystery, went into con-
ference with States Attorney
Aaron R. Anders to tell about her
associations with B. Evard KEEP
ner, wife of the murdered Mrs.
Grace S. Kepner.
Up until a late hour today the
result of this conference was I'M
known officially, but it was learned
that Miss Tucker persistenly de-
MED that she knew Kepner init
mately.
Never With Him Alone.
"I have met him and been out
with him once or twice." she told
newspaper reporters, ''but have
never been with him alone.
ION the several parties which
attended and at which Mr.. kepner
was present, he was with Miss Lulu
Ricketts,, a close friend OF mine' but
don't know him we'll, and further
more, know absolutely nothing
about the case.
81 don't see why have to be
dragged into this affair, but guess
it's just because I am sucn a Close, close
friend Of Miss Ricketts,, who knew
him WELL" A..
States Attorney Anders had not
vet obtained the bullet with which
Mrs. Kepner was thought to have
been killed. The bullet Is now
lodged in the wall of the room IN
the Houck home in which MRS.
Kepner was found lying on the
he'd shot to death. For this reason
ATTORNEY Anders does not positively
know that the bullet in the wall
Is the same one that killed Mrs.
Kepner.
Church to Discuss 1t.
Mr., Anders plans to cut a sec
ton from the wall and preserve II
as evidence in the case. He expects
to Use it as one of his exhibits be-
fore the grand jury investigation.
The Rotary Club. of which Mr..
Kepner is a member. met In the
Francis Scott Key Hotel today, but
no action regarding the Kepner
case was taken, 1t Is said the
organization plans to do nothing
until the investigation by the State
is completed.
It was further learned here to-
day that the session Of the first.
Presbyterian Church would meet
this afternoon and probably dis
cuss the murder case, Mr., Keep
ner is a trustee of this church.
No action is expected at this
time, however,
Judges in the circuit court are
still celebrating over the advls-
ability of calling a special session
of the grand jury, An announce
ment of their decision is expected
some time this afternoon.
Judge Edward G. Peter, or ROCK
VILE. was summoned to FREDERICK
TODAY. and as soon as he reached
here he Immediately went into con-
terence with Judges Hammond
Timer and Glen H. Worthington.
II a special session is called,
states Attorney Anders indicated
TODAY il will take the grand jury
one or two days longer TO make It's
investigation than 1T took the coro-
ner's Jury, which sat for two days.
Mr.. Anders said he has ad0idona1
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-18
N. Y. Elevator Boys
May Soon Become
Millionaires
INTERNATIONAL NEWS REEL
q Cosmopolitan NeWs Service.

NEW YORK, July 18.-An
elevator boy now, Carlos
Marine, scion of one of the
oldest Castilian families of
Porto Rico, may soon be a mil
ionaire.
With his three brothers, he
is working at hotel, patiently
waiting to inherit $4,000, 900
left by the boys grandfather.
The fortune is involved in liti-
cation, but, although the con-
testants recently offered the
four brothers 100000 if
they would settle, the boys re-
fused it.
Lets hold out for the whole
thing and soon we'll be sitting
on top of the world" one of
them said.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-18
SLAYER SUSPECT MOVED
TO AVERT MOB JUSTICE

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, July 49,
After having been smuggied out OF
the Shelby county Jail at Columbia
ma, because of high feeling, George
Robinson, negro charged with hav-
ing killed and robbed William MUIR
ply, prominent Shelby county
farmer Saturday night, 10 today
behind the bars here.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-18
WELLS
FRANCE IS
At FAULT
Following Oermany's Mistake
BY Irritating English With
Fleets, He Declares.
Copyright, 1923. by International
News Service.)

news SerFlCe.l
BERLIN, July 18Th. G.
Wells, famous British novelist and
historian, declared today he be-
lieves that France is repeating
Germany's mistake of piling up
ornaments
Wells predicted that former
Premier David Lloyd George will
"never come back" He is con-
fident that Lloyd George has lost
the old-time trust the people re-
posed in him.
Says England Is Irritated.
France is repeating Germany's
mistake" said Wells. Germany
built a fleet which was too weak to
be a real danger to England, yet
was big enough to irritate and ex-
asperate Englishmen. Now France
is building submarines and an air
fleet. Neither in the long run will
prove decisive factors, yet the
building of them initiates England
1t is creating a hostile feeling which
is disturbing to the British peace of
mind"
Lloyd George Played Out.
Wells said he did not believe the
recent note of Pope Plus XI would
have any effect in settling the Ruhr
problem. In response to a question
about the British political situation
he said:
Former Premier David Lloyd
George will never come back. He
is popular in the United States be-
cause he appeals to the peoples
inauguration, but he is played out
in England. He has lost the trust
of the British people,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-18
To Abandon Railroad.

The Interstate Commerce Com
MERGE Commission today granted
permission to the New York, New
Haven and Hartford railroad to
abandon six and three-fourths miles
of railroad between South Deerfield
and Shelbourne Junction, Mass.
There has been no service over this
line for six years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-18
INTERNATIONAL AIR RACE
PLANS ARE COMPLETED

Completion of plans for participa.
ton in the international air races
at st. Louis, Mo-, on October 1, 9,
and 8, was announced today by the
Navy Department.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-18

wine or so, One never sees a
drunken person. however"
Mr.. Jolson readily admits that he
used to take a drink now and then,
but that those days are gone fer
ever"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-18
PHILIPPINE.
ROW IS
BITTER
Gen. Wood Fills Cabinet Va
cancies-Quezon Wires to
President Harding.
BY NORBERT LYONS.

MANILA, P. l., July 18.-The
sub-secretaries of the various
cabinet officers who resigned in a
body as a protest against undue
interference on the part of Gov.
Gen. Leonard Wood in the conduct
of their office, met today and
agreed to serve.
QueZOn Is Feared.
It is feared, however, that Manuel
Quezon, president of the Senate
and leader of the disaffection
against Governor Wood, will bring
taries with a view of having all
Filipino government employees re-
sign in accordance with his policy
of incorporation.
Quezon today cabled his side of
the break" to President Harding.
Public Apathetic.
The Filipino public appears apa-
thetic over the incident. The ma
tive papers are calm in their COM
ment and caution the people against
demonstrations
The Philippine independence
commission was expected to meet
late today for the purpose of draw
ing up resolutions to President Har-
ding on the situation.
Members of the democratic party,
It was learned, are unwilling to as
sumo the vacated cabinet posts be-
cause their party lacks a majority
in the legislature, and should the
sub-secretaries be forced to resign
by political pressure. it will make
difficult the formation of a com.
petent cabinet.
Accepted AS Challenge.
The prompt acceptance of the
designations of the cabinet mem
bers came as a big surprise to the
cabinet members, it was evident
today In accepting the resigna-
ton, news of the presentation of
which was carried exclusively two
days ago by international News
Service, Governor Wood declared
the action of the cabinet members
constituted a Challenge and a
threat" which he could not ignore.
He professed profound regret for
the occurrence which, he said.
could only rebound unfavorably to
q cause in which they both were
interested. He denied empha tically
the charges of disregard of or
ganized law made by Quezon and
his associates.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-18
Al JOLSONON WATER WAGON,
PRAISES PROHIBITION

PARIS, July 18-A Jolson premiere American backface
comedian shocked his friends here today when he declared
that off liquor for good and all and that when
he the United States he will ally himself with the
dry forces and work keep the United States dry.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-18
PARTY
RETURNS To
SHIP
Tired After interior Trip-Min-
nesota Election Result Dis
appoints President.
By GEORGE r. HOLMES.
International News Service.

SEWARD, Alaska, July 49,
Back on the transport Henderson
from his interior trip, President
Harding planned to rest, and may do
some fishing during the day, the
opportunity being afforded by the
enforced layover in Seward in order
to allow Secretary Hoover to catch
up from Anchorage, where he has
been listening to .Alaska's grievances
concerning departmental administra-
ton.
The members of the Presidential
party are enthusiastic for the fish
ing trip, jocularly suggesting that
it was President Harding's only
hope of getting a fish dinner
Alaska is probably the greatest fish
and game territory extant, yet in
his ramblings here he has yet to be
banqueted on fish and game. In
stead the Alaskans have been out
doing themselves to provide the
Presidential table with things from
the outside" which are luxuries to
them The Hardings have eaten
more canned stuff in the past two
weeks than Sn the previous six
months.
Disappointed by Minnesota.
The President, Mrs. Harding and
all members of the party were glad
TO return to the comparative luxury
of the naval transport after their
trip into the interior. Travelling in
Alaska. even on the Governments
railroad. is no pleasure jaunt, de-
spite the fact that the road boasts
three Pullmans and one diner which
functions occasionally.
The Alaskan Flyer" averages
tlfteen miles an hour, which is fur
ther slowed up by extensive precau-
ions taken for safety's sake.
president Harding learned today of
the defeat Of Gov. J. A. o. Preus
In the Minnesota senatorial election.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-18
Disappointed by Minnesota.
THE WEATHER

FAR tonight and Thursday;
little change in temperature;
light to gentle variable winds.