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The Washington times., 1923-11-30
AUTO ACCIDENTS
MANY IN WET
STREETS
Fog and Rain Cause One
Fatality and Numerous
Serious Mishaps.

Dense fog and wet streets com.
bined yesterday and early this
morning to cause one fatality and a
series of serious accidents. A num-
Der of minor accidents are also on
the police blotter.
An inquest viii be held ct the
District mcrgue today over the
body Of Mrs. M. L. Jenkins, fifty-
two years, 1916 B street northwest.
who died this morning in Casualty
Hospital from q fractured skull re-,
gulting from being struck BY an
automobile. The driver has not
been identified. The same auto
mobile hit at the same time, Mrs.
]. y. Davis, fifty, q sister Of the
dead woman. Her condition is not
regarded as serious. The sisters
were crossing Massachusetts, ave-
nue. and a treet southeast when
struck.
Child Escapes Injury.
Mrs. Susan A. HOLMAN. forty
i've. 1917 Eighth street northwest.
was cut on the knees when an
autonobie operated by c. w.
sayles. colored. street northeast.
ran into her sons miniature ex-
press wagon which she was pulling.
Gilbert Holman, ten, her son, was
uninjured.
When hit by the car operated by
Eugene DeSousa at Seventh and g
streets northwest, Timothy Caswen.
twenty -one, Gallaudet College stu
dent, received scalp wound.
Miss Alfredo Scheytt, eighteens |
1910 E street southeast, was hurt
when the automobile in which she |
was riding coIlided with a machine
driven by Grover c.. Naylor, 500 |
Thirteenth street northwest She
refused hospital treatment.
Aged Man Struck.
Albert Meade. colored. sixty-efght.
was given first aid after being hit |
by the automobile owned by Emile
Rice, 1882 Seventh street north
Knocked down by truck at
Union Station Plaza, Allen Kennedy, |
colored, 622 Fifty-elghfh street
northeast. was badly cut above the
left eye.
Injuries to the face and legs
were suffered by Nicholas Donde-
liter, seventy-four. 1908 Pennsyl-
yania avenue northwest, who was
run down at New Jersey avenue
and f street northwest, by q ma
chine operated by Charlotte tGfb-
son. 1927 New Hampshire avenue
nsEthwest.
The Washington times., 1923-11-30
FRENCH GIVEN FOREST
oNcESSlON IN Al BAlllA

Coincident with the rehabilita.
ton Of France, French firms are
reaching out into other co1ntrias
for concessions that win enable
French Industries to make Certain
their productive ability, according
to d report uf the United States
Department Of Commerce..
The report says that the Albanian
parliament has ratified concession
granting to French firm the right
to exploit certain forest lands, the
timber on which consists princi.
pally of oak.
The Washington times., 1923-11-30
THIRD PARTY MOVEMENT
BEING ARRANGED HERR

Arrangements FOR the development
5of third party are being made IN
Washington. and probably win be
completed ~ December is, It was
learned today.
The F'arn1-Iabor party and the
unity committee, colnprising lesser
political bodies, will confer Jointly
to discuss plans for the coalition
convention In ST. Paul, Mimi. when
candidates for the Presidency and
Vice Presidency are to be nominated
on q third platform.
William Mahoney. executive
secretary Of the Farmer Labor party.
said Senator Magnus johnson ana
other progressives win attend the
conferences. Delegations from other
cities also are to be here.
The Washington times., 1923-11-30
Little Fire Calls Engines

a small fire, Of unknown origin
IN the garage in the rear of ia
Fifth street northwest. residence of
Claudis L. Burton, at about gao
this morning did little damage.
Several engine companies responded
TO the general call
The Washington times., 1923-11-30
GOOD WEATHER FORE CAST
FOR RMY-IvIARINE CAME

Washington greatest athletic
event Of the season, the Army Marine
gridiron battle tomorrow afternoon,
win not be raarred by bad weather.
according to the forecast of the
Weather Bureau.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
ELECTRIC CHAIR TESTER
Only Job in the Entire Philippine Is- lands For Which There Are Not At Least Five Applicants.

Manila, Dec. 21.-OrdinariIy there are five applicants for every govern ment job in the Philippine Islands, but one position is going begging. No one seems to want if. The duties of the position are to test the electric chair. which has arrived from the United States and which will be used to carry out death sentences. This form of capital punishment succeeds hanging. which has been prohibited by law which went into effect recently,
 There arc four or five prisoners in Bilbid prison waiting to .expiate their crimes with their lives.
 One prospective applicant for the position of tester cross examined the officials regarding the working of the chair. When informed there would be no danger if the chair is not in working order he promptly asked; But what if the chair works?" When told what probably would happen he departed without filing his applica- tion.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
STEAL COPPER ROOF
Metal Thieves Make Away With En- tire COyerin. Over Church in BeFlin-All Metals Being Stolen.

Berlin, Dec. 21.-Stcaling Of metal articles of every description became so prevalent in Berlin that officials were fearful that all the bronze sta tues in the parks would be taken, con scquently they were removed 10 places of safety. This form of robbery be- gan last New Years day, when one of a group of boxers was sawed off The metal then was cut into small pieces and sold to junk dealers.
 The theft was traced 10 two men, who, it was learned, were assisted by their wives and children. The scheme proved SO profitable that their rela- lives and friends engaged in the op. crations. Metal articles have been stolen from churches. cemeteries and railroad trains and in one instance inc copper roof Of church was car ricd away.
 The owners Of new houses arc hav- ing the copper waste water pipes con- ccaIed In fhc walls of the. .hrst floor in order to keep them out of reach Of the metal thieves. Twenty suspects are under arrest,
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
PLENTY OF APPLICANTS
 FUR ALE TASTING JOB
Official Tester of Brews in England Dead--Oscr Abundance of Men
 Seeking Position


 Twickenham, Eng. Dec. 21.--The | official ale taster to the Duke Of Northumberland, Frederick Stuckley, of Sion Manor, lsieworth, is dead. In the good old days when English ale Was real ale, pungent, rich in color and possessing kick unobtainable from any of the lighter, frothy brews at one time familiar in America, many Englishmen considered the ducal ale taster the most fortunate man in the kings realm.
 He had the authority 10 enter a public house, call for beer taste it. and condemn it if not good quality. In recent years, however. he had not taken advantage of his official posi- tion.
 The office of ak, taster extends back to the time whenthe Saxons ruled in England. The injunction to the off cial on assuming his duties was as follows:
 You shall swear that you shall well and truly serve the kings ma jesty and the lord of this leet, in the office of ale taster
 You shall have diligent cared ur- ing the time of your being in office to all the brewers and tipplers within your office, that they and every one of them do make good and whole some ale and beer for mans body, and that the same be sold according to the prices limited and appointed by the kings justices of the peace."
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
SOON READY FOR JOBS
Thousands of Ex-Ser,icemen Will Be RehabiIitated by Veterans Bureau in The Next Three Months.

Washington. Dec. 21.-A call for aid in finding suitable employ mnt for the rchabilitated eX-seTvice men of the country has been sent out to the American Legion by Frank T, Hines. Director of the Veterans Bureau.
 There are approximately 71.000 men in vocational training. Director Hines declared in his call and with in the next three months about l c, 900 of these will complete their course. During the first three months of 1924 at least 12.000 will be graduated. These men, General Hines declared. have been virtually rehabilitated, anu a job is the only thing they need to restore them as self-suSt aiming mem- bers Of society, For three or four making good in their positions il was added, and all they need is the chance.
 American legionnaires arc in touch with employers, many are employers. and almost posts have employment officers, il was said in the call of the Director, and legionnaires are urged to communicate with the bureau if they have places open or hear of jobs needing men within the next six months.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
SCIENTISTS SEARCH FOR ANCIENT CITIES
Expedition from Theological Scmin- ary to Search Plains for Cities of
 Sodom and GomOrraIi.

| St. Louis, Dec. 21.-It may be nee
 essary to search under the Dead Ses to locate the sites of Sodom ana Gomorrah, according to the Rev. Mel. win G. Kyle. president of the Nenia Theological Seminary here, who vii l head scientific expedition to Palen- tine, sailing December %. The parts will search for the exact location oi the cities of the plain" which also include Zoar, Admah and NZeboiim. According to the Biblical account Scdom and Gomorrah were destroyed by fire and birthstone because of the wickednes.s of their habitants, and Arabian tradition says the pillar Of salt into which Lots wife was turned still stands.
 Dr. Kyle, who also is professor of Biblical archaeology at the local in- stitution, expressed the opinion that the date, 1892 E. C.. for the destruc- ton of the two cities is approximate ly correct. He said he believes the sites of the two cities are under the shallow part of the Dead Sea, which has no outlet. and in which no pisca- torial life can exist.
 The party will include nr. F. W. Albright, director of the American School of Oriental Research in Jeru- salem; Prof. Day Of the American University at Beirut, who will take care Of the geological work Of the ex- petition; Herbert Tay, fellow of Dr. Kyle at the seminary and Herbert Kent, student. Should evidence be found that the two cities are under the sea. divers may be employed, Dr. Kyle explained.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
Blind Veterans Do We'll
 As Skilled LabOrers

Berlin, Dec. 21.-Men who lost thelr eyesight during the war, to the number of 9i, today find profitable employment in the siemens- scbuck- ert Electrical Works in this city. They "ork on boring and stamping ma cllhes, and such has been their train- Ing that they labor successfully along- slde Of men whose sight is not inn pared. But special devices have to be attached to the machines of tbn ehhd to protect them against accident.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
DEMOCRATS FAVOR
 SOLDIERS BONUS
Mill Not Support MellOn's Plan,
 Senate Is Told

Washington, Dee. 2t.--Notice was served in the senate yesterday by Senator Simmons of North Carolina tion to what he characterized as See rotary Melons millionaire tax" pro- gram. At the same time he said the democrats would support the soldiers bonus.
 Simmons is the ranking democrat on the finance committee, which vii! handle both of these pieces of legis- lation. He declared the democrats on that committee would vote to cut off taxes but not in the way MT. Mellon and the millionaires and the protiteers want to take them off, He then de- clared specifically for reductions in the rates on small incomes and for repeal of the so-called nuisance taxes.
 Committee Considers Program
 As Senator Simmons was outlining his position, the house ways and means committee proceeded with con- sideration of the administrative posi- tions of the treasury's tax bill under q program calling for temporary shelving of the soldiers bonus until house republicans. in party confer ence after the holiday recess, have de- cided whether a bonus measure is to be reported.
 Experts were called in to explain the administrative changes proposed and were kept busy at blackboard figuring out the effects of the changes proposed. Republican members said substantial progress was made, but the committee is not expected to com plete this phase of it's work before congress reconvencs on January 3.
 Pitched From Peoples Pockets
 Senator Simmons told the senate that the S300.000.000 surplus an nouncod by the treasury represent cd just so much money illegally hlChed from the pockets of Amcri- cans" explaining that congress could only affiX sufficient to supply money necessary to meet ordinary expenses of the government.
 This money should be returned as soon as possible" he said and we will gladly join with you in it's re- turn. but not in the manner which itsih'hh SpoiAiS' VT tlhNi'ttis -hSl- lon apparently desire 1t returned. The same element opposing the bonus is demanding that taxes on large in- comes be cut to the bone. You will have to give us some better reason for agreeing than that the repubii- can party promised to put it through"
 Peace Time prolitecring
 Senator Simmons assertion that there is almost as much profiteering now as athore was during the war. drew question from Senator Moses. republican, Of New Hampshire. as to whether there had been any cost plus" contracts let since tho change of national administrations in 1921.
 There arc bigger profits being made today than under any cost plus
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
VOn HOesch Would Be
 Acceptable to Belgium

Brussels, Dec. al.-The Belgian government, upon being sounded by Germany, has let it be known that Dr. Leopold Won Hoesch, now Ger man charge d'affaires in Paris, would be acceptable to Belgium as German minister at Brussels.
 The Belgian authorities are greatly pleased by tlp naming of General Charles G. Dawes as American mem- Der of one of the expert committees 10 inquire into Gcrmany's resources as he is regarded as eNccllently qualified.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
BRITISH BIRTHS DECREASE

London, Dec. 2l.-Births in Eng land and Wales arc showing de- crease. The lowest rate of any third quarter, excepting during the war, has just been tabuated. During the three months ended Sept. 50 the births were i90,1fS, or G,GS3 fewer than in the preceding quarter. Deaths also show cd decrease Of 22.7t5.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
American Wood Workers
 Given Self GOvernmen

London, Dec. li.-ln view of the difficulties of preserving continuity between the parent organization and branches in the United States and Canada, the Amalgamated Society of Woodworkcrs of Great Britain has decided to give their American mem bcrship complete local autonomy and control over their own affairs. It is stated that management expenses iR the United States and Canada have grown to an average annual charge Of moro than 25 shillings per mem. Der.
 Mauna l.oa, on the island Of lin. Maii, rises 3,630 feet above tho sea
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
LET WEALTH GO

London, Dec. 21.-The man r.sspon- sibe for the opening Of the himber- ley diamond fields. in South Africa, sold the fields for s2,500, believing them exhausted after having re-
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21

contract" returned Senator Simmons.
 Representative Strong, republican,, of Kansas, proposed in bill today that funds for bonus be raised by adding 25 per cent inheritance tax on tax exempt securities.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21

moved several thousand stones. The fields have yielded diamonds ever since, and had Edwin William Streeter. who died here recently at the age Of Ss. retained his property he would have been one of the rich est men in the world.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-07-25
GERMAN GIRL STUDENTS
 MAKING BRAVE FIGHT

DRESDEN, July 25, Ringing church bells is the occupation a girl student in one of the German uni versailles has adopted as a means of piecing out her inadequate income. She also did factory work and mend ing until a gift from the students of Vassar College provided her with money to buy meal tickets for the students mess. Now she is able to devote more time to her studies. The students messes give two hot meals day at a cost in American money of two cents, but many of the woman students cannot afford even this small sum.
 Many girls are trying to live on only one hot meal a day, and con- soquently the number forced to leave the universities and high schools because of illness Is very large.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-07-25
TENNESSEE TO CONSTRUCT
 $2000,C00 WAR MEMORIAL

NASHVILLE. July 25,-A $2,- 900, 900 memorial, testifying to the regard of the people of Tenn essee for her sons who gave their lives in the world war. soon will take its place among the most beautiful and elaborate buildings of the kind in this country.
 Patriotism was still at fever heat when a measure was brought up in the General Assembly to build $2,- 900, 900 memorial to the Tennessee world war veterans, especially. to the memory of the Gold Star sons. The bill passed easily.
 The state appropriated $1,000, 1000, the city of Nashville raised $60O,- 900 and the county of Davidson put up $400,000 and the postwar cam paign crystallized into the plans for a structure which architects claim will be one of the finest and most complete in the entire country.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-07-25
HANSEN AND ElNSTElN
 ADVOCATE GERMANy'S
 ENTRANCE INTO LEAGUE

BERLIN, July 25.-Messages advo- eating Germany's entrance into the League of Nations, received from Dr. Fridtjof Nansen, Prof. Albert Fin stein and Paul Loebe, president Of the Reichstag. were read at a meet ing of the German League for Hu- man Rights.
 Dr. Nansen's message emphasized that the leading politicians of Ger many must negotiate now, before it is too late, and 1t will be a heavy responsibility to answer for, not to try this means in order to find the best solution" f9a
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-07-25
SMALL HOPE FOR
 LEGISLATION ON
 MAJOR SUBJECTS
Short Session of Congress Forecast Preventing Ac-
 ton in Big Questions.

That there is but little hope for any important legislation affecting Alaska to be passed by the Congress which conyenes next December was learned today This. it was said, Is the coneensus of opinion of Ad- minislration leaders and was voiced by some members of the Presidential party who are close to President Harding.
 The fact that the session which is expected to be a short one which will probably be faced with imp0r.- ant legislation affecting national in- terests is regarded as sufficient to prevent Congressional action on Al- askan matters of any great import ance This view is in accord with that held by Gov. Scott C. Bone who believes, however that it will be possible to get action on matters not regarded generally as being Of major importance.
 Congress, it is believed, will be in session from December until March and will not likely take up major Alaskan matters. said Governor Bone. There are some things. he added. that will be brought to it's attention and there is every reason to believe they will receive favorable consideration, he said.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-07-25
REPORTERS STRIKE SUCCEEDS.

DUBLIN, July 25.-For week recently the public of Ireland was without reports of the proceedings in the Irish Parliament. The news papers had boycotted Parliament be- cause of the grievances of the re- porters.
 The quarters for newspapermen were so inadequate, and the restric- lions against them so onerous, that the reporters voted in boycott in which they were supported by the newspaper proprietors In less than a week the difficulties were com posed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-07-25
FUNERAL OF INFANT IS
 HELD THIS AFTERNOON

The funeral of John Bernard Bern hofer, infant son of Mir. and Mrs. J. B. Bernhofer was held this af ternoon at o'clock from the chapel of c. w. Young Undertaking Par lors, Rev A. J. Rocatti officiating. The body was inferred in the Catho- lie plot at Evergreen cemetery.
 The child was born last Thursday morning and died early Monday morning Mrs. Bernhofer, who is in the Government hospital under the care of Dr. l.. P. Dawes, has been seriously i'll and is still very sick Dr. Dawes said today that she is continuing to improve.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-07-25
HAWK INLET PACK NEAR END

That the Hawk Inlet cannery of P. E. Harris and Company has nearly do this week is the stat ,.nent of .perintendent Hans Floe, who came ID this morning on the cannefys ten dei kingfisher and left on same craft this afternoon. The Hawk In l"t cannery had 2S.000 cases 1p when MT. Floe left. and he said that there would probably be enough fish on hand when he returned to the can neTy for the other 2.00U cases it IS prepared to pack.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-07-25
TACOMA RAGING
 YACHT CALLS ON
 WAY BACK SOUTH
pr. Revert Rich and Eight Guests Spend Night Here
 Go to Taku Camp.

With party of nine aboard, in eluding it's owner Dr. Robert Rich of Tacoma, the yacht Rosemary ar. rived here yesterday afternoon and left early today. It left today for Taku Inlet, the party planning to go to Twin Glacier Camp for a short stop and then to proceed south.
 Members of the party were: Mir. and Mrs. Robert D. Samuels, New York City; Judge and Mrs. Charles 'E. Collett, Sidney, Mont. MT. and Mrs Al Friend, Dr and Mrs E.. A Rich and Robert Rich. all of Tacoma While here the party was entertained by MT. and Mrs. Claude Ericson
 Dr. Robert Rich is head of the Tacoma Clinic and one of the lead ing physicians and surgeons on the Pacific Coast. While in the States last summer, Claude, the son of MT. and Mrs. Ericson, was under his care and underwent an operation.
 The party has been out of Ia oulna since early this month. It ':ds stopped at a number of points in Southeastern Alaska. It was at Sitka Sunday while the Presidential party was there and came here from Sitka. All members said they have enjoyed the tour to the utmost and are delighted with Alaskan scenery and the climate.
 The Rosemary Is one of the most famous speed boats on the Sound. It has entered many races and won all the cups put up for boats of it's type and size. It is a 50-foot craft. equipped with a 40 horsepower en- zine. It is well equipped for pleas ure jaunts and has splendid accom- modations
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-07-25
Spontaneous Combustion In Tar Brush Is
 Origin of Small Blaze

Spontaneous combustion Of a tarred paint brush is believed to have started blaze on the roof of the Alaska Auto Supply Company's garage on Front Street yesterday evening, ac- cording to Fire Chief ]. l.. Gray. No damage was done to the building but the brush was con- sumed.
 Workmen who had been tarring the roof of the garage yester- day left the brush on the roof when they quit work When firemen responded to the alarm turned in shortly after ' D. m, they found the brush blazing fiereely but no other fire. There was no fire in the stoves in the garage and none within the i'm mediate vicinity from which a spark could have set the brush afire, said MT. Gray, and it is believed spontaneous combustion was the cause.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-07-25
Baptist Minister Shot
 And Killed; Suspicious

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, July 25.-Rev. James Dale. Baptist minister, was shot and killed near Maynardsville le yesterday. according to telephone report here He was murdered while sitting on the bank of a stream fish ing The theory is that Dale was murdered by moonshiners as he has hoen active in trying to break up lhe traffic Seven have been ar rested as the result of the shoot lLg.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-07-25
3 AMERICANS
 ARE INVOLVED
 CHINESE PLOT
Are Under Arrest for Alleged Wholesale Smuggling of
 Arms Into China.

SHANGHAI, July 25.-Lawrenee H. Kearney, American for whom q warrant was issued on July 9 charg- ing him with being the head Of a plot for the wholesale smuggling of arms into China. was arrested at Chinghai and brought here. kearney was placed in the prison here and bail fixed at S5,000.
 c. V. Stein. another American, arrested by the American consular agents in the same plot, is also be- ing brought here.
 J. J. Maloney, another American and prominent baseball player and sports writer, is also under arrest.