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Evening star., 1924-05-12
THE WEATHER

District OF Columbia and Maryland
Occasional showers this afternoon
and tonight; tomorrow partly cloudy
and somewhat warmer; fresh shifting
winds, becoming westerly.
Virginia-Partly cloudy tonight,
probably showers in extreme north
portion; tomorrow fair and somewhat
warmer.
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
Thermometer-4p pm, So; s pm, So;
IL midnight, SO; am, SO; am, 4S;
noon, SO.
Barometer-4 pm, 1892; 8 pm,
29.76: IL midnight, 1855; am, 2s.4s;
3 m, $3.50; noon, 1882.
Highest temperature, 53.3, occurred
at l am. today; lowest temperature,
45:3, occurred at 6 am. today.
Temperature same date last year
Highest, 80; lowest, 62.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition of the
perature, Sc; condition, very muddy.
Tide Tables.
FURNISHED by United States coast
and geodetic survey.
Today-Low tide, S:38 am. and $40
pm; high tide. :56 am. and 2:11 pm
Tomorrow-Low tide. 9:35 am. and
9:5S p.m.; high tide, 2:49 am. and
3:0S pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rose, 4:59 am; sun
sets, 7:11 pm.
Tomorrow-Sun rises, 4:5s am;
sun sets. 7:12 pm.
Moon rises, 1913 pm; sets, 1:14
am.
Automobile lamps to be lighted one
half hour after sunset.
Weather I'm Yarfous Citfes
Evening star., 1924-05-12
3n Memorianl.

ALLEN. In sad but loving remembrance OF
who departed this life one year ago today
May II, 1923.
Not now. but in the coming years,
Well read the meaning of our tears;
1t may be in the better land.
And then, ah then. we'u understand.
HIS DEVOTED WIFE. LAURA A ALLEN. .
CLARK. A tribute of love and remembrance
to devoted wife and mother, EFFIE A.
CLARK, who departed this life three years
ago today, May IL, 1921.
Lovingly and tenderIy we laid her away,
From earth's sorrow and care,
And now she is waiting to welcome us home
With the blessings Of heaven to share
HUSBAND AND CHILDREN.
GREENE. Sacred to the memory Of our dar
ling mother and grandmother, NELLIE
GREENE, who left US one year ago today,
May II, 1923.
A precious one from us has gone,
voice loved is stilled;
place is vacant in our home
Which never can be filed
n: A. DALE. NJ. E. MARSHALL AND \.
DALE.
KIDwELL. In sad but loving remembrance
of my dear father, who departed this life
one year ago today, May II, 1923.
'Tis sweet to remember him who was once
here;
Thy willing hands shall toll no more;
A faithful father. both true and kind,
A truer father one could not fnd.
his LOVING DAUGHTER RUTH.
KIDWELL. In sad but loving remembrance
of my dear husba nd, JAMES Z. k1DWELL,
who departed this life one year ago today,
May IL, 1923.
In our hearts your memory fingers,
Sweetly, tenderly, found and true;
There is not one day, dear father,
That we do not think Of yoJ
KcFARLANE. In sad but loving remem-
brance of my devoted husband, WILLIAM
MCFARLAND, who departed this life six
years ago today, May IL. 1918.
his LOVING WIFE.
REYNOLDS. In sad but loving remembrance
of our dear and brother, JOSEPH r.
REY0NLDS, whose body was found in the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal I years ago to-
day, May u, 1917.
Nobody knows our longing
And few have seen US weep,
But we shed tears from aching hearts
While others are fast asleep.
Oh. how sad was the summons
When word came he was dead
For he left us bright and cheerful
And was brought back to dead.
Els FATHER, BROTHERS AND SISTERS.
SHIELD. In sad but loving remembrance of
my dear and only son. WALTER Z. SHE'D,
who died suddenly fifteen years ago today,
May u, 1909.
1t was hard to. give you up, dear Walter.
And see you placed beneath the sod,
But God only knows my feeling
Since you passed away.
LONELY MOTHER.
SHIELD. In loving remembrance of my dear
son, WALTER EDWARD who died no sud
denly hfteen years ago today, May L. 1909
HIS FATHER.
SIM. In loving remembrance of my devoted
mother, JANE NORMILE SIM, who de-
parted this life May u, 1923.
ERMINIA
WALKER. In sincere remembrance of nv
deap-friend AGNES V. WALKER, whom
God called to eternal rest May L. 1916
LOEING FRIEED. MRS. A. s. HAIGHT.
Evening star., 1924-05-12
"UNLOADED" PISTOL
KILLS COAL DEALER
Amber n. Blick Falls Dead Before
Members of His Family When
Weapon Discharges.
DEATH CALLED ACCIDENTAL
Sister-in-Law Had Close Call Be-
fore Fatal Shot Was Fired.

Giving demonstration to con-
vince his wife that a pistol he was
handling was not loaded. Amber M.
Bl1ok, thirty-two, member of the
firm OF Blick Brothers, Ind, coal and
ice dealers, about o'clock last night
aimed the weapon at his head and
pulled the trigger. There was one
cartridge in the weapon and it ex-
ploded, the bullet entering the right
temple and killing him almost in
stantly.
The fatality occurred in the family
home, 1907 Warder street Mrs.
Blick. Amber NJ Blick. jr.; two years,
and Mrs Gertrude Carow, a. sister
in-law Of the dead man. were in the
room when the shot was fired, DR..
Herbert E. Martyr, deputy coroner,
conducted an investigation and gave
a certificate of accidental death.
Members of the Blick family were
preparing to go to the movies and
drawer to. get a tie he noticed a
pistol that was thought to have been
unloaded about a month ago. Pick
ing up the weapon he turned to his
sister-in law. it is stated. and asked
her If she would like to die.
Snapped Trigger Twice.
IT wouldn't like to die" was the
Gster-in-law's response. II prefer
to wait till my time comes"
When the merchant had snapped
the weapon twice without result,
Mrs. Blick asked him to stop fooiing
with it and put it down.
It's not loaded" said Blick, point
ing the weapon at his own head,
pulling the trigger and discharging
the one cartridge that remained in it
Edward Blick, twin brother of the
deceased. was in an adjoining room
when the shooting occurred. The
body was taken to GeiePs undertak-
ing establishment, where funeral
services will be conducted tomorrow.
Internent will be in Rock Creek
cemetery.
Evening star., 1924-05-12
Deatbs.

BARNES. Friday, May 8. 1924. at 1927 Pine
st. rhiIadePha de Pa GEORGE W. BaRNEs
oliver H. Bair establishment. 1890 Chestnut
St. Philadelphia. Relatives and friends in
ALICE A.. beloved wife of John Beck and
daughter of the late James R. and Amelia
A. King and 1,1 mother 6Is Of Harry Ems. Beck
will be held at her late residence. 800 9Th
st. s.w.., Tuesday, May 1s. at . pm. Rsla- Rel
tves and friends invited. 12'
AMBLER NJ. beloved husband of Hattie
Blick. Remains resting at the chapel of
Frank Geier's Sons Co. 11Is 7th St. nv.
late residence, 1907 Warder st: NV, Wed
nesiay, May IA, at pm. Relatives and
friends invited. Interment Rock Creek Gss
COLEMAN. Suddenly. Friday, May 9. 1924
ELIZABETH, beloved mother of Lloyd
Coleman and Mrs. Ruth Garrett and sister
re residence. % 1916 New Jersey ave. NV, Tues
day, May Is, at 80 pm. Friends invited.
CoUGHIN. Monday. May II. 1924, at her
Sse,es sister of
the late John T. Coughlin. Notice Of fu-
neral later. 13'
DoNEGAN. Sunday, May IL. 1924. at her
residence sss , st. noI..n sw, NARY ss s,. the be
Funeral from her late residence Tuesday.
May 49, at $50 an, thence to st. Domi-
MICS Church, where requiem mass will be
sung for the repose of her soul. Relatives
and friends invited to attend. Interment
Mount Olivet cemetery.
DoNoHUE. Suddenly, Sunday, May IL. 1924,
at 8 O'Clock PM, at her residence, 40S
Shepherd st. NV. Mrs: JOSEPHINE DoNo-
HUE (nee Wolfe), widow of the late John
Donohue. Notice of funeral hereafter. tSt.
Paul and Minneapolis papers please copy.)
GILES. Departed this life Sunday, May II,
1924. at A am, MILTON C. GILES. the
beloved son of Josephine and the late Charles
Giles and loving father of Marguerite Giles.
Funeral Thursday, May 10, at 1890. from
Rehoboth Baptist Church. Rev. John Rich
ards, pastor. Interment in Arlington ceme-
n terry. New York and Pittsburgh papers
please copy.l 14s
HARRISON. Departed this life Saturday, May
: 10, 1924, at IL p.m., EUGENE. beloved son
of Ross and Addie Harrison. Leaves to
mourn three brothers, one sister and q host
of other relatives and friends. Funeral
Wednesday, IL am, from his late residence,
312 st. NV. 13s
JONES. Sunday, May IL. 1924. at Children's
Hospital, EDITH r.. aged 0 months, loving
daughter of Frank L. and Edith Atkinson
Jones. Funeral from her Grandparents resi-
dence. 1901 Macomb st. NV, Tuesday, May
49,, at pm. Interment in Portsmouth,
Evening star., 1924-05-12
ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES.


Northeast Washington Citizens
Association will meet s o'clock, al
Ludlow School.
Piney Branch Citizens Association
will meet, o'clock, in Iowa Avenue
Methodist Church.
DR.. Alexander Lyons, Jewish The
ologian, will speak at Eighth Street
Temple under auspices of extension
activities committee, Y. M. II. A.
and Y. w. H A. Subject: THE Pain
full Privilege of Being a. Jew"
Howard Park Citizens Association
will meet, o'clock. in Church of Our
Redeemer.
Takoma Park Citizens Association
will meet, 80 o'clock. at Takoma Lii
brary.
A grand rally and reception of 1oo
new members into the Holy Name So
ciety Of St. Dominic's parish in school
auditorium, 9th and + street south
west. Representative Frank Oliver
will make principal address Concert
by Boys Band Of st. DominicS
The Anthony League will hold a
meeting of the Susan B. Anthony
memorial committee, s o'clock, at
apartment 326, the Portner.
Evening star., 1924-05-12
Woman Found Dead in Home.

408 Shepherd street, was found dead
on a couch in her home last night, by
her sons, Maurice and Daniel Dona-
hue, when they returned home. DR..
Herbert f. Martin, deputy coroner.
gave a certificate of death from heart
disease.
The deceased, a widow, is survived
by three sons. the two who found her
dead and Arthur J. Donahue, Mime
apolis, MINI. Funeral arrangements
have not been completed.
Evening star., 1924-05-12
Exposed Siberian CrueIties.


George Kennan had a remarkable
career. His most notable achievement
was his laying bare to the world the
cruelties and horrors of the exile sys-
tenn by which the Russian autocracy
threw nearly a million subjects into
the wilds of Siberia His depletion
of conditions which he found among
the Siberian exiles stirred the whole
world, and it is credited with having
been a factor that led to the hnal
mitigation of the cruel practices.
One of the most interesting things
in Mr.. Kennan's career is the manner
in which he entered upon it. BorD at
Norwalk, Ohio, February l6, 1S45, he
was, in his eighteenth year, working g
as a telegraph operator at Cincinnati
came over the wire asking him II he
would like to join an expedition
which was to be sent to Siberia to
ascertain whether telegraphic COM
munications could be maintained con-
tinuously throughout that country.
Those were the days when 1t was
thought that the only way to estab-
lish telegraphic communication be-
tween the United States and Europe
was by way of Canada, Alaska, the
Bering Straits, Siberia and Russia,
it being then generally thought that
the ocean cable projected by Cyrus
w. Field had proved a failure.
Led on by Adventure.
The offer which Kennan had received
through a fellow operator on the wire
was made by the Collins Overland
telegraph Company. Although Ken
nan had never heard of the concern,
the spirit of adventure led him to ac-
cept He went to Siberia and was
soon placed in charge of the expeol-
ton, which spent over two years IN
travelling thousands of miles by sledge
and making practical tests as to the
feasibility of the telegraph there.
Kennan was buried in the depths Of
Siberia when messenger finally
reached him from St Petersburg,
bringing news that the second At
and the overland route had been
abandoned.
Kennan came home, but he had be-
come so interested in Siberia that he
shortly returned there; seeking new new
'Tent Life in Siberia" in 1870, and
the following year explored the
Eastern Caucasus, twice crossing the
great range. He became connected
with the Associated Press in Wash
was engaged by the Century Maga-
zine to go to Russia to investigate
the condition of the Siberian exiles.
He travelled $1,000 miles in Northern
Russia and Siberia, and the results of
book form. entitled siberia and the
Exile System" were the most COM
prehensive and fearless expositions
that had ever been made of the merc1-
less practices of the exile system. He
supplemented his written work by
lectures both in the United States and
Europe, and in his later years as a
correspondent for the Outlook he
visited Cuba during the Spanish
American war. went to Martinique to
study the volcano, Mount Pelee; to
Japan 20 report the Russian-Japanese
war. and visited other countries. In
addition to the books named. he
wrote, Campaigning in Cuba" Folk
Tales of Napoleon" and THE Tragedy
of Pelee"
Evening star., 1924-05-12
FOREIGN.
Scientists Off for Yucatan.

NEW ORLEANS, La. May 1.-THE
Carnegie Foundation archaeological ex-
pedition to the Maya ruins of Yu-
catan, headed by DR.. Sylvanus G..
Morely will leave today for Progreso,
Mexico, on the steamship Rajah.
Equipment for the work, which is
to entail an expenditure of approx
mately s5.000.000 within the next five
years, flas arrived here and will be
shipped on the Rajah.
Evening star., 1924-05-12
FOUND,
LOST.

PoCKETBOOk with money at Great Fall
Main 1921. 1Ss
Evening star., 1924-05-12
GEORGE M. KEENAN,
CLAIMED BY DEATH
Writer Widely Known for Expose
of Tragedies Of Siberian
Exile System.
CORRESPONDENT IN 2 WARS
Began Career After Journey as
Telegrapher.

By the Associated Press.
MEDINA, N. Y, May 12.-George
M. kennan. traveller, investigator and
writer, died at his home here after
a three-day illness Of paralysis. He
was seventy-nine years old.
Mr.. Kennan suffered two strokes of
apoplexy, the first on Tuesday and
the second Thursday night. He never
regained consciousness from the sec
ond stroke. The funeral will be held
at Medina tomorrow. Burial will be
private.
Mr.. Kennan received honorary de-
grees from Williams College in 1910
and the University of Rochester in
1915 He leaves his wife, Emeline
Weld Kennan, to whom he was mar
ried, in Medina in September, 1873.
Evening star., 1924-05-12
Garn of Thankx.

LUSBY. I wish to express my sincere thanks
and appreciation to relatives and friends for
their kindness and sympathy, also the beau
tiful floral tributes during the illness and
at the death of my dear sister, IDA c.
LCSBY.
HER SISTER, KATE B. HAHN. .
Evening star., 1924-05-12
$4,000 Life Insurance for $46.90

At age send date Of birth for particu.
lars and Illustration. Company founded 1855.
Assets ou r $500. 900 900.
II. Leroy Gotf, 6lo woodward Bldg.
Insursnce-AI Branches-M. $40.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13
ALERT CIVIC WORKERS AID TUSCALOOSA:
 CITY AMONG CREATES EDUCAT AT7ON CENTERS
An Editorial
TUSCALOOs,A'


 lUSCALOOSA of the few cities that combine the flavor
 and the best tradition of the Old South with the highest
 of progressvsm Tuscaloosa the political a has remained capital of education and culture That which be taken from the Druid City For almost hundred has been the of the vers and has developed atmosphere of intellectual leader ship that has produced and of distinguished achieve ment. 4. 'Gs.A :- of Tuscaloosa shown by the establishment there in the first of the Nineteenth schools for the higher educa- of This enlightenment all the remarkable that during that early period most portions of the Unite dStaes quite opposed the higher education of The public schools city been the average from beginning and doubtless only the result of the of the early citizens but also the of the enlightenment of succeeding generations sA
 Surrounded by fourhing agricultural territory which growth founded from the beginning and with the added wealth of forest and hills contribute its development Tusca- loosa of the of Alabama ceners Re- gently demonstrated its progressive capacity and vision by The citizens bonded themselves for this purpose because they enlightened the profit there roads traveabe day in the with maximum of efficiency at minimum of expense. t
 As port the Warrior river Tuscaloosa has into prominence and looks down vista of expansion With the addition of modern barge equipment the Warrior and the formation of Warrior corporation, the commercial de
 of Tuscaloosa assured Because of its strategic position
 with respect and shipping facilities there believe that the will become still center of production has many of the other that appeal industry including cheap and healthfu roundings.
 distinctive feature of Tuscaloosa that strikes every the beauty of its shaded streets the neatness of lawns and the wekept air of its homes The whole city breahes atmosphere of conentnent There everywhere evidence of usabe pride The streets paved and the city noceaby clean The given shrbbery flowers revealed by the wonderful results and park adornment The old oaks reach with back early generations and have looked down upon history altogether credab Tuscaloosa and important to Alabama
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13
BUILDING STILL
 ON GROWING SCALE
Total Of 3s4 Homes Construct
 >. ed In One Year

Tuscaloosa's building program for the past year exceeded in monetary extent the programs of three other Alabama cities with a combined population of 45,OO0. .. Twenty-Five business buildings and S84 homes were constructed during the year; there are six important buildings under construction and seven proposed
 Among the new building erected dur ing the year were the following: -
 Oak City furniture plant, Belvedere Theatre, Austin Motor Co.,, garage Chero-C Cola plant, Paige Motor Co.,, ga rage; Hurlbut Hosiery plant, Luther Maxwell, two garages Charles Barnes, three stores; Alden Snow, garage; Tur. ner- & Sehole tin shop; Adams & Perkins garage; Oscar Cole, ware house; Kinney -McGee, Motor CO.,, ga- rage; Tuscaloosa Auto Paint Shop, J. F. Aston, garage; J. +. Alston, laun- dry Luther Maxwell two stores; Woco Pep, three filling stations; J. T. Horne, Nurses Home; Psychopathic Ward, Bryce hospital; Standard Oil CO.,, filing station; J. F. Alston, four stores; Central Foundry Co.,, pipe plant; County Home, c. H. Barnwell, two stores.
 Under Construction
 Mechants Bank & Trust Co.,, History office building; Merchants Bank & Trust Co.,, theatre; high school, Bap- tist Sunday school, Tuscaloosa News plant. Werner school.
 Proposed
 University of Alabama, library {; University of Alabama postoffice and supply store, John Burchfield, apart ment house; Harry Eddins, four stores {; Christian school of the university, Burchfield hotel, :. addition; Jewish Temple.
 The Alabama. Power company in a period of six months has installed 5,7S5 heart pine and ash cross ties. and 4,OOO creosoted pine ties, laid 7,53O feet. of gas main, installed 210 horse power, and placed new wheels under all street cars, and remodeled same.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13
AWARD IS MADE TO CLEANEST CITY Paving Important Factor
 In Winning Rec 
 OgnitiOn

The 1923 award of the Alabama Fed eration of Women's clubs for the clean est town in the state went to Tusca- loosa. Inspections of the towns entered in the contest were made by engineers of the state, board of health.
 Tuscaloosa's extensive paving pro- gram is said to have been an important factor in the contest, as is shown by the following letter from Dr. A. A. Kirk, county health officer for Tusca- loosa: County and City Board of Health,
 City Hall, --... A. A. Kirk, M. D., Health Officer;
 Tuscaloosa, Ala, March 15, 1924.
 Dear Sir: Replying to your letter rel ative to our city securing first prize in the contest inaugurated by the Women's Federated clubs of Alabama (inspec- tions and decisions made by the sani- tary engineers of the state board of health for the cleanest and most at- tractive city in the state. We attrib- ute our success largely to the fact that our resident streets are paved with Portland cement concrete. ..-.4''.
 Our concrete streets, dull gray in col or, are very attractive and in my opin- ion are best adapted streets for resi- dential as we'll as business districts. Our street cleaning departments finds it very easy to keep these streets flushed and in a clean condition, and of course cleanliness means good sani- tation. We have concrete, brick and asphalt paving in our city and we very much prefer the concrete as we think it superior in many ways.
 The residents are extremely proud of their concrete streets and believe it was this civic pride that made the win ming of the first prize for the best ap- bearing streets in the state contest pos sible. Respectfully,
 e. A. ABELE. County Health Officer.
 In the report of the award, c. A. Abele, director of inspection for the state board of health, who served as judge, had the following to say:
 Because of the thoroughness with which the routine cleaning operations were attended, as evidenced by the ex- ceptional cleanliness of streets, alleys, private public premises, and railroad entrances at the time of inspection, Tuscaloosa has been declared the clean est town in Alabama in 1923.
 70. c. ABELE, Director of Inspection State Board of
 Health Judge, Cleanest Town Con-
 test"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13
CITY IS POPULAR
 FOR CONVENTIONS
Important Gatherings Held Dur
 ing Past Year ~.'

A number of important conventions were held in Tuscaloosa during the past year, including the following:
 York Rite, masorfs; Knights Pythias. Rotary conference, Greeters of Ala bama, Farmers Agreiulture Short course, County teachers, Alabama Jew elers, W. c. T. U., B. Y. P. U,; Ala bama Agents Protective Life, Alabama Baptists American Legion.
 Revival meetings were held by the First Methodist, First Presbyterian, Episcopal and Monniah Memorial Bap- tist churches. .~t
 The First Presbyterian church, built at a cost of $150,000, during the year was cleared of indebtedness.
 The Baptist congregation has con structed the largest and most complete Sunday school building in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13
POSTOFF'ICE IS GROWTH INDEX Striking Gains Shown In
 Receipts During Re-
 ... cent Years

The steady growth of Tuscaloosa dur ing the last 14 years is reflected in the postoffice records for that time.
 Postal receipts increased from $2S,- 505 in 1910 to $7S,345 in 1923. Postal money orders showed an appreciable gain between 1922 and 1923, the total for 1922 having been $244, ,4O2, and for last year, $305,736.
 Following are the comparative fig. .ures for postal receipts:
 Postal Money Orders
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

Tuscaloosa's Alteration system has a daily capacity of three million gal Ions, being more than adequate for the consumers demand and fire prOtec- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

Tuscaloosa is midway between New Orleans and Memphis, and is the trans fer point for water shipment for in- terior points in Alabama, Mississippi and Georgia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

Tuscaloosa is the home of the Ala hama State hospital. one of the most modern institutions of its kind in the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

Tuscaloosa has an efficient night school directed. by the Extension De- pertinent of the University of Alabama for those employed during the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

Tuscaloosa is the logical location for iron and steel industries. being To- cated on the Warrior river, which makes possible a saving of 9 per cent in freight rates and being in the heart of the iron and coal district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

Tuscaloosa has one bridge across $500 sae eco snd % is considered @ one Gof' of the % best structures in the United States for it's size. ..-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13

Tuscaloosa is the county seat of Tus- calosa county with a population of 5000.
 Tuscaloosa is the center of an indus trial district numbering 3S.000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13
Has Notable History

The city has the double distinction of being one of the oldest communities in Alabama, as well as one of the most
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