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Evening star., 1924-12-21
SINKING or SCRAPPED WARSHIPS
GIVES NAVY VALUABLE LESSONS
In nfOrn,ation OF Unusual Character Obtained For
Use When First Requirements Are Laid DoiUn
Under Washington Treaty. 80

a, similar nature with caissons built
for the purpose and subject to attack.
At best, however this furnished only
partial data as to the stresses which
must be provided against in actual
warfare II IS noteworthy that the
only announcement as to the Wash
ington experiments made by the Navy
Department" declared the expecta-
tions of. the naval constructors who
designed the ships were realized, inn
plying that the hull resisted under
water attack to degree shat no bat
tleship previously built could have
been. expected to do.
Protection to Decks.
The Washington design also includ-
ed additional protective deck con-
war proved that sea battles could be
fought at such extreme range that
projectiles would fall from high an
giles. making the decks of combat
ships the greatest danger point
Bombs dropped from aircraft also
would be directed at the decks, and
despite the added weight and changes
in liability that would result, 1t was
obvious that protective decks must
De cdopted without sacrificing heavy
side armor necessary for protection
at f1atter angles against the ships
sides. The protective decks of the
Washington were subjected to attack
also, both by bomb and shell FIRE
which finally sent the uncompleted
ship to the bottom OF the Virginia
capes.
Extensive data to the results of
every method of attack employed were
compiled by the special naval board
which conducted the tests. With this
the experts have also data on shell
fire against the turrets of the
scrapped older battleship North Da-
kota, and reports from war days of
the effect of heavy gun fire, torpedoes
and mines on British and German
battleships as the basis on which
their studies viii be conducted to lead
up to the first replacement battle
ship design. Under the treaty the
first replacement ships may be laid
down In 1881, to be completed in 1894
Evening star., 1924-12-21
SWINDLE DECLARED
WORKED IN CAPITAL
Four Men and Women Arrested in
Capital-No Record
Here.
By the Associa ted Press.


RICHMOND. Va, December 20
The four men and women arrested
here last night on charges of obtain
ing money under false pretences by
fraudulently soliciting subscriptions
for charitable organizations. operated
under instructions from "headuuar-
ters In Baltimore" their alleged lead
ers, j. Stanley Cooke of Baltimore
told detectives today. A list of firms
and individuals here, taken from
Cooke, was furnished him, he said.
by the Baltimore headquarters and
marginal notations such as "simon
pure meant that the firm or indivi-
dual was always good for a. dona-
tion and should be $"hit' first.
More than so firms and individuals
mad been victimizea by the solicitors.
Capt of Detectives Alexander Wright
declared. He said persons and Arms
In other cities, including Washing
ton and Baltimore, also donated to
the fictitious charities and that the
amount collected amounted to thou
sands of dollars.
Miss Anita Roehn of Baltimore held
Tor questioning last night, when
Cooke and Mrs. Leta Howard Green
and Mrs. Mary A Ford, both of
richmond, were taken into custody.
was formally placed under arrest to-
Gay. Mrs. Ford was released under
s1,ooo bond today, but the Others
were unable to give bail
mere are no records at local no.
nee headquarters regarding the per
sons arrested in Richmond
Evening star., 1924-12-21
Marriage Licenses.

Licenses have been issued to the following
yolney o. Clark of Wheatland, Wyo., and
Frances r. Clark Of this city.
Frank Carter and Lulu Lewis.
Frank B, Perkins and Irene X. TrlEg.
Kart NJ WorIey Of Portsmouth, Ohio and
Mabel o. Burks Of Lyncnburg, Va.
Frank Wickers of this city and Mary N.
Harry A. sturees Of Larchmont. N. T., and
Mardis Woodward Of Novum, Va.
Lyles Henry aad Myrtle J. Acton.
Martin Kaplan Of Brooklyn, N T., aAd
Florence Aare1 Of this city.
Mills Reddick and Hettie Morton.
Robert G. Bruno and Mary e. Brent.
Richard L. Atkinson and Thelma v. Phil.
lips, both OF Richmond: Ya.
John B. Thomas Of onsntiso, Va, and
Cnaries NJ. Davis and Blanche G. Scott.
Evening star., 1924-12-21

With six or seven year period
ahead before the United States may
lay down it's first replacement battle
ship under the Washington naval
treaty, Navy experts will have ample
time to make the utmost use Of data
obtained from experiments on the
hull of what was to have been the
superdreadnaught Washington and
on other scrapped vessels in prepar-
ing designs for new ships. They are
expected to achieve a decided ad
vance in warship construction as
result of their prolonged studies.
The Washington experiments. de-
tails of which are regarded as among
the most confidential matters in the
custody of the Navy Department, af-
forded an opportunity to obtain in
formation OF an unusual character.
The four ships of this class, three of
which were completed and are now
with the fleet represent the most
powerful defensive and offensive de-
velopment in battleship building the
world will know until the two new
British superdreadnaught are launch
ed and commissioned. The only ves-
sci approa ching the Maryland, West
Virginia and Colorado now afioat is
the Japanese 16-inch -gunned, post
Jutland battleship Mitsui.
Lessons of Wnr.
Designs for this class of ships were
prepared in the Navy Department
while the European war was in prog
ress, but before the United States en-
tered the conflict. The submarine
menace had almost reached its climax
in threatening allied defeat before
the plans were completed, and there
are many things in the hull construc-
ton of the ships which grew out of
war experience of the allies as OBJ
served by American experts. These
have to do for the most part with
better protection against torpedoes
and mines. and the experiments with
the Washington hull afforded the
only chance the naval engineers of
any nationality have had to test the
methods Of protection adopted on a
scale that would furnish reliable data
The designs of the ships were based
in part upon extensive experiments of
Evening star., 1924-12-21
REPORT RUSSIANS
MAKING PROGRESS
Party of British Trade Union
lists Returns From Inspec-
ton of Conditions.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, December 2O-The dele
CATION from the British Trades Union
Congress, which has just returned
from a siN-week tour of inspection in
Russia, has issued a preliminary re-
port pending the prepa paration of a de-
tailed report for publica tion later
The report declares that the social,
economic and industrial conditions in
Russia have enormously improved
since a trade union delegation made
a similar visit in 1920, while the dele
gates agreed that rapid progress in
economic restoration now Is going on
Country More Stable.
The financial stability of the coun-
try, ii was stated, was found to be
more secure than was expected, in
dustrial undertakings being rapidly
developed, especially in the direction
Evening star., 1924-12-21
FACING AN OPERATION.
MAN ADMITS SLAYING
"I've Got to Tell You in Case
I Don't Pull Through"
He Is Quoted as Saying.
Rv the Associated Press

Rv the Associated Press
DENVER, December 20. - Because
he believed he was dying as he went
under the influence of ether for
tonsil operation here November 81,
john A. Hayes. a patient at Fitz-
simmons Hospital revealed staying
Al Hueysville, Ky. to Capt r. c.
kirkwood. the Army physician at
tending him. it became known today
Don't give me any more ether yet
doe. Hayes pleaded as he was
stretched out on an operating table
I've killed man and I've got to
tell you about il in case | don't pull
through" he was quoted as saying
Hayes then confessed, it was said,
that in October he killed Jim Castle
a Hueysville, when attacked by
castle, as he attempted to eject him
from his brothers house. Hayes de-
clared he fed from the State and
came to Denver where he suffered a
severe hemorrhage and was taken to
the hospital. He has a wife and
child living in Hueysville, he told
Capt Kirkwood.
Evening star., 1924-12-21
ATTENTION is NEEDED.

IL you are interested enough in
radio to really want to know how it
works and what makes 1t work, you
will never turn from an article ex-
planning its functioning until you I'm
derstand 1t. If you reread some para
graphs over and over again you will
find that each time you read them
you will find out a little more about
what the writer is trying to impress
on your mind. until you finally do un-
derstand what he is talking about.
Reading ten articles through once
may not tell you as much or make as
great an impression. as reading a
single, simple explanatory article
over and over again until you under
stand 1t all, from start tot finish
Evening star., 1924-12-21
BROKER SENTENCED
IN STAMP THEFT
Trusted p. o. Worker Here,
Accused as AccompIice,
ParoIed in Case.
By the Associated Press.

ST. LOUIS, December 20.-Federal
Judge Davis today sentenced Henry
Flachskamm, 81 years old, stamp
collector and broker, to a four-year
term at Leavenworth prison and to
pay $4,000 fine for possessing un-
used postage stamps known to have
been stolen from the Government
Bond pending an appeal was denied
Herman G. Davis, an employe of
the Post Office Department at Wash
ington, had confessed theft of ap-
proximately 100000 worth of stamps,
which he said he sold at reduced
prices to Flachskamm, who resold at a
profit.
Davis pleaded guilty and was SEN
fenced to a fve-year term, but was
imm ediately paroled in consideration
of his having made restitution of
Evening star., 1924-12-21
RADIO HEADS LIST
Of GERMAN GIFTS
Popular Christmas Present
Sold Even in Lingerie
Shops in Berlin.
By the Associated Press.

BERLIN. December 20-The radio
in Germany apparently is leading the
lists CT the Christmas shoppers. 1t is
dominating the market even to the ex-
clusion of toys. With radio subscribers
increasing at the rate of 100, 900 month
.ly, because of the governments action
in reducing the monthly license fee to
marks. owners OF Christmas stalls and
booths have stocked up principally on
radio outfits and accessories.
DeliCatessen, lingerie. leather goods
and other stores usually not connected
with the radio industry have installed
radio sales departments in anticipation
of the popular demand for wireless
amusements. Recently the national
radio fair in Berlin was attended by
100000 visitors, and this helped to
stimulate business.
Evening star., 1924-12-21

of electrical power. The delegates
were deeply impressed with the high
degree Of organizing; the admfnistra-
tive capacity and enthusiasm of the
workers under state ownership.
The work ofhousing, education and
social betterment generally is max
ing great progress, the report re-
lates. and religious institutions have
complete freedom. Prostitution, gam
bling and other vices are being rapid
ly eliminated by educational effort
and drastic state regulations, it is
declared
In concluding, the preliminary re-
port states that the coming detailed
report will prove that millions of new
capital could properly and safely be
invested in the development of the
enormous possibilities OF Russia
Evening star., 1924-12-21
Davi. Trusted Worker.

Mr.. Davis, an old and trusted en-
ploye of the Post Office Department,
was a member of a board which pass
ed on stamps for mutilation. Through
his own confession, he entered into
an arrangement with the st. Louis
firm whereby stamps which were re-
turned to Washington for mutilation
were sent to st. Louis.
1t is understood that the Govern
ment succeeded in recovering most
of the stamps.
Evening star., 1924-12-21
ENJOYS SPEAKERS
At PERUVIAN NIGHT
Ministers and Ambassadors
Praise Spirit of Pan
AmeriCanism.

Tribute TO the press of the United
States for it's influence in the spread
Of Pan America nism" and the cor
dial relations between the nations of
The American continent was paid by
Dr. Alfonso Robledo, president of the
Academy of History of Colombia, in
an address At the peruvian Night
celebration of FL Club CervaRtes in
commemoration of the centenary of
the battle of AyaChucho. The meet
ing was held in the auditorium OF
the National Museum and was attend
ed by many South American diplo-
mats.
Dr. Roblcdo also praised King AL
fonso OF Spain. During the course of
his address he declared that. in order
TO understand South America, II is
necessary TO understand Spain, and
in order to understand Spain it is
necessary to understand it's King.
whom he said was an ideal repre-
sentative of his people He praised
The King for his democratic ways
and held him up as a model for the
Spanish people. He defended King
Afonso's policies in Spain's recent
war with rebellious Riffian tribes in
Morocco. DR.. Robledo said that the
King not only visited the various
courts Of Europe, but also visited
the humblest spots of his kingdom
Tells of Family War"
The war of the South American
colonists against the Spanish, which
resulted in the independence of the
latter, was termed a family war by
DR.. Herman Velarde, the Peruvian
ambassador. who said that the people
of South America were of the same
blood, with the same pride and ideals
OF honor as the people of Spain He
traced the history of the founding Of
the +merican continent. Through
Spanish influence the sun worshipers
OF South America bowed before the
Cross of Calvary" declared the am
hassador, who praised the comnemo-
ration of the noted battles of the va
rtous South American wars of indie
pendence that have recently been
held in Washington.
he battle of Ayacucho was COM
pared to the battles of Bunker Hill.
Saratoga and Yorktown in our own
history by Prof. Charles F. Collier of
George Washington University, who
said that the fight for freedom was
Still going on today. but in a differ
ent manner than on battlefelds
Flea of Libcratorx.
us tonight | believe they would say:
Fight for freedom now, a we fought
in our day, with other weapons.
Fight to create opportunities for
men, to build powers in men, to give
them strength to realize their bet
ter possibilities. Make our dream
come true. Give them the substance
of freedom as we gave then the be-
ginning he said
The battle of Ayacucho was fought
December 8, 1924. 1t was the battle
that finally ended the control of Spain
over South America. as we'll as the
independence of Peru.
Francisco J. Hernandez president
Of HI Club Cervantes, presided and in
troduced the speakers. Among those
who were present were the minister
"f Ecuador, the minister of Colombia.
The minister of San Domingo and the
military attache of Spain. The United
States Marine Band played Peruvian
and other South American airs.
Evening star., 1924-12-21
Radio Winners to Be Named

winners Of the Radio Merchants,
Association's insignia contest will be
oecided at a meeting of the board OF
Judges tomorrow afternoon at /
o'clock at the National Electrical
supply Co. The organization offered
six radio sets as prizes for a. suitable
insignia to replace the dial, which has
oeen used since Washington's first
radio show last March.
Evening star., 1924-12-21
Welded COUPLES AGES
TOTAL NEAR 200 YEARS
Bridegroom in Mexico, Almost as
Old as the Republic, Takes
Bride of 80

Correspondence of the Associated Press.
AGUASCALIENTES, Mexico, De-
cember 4.-Nicholas Martinez, who is
almost as old as the Mexican re-
public, has taken unto himself a third
wife, Francisco Quintero. Their COM
bined ages total almost 200 years,
for he is los and his bride confesses
10 so. -.-,-
Except for a slight difficulty in
hearing Martinez appears almost as
young as his new consoFt and at
tributes his longevity to the fresh air
of the country and to the fact that
Providence undoubtedly has guided
his steps. His father, Crescencio
Martinez, died at the age of 125.
Evening star., 1924-12-21
Special Christmas Radio Program,

A special Christmas program will
be broadcast tonight from WGBS, New
York, under the direction Of DR.. Sig
mund Spaeth. prominent musical critic,
and Daley Paskman, director Of the,
station. 1t will be in the nature of an
Informal Studio party, with many
celebrities from the" theatrical ana
musical worlds participating.
Evening star., 1924-12-21
ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES

The Red Triangle Outing Club will
meet at Chesapeake Junction, 2:3o
o'clock, for a five-mile hike to Hyatts-
VILE, Md Last car leaves Fifteenth
street and New Yonk avenue I:45
o'clock.
Evening star., 1924-12-21
proper combination, served after-Tevss
ture. All w eIcome ARA
rlA1i
TONIGHT.

The entertainment committeee9Fxth he
City Club will give a concert byfSaldS
mans Little Symphony Orchestra i'm
the lounge, at S:30 o'clock. MisS
Sarah Bouson, coloratura sopran3s
will sing. No charge. shIIUS
Evening star., 1924-12-21
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

ID. G, Graduate Chapter, Phi Gamma
Delta College Fraternity will have 4
smoker tomorrow evening at Uni
versity Club. Election Of officerAJ
Special invitations have been sent tsU
President Coolidge. an alunnnus OF
Amherst Chapter, and to John Cool Z
idge, who recently became members
of the fraternity at Amherst. 't'@ ,
The Washington Practical Psycbol-e
ogy Club will have a study night ta-s
morrow, o'clock, at Playhouse. 81 ~
Evening star., 1924-12-21

Between SEQ and 1000 lepers are be-
Iieved to be o. sarge--in the United
States.
Evening star., 1924-12-21

$4S, 900 and his assistance. to the Gov
ernment in Flachskamm's prosecu-
ton.
Evening star., 1924-12-21

Even with his wonderful memory
the oldest inhabitant is sometimes art
to forget that he has Indicted hrs
"reminiscences on everybody hesknoSvss
Evening star., 1924-12-21

The Wanderlusters will meet al
2:30 o'clock at the end of Congress
Heights car line, hiking to Fort Car
roll, Bald Eagle Hill and Barnaby
Branch. DIR. Hall will lead Strang-
ers invited.
Evening star., 1924-12-21

DR.. Gertrude V. Sheckells will give
a free health lecture, 3 o'clock. at
health studio, 1928 * street. Subject,
Eating for Health" Buffet health
supper, introducing nutrious foods in
Evening star., 1924-12-21

:, mere are no records at local DO.
nee headquarters regarding the per
sons arrested in Richmond
Evening star., 1924-12-21
Sewing Cabinet

NJ ar h a Washington
style, mahogany finish. oc-
tagon shaped pockets.
The Winslow mail., 1924-03-07

ments and machinery from $780,
0D0 to $6,365,OO or 219.5 per cent;
manufacturing machinery, tools, and
implements from $12,610,000 to $780,
100000, or 1879 per cent; and rail
roads and their equipment from $685.
1000 to $105,831 900, or 23.7 per
cent. Stocks of goods, vehicles other
than motor, furniture, and clothing
increased in value from $86,474, 900
to $248,336, 900, or 1872 per cent
No comparison is possible for the
value of motor vehicles, which was
estimates in 1922 at $13,736,000, be-
cause no separate estimate was made
in 1912.
In making these estimates the De-
partment followed in general the
methods employed in making the
estimates for 1912, though it is be-
lieved that in some respects the
work in 1922 has been more thorough.
It should be borne in mind that the
increase in money value are to- a
large extent due to the rise in
prices which has taken place in
recent years, and so far as that is
the case they do not represent cor
responding increases in the. quantity
of wealth.
The estimated values Of gold and
silver coin and bullion, the vessels
of the Navy, and privately owned
waterworks will appear only in totals
for the United States.
The Winslow mail., 1924-03-07
WOMAN'S CLUB PROGRAM

The next regular meeting of the
Woman's club will be held at the
club room on, the afternoon of
March L. This, will be a civic
meeting, and the program, which will
be under the direction of Mrs. l..
J.. Bennett, chairman of the civic
department, follows:
1. Roll Call-Response: Helpful
suggestions on planting and garden
ing.
2. Music: Town Song.
g. Study Period: Organization OF
county government Mrs. Dale
Smith.
4. Debate conducted by Mrs. V. H.
Driver, Resolved that, owing to the
many adverse conditions, the culti-
vation of plant life in Winslow is
a waste of time and money, there
fore is not practical. Affirmative
Mrs. C. A. Hanson and Mrs. F. B,
Grim; negative: Mrs. John Purdy and
Mrs. M. L. Friday.
5. The Spiritual Value of Trees
Mrs. Grady Gammage,
6. Town Ordinance and Juvenile
Court-Mrs. Ed. Johnson, Mrs. V.
n. Driver, Mrs. J. E. Kleindienst.
The Winslow mail., 1924-03-07
PROOF OF HIGH STANDING
OF CITY SCHOOL SYSTEM

That the Winslow schools have a
high standing and that the students
are doing advanced work has again
been shown by two Winslow girls
who have gone to California to make
their home Hazel and Mary Nell Hall
the daughters of Mr.. and Mrs. G.
c. Hall. who recently moved to the
coast. entered the schools of Glendale
with full standing, and it was found
upon their enrolment that they were
further advanced in their books than
the students there. Although Cali
fornia boasts of her excellent educa-
tional system, both girls were ahead
of the classes in their studies and
they had no difficulty in keeping up
with the work. In fact their school
work is easier in Glendale than it
was in Winslow. Hazel entered the
high school, which has an enrolment
of 5000 and Mary Nell entered one
of the public schools.
A number of Winslow boys and
girls have gone to California schools.
In most of the cases the students
were further advanced than the stud
ents there, and in good many cases
they were promoted to higher
grade. Such examples show that
Winslow has an excellent school
system. of which the people may
well feel proud.
The Winslow mail., 1924-03-07
Wealth of Arizona Shows
Big Increase Over Decade

The Department of Commerce an
nounces, for the State of Arizona.
It's preliminary estimate of the value,
December 81, 1922, of the principal
forms of wealth, the tttal amounting
to 1914, ,255,00, as compared with
S451 ,996,000 in 1912, an increase of
1908 per cent Per capita values
increased from $2,031 to $3,511, or
1928 per cent.
All classes of property increase
in value from 1912 to 1922, except
privately owned transportation and
transmission enterprises, other than
railroads. which decreased from $37,-
983,000 to $30,433,O00, Or 1919 per
cent. The estimated value of taxed
real property and Improvements in
creased from $168,656,000 to $685.
.158,000, or 29O.8 per cent; exempt
real property Exclusive of national
monuments and Grand Canyon Ma
tional Parkl from S14,752,000 to
.$156,436,0OG, or 1904 per cent; live
stock from $43,998,0OO to $685.
900, or 80 per cent; farm imple-
The Winslow mail., 1924-03-07
MOTHERS CLUB MEETING

Delegates to attend the state P
T. A. Convention, which will be
held at Globe the last Of April, were
elected Tuesday afternoon at the
meeting of the Mothers club in the
Washington school auditorium. Mrs
H. Richardson, Mrs. P. D. Grizzarc
and Miss Mary Brown Were the de-
legates selected to represent Wins
low. -s
An interesting and pleasing pre-
gram was given at the meeting. The
school children produced the first
scene of the juvenile operetta, "The
Riding Hoods Rescue, which will
be presented at the auditorium on
the evening of March IA. Members
of the Woman's club gave several
numbers of their Washington birth
day colonial program. Mrs. NJ. Fri
day read a paper on Motion Pict-
ures" Her treatise was enlightenine
and showed that she had given much
attention and thought to her subject
The school children also gave several
numbers. Refreshments were served
at the meeting.