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Evening star., 1924-02-05
ALEXANDRIA.

ALEXANDRIA. Va, February 5
tSpeciaD.-Several hundred fathers
of children in Jefferson School were
entertained in the building last night
as guests Of the children at a pro-
gram arranged through Jefferson
branch of the Parent-Teacher Asso-
ciation:- .Daddy's night" was the Off
cial designation Of the function
which was given in order that fathers
might become better acquainted with
dren.
1t was the first inspection OF the
school plant. Methods of teaching,
discipline and play were explained at
length. Refreshments were served by
committee of ladies under the di-
rection of Mrs. Z. F.. Baldwin. presi-
dent of the auxiliary, and Miss Eddie
Dickert, principal Of the school.
Out of respect to the memory Of
Woodrow Wilson, the dance Of the
Thursday night, has been postponed
until Saturday, February 16. Capt. T..
NJ Hamilton paid a glowing tribute to
Wilson in the statement he made to
legion members in postpontng the
dance. '-'S
Funeral services were held this
afternoon for Charles NJ. Schwab, who
died Saturday. Funeral was from the
home, 322 South Washington street,
and services were conducted by the
REV. feECy roster TGCtOf ol 81
,Paurs Episcopal Church, of which Mr..
SchWab was q member.
Plans for a public ceremony on the
occasion of the breaking of ground
for the new Y. NJ. c. A. building to be
started this week will be discussed at
a meeting Of the board of directors to
be held at 1880 o'clock tonight. Presi-
dent Charles +. Holden of the local
association has asked all members of
the board to be present.
r. z. Knight. c. Page Waller and
Clause w. Fletcher left this morning
to attend the Virginia Retail Mer-
chants Association, in session in
.Lynchburg today, tomorrow and
Thursday. They represent the local
Retail Merchants Association
Oliver Faulkner, recently sentenced
to a fine of $50 and thirty days i'm
prisonment for the part he played in
joy ride in company with two girls
and another boy, has noted an appeal
fl ON the police court decision in cor
poration court. He is represented by
w. S. Snow.
Evening star., 1924-02-05
ROCKVILLE.

ROCKVILLE. Nd, February ) (spe-
ciaD.-Catherine Z. Phillips, eight
year-old daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Archie Phillips of the vicinity Of
Bethesda, this county, died yester-
day morning. The funeral took place
this morning from st. Johns Catho-
lilo Church. Forest Glen, burial in st.
Johns cemetery.
Herbert w. Young and Miss vir-
ginia b. Bledsol. both of Washing
urday by Rev. Nolan b. Harmon, jr.,
pastor Of the Methodist Church.
Marriage Licenses.
Licenses have been issued for the
marriage of Marshall Green OF Alex
andria, Va, and Miss Katherine Beav-
ers of Silver Hill. Md; Clarence B.
Doyle Of Alexandria, Va. and Miss
Rosie F. Hales Of Woodbridge. Va:
William B. Davis and Miss Margaret
A. Gill, both of Washington; Clifton
s. King Of Rosslyn. Va, and Miss
Edna Peel Of Washington, and Ralph
w. Conrad and Miss Dorothy A.
Warner. both of Takoma Park, Md.
Paul Wade, young resident Of
the upper section of the county, was
found not guilty by Judge Samuel
Riggs in the police court here on a
charge OF operating an automobile
while under the influence Of liquor.
He was arrested at the instance OF
John Wood of the Dickerson neigh
borhood.
Henry Tyler, Chester Fleming and
Spencer Austin, young negroes, were
adjudged guilty OF having played
costs by Judge Biggs.
A charge against William Carter
of having fictitious markers on his
automobile was dismissed.
George Mae. young resident Of
Georgetown, is under arrest here on
charge of assault nrafeFred nv Mrs
Mary Thompson. whose home is on
the Conduit road, this county. Accord
ing to Mrs Thompson. Mae visited
her home and asked for a drink Of
ting the water she was attacked. she
stated, and thrown down. When the
woman's thtrteen-year-old daughter
appeared on the scene, Mae. so Mrs.
Thompson said. chased her. Mae was
arrested by Sheriff Clay Plummer and
Policeman Leroy Rodgers.
Arrested for RobberieS.
After putting in some busy hours
Gaithersburg last week, Sheriff Clay
Plummer felt justified in arresting
William Reed, John Kemp, Harvey
Reed, Herbert Arnold and William
Nicholson. Gaithersburg youths rang
ing in ages from fifteen to eighteen
years, and they are now in jail here
awaiting trial. The boys are charged
with breaking into the garage OF
William McBain & Son and the Wood
parts, some Of which have been re-
covered.
The George Washington Universi-
ty Glee Club will give a concert in
the town hall at Kensington& & next
Two Kensington boys-Paul Townbly
and W. I. Cleveland-are members OF
the club.
Evening star., 1924-02-05
LIQUOR PACT ALMOST
READY TO BE RATIFIED
Believed Canada Will Give u. S.
/ Agents Advance Data on Rum
+; Shipments.
By the Associated Press.


OTTAWA, February 5.-Plans de-
veloped by the recent United States
and Canada conference for the pre-
yention Of the smuggling of liquor
across the international line have
been sent to the cabinet council for
ratification. 1t is understood that the
plans will be ratified and announced
simultaneously here and at Washing
ton.
II is believed that the agreement
provides for cooperation between
Canadian and American customs
agents to the extent that those on
the United States side of the border
will be furnished with information
on the clearance of liquor shipments
believed to be destined for the United
States.
Exchange of witnesses and records
and d new idea for handling stolen
property are said to be features of
the plans.
AS a reward for cooperation in the
prevention of smuggling, Canada, it
was said, may be granted the right to
transport liquor across Alaska to the
Yukon territory.
Evening star., 1924-02-05
CELEBRATE WEDDING
OF SIS YEARS AGO
Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Scribner
Informally Observe Their
Anniversary. .

Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Scribner
celebrated the fifty-ffth anniversary
of their marriage Sunday, February 8,
at their home. $40 Varnum street.
Owing to the i'll health of MIR Scrib-
ner, no special invitations were is
sued, although a number of neigh
bors and friends called to extend con-
.gratulations and present gifts Of va
'rious kinds. Mr.. and Mrs. LIE Roy
'Scribner. son and daughter-in-law Of
the couple, were present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Scribner were mar
ried February 8, 1869, in Fulton, ILL.,,
and in 1884 removed to Washington,
where they have since resided.
Mr.. Scribner served in Company r.
Sd New York Cavalry, for three years
during the civil war;
Mrs. Scribner is a member of va
rious patriotic organizations, inclld-
ing the w. r c., Auxiliary to Sons
of Veterans, d. A. R., and Petwurth
Woman's Club. and until in recent
years was an active worker therein.
Mrs. Scribner was employed in the
pension office for nearly thirty-six
years and was retired last June.
Evening star., 1924-02-05
SPAIN READY TO SIGN
TANGIER AGREEMENT
Pact, Already Accepted by France
and Britain, Improves Her
Status.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
MADRID, February Spain will
sign the agreement arrived at in
Paris on December 18 definitely fix-
ing the future status Of Tangier, 1t
was announced in an official COM
munication last night saying tho
Spanish plenipotentiaries were Ieav-
ing Immediately for Paris. France
and Great Britain already have
signed.
The note says that Spain has with
drawn her petition for more favorable
treatment under the agreement and
the slight modification already
granted by France and Great Britain,
while not entirely satisfactory, at
least improves Spain's status in
Tangier.
The internationalization of Tangier
is accepted by Spain as a good sign
Of the cordial relations existing be-
tween Spain and Great Britain and
France.
The notifications referred to deal
with wider powers to the Spanish
consul at Tangier; facilities for
Spanish commerce and the use py
Sraniards of inland waters not with
in the Spanish zone. The agreement
practically provides for the sover-
eighty of the SULTAN and the inter-
naturalization of Tangier. It gives
Spanish residents greater guarantees
than they received under the old
capitulations which are abolished.
Evening star., 1924-02-05
MURDERER KILLED
IN PRISON FIGHT
Bandit, Who Shot Sandy Spring
Bank Official, Stabbed to
Death. 49,. -.
SELF-DEFENSE IS CLAIMED
Serving Life Term in Maryland
Penitentiary.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
BALTIMORE, Md, February s.
John w. Mitchell, leader Of the bandit
gang which. in April, 1920. robbed the
Sandy Spring Bank and killed an off,
cial Of the bank, was stabbed to death
by a fellow prisoner yesterday in a
fight at the Maryland penitentiary.
Mitchell was serving life SEN
tence. Anthonie Cuigino. who admit
ted staying Mitchell. is serving a fif-
teen-year term for robbery. Cuigino
said Mitchell accused him of being a
stool pigeon.
There were no witnesses to the
killing, but, according to the story
obtained from Cuigino by Warden
Sweeney. the act was committed in
self-defense. Cuigino said Mitchell
attacked him with a knife at the
door OF his cell, when the prisoners
were returning from dinner.
Other prisoners are said to have
corroborated Cuigino's story that he
had long been subjected to annoy
ances by Mitchell. who worked with
him In the clothing shop. and i'll feel
ing is said to have existed between
the men for some time.
Evening star., 1924-02-05
SAYS PRINCE Wells
HIS CAUSE OF ACTION
Statement by Attorney Regarding
Suit Against Joseph E. Widener
for 100000 Paintings.
By the Associated Press.
nYYIY ADIHI DYIYA

By the Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, February s.
Counsel for Joseph E. Widener.
Philadelphia, in the suit brought in
New York by Prince Youssoupoff Of
Russia for the return OF two Rem
brandt paintings, valued at more
than 100000. yesterday announced
that no statement on tho princes
cause Of action has yet been served,
but 1t is assumed that the suit con-
Germs the claim Of Prince Youssoupoh
to repurchase the two Rembrandts
which he sold to Mr.. Widener In
1921" The formal statement Of
counsel also said:
From the day when Prince Yous-
soupoff landed in this country his
statements and interviews. together
with the theories and activities Of
his counsel. have been widely adver-
dice public opinion and create a false
stances.
1T Is Mr.. Widener's belief that the
facts Of this or any litigated issue
should properly be reserved by the
parties for presentation in court, in
accordance with orderly and accepted
procedure. He has, therefore, made
no statement Of the facts and cir
cumstances of this case as they are
known to him and his advisers, nor
will any statement be made either
by Mr.. Widener or by his counsel in
New York or Philadelphia save In
formal pleadings and before tho court
in which this case may be called for
trial"
Evening star., 1924-02-05
luded in his budget and state loan

cluded In his budget and state loan
bills.
The governor in his message at the
opening Of the legislature. recon-
mended q state tax rate of q 2-3
cents for the next three years. a de-
crease OF cents from the rate now
In effect. At the same time he point
ed out that he had recommended a
state loan OF $7.500.000 and mainte-
nance funds of $14.4ss,659. and that
If the legislature raised these
amounts during tho session the tax
rate also would have to be raised.
Already several attempts are under
way to procure more funds than the
governor allowed, notable among
these being bill to create a debt of
eastern shore and soldier bonus bill
of 100000. this. however. subject to
referendum. In addition, the super
intendent of education is complaining
that his request for funds was cut
and contemplates asking the leEisla-
ture for $321.731 additional funds.
In his statement the governor
pointed out that the necessity for a
substantial reduction in the state tax
rate overshadowed everything else in
the legislature and stated that he
would make no additional recon-
mendations for funds unless / am
convinced that a clear mistake has
been made about some item, and that
will not recommend one single ad-
ditional dollar which will raise the
tax rate fraction of cent above
what has been recommended"
Stating that this did not mean that
he may not make some changes in the
Evening star., 1924-02-05
WOMAN, SO, DIVORCED;
OTHER MAN NAMED
Husband, S6, Says Former Wife
Was "Cross and Snappy,"
and Left Him.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CUMBERLAND, Nd, February g.
Jonas ]. Folk, eighty-siX years old, was
granted a divorce yesterday from Cath
crime ]. Folk, eighty-three years old, by
decree signed by Associate Judge AL
bert A. Doub Mrs. Folk was Mrs.
Catherine ]. Yeast. widow with six
living children. when the couple were
married May IS, 1910, at Bruceton, wv.
Va. They lived together until July II,
1920, and by the testimony of the plain
tiff and several neighbors. the separa-
ton Is final without hope Of reconcilia-
ton.
Mr.. Folk lives on q farm Of eleven
acres at Grantsville. which he still
works. Mr.. Folk in his testimony says
that after his wife left him, she lived
In Georgia for a time, and Is now at
Bruceton, w. Va. He says he gave her
no cause to leave, but "she was dissat-
fsf1ed and discontented and was running
with another man."
Christian Lichty is named as CORE
spondent.
Mr.. Folk and others testified that Mrs.
FOLK was cross and snappy" in her
attitude toward her husband. Mr.. Folk
is the father Of nine children by his
first marriage. His first wife died sew
enteen years ago.
Evening star., 1924-02-05
STATEWIDE INCOME TAX
IS ASKED BY FARMERS
Poll Tax Of 81 for Every Voter
Also Recommended for
Maryland.
Special Dispatch to The star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
FREDERICK, Md, February 5.-A
statewide income tax, applicable to
practically every wage Garner, and a
poll tax of one dollar for every voter,
was recommended by. the Frederick
County Farmers Association. The in
come tax and poll tax were conceived
by farmers in what they describe as
an effort to reach all sources OF
wealth" of the state and to bring
about more equal distribution of
the tax burden. ...
Tho two recommendations were
adopted after heated discussion.
Among the speakers were William j.
Grove. president of the association:
DIR. John Neighbours, Newton Trundle,
George Hoke. Austin E. Rem. Joseph
Darner and Nathan England. They
claimed that under the present system
Of taxation the farmer and the real
estate owner are bearing the brunt
of taxes.
Evening star., 1924-02-05
FORD RANKS WILSON HIGH
AND lAUDS WIfE'S HELP
By the Associated. Press.

By the Associated. Press.
DETROIT. February 5.--Tribute to
former President Wilson and the de-
votion Of his wife was paid yesterday
by Henry Ford.
Woodrow Wilson will rank with
our greatest Presidents" said Mr..
Ford. Events made him world
figure and his legacy to humanity
was his idea of league of nations.
His death can be directly attributed
to the zeal with which he pursued
his ideal.
1T is gratifying to the nation to
think that during his last long fight
he had the constant companionship p
of Mrs. Wilson, whose services to
the war President during his illness
has won the admiration of all our
neoDle"
Evening star., 1924-02-05
Longs to BE Jailed,
CO,,sxlts Officer,
Then Starts Riot
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
FREDERICK, Md, February g.
"Oficer," inquired Oscar Bright
well, a youth without previous ex-
perience either in police court or
at the county jail, Of City Patrol
man Allen Bartgis, chow can / get
a thirty-day sentence in jail?"
The astonished officer inspected
his inQuisitor and, judging him to
be merely conversational, replied:
'By creating a disturbance"
Fifteen minutes later the riot
call" was sent out from the bar
Der shop of Frederick Simmons.
Brightwell had driven the occu-
pants from the shop.
Ten days." wearily pronounced
Justice j. Grahame' johnson when
Brightwell told his story, together
with his yearning for thirty days.
Evening star., 1924-02-05
$780, 1000 HOTEL FIRE.
Main Building of Signal Mountain
Inn DESTROYED.

CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. February .
Tho main building of Signal Mountain
Inn, on the crest of Walden's ridge, ten
miles from Chattanooga, was destroyed
by fire yesterday afternoon. C. j..
James. owner of the hotel, estimated
the loss at 100000. Mr.. James an
nounced that he would take steps to re
build at once.
Evening star., 1924-02-05
IDLE MINERS LAUD LENIN.

SYDNEY, n. S., February 5.-A
Glace, Bay theater was crowded by
idle coal miners yesterday when a
memorial service was held for Nikolai
Lenin. deceased premier of Russia.
The Workers." the 'Jnternationale"
and The Red Flag" were sung.
Evening star., 1924-02-05

supplemental budget or even make
some additional recommendations the
governor continued, those who are
moboliZing for the attack are going
to find one thing when they reach
Annapolis, that is democratic ma
1ority in the senate and in the house
every bit as determined as I am to see
that the people get the reduction in
taxation which We have promised
them" TT is not that many of these
objects are not worthy" he said,
they are, it is that the state can
not afford them
Evening star., 1924-02-05
CANDIDATE FOR CONGRESS
Lewis P. Summers Chosen by Vir-
ginia Republicans.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
BRISTOL, Va, February 5.-Lewis
p. Summers of Abingdon has been
chosen as the republican candidate
for Congress in the ninth district at
the district republican convention
held in this city.
No other names for Congress were
presented to the committee Mr.
Summers, who is United States district
attorney for the western district Of
Virginia, was nominated by acclama-
tion.
Evening star., 1924-02-05
RITCHIE Determined
TO CUT TAX 3 CENTS
Governor Answers Departments
and individuals Clamoring
for More Money.
RE1TERATEs ECONOMY PLAN
Says State Cannot Afford Heavy
Demand Made.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ANNAPOLIS, Md, February o.
That Gov. Albert C. Ritchie of Mary
land is determined to effect reduc-
tion Of cents in the present state tax
rate was indicated yesterday. when. in
prepared statement, he literally
threw down the gauntlet to the diff
ferent state departments. institu-
tions and other influences which are
endeavoring to procure additional
funds from the legislature not in
Evening star., 1924-02-05
TWO KILLED IN TORNADO.
Minister'S Home, Near Birming-
ham, Demolished.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, February s.
The home of Rev. Wallace Carpenter;
Presbyterian minister. was demolished
near here last night by tornado and
his wife and oldest son instantly killed,
Six other members Of the family, In
hurt and ara IN local hospital
Evening star., 1924-02-05
GRAND. DAUGHTER OF KING
IS FORMALLY BAPTIZED
Rite Administered at Turin in In
fant Of Princes Yolanda and
Count di Bergolo.
By the Associated Press.

TURIN, Italy, February 5.-Maria
Ludovica, the infant daughter of
Princess Yolanda, eldest daughter of
King Victor Emmanuel, and Count
Calvi de Bergolo, was baptized yes
the king. queen and crown prince
and all the members of the Calvi di
Bergolo family. The ceremony took
place in the chapel of the villa San
Servarino. The queen acted as god
mother and the crown prince as god
father. Many presents were bestowed
upon the babe.
Evening star., 1924-02-05
Three U. S. ARMY PLANES,
ON FLIGHT, REACH PANAMA
Leave Balboa, Canal Zone, for Trip
to Guatemala-Engine Trou-
bio En- Route. --
By the Associa ted Press.

BY the Associated Press. r
PANAMA, February 5.-Messaxes re-
ceived here report the arrival at San
Jose. Costa Rica, Of the three American
Army airplanes which started yesterday
from Balboa, Canal Zone, ON q flight to
Guatemala The airmen arrived At San
Jose at 4:45 pm, after q forced landing
en- route caused by engine trouble.
Evening star., 1924-02-05
ZIHLMAN IS OPPOSED.
Vote for -Cummins Bill Is Dis
liked.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

CUMBERLAND, Md, February s.
The allied trades political council
passed resolutions in opposition to
Representative Frederick n. Zihlman
succe eding himself from the sixth
MARYLAND district. Opposition Is based
on his vote in favor Of the Esch-
SUmmins bill. in 1920.
Evening star., 1924-02-05

One of the worlds most important
gypsum beds has been discovered by
an Ontario prospector.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-06-05

Q. Where is the largest office building in
the world? NJ l..
A. The Equitable Trust Company building
in New York City is said to be the largest
office building at present.
.. Who invented the sef-acting steam en-
CINE? E. D. n
A. In 1717 Henry Beighton invented svs-
tenn of hand gear" which rendered the steam
engine completely self-acting
q. What are the most beautiful words in
the English language? A NJ.
A. While this is a matter of opinion the
twenty words which won in voting contest
are: melody, sElendor, alteration, eloquence
virtue innocence. modesty faith, Joy, honor
NOBILITY sympathy, heaven, love, divine, hope
harmony, happiness, purity, and liberty.
y. How are the press galleries in the can
itol managed? P. A. d.
A. Press galleries of the house of represent
atlVes and the senate are under the control
OF standing committee OF correspondents
subject to the approval and supervision of the
speaker OF the house and the senate commit
tee on rules.
Q. Should eggs be washed? A. F.N.
A. The Department Of Agriculture SAYS
that eggs should not be washed. Washed eggs
deteriorate more rapidly than unwashed. AL
though dirty eggs are discounted In price
washing eggs will usually cause producers a
greater loss. 1t is best to use the dirty eggs
on the farm and market only the best quality
Of clean. unwashed eggs
Q. Does it ever snow red or blue, or
green? A. NJ. n
A. Though often discredited. it is fact
that black snow sometimes occurs. The col
or is produced by the action of innumerable
fungi, known a the micrococcus nivalis. 1t
has also been reported from time TO time
that snow either red, blue or green Il color
has fallen in certain localities.
Q. Where the most important naval
battle of the World war fought? V H. A.
A. The Battle of Jutland is generally rec
ognized as the greatest naval battle in his
tory. though not the most decisive. 1t was
fought on the North Sea, fifty miles west OF
Jutland. May 81, 1915 between the main
fleets OF the British and German nayes.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-06-05
Continued Thursday
MY FAVORITE STORIES
By Irwin 5. Cobb


a rule or perhaps I should say as
n sex, women do not tell stories as
we'll as men do. However, as some
one else has very sanely said, there are
exceptions to all rules. In the matter of
storytelling abilities l have in mind most
charming exceptions lady tremendously
ar tt@rnationaIly distinguished in a GER
tain field OF artistic endeayor who is as
versatile she is gifted and who has the
ability, when she cares to display it, of
putting over an anecdote with faultless ef-
feet and finish. TO her | am indebted for
today's contribution for this symposium
She tells me that in a small New Eng
land town, not far from the town where she
was born, there used to be an Irshman
Of conviYial habits. He conyiYed in season
and out of it. In fact, he was in a fair way
to qualify as the village drunkard.
Late one night-perhaps l should say
early one morning-half dozen natives
were on their homeWard way after So
cial evening at the local groggery. At the
foot of the main street they stumbled upon
the recumbent form OF the inebriate whose
name was Mcclure. Now, they were what
used to be known in the old pre-Velstead
days as "pickled." But he was absolutely
petrfiAd. There is a distinction to be drawn
here which some of my older readers. who