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Evening star., 1923-07-21
HALF-M|LE TRACK
T0BE |NAUGURATED
Maryland County Fairs Next
Fall Will Include Run
ming Events.

Special Dispatch to rhe Star.
BALTIMORE, Md, July 21.-Cecil
county will have Il half-mile race
track. on which running races may
be staged next fall. Racing permits
have already been secured by the
promoters and dates for the meet
have been set. This makes the sec
ond county which will have half
mile race track as an adjunct to its
county fair for the first time this
year.
= The other county which will start
having races at its fair this year is
Carroll. Races will be held at Taney-
town
The Cecil county track and fair
grounds are being located about two
NOTED by the newly organized Cecil
County State Fair and Agricultural
Society. The track is located on the
state road between Elkton and Will
mington.
Fair Dates Announced.
The dates allotted for the fair are
September II, ~, IS. IA and l5. The
Carroll County Fair will be held
September II, II, l3 and IA. Both
out any racing.
The dates that have been fixed by
the state racing commission for the
other county fairs where racing Will
be held are as follows:
Cambridge Fair Association, Cam
bridge, Nd, July 81, August L and ..
locomoke Fair Association, POGO
moke City, Md, August IA, Is, 16 and
II.
Wicomico Fair Association, Sails
bury. Md, August 21. %, % and "a.
Agricultural Society of Montgom-
cry County, Rockville, Md, August
21, %. % and "a.
Maryland State Fair and Agricul-
tural Society of Baltimore County,
Timonium, Nd, September 8, 4, 8.
6 and :.
The Cumberland Fair Association,
Cumberland. Md, October ., 3, 4
and b
Agricultural and Mechanical Asso-
citation of Washington County, Hag-
erstown, Md, October 8, 10, IL and
IL.
The Hartford County Fair Associ-
alton, Belair. Md, October ., 10, II
and IL.
Frederick County Agricultural So
ciety. Frederick, Md, october 16, Il,
Is and 10.
Southern Maryland Agricultural
Fair Association Marlboro. Md, No
vember IS. IA. Is. 16 and II.
Evening star., 1923-07-21
HOME FROM RUSSIA
AFTER YEARS STAY
Food in Kiev Cheaper Than in
America, Declares H. D. Brink
of Takoma Park.

H. D. Brink of 20 Sycamore avenue
Takoma Park, has just returned from
a years stay in Russia. and reported
to the. headquarters of the American
Relief Administration in New York
that food Is now selling on the mar
ket in Kiev at prices lower than it can
be purchased at wholesale in America
''It is no longer advisable for Amer
leans to send food to their friends in
Russia" said Mr.. Brink at is far
better to send them the money. When
left, the a. L. A. SO food packages.
which formerly commanded a conSid-
cradle premium when unscrupulous
persons disposed of them to the food
spectators, are now worth less than
$5. While kiev never was in the
famine area in the strict sense of the
word, plenty of hungry people were
there when / arrived last August, and
food commanded ia bulOuS prices. Now
all that is changed. Prices collapsed
when American food packages began
to arrive, thereby helping not only
those who actually received them, but
bringing down the cost to the entire
population"
In view Of the large crops that are
in prospect, Mr.. Brink considers that
the A. r. a. is perfectly justified in
withdrawing its aid at this time.
Evening star., 1923-07-21
u. S. WILL RELEASE
S25O,OOO WHISKY
Sherwood Distilling Product Short
of Measure, Charge at
Baltimore.
Special Dispatch TO The Star.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
BALTIMORE, Md, July 21.-More
than $250,000 worth of whisky which
the government seized from the Sher-
wood Distilling Company. Cockeys-
vile, because of alleged short meas
ure, will not be confiscated, accord
ing to local prohibition and internal
revenue officials
The government has just returned
25i cases of whisky to the distilling
company, 1t was announced. This
liquor was seized in January last
when federal investigators. following
complaints from druggists, said they
discovered the liquor to be short
measured.
1t also was announced that the
threatened seizure of 1891 cases OF
alleged short-measured whisky dis
covered last spring at the distillery
VIII not be effected. Instead both
lots of liquor are now being rebottled
into full pint measure bottles, it was
said
Whether the company will be fined
depends. it was said. on the decision
of the government following a con-
ference which is now in progress.
Evening star., 1923-07-21
ACCUSED OF ASSAULT.
Colored Man Charged With Part
in Stabbing and Robbery.

A young colored man. named Will
bur Ritter, residing at 1924 NJ street,
was arrested last night by Detective
Barbee of the eighth precinct and
held on charges of assault and rob
berry. Richard Johnson. also colored.
Edes place and 50th street northeast.
reported that three men attacked him
at New York avenue and 11th street
the morning of July Q, stabbed him
in the neck and robbed him of S51.
Surgeons at Freedmen's Hospital.
where Johnson was treated, told the
police the wounded man narrowly
escaped death. Ritter is said to have
admitted being involved in row
with Johnson and claimed the latter s
conduct put him on the defensive. He
denies knowing anything of money
being taken from Johnson. Detective
Barbee is searching for two other
colored men alleged to have partici-
pated in the attack.
Evening star., 1923-07-21
HELD AS DRUG VICTIM.
Charles Monty Arrested After Po-
lice Break Trapdoor.

Detective r. A. Sanders of the mar
cotic squad, accompanied by Detec-
tives Cox and Thompson, last night
broke through a trapdoor on the
top floor of building at New Jer-
sey and New York avenues and ar
rested Charles Monty, alleged victim
of narcotics, found asleep in his room.
Monty, giving his age as twenty
three and his address as Falls Church.
Va, was charged with a violation
of the Harrison narcotic law. it be-
ing alleged that he had small guam
tity of a narcotic in his possession.
Detectives say the young man told
them he contracted the dope" habit
in Baltimore. He was taken to Gal
linger Hospital for treatment and to
be held until wanted for a prelim-
mary hearing.
Evening star., 1923-07-21
GIVES LIFE SEEKING
TO SAVE, BROTHER
Steel Man Drowned at Beach in
Vain Effort at Rescue-Bodies
Are Recovered.
Special Dispatch TO The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
OCEAN CITY, Md, July 21.-Ira
Fouse, thirty-nine years old. general
manager of the Allegany Steel Foun-
dry Company. Pittsburgh, and his
brother, John Marvin Fouse. also of
Pittsburgh. were drowned last night
while bathing at Bethany Beach. near
here.
Bathers said one of the brothers
got beyond his depth and called for
help. The other swan to his rescue,
and both were carried down. The
bodies were recovered a few minutes
later The brothers had been visit
ing their sister, Mrs. Townsend,
owner of the Seaside Inn.
Evening star., 1923-07-21
M. E. UNITY STEPS LIKELY.
Joint Commission Expected to Act
at Cleveland Meeting.

CLEVELAND, July 21.-Steps look
ing toward fhe reunion of the north
ern and southern branches of the
Methodist Episcopal Church are ex-
pected to be taken at a four-day
meeting of the joint commission on
unification which begins here Tues
day.
Although complete unification is
said not to be likely at this time, it is
probable that a plan will be adopted
which will be an intermediary step
to later alliance.
Evening star., 1923-07-21
DRY AGENTS SEIZE
RUM-LADEN TRUCK
Is Barrels Alcohol and 27 Gases
of Whisky Taken in Maryland,
Labeled Furniture.
BY the Associated Press.

BALTIMORE, Md. July 21.-Prohi-
bition agents yesterday seized a truck
containing twenty-five barrels Of al
legged high-test pure alcohol and
twenty-seven cases OF liquor, said to
be genuine Scotch whisky.
Acting upon Il tip, the agents way
laid the truck near Fullerton. When
accosted, the driver, who gave his
name as Joseph Lertzman of Philadel-
phia, produced a bill for a load OF
furniture. but the agents investigated
and found liquor concealed among
the household articles. The furniture
dress
Lertzman and a negro companion
who said he was Peter Williams OF
Philadelphia. were held on a charge
of transporting liquor. The truck.
owned by the National Storage Com
pany. Philadelphia, was confiscated
Evening star., 1923-07-21
SLEEP WALKER FALLS.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
MARTINSBURG, w. Va, July 21-
Mrs. Howard T. Walker, this city.
suffered a severe fall at the home OF
In her wandering she came To. the
county. while walking in her SSeep.
In her wandering, she came To the
head Of "a staircase and tumbled
down before awaking. Atte ndine
physicians said her injuries would
not prove serious, consisting largely
of bruises.
Evening star., 1923-07-21
BLOCKED FIRE ESCAPE.
Seymour Levy Arrested After Fail
| ing to Heed Warnings.

Failure to keep the fire escape on
his apartment at 1440 w street north
west clear of distractions brought
Seymour Levy into the District Of
Columbia branch of Police Court to-
day on a charge of violating the fire
escape regulations of the fire depart
ment. 1t was charged that he per-
mitted a baby pen. clothesline and a
lot of toys to be placed on the fire
escape, obGtructing 1t and endanger-
ing the lives of the occupants of the
building in case of the necessity of
making their escape from the build
ing in case of d fire.
The fire inspector said that Levy
had been first notified to remove the
menace in June and several times
since He was released on his per-
sonal bond by Judge Schuldt on prom
ising to comply with the law at once.
Evening star., 1923-07-21
NORFOLK MAN is GIVEN
YEAR FOR DRAFT EVASION
William Ferrebee Sentenced to City
Jail; Brother Also Failed to Reg
lister, Is Charged.
Special Dispatch 10 The Star.

DUtCluI IJIsIIH0CII 10 7 ne Star.
RICHMOND, Va, Juy 21-William
Ferrebee of Norfolk. charged with
failing to register under the selective
draft law, has been sentenced to serve
year in the Jail at Norfolk by
Judge D. Lawrence Groner of the
United States district court, who re-
fused to grant the man a new trial.
The man, it was shown, had failed
to heed the demands of the govern
ment when the call for troops was
made, as did his brother, the latter
having since gone insane and was
sent to an asylum. Counsel for Fer
rebee announced that an appeal would
be had to the Supreme Court of the
United States.
The defense claimed Ferrebee had
not been out of the jurisdiction of
the eastern district for years, but
Judge Groner disposed of that quick
ly by saying 1t was not a defense.
Evening star., 1923-07-21
BRUNSWICK KHAN PARADES
Special Dispatch to The Star


FREDERICK, Md, July 21.-About
100 robed and hooded men. represent
ing Ku Klux Klan chapters of Fred
erick and Washington counties and
Baltimore city, paradad on Main
street, Brunswick, in the second dem.
onstration of the summer
meeting in an open field on the
edge of the town followed the pa.
rade. Large crowds watched the
Klansmen pass. There was no dis
order.
Evening star., 1923-07-21
SNAKE BITES CHILD.
Special Dispatch to The Stnr.

MARTINSBURG, w. Va, July 21.-
Reaching behind a barrel to recover
a hatchet dropped there by her fa-
ther, the ten-year-old daughter of
Trone Milburn of the county was bit
ten on the wrist by three-foot cop
perhead snake reposing there. Anti
dotes were administered and the
child put under medical care quickly
enough to create the nope that the
wound will not be fatal
Evening star., 1923-07-21
THE WEATHER

District of Columbia and Mary
land-Generally fair tonight and to-
morrow; continued warm; light to
gentle winds, winds westerly.
Virginia-Generally fair tonight
and tomorrow: light to gentle winds.
mostly westerly.
West Virginia-Fair tonight and
tomorrow; no important change in
temperature.
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
Thenometer-4 pm. "a; 8 pm.
SO; II midnight, Il: am. 73; am,
10; noon, 80.
Barometer-4 pm. 1895; 8 pm,
1895; IL midnight. 1896; 4 am, 1898;
8 am, 1896; noon, 29.91
Highest temperature, 96, occurred
at . pm. yesterday; lowest temper
ature. 72. occurred at 1920 am. today
Temperature same date last year
Highest. 81; lowest, 81.
Weather in Various Cities.
Evening star., 1923-07-21
SEEK TWO NEW SCHOOLS.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
EVANSVILLE, Md, July 21.-A
new elementary school for Laurel and
a high school for the Maryland Park
neighborhood will. it is unde rstood,
be asked of the Prince Georges coun-
ty board of education when delega-
tions from these communities appear
before the board on August Z, each
having requested a hearing for that
Evening star., 1923-07-21
FOREIGN.
(s am., Greenwich time. today)
Stations. Temperature. Weather.
CAUGHT UNDER HORSE.
Girl, II, Suffered Fractured Cheek
at Lynchburg.
p%ial D;snatch to The Star


LYNCHBURG, Va. July 21.-Miss
Sarah Williams. seventeen, daughter
of r. d. Williams of Brookneal, suf-
fered fractured cheek bone at
Brookneal Thursday when a riding
horse stumbled with her and rolled
upon her face. She was brought here
for attention.
Evening star., 1923-07-21
Dolph Is Charm an.

The board of governors of the bu-
reau is composed of John Dolph, Met
ropolitan Life; John f. Dryden. Pru-
Dental; Benjamin Chiswell, People 5
Mutual; W. 5. Bennett, Equitable Life.
and Lee l.. Mckinney, Provident Relief
Association.
The bureau will open August l with
Miss Marian Parker in charge as sec
retary.
Evening star., 1923-07-21
BUREAU TO CHECK
| INSURANCE AGENTS
D. C. Official Announces Es-
tabIishment of Branch Ad-
vocated by Companies.

Establishment of a bureau of in
formation to enable insurance COM
panies to keep a check on the move
ments of agents and solicitors. was
announced today by Burt A. Miller.
superintendent of insurance for the
District.
The bureau is being formed by the
life, Industrial, health and accident
companies in cooperation with the
insurance department. and. for the
present, the bureau will be quartered
in the offices of Mr.. Miller, in the Dis
trict building.
1t was explained today that the bu-
reau would operate follows:
If John Doe left the employ of a
company today that company would
notify the bureau, which in turn
would inform all other companies.
Should it develop later that John
Does accounts were not straight that
fact also would be communicated to
the other companies, but without de-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-04
READY TO ACT IF
SITUATION ARISES
Military Will Take Over More
house Parish in Emergency

Bastrop, La, Jan. 4.-Morehouse
parish maintained its status quo early
today under control of civil authori-
ties but fh additional military forces
on handsend the state adjutant gen.
eral ready to act under direction of
! the governor in any situation that
might arise in connection with the
states investigation of masked band
operations which is expected to result
in sensational disclosures and whole
sale arrests.
The coming of Col. L. A. Toombs,
adjutant general of the Louisiana Ma
tional Guard, and the arrival of a de-
tachment of cavalry to reinforce two
companies of infantry and machine
gun company already stationed at
Rastrop, the parish seat, and the VIII
lage of Mer Rouge, resulted in an air
of exceptancy and reports of impend-
ing action by the military to take
over the police powers of the parish.
Col. Toombs denied that such action
had been decided upon.
Il am here as the ranking military
representative of the governor to take
such action under his direction as the
situation at any time may warrant"
Col. Toombs said. LAS conditions
present themselves they will be met
adequately. Thus far no action has
been taken which would place the
parish under control of the military
and reports to the contrary are in
correct"
Attorney Gen. Coco, who will con-
duct the open hearing into masked
band operations, chiefly among them
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-04
A.P. MARSH MAKES
PROTEST ON TRUCKS
Charges Heavy in Taxation and
"ViCiOus Legislation" Complaint
lspeeial % The IIeFaldl.

fspseial 70 The Herald,
Hartford, Jan, "A, l., Marsh ol
New Britain appeared before Auto
mobile Commissioner Robbins II
sioeekel late yesterday afternoon, Ia
the interests OF the Connecticut state
FFuekmen's Association, 20 protest
against the high rate OF taxation OF
motor trucks in this state and also
against what he termed vicious leg
islation" against motor truck trans
poFtatian,
Factory Heads Present,
He was accompanied by numerous
heads Of manufacturing concerns
who are actively engaged In trans
porting their products by motor
truck. each OF whom protested in no
uncertain terms against the unfair
ness OF present legislation and high
taxation OF motor trucks in this state.
Advantage Of Trucks.
The committee pointed out 10 the
commissioner the advantages being
experienced by manufacturers and
others in this state in the use of
motor trucks in transportation In
view of tho fact that the railroads
at the present time are giving such
inefficient service. They stated that
without the Use of motor trucks. II
would be impossible for them 10
make deliveries on their numerous
orders. and stated that the expense
connected with the operating OF
trucks and the taxation laid on them
by the state. tended TO discourage the
use of them and vitality affected the
production in their factories.
Commissioner Stocked received
their complaints and asked for time
In which TO study the situation and
to consider the many phases of the
question.
Fairness TO All.
He assured them of his friendli-
ness towards them and said that he
realized the importance of the use
of motor trucks in transportation
both for factories and for private use.
He promised that he would take the
matter under serious consideration
and would take steps TO do all in his
power to alleviate conditions and |
promised fairness to all in his final |
decisions He stated that he would !
call the committee together again to
discuss the matter and make known
his decisions in the near future.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-04
SPANISH WAR VETS
HOLD INSTALLATION
New Britain and Bristol Camps
Meet at State ArmOry

Officers of A. q, Hammond Camp
TINTED Spanish War Veterans. the
camp auxiliary. Hadseil camp OF
Bristol and the auxiliary TO that camp
were installed at meeting OF the Or
CARNATIONS held last evening al the
armory on Arch street, There were
about $50 in attendance. A chicken
supper preceded the installation.
The officers were installed by De-
partment Commander Charles ". Bur-
dick OF Norwich. Junior Vice De-
pdrtment Commander Theodore John
son OF this city acted as master OF
ceremonies. Among the invited
guests were the members OF the a.
A. II. OF New Britain
The officers OF the local camp who
were installed are as follows: Com
mander. Alfred ii. Griswoid; senior
vice commander John Shea: junior
vice commander. william Reed: Of
fcer OF the day. william Massey; Of
ficer OF the guard. John Burns: ad-
jutant. Eugene Barnes: quartermas-
ter, Ike Hills: camp surgeon. DIR.
Joseph Klein; trustee. w. w. Bullen;
color scrgeants. william Rice. Gus
tave Carlson: chief bugler. Myron
Young: patriotic instructor, sydney
Leonard.
The Bristol men installed were Roy
X. Lindsey, commander: Charles
senior vice commander;
Joseph Provencher, junior vice COM
mander; Thomas DAILY. officer OF the
day: George Loomis. officer OF the
guard; Leon Z. LOOMS. trustee; Ed
ward Mallory. adjutant; Julius Clark.
auartermaster; George Thomas,
chaplain.
Department president, Mrs. Mary
A. Johnson of South Manchester in
stalled the officers Of the auxiliary to
he A. G. Hammond camp. Past
president. Ellen Berry Of Hartford,
vas the conductor.
The officers installed for the local
auxiliary were: President, Mrs. An
ia Walker; senior vice president,
Mrs. Nellie Helm; junior vice presi-
lent, Mrs. Margaret Sykes: chaplain,
hrs. C. Massey; secretary, Mrs. Rose
Beckett; treasurer, Mrs. Nellie Hit
,rand; historian, Mrs. Josephine
Crimson; patriotic instructor, Mrs.
.ouise Davis; conductor. Mrs. Kath-
rine Hills; assistant conductor. Mrs.
lnna Egan; guard, Mrs. Josephine
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-04
MAY APPOINT wALLEN.

Because OF the announcement OF
President John II. Trumbull OF the
state senate made from the chair
yesterday afternoon relative ITO his
committee appointments. II Is diffi-
cult TO forecast the occupants OF the
various posts. Theodore Wallcn.
head capitol reporter for the Hart-
ford "courant." and New Britain
man. was clerk Of the appropriations
committee at the last session of the
legislature and 1t is practically GER
tain that he will be reappointed when
tho new committee is organized for
1923 business.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-04

the kidnapping and Staying OF Watt
Daniels and Thomas T. Richards. Mer
Rouge citizens, left New Orleans. ae-
companied by an assistant. He was
expected TO reach here early today TO
prepare for the initial session OF the
inquisition tomorrow.
st. Claire Adams. prominent law
yer OF New Orleans. appointed spe-
cial prosecutor several weeks ago to as
sist the attorney general at the pub
lie hearing. withdrew from the case
last night.
Search for Harold Teegerstrom,
timekeeper at the carbon plant where
Burnett was employed. who disap-
peared last Friday night, continued
without results.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-04
100000 STARVING
Reports From Russia Show That
Famine Again Threatens-only Dry
Rations Are Wanted Now.

Moscow. Jan. (By the Associated
Press)-The central commission COM
batting the effects OF the famine has
decided to propose that all foreign re-
lief organizations hereafter furnish
only dry rations, which will be dis
tributed through the soviet institu.
tions. The commission will also In.
sist upon an immediate reduction IN
the number of soup KITCHENS and OF
administrative stats:
These steps will be taken, II was
explained with a view of reducing ex-
penses, inasmuch as conditions have
changed since the agreements with
the relief organizations were signed.
The newspapers publish reports that
the famine is increasing in various
parts of Russia. An Odessa dispatch
says that in the Elizabeth-grad dis
trict alone more than 100000 persons
are on the verge Of starvation.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-04
City Items

| Suit for 500 against Thomas and
Joseph Tuszkowski has been brought
| by the Stanley Svea Grain and Coal
Co.
Gulbransen Player Pianos Morans'.
--advt.
A regular meeting of Penfield camp
will be held at o'clock Friday even
ing. Initiation of candidates will take
place.
Drum Corps Dance, Saturday night
Tabs hall, Jan. G. Admission Acc,
including tax.-advt.
The whist and social to be given
by Commodore Barry council, A. A.
r. /. r. has been postponed to Jan.
IS. The committee of arrangements
will meet after the regular meeting
this evening.
Steve Paraluc of 223 Beaver street,
has complained to the police depart
ment that large quantity of hay has
been stolen from his barn.
The Sons of Veterans Auxiliary will
hold its weekly social Friday after
noon from $3.50 to o'clock.
Miss Clara Rock and Miss Rather.
inc Gleed have purchased the beauty
parlor formerly conducted by Miss
Rose Fitzsimmons in the Mutual
building.
Engine company No. 5 was called
out yesterday afternoon to extinguish
a slight fire at SIS Smalley street.
There was little damage.
Going to buy a Player Piano? See
our window first. c. l.. Pierce G. Co.
---advt.
The New Britain Investment Co.
has declared an eight per cent divi-
dend. A meeting will be held at the
Hebrew school hall on Elm street to-
night at which new shares will be
issued. ,--
La France Beauty Parlor. Mutual
Building. Tel. 572.-advt.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-04
MUST RETURN AUTO
Suit Against Constable Stark for At
tached Truck Decided in Favor OF
Plaintiff in City Court.

Judgment was rendered in city
court this morning in favor of the
New Britain Hebrew Supply Co., ver-
sus Constable George A. Stark, in the
case of an attachment on a Vim
truck.
The truck was attached by Consta-
Bile Stark on a judgment rendered
against Falk & Epstein. The New
Britain Hebrew Supply Co. claimed
ownership of the truck under con-
ditional bill of sale, and retained At
torney Morris D. SAKE to bring action
to replevin it. Judgment was rem
dered in favor of the plaintiff: