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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-04-14
2 LAW enforcement
PROPOSALS OFFERED
Commissioner Oyster Submits
/, Drafts to Corporation Counsel
: for Legal Opinion.
RAPS COLLATERAL SYSTEM
Urges Same Power for Police as
Held by Dry" Agents.
RAPs COLLATERAL SYSTEM

Two proposals to make law enforce
ruent more effective in Washington
were submitted to Corporation Coun-
sci Stephens for legal opinion by
Commissioner oyster today.
In one statement the Commissioner
asks Mr.. Stephens to report what
steps would have to be taken to give
arembers of the local police force the
same power held by prohibition
agents in making arrests and
searches
In i second memorandum Capt. Oys-
ter characterizes the FORGETTING of col
lateral as one of the paramount evils
OF law enforcement and requests an
opinion as to how to eliminate this
practice.
With regard to the first question.
the Comm iSsioner said his aim is to
clothe the police with sufficient au-
thority to make liquor raids without
having federal dry agent present
Equal Power Sought.
81 am Of the opinion the Com
missioner advised the corporation
counsel. that the prohibition law
could be enforced better in this juris-
uIction if members of the metropoli-
IAN police force were vested with
power equal TO that OF the prohibi-
tion enforcement officers as concern
arrests and searches
will you please adyise me whether
or not existing laws can he amended
10 carry this thought into effect. or,
should new Legislation he necessary.
draft a bill giving to the members
of the police force the authority
necessary"
On the subject of FORGETTING col
lateral the Commissioner sponsored
this request:
Suggestion has been made to me
that one of the greatest evils in law
enforcement in this city is the So
called forfeiture of collateral sys-
tenn. 1t has been suggested that
some steps be taken. by Legislation
IN Congress, if necessary, to prohibit
the forfeiture of collateral in any
case.
Wants Defendants TO Appear.
VIII you please give me your
views on this subject and advise me
III what way this suggestion can be
adopted? II action by Congress is
necessary please advise me in what
respect, Should you believe that an
act of Congress is necessary to ac-
'omplish this purpose, please pre-
pare and Su brnit to bill cover
ing the subject.
The carrying out of this SugEeS-
ton would mean that, while persons
arrested could deposit collateral for
their release overnight, they would
he compelled to be in court for trial.
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he viii be Needed
IF you on the other side. really
believe this program of Islander and
assumption OF the power of the
courts will be approved by the
country, in my humble judgment you
will soon be rudely disillusioned.
said Senator Edge.
1T seems now TO be admitted that
the real purpose back of MIR. Heney :
employment was to reach MI Mellon
through an investigation of the pro-
hibition department. 1 am inclined to
the opinion that real investigation
there. not simply a man hunt, would
be- enlightening."
Hits at Probe Witnesses.
Senator Edge paid his respects to
witnesses Of the type OF Roxie Stin-
son and CASTOR Means"
"Fair-minded men protest that the
regulations Of men who have held
high and honorable positions should
not be in the custody of such char
acters," he said. That's where some
Of US differ with the democratic
prosecutors.
ator, well the President has
time after time called for com
p1ete inquiry into all the conditions
surrounding the leasing OF the naval
oil reserves and that proper punish
meEt be meted cut TO any public OH
cial guilty of violation Of the law.
With the knowledge that all pos
sible useful information has been
turned over to the attorneys. the com
nittee now employs it's activitie, in
the investigation of campaign re-
Ceipts OF both ia rites which iufor-
nation was secured by an invest
eating committee four years ago.
The reports were all printed. and i
the oil lease investigating committee
is interested they can have a full
transcript. But no, the committee ap-
parently prefers Al Jennings and 70
struggle along, hoping for new and
varied sensations, and in the mean
time the cases are properly in the
courts"
Hchin Answers Edge.
Senator Heflin. democrat, Alaba ma
declared this a yelled defense of the
leasing of the naval oil reserve "a
Doheny and Sinclair" He said Mr.
in reality an attack on the republican
party because it was in control OF
both houses of Congress.
There have been no "moans" over
the pOtlTlCdi TAIL OF benny or Laugh
erty, said Senator Hef1in, but lin
Mellon. you touch the man who holds
the strong boX-in a presidential
election year" He supposed il was
strange Senator Edge should be
seeking reelection to such a low
standing" body ''We hope to i'm
prove it interjected Senator Edge.
There will be an improvement it,
New Jersey" returned the Alabama
senator. New Jersey is due to 60
democratic this year.
The deduction that Senator Couzens
had been read out of the party for op-
posing the Mellon plan was drawn by
Senator Heflin and by Senator Swan
son, democrat. Virginia. who cited q
recent suggestion by Senator Reed.
republican, Pennsylvania, that former
Secretary DENLY return to Michigan
and run for the Senate.
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MRS. EDISON RESIGNS AS ID. Ar.
CHAPLAIN TO NURSE HUSBAND
Election OF Successor May Preciptate Sharp Contest
Interim appointment PossibIe-Mrs. Good
In Forefront of Candidates.

A veritable bo;nbshell was dropped
into the thirty third Continental Con-
gress Of the d. A. r. in Memorial
Continental Hall today when it be-
came known that Mrs. Thomas A. Edi-
son had resigned as chaplain gen
eral. Her resignation was submitted
to Mrs. Anthony Wayne Cook, the
president general, last Saturday, and
was accepted under the urging Of
Mrs. Edison.
Mrs. Edison gave as her reason for
retiring as an officer of the national
society in the middle of her term
that the illness of her husband re-
quired more of her time and that she
could not continue to carry on the
duties OF her Office longer.
Course Not Decided.
whether or not the resignation OF
Mrs. Edison will throw the Congress
into "A political battle for the vacancy
has not been determined If a new
chaplain general is to be elected il
may result in a warm contest, but
some delegates expressed the belief
that the new officer should be ap-
pointed by the board of managers to
continue through the unexpired part
of Mrs. Edison's term.
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10 be encountered here on the ques-
ton its adoption. This is the near
est TO an official expression obtain
able regarding the progress the Brit
ish treasury officials have made in
their examination Of the reparaIion
experts recommendations
British interest in the rcpa rat on
situation today is conferred upon the
meeting of the premierS Of the Ger
man federal states with the cabinet
OF the reich in Berlin. Their decision
on the acceptability of the report is
expected Wednesday
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$500 MINERS STRIKE.
Fourteen Pennsylvania Galleries
Affected by Walkout.

POTTSyILLE, Pa, April IA
strike of $500 mineworkers, involy-
ing fourteen anthracite collieries OF
the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Com
pany, was called today. The walkout
grew out of strike at No. coIiiery
last Friday as a protest against
eleven men being sent home when the
gangway in which they were working
was flooded with silt and water.
The mine committee cortended that
the men should have been put at
other work by. the company.
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SIX HOMES BURNED
In MARYLAND TOWN
Families Narrowly Escape With
= Lives as Williamsport
Is Threatened.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

HAGERSTOWN, Md. April IA
Six homes in Williamsport, near here
were destroyed by fire early this
morning, and for a time the entire
town was threatened. The occupants
of the burned homes narrowly es-
capped with their lives.
Flames were discovered about 80
o'clock this morning in the home of
j. q. Steffey and before he could
take his family TO safety the entire
house was enveloped. The fire spread
rapidly and quickly consumed five
adjoining dwellings. The Hagers-
town fire department was called, but
was unable to offer Immediate aid be-
cause of the shortage of hose, the
nearest water plug being some dis
tance from the flames.
The destroyed dwellings were in
the Vinegar Hill section of town and
the total loss is about $4,000.
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Delegates to ID. A. X.
Congress Are Asked
To See Netp Picture

Mrs. James ". adsSOrth,
wife of Senator wadsworth of
New York. requested the presi-
dent general of the congress 10
call to the attention of the dele
gates ID. w. Grifsith's motion
picture drama of the American
revolution. "America..
Ii will he shown for the first
time at Polls Theuter on Easter
Monday evening and the pro-
cecds of the performance will
be used for the boys ut Waiter
Reed Hospital. 4 special inSi-
Iati0n for the Delegates to at
tend was issued by Mrs WadS-
worth. Col. Theodore SooseVeit-
ir., and Gen. John j. PershiHg.
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AT0NEMENT is THEME.
DR.. Abernethy Speaks to Audience
at Keith's Theater.

The world makes way for the man
with a must behind him, Rev. Dr.
Abernethy. pastor of Calvary Baptist
Church South. declared at Lenteu
services held this afternoon at Keith s
Theater.
The speaker dWeIt upon the words
OF Jesus, Il must go up to JeruSa-
lem and 1T is finished" Jesus gave
new road to God, he said.
Il care not what your theory OF
atonement is, If you viii just recog-
ntze that on the cross was the world S
redeemer," said Dir. Abernethy.
There will be no service Good Fri
day at the theater. but in it's stead
n service will be broadcast at noon
from station WRC Saturday at noon at
ketth's. The choir of the Mount Yer
non Place Church will sing 1.-The Atone
ment"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-04-14
CONVICTS STAGE REVOLT.
Men in Lisbon Prison Attack War
dens in Effort to Escape.

LISBON, April IA number of
cenvicts undergoing sentences I'm the
Coimbra penitentiary for their part
in the assassinatiens of Premier
Granjo and other prominent re-
publicans here in 1921 mutinied yes
terday. Led by the notorious sailor,
cold Tooth" they attacked the war
dens and tried to escape. Troops
were called and restored order. No
casualties were reported. ,.---.. --s-
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WOMEN TO LOSE JOBS.
Will Be Dropped From Lehigh
Traffic Department.

HAZLETON. Pa, April 14.-Woman
employees in the traffic department of
the Lehigh railroad are to be dropped
from the service tomorrow, according
TO an order issued today by J. A. Mid
dfeton, vice president Of the road
Many of the women will be trans
feTred to other departments. Men are
better qualified for the traffic de-
partment work, Mr.. Middleton's order
said
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ADVANCES CRASH CASES.
Supreme Court Sets November 10
for Knickerbocker Arguments.

All Knick erbocker Theater disaster
cases brought in behalf oil estates
were advanced by the Supreme Court
today for argument on November 10
next There are awaiting file a num-
Der of personal injury cases depend
ent upon the outcome OF these cases,
which are aimed TO fix the RESPONSE
bility for the accident.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-04-14
ATTITUDE OF BRITISH.
Decision of German Premiers on
Report Awaited.

BY the Associated Press
LONDON, April 14.-If the Dawes
report is acceptable to the other al
lied governments it may be taken for
granted that no obstacles are likely
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During the year ending June 80, 1923,
the rural mail system was enlarged by
> the addition of 3ef- new reute1--.-~s>H
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-04-14

Lions born in captivity are more
dangerous and harder to train than
captured lions.
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MISS EDITH GREW DIES.
Daughter of Undersecretary @
State Succumbs.

BERN, Switzerland, April IA
News was received from Venice to-
day of the sudden death of Miss
Edith Agnes Grew, eldest daughter
of Joseph g. Grew, former Anne rican
minister to Switzerland, newly ap-
pointed undersecretary of state.
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CONTINUED from First PageD
wages. profits and the general stand
ard OF living" he was ask ed.
Terribly" answered Dr.. Bucner.
For the proposed burdens will de-
press profits and al business. The
same applies to wages. We cannot
fix world prices TODAY They are a
question OF competition, internally
and abroad Labor leaders are speak
ing Of a general impoYeriShment OF
workers
what g your opinion of the ex-
pertS' currency scheme?''
Excellent in idea and construc-
ton"
What OF the renewal of the micum
agreeml nts?"
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WAR OVER MELLON
AND PROBE POLICY
Renewed IN SENATE

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Future OF Agreements.

what o. the renewal of the micum
agreements?
Future OF Agreements.
I'VE must try TO find a modus vi
vendi for a time between the expira-
ton of the micum agreement and the
putting into practice of the experts
report. German industry is materi-
ally in 4 position to fulfill the micum
demands and TO deliver coal, chem
icals, wood, etc, but is not in 4 -po-
sition to carry the financial burdens
for these deliveries. ProlonSation of
the mlcum agreements has become
a problem of pure finance. The only
solution lies in an agreement between
the governments of France and Ger
many"
What of continuance of military
occupation III the Ruhr"'
The presence of French soldiers,
even in small numbers. will he a con-
slant source of friction. 1t would
provide the French with an oppor-
tunity TO persist in their real pur-
pose, which is to obtain absolute
possession of Ruhr industry, a Dur
pose which has failed SO far, thanks
10 America, for without America
there would have been no economic
conference"
Withdrawal of Troops.
DO you believe the French troops
viii be withdrawn from the Ruhr?'
1T all depends upon the will of the
international capitalists who make
the international PREPARATIONS loan.
The French franc is wholly propped
on American and British support. Re
move the support and nothing can
prevent the franc from sliding. The
mere threat to withdraw the support
will persuade the French to do what
ever the situatio demands Continued
military occupation of the Runr is
seuseless menace to world peace
Now is the chance for Americans to
show if they are really sincere in
their desire to help restore peace"
What of the continued military
control through Germany"
Military control is nonsense. Our
disarmament is complete. Few weap-
ons are being made in Germany for
use of our army and the police are
not sufficient for war. The German
sticks against country abundantly
equipped with tanks, airplanes and
long-range guns"
Attitude on League.
What is the German attitude to-
ward the lea que of nations?"
The league enjoys no great esteem
in Germany. We could only enter the
league if we were certain the United
States would participate and thereby
provide guarantee. France would
have to drop her imperialistic plans
against Germany and give Germany
also certainty of quiet, political and
a busy economic life"
What did Hugo SHINES represent
to German industry"
I'VE esteemed in SHINES the great
economist and builder of superior
ideas. He could not carry out his
economic ideas on &C
count of death, but he left behind his
economic conceptions which, through
many discussions, gradually passed
from a narrow circle of friends to
circle of leading people. His ideas are
preserved and Will con tinue to live in
US, and especially in me and members
of the industrial union which 1 ain
ATTTTIJnF OF RRJTISH
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ENFORCING OF DRY ACT
AND ELECTION OF HONEST
OFFICIALS PLEA TO OAR.

Continued from First Page,
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re. W. Foreman and 6. W. Campbell entry
Apprentice allowance claimed.
Weather clear, track fast
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GERMAN INDUSTRIAL
HEAD HOLDS DAWES
TERMS BARELY POSSIBLE

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-22
STRAW LIDS
 MAKE DEBUT
 NEXT FRIDAY

Extreme and poignant timidity about bringing outs traw hats this year has exasperated no few distrib- utors of the new morn" Usually Easter Sunday is welcomed in by many summer sky pieces being in evidence, but not this year.
 The first one that hurtled across Birmingham's startled horizon was seen two weeks ago when two gun men on their way north from win tering in Florida, stretched their legs on Twentieth street, the while wear ing straw hats. They broke the ice, but, for a week, none followed. Baseball came, rabbits and eggs, but the straw hats were scarce. Some few brave souls broke out last year lids and besported them, and a few others bought heavily in white straw, but the rush would not materialize.
 Finally a delegation called on President D. E. McLendon, of the city commission, and besought him to appoint day, some days off, so the fact could soak in, a day on which mankind was to discard felt and buy straw for headgear, and it was so.
 After some cogitation and a lit tie rumination by substitution, Mir. McLendon picked Friday, April 25, as the day on which, by official de- cree, the felt hat goes in the dis card and the straw takes its place. Other commissioners ratified the manifesto, making it entirely off cial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-22
LOCAL. CLUB HEARS
 STATE PRESIDENT
Bruce Craig Of Selma Outlines
 Plans For Convention.

Bruce Craig of Selma, president of the Exchange club of Alabama, Mon day was the guest.,o honor at the reg ular weekly meeting of the Birming- ham Exchange club in the ball room of the Tutwiler hotel. MT. Craig declared that the score of the Exchange clubs in the state are now in a thriving con- dition and that elaborate plans are being made for a state convention to be held in Selma in June. A large delegation is arranging to gor from Birmingham to this meeting. Col H. G. Jones', chairman of the civic service committee of Baltimore and prominent grain exporter of that city, addressed the members of the club on business conditions. He declared that readjustment in Europe is neces- sary before the United States can hope to export it's surplus products. 1, Mir. Jones declared that the United States, as well as other countries, is producing surplus of certain commodities at the present time, but predicted that within short time International trade will become adjusted 50 that the present situation can be relieved by the expor- tation of this surplus produce, thereby increasing the buying power of the farmer. t.e .os. -,s
 George Lewis Bailes spoke. on the Citizens Military Training camp, to be held during the summer, and urged the cooperation of the Exchange club in getting large attendance on the part of Alabama boys at these. camps.
 The attendance prize was donated by James A: Simpson and won by Ebert 'Jemison. A musical program was fur nished by the Exchange quartet con sisting of Dr.. John Simpson, Allen G. Loher, James Craik and Lloyd St. John Smith. Dr. R. c. Nelson, second vice president, presided in the absence of the president, James A. Simpson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-22
CITY'S OIL SUPPLE
 UNDER. DISCUSSION
Details Of Contracts Occupy Special Commission Session

Members of the city commission held social session from 2 to 5 o'clock Monday afternoon, studying bids of oil companies who want the contract to furnish the city with its oil and gas for the next 12 months. It was stated that all bids submitted are so nearly similar it is hard to say which is lowest, unless the city specify in many grades of oil, and with these, one grade is lower in one bid and an. | other variety in another company 6 proffer.
 Most of the commissioners say they are not interested in anything but working out which will be the best busi- ness investment for the municipality Commissioner W. B. Cloe holds that the Wofford company has the best bid and is trying to swing the rest of the board to make the award accordingly
 The Standard Oil company, which has been furnishing the motor vehicle supplies for several years, has many friends in municipal employ because oi the service rendered by the company 1T getting supplies to points where the, are needed.
 Representatives of the Texas com pany and of the Gulf company ant others have been callers at the city hal in the past several days explaining tho merits of their wares.
 The contract, in round numbers amounted to about $40,000 last year.
 It is said there is strong probability of the bid being awarded at the Tues day morning meeting of the commis l sinD
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-22
GERMAN EXPERTS SEEPOWER PLANT Make Special Study Of
 HydrOelectiaical De-
 velOpment

Herman V. G. Lwowski, Arthur Koepchen and Ernest Henke, expert German engineers, the first named president of the Ruhr section of the Association of German Engineers, are in Birmingham investigating hydro electricity in the interest of the Rhen- ish- Westphalia Electric company at Essen.
 The three representativ have been in this country about three weeks and after spending several days in the north came to Alabama where they believe one of the greatest opportunities for the study of hydro-electricals develop ment is offered. From Birmingham, where they are particularly interested in the power plants of the Alabama Power company, they will go to the western coast.
 Herr Lwowski, head of the party, while admitting the German situation not optimistic, expressed himself that industrial recovery had been marked in the last two years and he expected to see changes for the better soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-22
GRUBB SENTENCES
 THREE TO PRISON
Allreads And Dan Randle To Serve Term For COunterfeiting

Federal Judge W. I. Grubb Monday sent three ment to the Atlanta peniten- tiary after they pleaded guilty on coun- terfeiting charges.
 Walter Allread, who admitted he was the leader of the trio, was given a seven- year term. The court told Allread he possessed '.real talent" but advised him in future to direct it along other lines.
 James, Allread, brother of the con fessed leader, drew a five-year term, plus a $1O0 fine. Ran Randle was sent to Atlanta for two years and fined $100.
 The men, all of whom described them selves as farmers, confessed the bogus money was manufactured ''in the noun tains" and circulated in Birmingham and other cities. Secret service agents worked for weeks on the case before making arrests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-22
ORTHODOX CREEKS
 PLAN FOR EASTER
Will Hold Services At Church
 Saturday Night

Those who attend Easter services oi the Greek Orthodox church, Avenue c and Nineteenth street, Saturday night, will see one of the most impressive cer- emonies of any Christian church.
 Holding their religious ceremonies ac cording to the Gregorian calendar, East CT, to the Orthodox Greek, comes a week later than the day usually ob served.
 According to members of the Greek colony in Birmingham, their effort is to impress the members of the denomi nation with the solemnity of the oc casion, and. bring back in detail the great events of which the Easter serv ice is held in memory.
 The Greek Orthodox church, in dis tinction from the Heterodox church, stress the Ascension. For this req. son the services to be held in Birming ham Saturday night will be marked by a picture of Christ, banked in flowers. The service will start at II 30 o'clock at night and will not be concluded un til several hours later, at which time the Ascension will be the motif of the worship.
 Rev. A. Davis is pastor of tho church