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Evening star., 1924-11-24
Child, 4, Deaf, Dumb and DefOrmed,
Started To,cord Useful Life by I.V.N.S.

keys, utter gurgling sounds while her
bright eyes beam and shine.
Little Edward, Il Chinese baby,
has just had a good start in the
world aided by an Instructive Visit
ing nurse, who found his 1S-year-old
mother totally ignorant OF how to
care for him. The nurse paid visits
day after day to battle Edward,
while the mother stood by watching
the proceeding with intense interest.
When the time came for her to bathe
him herself she performed the task
as well as the nurse, although ter
rified. The father. a laundryman,
was anxious to increase the comfort
of hts wife and son, but did not
know how. The nurse soon had the
crude furniture replaced with Amer
lean furniture. and at once there
was introduced genuine baby's
crib. 4 wicker baby buggy and all
the other things that an American
baby should have
Evening star., 1924-11-24
Drunken DriUers
Jailed and Fined
By Stern Jurist

Heavy penalties were given by
Judge Schuldt in the Police Court
today to defendants charged with
the more serious traffic viola
tions.
Rufus r. Lee. colored. charged
with driving while intoxicated.
received jail sentence Of Is days
and was fined $3.50.
Frank Lancaster, colored. charg-
ed with driving a coal truck while
under the influence of liquor, was
given jail sentence of 10 days
and a fine Of $50.
woman, Hazel G. Rogers,
charged with driving while in
toxicated, demanded a fury trial
and was released on a bond Of
$500
Eugene Bennett. colored. was
fined $40 for not having a permit
and $40 for colliding.
James Harrod was fined $40 for
colliding. $40 for leaving after
colliding and $40 for speeding.
Robert Gets, colored, was fined
$40 for not having a permit and
$40 for speeding.
Howard T. Davis. coIored. SEN
fenced to IS days in Jail for driv-
ing while under the influence of
liquor.
Evening star., 1924-11-24

Deaf and dumb, with only part Of
her fingers and toes developed. a
Az -year-oid girl was discovered by
an Instructive Visiting Nurse So
ciety nurse. begging for pennies from
passersby. 1t was learned today, and
now the society is planning an edu-
cation for her so that she will grow
up to become a useful citizen instead
Of a charge on society. The child was
not encountered in any home or
place the visiting nurse was assigned
to visit, and the fact that she was
picked uD off the streets serves to
illustrate that the nurses as they go
their rounds are always on the look
out for people in need Of help.
Further investigation of hte child.
which the society has named Bright
Eyes" developed she IS industrious,
likes to sweep the pavement, dry the
dishes, sew and run errands. She
will sit at the piano and. with her
badly deformed hands tapping the
Evening star., 1924-11-24
SAYS PRINCE STOPPED
"BLACKMAIL" CHECK
Attorney Declares Eastern Poten-
tate Paid Second E150,000,
But Reconsidered.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, November 24.-Another
sensational touch was added this att
ernoon to the melodrama being un-
folded in the suit Of c. e. Robinson
a former bookmaker, against Lon
don Bank, in which allegations OF
blackmail are being banded about
freely and mysterious eastern
prince, known as Mr.. A." is said to
have paid f160,ooo as the price OF
keeping his relations with Robinson's
attractive wife from the knowledge
Of the world.
One Of the counsel for the defend
ing bank, which alleges blackmali'
declared that not only had the poten-
tate paid f150,o00. but later wrote q
check for 100000 more. Apparently
his highness had reached the end or
his patience with the payment OF this
last huge sum, however, for he In
formed the authorities and the check
was stopped in England.
Evening star., 1924-11-24
FORBES PANEL CALLED,

CHICAGO. November IA panel
of prospective jurymen was called
today for the trial Of Col. Charles
r. Forbes, former director of the
Veterans Bureau, and John w.
Thompson, st. Louis and Chicago con-
tractor. under indictment in connec-
tion with alleged Irregularities in
the administration of the bureau
under the Forbes administration.
Attorneys for the defense appeared
before Federal Judge George A. Car
penter with motions for = consolida-
ton of the Indictment counts and
for a list Of the Government wit
nesses. Whether the actual trial
would be delayed until after Thanks
giving was uncertain. ....
Evening star., 1924-11-24
PLANS FOR GIFT TAX
ADOPTED BY BUREAU
Regulations Announced for Reve.
nue. Assessment Recently Au-
thorized by Congress.

Complete regulations relating to the
new gift tax provided for in the
revenue act Of 1924 have been worked
out and issued by the Bureau Of In
ternal Revenue. an announcement
said today.
for all provisions Of the gift tax,
which according to the announce
ment is imposed upon the transfer
by a resident by gift during the
calendar year of any property
wherever situated, whether made
directly. or indirectly, and upon the
transfer by a nonresident by gift
during such calendar year of any
property situated within the United
States a tax ranging from 1 per cent
Of the amount Of the taxable gifts
not In excess of $50,ooo to 40 per cent
Of the amount by which the taxable
gifts exceed $4,000, ,000.".-
Evening star., 1924-11-24
MEXICO EXECUTES
THREE GENERALS.
Fourteen Other Officers Shot
for Part in Uprising-NeW
RevoIterS Taken.

MEXICO CITY, November "a.
Seventeen officers. including three
generals. of the rebel forces formerly
headed by De la Huerta in the state
OF Tabasco, who were granted am
nesty after the failure of the De la
Huerta revolt and who recently re-
sumed activities against the govern
ment, were executed Saturday at
Villa Hermoso, capital OF the state
OF TabaSco, according to reports re-
ceived here from Gen. Vicente Con
zales. chief Of military operations In
TabaSco.
Rebel elements in Tabasco who
revolted upon receipt of reports that
Gen. Flores had started a rebellious
movement are said to have been con-
spring with dissatisfied groups in
the state of Chiapas. Advices reach
ing here from that state say that the
federal garrison at PalenQue has ar
rested 10 alleged conspirators.
Evening star., 1924-11-24
MEMORIAL RITES HELD.
Calvary Baptist Pays Honor to
Mrs. Harding.

Memorial services for Mrs. Warren
G. Harding were held yesterday
morning by Rev. William N. Aber-
nethy, D. D., in Calvary Baptist
Church. Following the services a
floral offering was sent to Marion,
Ohio, by the congregation.
Just three weeks after the church
had decorated the late Presidents
pew. where he had sat during most
OF the Sunday mornings while he
was in the White House, services
were said for his wife. The choir
sang Lead, Kindly Light" and ref
erence was made to Mrs. Harding's s
life in hte pastors prayer. The Hard
ings had been members Of the church
!. for two ysarA
Evening star., 1924-11-24

ter where or in what guise the ceie-
bration eventually takes place. One
enthusiast has come forward with
the scheme that the District Of Co.
lumbia should strike medal OF
honor for Jusserand, and present It
on the occasion in question.
Plan without Precedent.
American tradition offers no prece-
dent for Government leadership In
bestowing extraordinary honors on a
departing diplomatic representative.
Probably Jussersnd's countryman, the
Marquis de Lafayette. was more
signally disting uished in that respect
by the government Of the United
States than any other foreigner be-
fore or since his time. Other coun-
tries habitually bestow honors under
such circumstances as mark JUS
serand's forthcoming retirement
France itself keeps the higher ranks
of the Legion Of Honor open for such
purposes. Great Britain has an "Or-
der OF Merit" to whom men who rem
der to Britain such services Of friend
ship as Jules Jusserand has rendered
to the United States are eligible
The eulogies on Jusserand. which
are finding expression all over
America, in newspapers in small
towns as well as in big cities, and
from coast to coast, indicate that no
other diplomat ever acquired such q
hold on the imagination Of the Ameri-
can public.
OF course. there's hardly any
American citizen of distinction who
has been part Of so many success.
sive cycles Of national life at Wash
O.
here under five presidents-Roosev
Taft, Wilson. Harding and Coolidge
Intimate OF Many Omcials.
He has enjoyed the confidence o,
no fewer than eight secretaries OF
State-Hay. Root. Bacon, Knox
| Bryan, Lansing. Colby and Hughes
f, Scores Of United States Senators
Supreme Court justices, Representa-.
tives and departmental chieftains
have been his intimate friends
American literary, historical and
scientific associations. and colleges
honored him. Nine. Jusserand 4,
herself an American-formerly a Mis-.
Elsie Richards. who happened to be
born in Paris. For all of these
| reasons, the stage Is set for a com
| memoration of the ambassador.
Washington career that would be.
| come unique in American history,
John Hays Hammond. speaking a.
a private citizen OF Washington, sale
| to this writer: "Washington and tn,
| Nation will honor themselves b,
| honoring Jules Jusserand an
| convinced that plans, suitably tc
| mark his long service in the caus,
| Of Franco-American friendship, will
| evoke enthusiastic support not onl,
in Washington, but everywhere IL
the United States"
| Copyright, 1924
Evening star., 1924-11-24
MANS NOSE HARDENS.
Mysterious, Rare Disease Found il
Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, November IA
case of rfino schleroma, a rare disease
which hardens the nose to almost rock
like texture, is challenging specialists at
the Howard Hospital. The victim is
man who has been suffering for five
years.
Many specialists have been called into
consultation, but the patient has OBJ
tained little relief
In the early stages Of the disease the
nose assumes tough leathery texture.
and Il gradually hardens until the nos
trils close entirely. In the last stage
partial strangulation ensues.
Evening star., 1924-11-24
STITT is REAPPOINTED.
Rear Admiral to Serve Anothe,
Term as Navy Surgeon General.

Rear Admiral Edward r. Stitt of
the Medical Corps Of the Navy, who
will complete his four-year term As
surgeon general and chief Of the
Naval Bureau Of Medicine and Sur
gerry next Monday, has been reap
pointed by President Coolidge to that
Office for another term of four years.
The outstanding features of his past
administration of that Office are the
establishment Of an accounting sys-
tenn for hospitals and the profession
al advancement Of the Medical Corps
by special postgraduate instruction
Of the member. - ~ - .F E
Evening star., 1924-11-24
Copyright, 1924
Costa Rican Leader Dies.

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica. November
24.-Dr. Carlos Duran, former presi-
dent OF Costa Rica, died yesterday.
DR.. Duran was a physician and an
honorary fellow Of the American
College Of Surgeons.
Evening star., 1924-11-24
ROBERT H. LOVETT QUITS
COURT OF CLAIMS POST
Illinois Man, Who Represented
Department of Justice Before
Tribunal, to Practice Law.

Robert H. Lovets of Illinois. AS
sistant Attorney General representing
the Department of Justice In the
Court Of Claims. has resigned, effec-
tive December 1.
Mr.. Lovett has been in his present
position since the beginning of the
Harding administration. He will re-
turn to Peoria, his home, to re-enter
private law practice.
Evening star., 1924-11-24
MEXICAN LABOR WARNED.
Gales Agent Tells Federation of
Projected Revolt.
Er the Associated Press

Bv the Associated Press
JUAREz. Chihuahua, Mexico. No.
vember 24.-Enriquez Saicedo. per-
sonal representative OF President
elect Gales in the convention OF
the Mexican Confederation Of Labor.
issued a public statement after final
adjournment OF the convention yes
terday in which he said another re-
bellion" was being organized for
the attempted overthrow of the con-
Stitutional and democratic govern
ment OF Mexico.
Juan Rico, president OF the con-
vention. denied emphatically that
any telegram from President Obre-
son warning of a new uprising
against the government has been re-
ceived by officers OF the convention.
Salcedo was received by the con-
vention of the American Federation
OF Labor IN El Paso. Tex, as the Of
fetal representative of President
elect Gales.
Gathering on Border.
Rebel groups are concentrating all
along the border, particularly in Ell
Paso. Tucson, Douglas. Bisbee, Laredo
and Las Cruces" he said.
The movement, he said, was headed
by Gen. Angel Flores, defeated can
uQale TOT tle preSldency, WHO now iS
in Sonora, and by Adolfo and Alfonso
de la Huerta, leaders in the uprising
last Winter.
The new movement is without
arms and ammunition and the expect
ed vigilance of the Am merican Gov
eminent along the border will no
doubt prevent accumulation Of mill
tary stores there"
The new movement, Salcedo assert
ed, was timed ito start about De-
cember l." the day after the inaugu-
ration of President Gales.
Alfonso de la Huerta. he said, now
is in Tucson, Ariz., and Adolfo is in
Los Angeles.
Evening star., 1924-11-24

The eight-hour day has been tenn.
porarily abolished in Germany ant
wages are on an hourly basis.
Evening star., 1924-11-24
CHICAGO FUGITIVE
ACCUSED OF BIGGEST
SWlNDLE IN HISTORY

CONTINUED from First Page.)
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NATION WILL HONOR
JUSSERAND IN GREAT
FAREWELL TRIBUTE

Continued from First Page }
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MRS. HARDING Is LAID
TO REST IN MARION
AFTER SIMPLE RITES

CONTINUED from First Page.)
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BOWIE ENTRIES
FOR TUESDAY.

FIRST RACE-CIa!m.ng: purse. $1,000;
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sApprentice allowance claimed.
Weather clear; track good.
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tkoirula and Mrs. II. Acker entry.
SECOND RACE-The Everglades Claiming
Handicap; 81, 800; all ages; 6la furlongs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-22

Dear Santa: / am little boy
nine years old. | want you to bring
me blank pistol, pair Of gloves
and a skatimobile. Do not forget
my little brother, Robert, he wan1a
a pair of skates and a pistol IKE
mine. And bring my little sister,
Janis, doll, push cart End goodies.
Enclosed is Is cents for the Emf y
Stocking Fund. Your little fricad,
Lenord Hill
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-22

Dear Santa Claus. Please brisc
me a kitchen cabinet with bacEIn5,
powder, coca, rolling PR, and STEAK
beater in it. I also want a telc-
phone, bath robe, bed rooms s!'r-
pers, and lots of goodies TO- eat.
am six years old and IN Miss Anpie
Ansley's room at school. Please
don't forget to take her some.hiuf
nice. Enclosed is rs cents for the
Empty Stocking Fund. Lovingly,
Martha Pelham. P, $. want a
pair of gloves from Churchwell5.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-22

Dear Santa: I am 81 little boy
near five years old. Please bring
me a bicycle, fire truck, some fruit
and candy. Enclosed IS 10 cents
for the Empty Stocking Fund, Your
little boy, J. A. F6agle, Jr.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-22

Dear Santa Claus: ! am little
boy 8 years old and an in the Bird
grade, so please bring me a cowboy
suit, a wheel, some fireworks, fruit
and nuts; and do not forget my
little sister, She wants a doll,
stove, little doll house, some
fruit and that will be all this time.
Enclosed is so cents for the Emytp
Stocking Fund, Is cents for Laura
Mae and 25 cents for me. Your lit
tie friend, Charles M. Hale, II.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-22

The latest in bathing suits is wa
ter-wayed and made Of human hair,
but don't go near tie water. It's
intended to be ornamental lather
than useful It was made for Miss
Helene Leviele, The beautiful bath
err. who is shown here demonstrat-
ing it. 1t will be exhibited in Paris
fashion display in 1925,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-22

Four barreled guns, combining
rifles and shotguns, are late thing
in the American hunting world.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-22

Shop early and avoid the Christina
lushl We are giving you specials foi
for Tuesday and Wednesday. A full
line of everything for your Christmas
shopping!
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-22

Dear Sata Claus: I am ten years
old and in the sixth grade. | want
a bicycle, horn, feet, ball, bad
der, some candy, fruit and nuts. En-
closed $40 cents for the Empty
Stocking Fund. Lovingly, Hugh
Page.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-22

A banking soda solr'ion charges
into solution of wasl ing soda if il
is boiled.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-22

stockings, and anything elest that
you want to. Your little friend,
Ralph Williams. r. $. Enclosed is
10 cents for the Emp.y Stocking
Fund
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-22

Dear Santa: / am q noy II years
old. Please bring mo bicycle or
a cowboy suit, blank pistol, two
boxes Of blank cartridges, fire
works, fruit, and candy Enclosed
is 10 cents for the Empty Stocking
Fund. Harry Murphy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-22

Dear Santa Claus: I am going
to school and am in the second
grade. Thought / wuld write you
a letter. Please bring me some
fruit, nuts, sparklers, candy, pencils
and stationery, capst 'ol my pistol,
a pecking rooster ana "A pair OF
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-22

Shop early and avoid the Christmas
rush! We are giving you specials for
fol Tuesday and Wednesday. A full
line Of everything for your Christmas
shoppjngi
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-22

Dear Santa Claus: I am a little
boy eight years old, and in the sec
ond grade. Please bring me some
marbles, ball, train ard track, and
some fruits. Enclosed IS 10 cents
for the Empty Stocking Fund. Lyn-
wood Jordan.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-22

Dear Santa Claus: am a little
girl five years old, and have been
a very good little girl. want you
to bring me little piano, doll, and
a new suit for my big doll, and just
anything nice for a little girl Also
some fruit, candy and spark ers.
Enclosed is 25 cents for the Empty
Stocking Fund. Ophie Lee Williams.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-22

Dear Santa Claus: | am a little
girl eight years old. And | want
you to bring me a bicycle, Enclos-
ed is 10 cents for the Enpty Stock
ing Fund. want to help you visit
every little girl and hoy. Your lit
tie friend, Elizabeth I.angford.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-10-10
Presents Relic of War
to Alliance (Ohio) Post

As a relic of the stirring war days,
R. A. Lamont, of Alliance, Ohio, re-
Gently presented the American Legion
Of Alliance with a big gas she'll And
thereby hangs tale.
During the early stages of America s
part in the World war, shell manufac-
turers experienced some difficulty in
filing gas shells with liquid that
would produce the required results
without corroding inside the shell and
losing part Of its authority" Lamont
perfected a formula for varnIsh TO
coat the inside of the shell thar pro-
tected the steel lining and kept the
gas compound at its maximum strength
for Heinie's benefit. This formula was
presented TO government experts. pro-
nounced practical and was used there
after in American gas shells. The gas
shell presented to the Alliance Legion
naires is Lamont test shell that the
government accepted as 'booko
potent" It will be used as a flag
holder in the new Legion quarters, re-
Gently dedicated
Lamont won recognition during the
war, too, for special treatment used
on rifle triggers and metal parts Of the
gun stocks TO prevent the intense cold
from causing the soldiers fingers 10
"stick" TO the guns.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-10-10
MARIAN

MARY. which is the root of num-
AVA berieSs feminine names of simple
dignity. is responsible for romantic
Marian Like here foreruEner, Marian
signifies bitter, but sweeter name
would be difficult 10 find Maria was
probably its direct progenitor and
Marian came about through the intro
duction Of the French diminutive ION, "
thus forming the name Of
A bonny fine maid OF noble degree.
Maid Marion by name.
The delightful story of Robin Hood
gave fame 10 her name and as early
as 1892 she was given Unique place
in popular favor By the pay of Robin
CT Marion by the students of Angors.
one OF them appearing as a sfiIlette
deguisee- The origin of marionettes
is thus explained: puppets disguised
10 play the part Of Maid Marion. An
other explanation is that. the term
comes from the custom OF calling the
small images IF the Blessed Virgin
Varieties or Marionetres and several
streets in Fayis where these tiny fig
ul~s WIRE set ID were called the Rues
des Maricnettes. Gradually all pup
pets came 10 be called marionettes and
the bsuble carried by court jester
was morotte or marionette.
IN France Marion became very popu-
lar; indeed that country rarely ae-
cepts Marian. Marion was speedily
contracted 10 Manon and also expand
ed into l.arionette. as a poem written
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-10-10
ALWAYS A SMILE

captain VALIANT stepped with
- the crowd into the elevator. Since
he had come back from France these
unhurried, purpOseless streams OF
people worried him, and he wished he
had left shopping for his collars to
his sister, as she had offered.
First foor," called out the eleva-
tor man. Ladies suits, dresses,
shoes; children's and misses hats and
coats" Valiant racked his brain
where had he heard that voice before
Second floor. Misses department /;
wrappers and kimonOs; manicure par
lor, Ian-jer-ee."
Then they shot up another story, and
once more the voice that was so IA
miIiar sang out its song: Third floor
Misses department; manicure parlor !;
Ian-jer-ee-" Suddenly he halted half
way, realized he was repeating in
stead of going on with his list, and
broke into a roar of laughter that
sounded above the hum of the shut
fling feet. Then Captain Valiant had
if: il was Sunny Jin-Sunny Jim who,
in mud up 10 his knees and snow and
sleet when supplies had gone astray,
would boom out suddenly upon their
misery with that thunderous mirth of
his.
Suddenly young Valiant asked.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-10-10
Haze uouT his Habit7
Bu Margaret Morrison

Jim, are you doing this job from
choiceT"
From choice. I'm getting married 20
scofed Jim. she won't marry an
elevator boyI"
Captain Valiant pulled out a mem
orandum pad and scrubbed down an
address. My uncle" said he, wants
someone who can get along with other
men in his factory; incidentally there's
some machinery to learn about; If you
get ii, it'll be a good future, Jim"
Then they descended TO make peace
with the starter on the main floor.
which, when Valiant explained, was
not a difficult matter.
Two weeks later Captain Valiant
saw his uncle.
Who was that fellow with the pleas
ant face you sent to me the other
day." asked the manufacturer of ma
chine parts.
Did you give him the job!" asked
he captain.
NO" said the other, Il wish I had.
Someone else was ahead of him: a
fellow I've just fired because he
couldn't fit in"
So the captain went again in search
Of Jim. After a good deal of difficulty
he got a street and number from the
friendly starter. and found himself be-
fore the door of drab-looking tene-
ment. Inside he rang a bell. The
door opened on Jim and red-haired.
pink-cheeked Irish girl with the bluest
eyes and the whitest teeth Valiant
had ever seen
IT'S the Captain" shouted Jim.
Captain, she had me, job or no Job,
and | was taking no chanees-so we
were married that day."
Later Mrs. Jim explained was
him standin' there and laughfn' at
everything goin' wrong that got me ="
yes" ended Captain Valiant, after
he had told OF his uncle's renewed Of
fer, Il know that habit of Sunny Jim"
HAVE YOU THIS HABIT?
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