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Evening star., 1923-01-20
Are Personal Views.

The expert accountants, in their re-
mort suggested that the salaries of
Army officers detailed in washington
including the Engineer Commissioner,
should have been paid in part by the
District. Mr.. Taggart in his report
1T has apparently not been the
policy of Congress to charge for the
and harbor improvements even where
the whole cost of the work Is paid
hy states, municipalities or even by
private interests. can. therefore.
make no recommendations as to
whether or not these salRries should
be charged to District appropria-
In conclusion Mr.. Taggart said the
opinions discussed in his report were
personal and not intended to reflect
the official views of the general ac-
counting office or the controller gen.
eral.
Evening star., 1923-07-22
RIGHT. OF STATE TO TAX
ALL FRICK ESTATE FIXED
Court Holds Pennsylvania Has
Power to Collect on Hold
ings Elsewhere.

Four cases We're filed in the Su
preme Court yesterday by the exec
utors of the ESTATE of the late Henry
c. Frick of Pittsburgh asking a re-
view of the decision of the Penn
sylvania state courts holding that
the entire estate, although q part of
1t was located in other states. was
subject to taxation in Pennsylvania
Review also was asked of the ruling
that in assessing the Pennsylvania
state tax it was, not necessary to
deduct from the. estate any money
used in paying federal taxes and the
taxes imposed by other states.
The estate was valued at over S91.-
100000, of which over $4,000, 900 was
located in New York state Specific
bequests were made in the will total
ing $55.783,000.
The total tax imposed by Pennsyl-
vania was $3.064,107, of which the
executors paid s1,97S,949 on account
and asked the Supreme Court to re-
lieve them from paying the balance.
Evening star., 1923-07-22
LUMBERMEN ASSURED
OF TAX JUSTICE BY u. S.
"No Arbitrary Limit on 1918 Vel
low Pine Valuation That
Cannot Be Changed

Assurance by officials of the in
ternal revenue bureau that no arbi-
trary limit had been placed on the
1913 valuation of yellow pine timber
which could not be increased If evil
dence warranted was announced yes
terday by the Southern Pine AsSocia-
tion's committee on 1913 stumpage
valuations for income tax purposes.
which has been in conference with
officials here for two days.
Each additional assessment and
other tax cases will be handled on
their merits. the committee was told,
and realization figures. as we'll as
all other factors. will be considered
in determining the depletion rate and
other problems entering into the lum-
berman's income taxes.
The committee decided to continue
plans inaugurated at previous meet
ingS for cooperation among aSsocia-
tion members in obtaining and dis
tributing information and evidence
relating to 1913 stumpage values for
their. individual use in connection
with the tax assessments.
Evening star., 1923-07-22
LIONS CLUB WILL HOLD
OUTING AT CAMP LET'S
Athletic Sports and Dinner Will
Be Enjoyed Thursday, With
L. w. De CAST Host.

The Lions Club annual outing is
to be held Thursday at Camp Let's,
the Y. NJ. c. \. boys camp. or
Rhodes river, where the members
will be the guests of Lion" Leon
ard W. De Cast. There is TO be a
program of sports, which Will in
clude the sons and daughters of the
members and their wives and sweet
hearts Prizes are to be awarded.
Dinner is to be served by Mr.. De
Cast. Prizes will be awarded by
President George y. Lewis.
Committees and members are:
outing committee-HalTy w. Tay-
Tor, chairman; David J. Barry. Leon
ard W. De Cast, Pierre NJ. Bealer.
Charles w. Darr, F.. II. Ridgeway,
a. l.. Creecy, DIR. George t. Sharpe.
John NJ. Waters. r. X. Ferguson and
Charles H Hillegeist.
Transportation-Da J. Barry.
chairman, and l.. w. De Cast.
Luncheon and dinner-Pierre NJ.
Bealer. chairman; Charles Darr and
f. II. Ridgeway.
Prizes and souvenirS-A. l.. Creecy
chairman, and DIR. George I. Sharp
Equipment and arran cement. NJ.
Waters, chairman, and Pierre NJ.
Bealer.
Judges and awards-R. X. Fergu-
son, chairman: Charles II. Hillegeist
and A. l.. Creecy.
Evening star., 1923-07-22
WEEKS TO BREAK
GROUND FOR PARK
Ceremony to Mark Start of
New System for Ana
costa People.

Elaborate plans are being made
for ceremony, August 2. to mark
breaking ground for the park system
for Anacostia.
Col. Clarence o. Sheriff., officer in
charge of public buildings and
grounds, who will have charge of the
development of this park and who
personally will be in charge of these
ceremonies, Is assisted by the Anacos-
tia citizens in arranging details.
This will be the first park of any
Importance provided for the entire
area beyond the Eastern branch. Col.
Sheriff. last night said he has been
impressed with the community spirit
of AnacoStia.
This ceremony will take place at
the Anacostia end of the 18th street
bridge at 3 pm. The Secretary of
War Will make the principal address
and there will be brief addresses by
Maj. Gen. Lansing H. Beach, chief of
engineers. Cuno II. Rudolph. District
Commissioner, and Dr. George c.
Havenner. president of the Anacostia
Citizens Association. The invocation
Richardson, pastor of the Baptist
Church, Congress Heights; benedic-
ton by Rev. Father Buckley, st.
Teresa's Church. Anacostia.
FolloWlnS the addresses tne Secfe-
tary of War will break the ground
for the commencement of the work on
the park.
Following this incident there are to
be Il number of athletic and other
events Among these is an air pa
geant by the Army Air Service from
Boiling field. At 4:30 pm. there will
be a series of foot races by Anacos-
tia talent in front of the speakers
stand to inaugurate the permanent
track for athletic events; $50 pm,
motor boat parade; 8 pm, canoe pa
rade: $50 pm, boat races; Z pm,
baby parade; S pm, automobile pa
ratle: 8 pm, awarding of the prizes
for the various events.
Music will be furnished by the
Army Music School band under Capt.
Lewis of Washington barracks
Evening star., 1923-07-22
SCIENTISTS ARE CHOSEN
TO REPRESENT U, S, BODY
Groups Will Attend Convention of
British Association to Be
Held in Liverpool,

The official representatives of the
American Association for the Ad-
yancement of Science at the approach
ing meeting of the British association
at Liverpool. from September IL to 10.
is composed of the following: DR.. S.
e. Brooks, biologist, hygienic iabora-
tory, United States public health serv-
Ice; Frederick S. Lee. professor of
physiology. College of Physicians and
surgeons, Columbia; DR.. G. w. Lewis.
professor of chemistry and dean of
the College of Chemistry of the Uni
versity of California; A P. Mathews.
head of the department of physiologi.
cal chemistry of the University of
Cincinnati; A. r. Moore, professor of
physiology at Rutgers College: vii
liam A. Noyes. professor of chemistry
and director of the chemical Iabora-
tory of the University Of Chicago.
Evening star., 1923-07-22

All the theaters and motion-pic-
ture houses in Dublin were closed
recently by strike of employees
against proposed wage reduction.
Evening star., 1923-07-22
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Evening star., 1923-08-13
Detective BRINGING
BANK EMPLOYE BACK

NJ. H. Dinsmore, charged with en-
bezzIement of $4,000 from the Dis
trict National Bank. who was arrest
ed by Department of Justice agent
last week at Whibby Island. off
Seattle, is being brought to Wash
ington, Director Burns of the bureau
: of investigation, Department of
Justice announced today, and will
probably arrive Thursday. He will
be turned over to the District attor-
ney.
Dinsmore, it was revealed today
was captured by the same Depart
ment Of Justice agent who had pur-
sued him from Washington across
the entire United States. under the
new system inaugurated by Burns.
Formerly, 1t was explained. when
word of a wanted man was received.
the superintendent of that division
was notified to follow him. Now, Mr..
Burns explains. the entire bureau of
investigation system operates directly
under headquarters here, and when
an agent starts on q man hunt, he
pursues his quarry anywhere.
Evening star., 1923-08-13
KNIFE-TOTER SENTENCED.
Fined 500 or Given Alternative
of Thirty Days in Jail.

Thomas Miller, colored. who says
that he Is a musician, charged with
carrying deadly weapon with feloni-
Gus intent. was fined 500 and in de-
fault sentenced to thirty days in Jail
In the United States branch of Police
Court today. Judge Mcmahon in
passing sentence took occasion to say
that II heavy fines and jail sentences
would do it he intended to break up
the carrying of concealed weapons
Miller, when apprehended by po-
liceman, threw knife, an eight
1)nch blade, over fence in an alley.
1t was recovered and used as evil
dence. Miller said that he carried
the knife to trim his corns. The
court could not see it from that angle.
Evening star., 1923-08-13
LAUDS CONFESSION
OF VILLAS SLAYER
Obregon Says SaIas Has
Performed "High-Spir.
tied Act"
Br the Associated Press.

b. the Associated Press.
MEXICO CITY, August 13.-The
confession of Jesus Salas, member of
sassination of Francisco Villa, for
mer bandit leader, was "a high
spirited act" President Obregon de-
clared at a conference with news
paper men.
Salas is being held a prisoner in
Mexico City since his arrest follow
ing receipt of letter in which he
hoasted of killing Villa to avenge
Villas numerous victims. 1t is un-
derstood he will be taken to Chihua-
hua and tried by the state court.
Asked what would become of the
followers of Villa, who are now till
ing the land dominated by the for
mer bandit chief prior to his as
sassination, the president asserted
they would not be molested by the
government: These men had been
given the land by the government.
the president added. and the legal
status of their holdings would not
be disturbed. Reports that trouble
was threatening at Canutillo were de-
MED by Obregon.
Referring to the political situation.
the president declared that the gov
ernment had not yet received official
news that Gen. Plutarco Elias Gales,
chief of cabinet and secretary of the
interior. would become candidate
for president in 1924. Mutual friends
had Informed him that Gen. Gales
intended to resign his government
post to start campaign, but he did
not believe Gales would begin his
campaign Immediately, as the nomi-
mating conventions and elections were
many months away.
Since leaving San Francisco, where
he recently underwent a minor opera
tion, Gen. Gales has spent consider
able time at the hacienda of his son
at SoIedad de La Mota, in the state
of Tamaulipas This temporary resi-
dence has since become a mecca for
political leaders.
Evening star., 1923-08-13
Work. Hard and Behave" Sons
In School Told by President

the Accommodations were limited.
Both are studious. faculty mem
bers declare. John will be a member
OF the senior class the coming year
Calvin, jr.. has two more years be-
fore he finishes the course.
Authorities recall when the boys
entered that they arrived with Mrs
and found more than three score OF
boys ahead of them in line waiting &c
be registered. An instructor met them
at the gate, and. inviting Mrs. Cool
idge to the registrars office. volun.
teered to put the boys at the head OF
the waiting list II she so desired, In
order to avoid the wait. Mrs Cool.
idge, however, would have none OF
special favor; she promptly replied
that the boys would take their turn
regardless of the delay.
Mr.. Coolidge spoke here two years
ago at the breaking of ground for q
new chapel. He was the third speak
Evening star., 1923-08-13

Special Dispatch tc The Star.
MERCERSBURG, Pa, August 13.-
The only rule of conduct which Presi-
dent Coolidge has for boys at pre-
paratory school is:
Work hard and behave"
That was the terse answer he made
to questionnaire sent out from the
Mercersburg Academy. where his two
sons, John and Calvin, jr., have been
students for two years. Question
naire sent to other public men in
politics, literature. church and busi-
ness brought long and complicated
replies.
School men here declare the two boys
are extremely democratic and self
effacing. and are popular among their
classmates. They occupy one of the
ordinary rooms on the campus. They
were late in entering the school and
Evening star., 1923-08-13
u. S. SHIP REFUSES
ATTACK BY CHINESE
Three Assailants Killed, Eight
Wounded, by Guards on Steamer
Alice Dollar,

LONDON, August ia Reuter- dis
patch from I-Chang reports that Chi
nese soldiers fired on the American
steamer Alice Dollar, at Foochow.
yesterday, wounding a passenger.
Guards aboard the steamer returned
the fire, killing three and wounding
eight of the soldiers,
On August a Peking dispatch told
of the boarding of the steamer Alice
Dollar at I-Chang by crowd of Chi
nese soldiers. who demanded a free
ride. and of the wounding of the
captain Of the ship and three women
when the soldiers fired some shots.
Evening star., 1923-08-13
Dress Fabrics
Reduced, $3.50 yard
Novelties at q Fraction
of Former Prices

All-wool novelty materials, de-
sirable for sports jacquettes,
skirts and suits, now priced much
less than regular.
In this selling are Plaids, Tweeds,
Striped Flannel and Check Suit
ing. High quality fabrics from
our assortments of this season.
Dress Goods Section. Second foor.
Evening star., 1923-08-13

A party of American bluejackets from
gunboat in answer to call for
help, overpowered the soldiers.
Evening star., 1923-08-13
Neckwear
OF Originality
and at 81

So often a familiar costume be-
comes quite different by the
choice of some dainty bit of col
lars and cuffs.
This new selection offers many
possibilities.
ORGANDIE WITH LACE is
used for a number of very fresh
sets of collars and cuffs. And
others of organdie have embroid-
cred dots instead of lace.
ROLL BIAS SETS, in white or
colors, are prettily trimmed with
tiny crochet buttons.
PLAIN LITTLE COLLARS, of
organdie, in fiat or roll style, are
much in demand, as are
EYELET VESTEE SETS-All
this new neckwear-$1.
Neckwear Section. First floor
Evening star., 1923-08-13
Light Cut Glass
Beverage Sets, $3.50

Poinsettia or grape design. Set consists of
a tankard or squat jug and six glasses
One of the seasons best values at $3.50.
Dainty Etched Glass Beverage Sets. in
white or rose designs, with handled or un-
handled glasses to match covered Jug
$11.25 to $14.50.
Cracked Glass Beverage Sets, with COW
cred jug and six handled glasses. $3.50.
Glassware Section, Fifth Goor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
ANNOUNCEMENT TEA FOR
 MISS MARGARET TRAWTCK

The engagement of Miss Margaret Trawick of Opelika, Ala. and Mir. Franklin Dunwoody Aiken, Jr.. or Brunswick, Ga, which is announced in today's paper, was formally an- nounced Tuesday afternoon at a beautiful tea, given by Mrs. J. A. Jones and Mrs. Oglesby Lowe. at the beautiful home of Mrs. Jones in Opelika..
 As the guests arrived they were served delicious and refreshing punch, from prettily appointed table, over which Mrs. O. N. Tatum and Miss Sarah Shaffer presided. In the receiving line were Mrs. J. A.. Jones, Mrs. Oglesby Lowe, Miss Mar garet Trawick and Mrs. Henry Ira wick, mother of the brideto be Miss Trawick wore on this happy occasion a lovely frock of blue chif- fon, embroidered in silver and gold.
 Assisting in receiving and enter | taining were: Miss Emma George Capps, Miss Elizabeth Lovelace, Miss Ruby Riddle of Gadsden, Mrs. Rob- ert Meadows and Mrs. Yetta Sam ford The beautiful rooms through out were decorated in lovely asters in various colors. Mrs. C. c. Greene served sherbet from block of ice on the dining table. During the aft ernoon, dainty refreshments were served. On each plate were cards, which announced the engagement Of Miss Trawiclt and MT. Aiken. One hl ndred and fifty guests enjoyed this delightful occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
LAMBDA CHI ALPHAS TO ENTERTAIN AT DANCE

Friday evening. from to clock. the University club will be the scene of the most brilliant dance of the season, when the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity will entertain. For the occasion the spacious club rooms will be beautifully decorated in the fraternity colors, and the Dominoe orchestra will furnish music for the occasion. Several hundred invita- tionsthaYe been issued to the society set of Montgomery, and many at tractive girls from other cities in the state will be present for the oc- casion. Lovely favors will be given the girls who are guests of the Lambda Chis on this occasion.
 The event is being eagerly antici- pated by the girls and boys of the city, who win leave early in the month for their various colleges.
 Among some of the Montgomery boys who are planning flor the dance are: Butcher Cooper, W. H. Cooper, Arnold Smith. Earl Lutz, John C.. Tyson. Jr., Joe Wilson, Bob Math- eFne, Wilson Trawick and others. Birmingham men who will come for the dance are: Hamilton Perkins, Willis Royall, D. J. Ponceler. W. L. McMeans, Max Faulkner and others. Other Lambda Chis from this vicin- ity are to be here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
SOCIAL CALENDAR
MONDAY

MONDAY Montgomery chapter, No. 1S0, Or der Eastern Star, will meet at 8 o'clock at the Masonic temple.
 TUESDAY The. woman's circle tf the Central Christian church will meet at 3 o'clock, with Mrs. W. 1T. Eubanks at No. 9 Dunbar avenue. All members are urged to be present.
 WEDNESDAY The ladies' auxiliary to the Broth . erhood of Railway Trainmen will meet at 3 o'clock in the odd Fellows hall.
 The Pilot club will hold It's regular weekly luncheon meeting at 1:15 o'clock at the Girls club rooms.
 THURSDAY The Order Eastern Star Sewing circle will meet at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs. E. E. Price on the Woodley road.
 FRIDAY Weekly bridge party at the Coun- try club from 4:30 to 6 o'clock. The Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity will entertain at dance from to o'clt ok at the University club.
 SATURDAY Informal dance at the Country club from 10 to 2 o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
PRETTY BRIDE-ELECT
 HONORED AT SHOWER

OPP, Ala, Sept. 1.-(Special.)- The charming hospitality of Mrs. B. F. Lanier was extended a large number of friends when on Wednes- day she entertained at a lovely mis- cellaneous shower in honor of Miss Cleone Donaldson, whose marriage to MT. Johnnie Woodham was recently announced. the marriage to take place next week
 A profusion of cut flowers lent theiP refreshing beauty in the adorn- ment of the reception hall, parlor and dining room, where at the hour ol o'clock the guests assembled. They were greeted at the door by Mrs. T. P. Winston and presented to Mrs. Lanier, Miss Donaldson and others receiving with them.
 Miss Luna Nichols requested all to register in the brides book, after which Miss Ida Holland escorted guests to the punch table in the diu- ing room, where Misses Jewel Mick Ter and Carrie Gilchrist served de- licious fruit punch
 Under the direction of Miss Nich- oils beautiful musical program, in terspersed with readings, was given by Misses Cora Whaley, Patty Cole, Fcye Donaldson. Bill Smith and Mrs. J. I. Benson. Following this pro gram an unique heart contest was indulged in. the prize. a dainty im- ported handk erchief, being awarded Mrs. Il. J. Burgess. who presented it to the guest of honor
 Att an appointed time the lights in the home were extlnguished and someone requested the hostess to di- rect Miss Donaldson to. the rear of the reception hall. When curtains were drawn, there appeared scene of witchery which was effective in detail.
 Miss Wlladean Austin, as a weird witch, presided over her cauldron, the contents of which she revealed to the honoree, after delivering so her message from her "spooky" world.
 The many exquisite gifts of linen silver, cut glass and other house. hold articles attest the love and high esteem in which the bride-el is held by her friends in Opp. I A dainty ice course in green and white, the general color scheme, was served to S5 guests.
 Others assisting the hostess iii en- tertaining were Mrs. !. c. Foster Misses Lucille Stokes. tuby Benton, Sallie Mae Dalton, Sue Page and Elma Taft.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
MUSICAL HONORS TO ALABAMA GIRL

Last spring while the Alabama State Federation of Music clubs was holding three days session in this city. it was announced from the plat form of the Baraca class room by Mrs. W. L. Davids of Troy, who is in charge of the scholarships and educational department of the feder- ation, that she was proud to an nounce there were four scholarships, two each In piano and voice culture, that she had obtained through John Proctor Mills of Montgomery, said scholarships having been obtained after the convention programs had been printed, so for the first time the announcement was made here in the home city of the donor, MT. Mills.
 Through the courtesy of the news papers of the state these scholarships with others offered by other prom inent teachers in this state and seve- ral out of the state, were published during the middle of July, and MT. Mills received more than 15 ap- plicants from as many counties In the state, the awards just having been completed on August 2l.
 Miss Nellie Wilson, daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. R. Wilson. Jr., of Good water, Ala, was the winner of the $400 full free scholarship in voice, which gives her ten months instruc- tion with hour lessons; the partial scholarship in voice was divided be- tween Miss Sibyl Mcdonald of We tumpka, Ala. and MT. D. l.. Holmes of Montgomery. calling for ten months instruction with half hour lessons to each and valued at sl0O each. Alabama Rucker of Chisolm was the winner of the full scholar ship in plano valued at slOO, giving Clotilde Brand, daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. W. Brand of this city, won the partial scholarship in piano valued at $50 and an added partial scholarship in piano was awarded to Nfisses Jessie Lee Brantley and Mary Ellen Brantley of this city, valued at s25 each. making total of $500 which Is the largest amount ever of this state for the cause of musical scholarships.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
TEACHING HIM HISTORY

Boys from the cltlZens mIIItaTy training camp at Camp Knox carry inc story that another captain has bitten on an old army joke. A cer- tain captain called the roll and then assured his men there would be on liberty in town that night. whereupon deep, bass voice in the rear ranks rumbied: Give me liberty or give me death"
 who said that?" said the captain angrily.
 Patrick Henry" came the re- sponse.
 And, the boys also add that the of fender was plucked from the ranks and sentenced to three days at TX. F." (kitchen polfce.) -~ Columbus Dis patch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
MISS FLEMING LEAVES FOR ORANGE, TEX.

It was with the deepest regret that the many friends of Hiss Ellen Virginia Fleming in this city bade good bye to her Friday on the eve of her departure for her new home in Orange. Tex. where she will be a popular teacher in the schoolssin that city.
 For the last three weeks preced- ing her departure, her many friends have been wing with each other in showering attentions on this lovely Montgomery girl. who left Friday for her new home. At the end of her school term. Miss Fleming will join her parents. Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Elem ing, in New Orleans, where theySwill make their future home. Their many friends in this city regret that they found it advisable to leave Montgom- cry and their friends here. ssv,.s- ia a