davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-12
THE WEATHER

District OF Columbia Maryland and
Firginia--Fair tonight and tomor.
row; slightly colder tonight with
freezing temperature; fresh north.
west winds, diminishing.
West Nirginia-Generally fair to-
night and tomorrow. except probably
snow furries in the mountains to-
night; somewhat colder tonight.
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
Thermometer pm, 4S: S am, a
noon, AZ
Barometer-4 pm. 5000: s pm.
1896: II midnight 2s;s2: am, 1854
am. 1856; noon. 1858.
Highest temperature, AZ, occurred a,
$3.50 pm. yesteray.
Lowest temperature, 80, occurred
at $50 I'm today.
Temperature same date last year
Highest Al: lowest, %.
Condition OF the Water.
Temperature and condition Of the
water at am: Great FallS+Tem.
perature, So; condition, very muddy
Tide Tables.
FURNISHED by United States coast
and geodetic survey
Today-Low tide. 1856 am. and 1881
pm; high tide, lis am. and 1:42
pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide. s:45 am. and
9:24 pm; high tie. 2:04 am. and 2:3s
pm
The SUN and Moon.
Today-Sun rose 7:05 am; sun sets
5:41 pm.
Tomorrow-Sun rises 7:o4 am; sun
sets 5:42 pm
Moon rises Ills am; sets 1926
am.
Automobile lamps to be lighted
one-half hour after sunset
weather In Various Cities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-12
LEADS REVOLT AT 80.
Aguilar Active in Guerrilla War
Near Vera Cruz.

BY the Associated Press.
MEXICO CITY, February IA
campaign of guerrilla warfare in the
state of Vera Cruz was begun yeSter-
day by the rebel chief, Higinion
Aguuilar, on octogenarian, who since
1910, has participate In every revo-
luton, operating in the mountainous
region along the boundaries of Pu-
ebla Oaxaca and Vera Cruz. Aguilar
has distinguished himself for his &C
tivities along the railway lines, dyna-
hitting trains, sacking unEarrisone ed
towns and being merciless toward
prisoners.
Appearing at Altalus, the highest
point in the Maltrata mountains,
Aguilar on Sunday stopped a freight
train and after sacking the box cars.
sent the train full speed down the
steep incline, according to officials Of
the Mexican railway. The officials
assert that they know nothing re-
garding the damage caused by the
wildcat train.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-12
SEEK GIRLS SLAYERS
AMONG BOOTLEGGERS
New York Police Believe They
Furnished Tip That Led to
Murder by Thieves.
BY ROBERT r. SMALL.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK. February 12.-For a
long time it has been a standing joke
here that the bootleggers OF New
York move in the very best circles:
that they have access to some of the
most exclusive apartments and homes.
The New York police are no longer
disposed to take this situation as a
joke.
They have come to the conclusion
that many of the far graver crimes
than the illegal sale of liquor can
be traced directly to the doors OF
these selfsame bootleggers and their
allies in outlawry.
Diamond thieves and murderers
recently have moved in such di-
tectives have known they must have
been fully informed in advance of
all the necessary and essential de-
tails as to the possessions and move
ments of their victims.
New Type Criminal.
The police have known that they
have a new type of criminal to deal
with--the tipster or. the spotter. the
man so placed that he can get infor-
nation upon which the real criminals
may act.
Bootleggers, according to the au-
thorities, have the best of means of
spotting victim for a hold-up or for
a murder. if necessary.
Therefore. the police have turned to
the bootleggerS for a solution of the
murder of Louise Lawson. Many boot
leggers called at the Lawson girls
her admirers, sent there with cham
payne and the finest of liquors. The
girl did not know at what time the
"expreSSmen with package" might
for the robbers and murderers to gain
a6mittance to her apartment on this
pretext.
Liquor Found in Apartment.
Considerable champagne and un-
opened cases of whisky were found
in the apartment when the report of
the murder brought the police to the
place.
Bootleggers knew the life the girl
was leading; they knew exactly how
to reach her apartment. knew the
luxury with which she was surround
ed and the costly jewels she wore. 1t
was easy for the whisky men to put
job" and this the police believe is the
modern criminal method. Every girl
in Manhattan who leads patron
lied" life has had dealings at one
time or another with bootleggers.
Often they speak of the trust
worthiness'' Of their own particular
purveyor of illegal beverages and
recommend him to others of their
acquaintance. The head bootlegger,
however, seldom. if ever, delivers the
goods. He hires some pretty tough
customers to attend to that end of
the game, and the latter have the
same welcome and the same entree
to homes and apartments as their
chief, who Is supposed to be more or
less responsible.
New York police as a rule are not
great moralists but they are issuing
today a warning to all citizens that
If they openly admit one class of
known criminals to their homes they
may expect other and still more sin
lister visits from the denizens OF the
underworld.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-12
HOOVER W|LLF|GHT
FEE ON RADIO SETS
Announces Vigorous Oppose
ton to CurtaiIment of
Free Broadcasting.

Curtailment of free radio broad
casting in the District of Columbia
and elsewhere is not in sight and the
Secretary of Commerce would very
vigorously oppose" any move by radio
manufacturers operating broadcast
ing stations to make a charge, for
their service.
Secretary Hoover declared today
that any combination of radio manu-
featuring companies or individual
manufacturers who sought to MAIN
tain their broadcasting stations by a
tax levy or license levy on receiving
sets sold to customers would first
nave to secure government consent
to such move.
He added that he would oppose any
such step. a licensing system for
radio receiving sets under which the
customer would pay fee. part of
which would go to the broadca stin z
companies to maintain their expensive
oroadcasting stations. has been pro-
posed in some quarters. and is in ex-
tensive use in England.
In the latter country the system has
proved a complete "fzzle," according
to the radio inspection service of the
Commerce Department.
Pointing out that comparatively few
radio sets in use in the United States
are bought as complete sets, officials
OF the radio inspection service de-
clared there would be no feasible way
to collect a tax on radio receiving
sets, other than by taxing each sep
account OF the multiplicity of parts
and their possibility Of easy duplica-
ton by any one with mechanical
skill. this would be hardly possible.
The only benefit broadasting sta
tions now get out Of their expensive
service is the advertising they OBJ
tain, except in the case of large
corporations selling radio equipment
which, by a broadcasting system
open up new markets for sale OF
their receiving sets. However. a tele-
phone company in New York has
rented its broadcasting service tc
individuals who wished to broadcast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-12
MRS. c. C. RUPERT DEAD,
Military Funer11 Is Planned for
Former Yeomanette.

Mrs. Catherine Clarke RUPERT.
forty-two years old, a lifelong resi-
dent of Washington, died at the Prov
idence Hospital, Sunday, following an
illness which began in January.
Funeral services will be conducted
at her late residence, GIG Kennedy
street, Thursday morning at $3.50
o'clock and later at the Church of the
Nativity, Catholic, at Brishtwood
where mass will be celebrated. In
terment will be in the Mount Oliyet
cemetery.
Military rites will be accorded her
due to her service as a yeomanette
in the United States Navy during the
world war. A detachment from the
navy yard will serve as pail bearers.
while a firing squad and bugler will
perform the usual military rites at
the grave. The st. Vincent de Paul
be in charge OF the funeral
Mrs. Rupert, who before her mar.
riage was a Miss Catherine Clarke.
was the daughter of the late Michael
F. and Mrs. Catherine Burns Clarke.
Besides being a member Of the Amer.
lean Legion she was a member Of the
st. Vincent de Paul Society and the
Special Charities Society and was
a well known charitable worker.
She is survived by her husband,
William Rupert; a sister, Miss r. A.
Clarke, of this city; two brothers,
Owen ]. Clarke, Of this city and John
J. Clarke of Seattle, Wash; and a
niece, Miss Rose Aborth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-12
|CAPT.F. N. BENNETT
IS REPORTED DEAD
Noted Naval Officer Well
Known Here, Where
He Served.

Word has been received in this city
of the sudden death yesterday morn
ing of Capt. Frank Marion Bennett
the cause of death have been re-
ceived. When last heard from Capt
Bennett was in Cassapolis, Mich. and
contemplated starting for Hot
Springs. Va, but whether the end
came prior to the journey or en- route
is not known here at present. Rel
atives here received the bare news
from the officers son-in-law in Phil.
adelphia.
The tidlngs of the end of this dis
tinguished officer came as great
shock to his many friends. Capt
Bennett was the son of Judge Bennett
of Cassapolis. and was appointed to
the Navy by Senator iisn3rn1 Burrows Ss ws OF
one of the brilliant young aides whom
Admiral Melville, the explorer. gath
cred about him in the Navy Depart
ment when the latter was head OF
the department of steam engineering
Author of Note.
Capt. Bennett was an author of note
along the lines of his chosen profess
sion; his books are considered stand
ard, especially history of steam en-
gineering.
His numerous cruises carried him
throughout the "Seven SEAS. and one
of his unique experiences was help
from Solomons Island. Md. 10 rsianila
from Solomon's Island, Md. to Manila
+. /. Capt. Hosley, in command OF
that cruise. due to his own illness
was compelled to throw much of the
responsibility on his executive officer
Capt. Bennett, who is said TO have re-
sponded in highly commendabl'
manner.
Served With Sampson.
Later he served with Admira
Sampson during the Spanish war. ant
after that was in command of TIL
Mare Island navy yard for severa
years.
His careful administration of The
naval flying school at Pensacola. Fla.
developed it from an interesting eX
pertinent to an unqualified success
Capt. Bennett married Miss Mar!
Henderson Eastman. daughter OF MAI
Robert Langdon Eastman, L. >. \.
and his wife, who was Miss Angela
Dorsey. He leaves a widow and on,
daughter, who is the wife of Capt
A. +. Howard. L. 5. Marine Corps
Capt. Bennett was a member OF the
Army and Navy Club, Sons oNth'
American Revolution. and othel
patriotic societies. The intermen
will be at Cassapolis, Mich. Thursday
February IA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-12
WASTE Of us. WAR
MATERIAL CHARGED
''Pi|Iaging" of Stocks Bought
by French Subject of
Bitter Debate.

BY the Associated Press
PARIS. February 12--Scandalous
waste of American war materials
purchased by France at the end of
the war. was charged today in the
chamber of deputies, during debate
on the governments bill 10 enforce
economy and additional taxation.
Deputy Georges Levy, communist,
demanded that an investigation COM
mittee composed of war veterans. be
appointed, and asked confiscation Of
the property of those engaged I'm
"pillaging" the stocks. The proposal
was rejected 1896 to Is.
Branded Blouse of Scandal,
You will be known to history as
the house of scandal" Deputy Levy
witheringly declared. after the vote.
During the debate Deputy Cachin
agreed to pay $4,000. 100000 paper
francs for the material.
The cabinet, at a meet ting today, is
understood to have discussed means
for foilinG the maneuvers of the OPP
position. which has delayed progress
on the bill for three weeks. Close
followers of the government say the
advisability was discussed of the
premier demanding that the chamber
Immediately pass the remaining 10e
articles en- bloc after article had
been voted, making it a question OF
confidence and placing upon parlia-
ment the responsibility Of either
adopting the measures or overthrow
ing the government.
Article calls for levy Of 90
per cent additional taxation on al
the direct and indirect tax rolls now
effective in France. 1t is regarded
as the most important article in the
bill. Already nineteen amendments
have been recorded.
P0incare's Health Shaken.
Premier Poincares health has beer
shaken under the strain Of attending
| two SESSIONS of the chamber daily anc
ince ssantly injecting himself into the
debate
Among the governments followers
there has developed some open crit.
tcism of the governments manner o.
framing the measure, surprise being
expressed that politician of Poin.
cares parliamentary and tactica
ability had spread such an important
bill over 100 articles instead of bunch.
i ing it into five or six.
Meanwhile there is in circulation
in the chamber a list showing a new
cabinet, with every portfolio account.
ed for. led by prominent politica
leader. and destined to replace the
Poincare government in the event Of
it's fall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-12
TAKE OVER VERA CRUZ.
Federals Recover City Lost Since
December 5.

BY the Associated Press.
VERA CRUZ. February IL. = The
federal troops of Gen. Eugenio Mar
tinez yesterday reoccupied Vera Cruz
without resistance. The vanguard of
the forces took over the city at
o'clock this morning. The rebels
previously had evacuated.
The forward advance upon Vera
Cruz from Cordoba began last Thurs
Gay when two cavalry columns. under
Gen. Rodriguez Quevedo and Lucas
Gonzalez, started overland on both
sides of the Mexican railway.
1t is not expected the entire force
will remain long in Vera Cruz. since
the agrarian guards, which have been
organized throughout the district re-
Gently dominated by the rebels. are
to be relied upon to deal effectively
with raiders. More than 1900 agra
rians were enlisted by Gov. Tejeds
during a recent trip. Arms and in
structors will be furnished them as
soon as possible.
When Vera Cruz was entered i,
was the first time that federal forces
had been in control there since De-
cember 5.
pEprrc rr Arn cArHrc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-12
LINCOLN'S SECRETARY
SPENDS DAY QUIETLY
William o. Stoddsrd, at Home of
Daughter in New Jersey, Is
Feeble and Deaf.

BY the Associated Press.
MADISON, N. j., February IL
William o. Stoddard. civil war time
private secretary to Abraham Lincoln,
passed the anniversary Of the
martyred Presidents birthday in quiet
at the home of his daughter. Mrs.
Harold S. Buttenheim. Mr.. Stoddard,
who is eighty-nine years of age. al
though feeble and totally deaf,
spends most Of his time reading.
AS editor Of an Illinois newspaper.
Mr.. Stoddard wrote the first editorial
advocating Lincoln for President
when the tall rail-splitter was un-
known nationally. The editorial APP
peared in the Central Illinois Gazette
in May, 1859.
Mr.. Stoddard served three months in
the army in 1861, and then became
private secretary to Lincoln. serving
until 1854. He is the author of sew
eral books dealing with the life and
presidency Of Lincoln. and also Of
many works OF fiction and history.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-12

The strongest bond Of human
sympathy. outside Of the family
relation shoaid be one uniting
all Dorking people. Of all nations,
and tongues, and kindreds."
abraham Lincoln
In the American Ice Com
pany family of workers there
are people Of many nations and
tongues. but all kindred i'll
Loyalty. In the Company's
service. are four generations of
one family. while there are
many, many workers with
terms OF service ranging from
20 to 40 years.
Aad HE bond Of "hnu,an sympathy
IS more close, because some officials
Of the company started as "auagow
IeIbprco
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-12
WAR DEBTORS TO U. S.
MAY GET REMINDERS
Funding Commissions Powers Elk.
pire in Year-$7, 900, 900, 900
Not Negotiated.

The American Debt Funding Com
mission may soon consider the ques-
ton of sending statements to those
foreign powers who owe this govern
ment war debts totaIing about
$1,000, 100000 for which no funding
arrangements have as yet been made.
The act creating the commission
will expire in another year. and the
view was expressed at the Treasury
Yesterday that il the foreign delega-
1t would be difficult to complete ne
gotiations with all of the debtor DOW
ers in advance Of the expiration Of
the law authorizing funding settle
mentS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-12
REBELS CLAIM GAINS.
Large Extent of Country Still
Held, They Assert.

By the Associated Press.
MERIDA, Yucatan, February IL
tBy Radio via Dallas News)-The
Mexican revolutionists continue to
hold the coast of the gulf Of Tuxpam,
Lobos. Vera Cruz. Puerto Mexico
including the frontier of Puerto
and Minatitlan to Laguna del Carmen.
Campeche. Progreso and Payo Obispo
according to an outline of the stu
alton in the republic made public
by Otillo Gonzales, chief of publicity
here for the de la Huerta faction.
Along the Pacific coast we have
San Bias, ManZanillo, and Puerto An
GEL he Said. "All marine workers
are cooperating with effectiveness and
enthusiasm in the arrangements of
the military under the revolutionary
supreme command and at present the
revolutionists number in excess Of
$4,000 men.
I'VE dominate the states Of Yucca
tan. Canpeche. Tabaseo, Oaxaca- Guer-
zero; Jasslisco. Colina, Michoaca n,
Sayarit territory and Quientanaroa-
Along the tanks in the interior are
Chiapas. Puebla- Vera Cruz, Morelos,
Mexico, Hidalgo, Zacatecas and Aguas-
calientes. The regions in which the
forces opposed 10 us are approximate
~ of a strength equal to our own,
varying in the case of a few troops.
are Chihuahua, Coahuila, Tamauli-
! pas and Nueyo Leon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-12
CHAUFFEURS TO STRIKE
OVER LOW.SPEED LAW
Madrid Drivers Protest 13-Mile
Limit and Proposed Bonding
Against Fines.

By the Associated Press.
{ MADRID, February 1.-THE chauf-
feurs OF Madrid have decided to strik e
in protest against a new ordinance
limiting the speed of their vehicles
to thirteen miles an hour. They also
complain that their employers are
demanding they be bonded to care
for any fines which may be imposed
for violation Of the ordinance.
The chauffeurS declare that acct
dents which brought about the regu-
lation have in most cases been the
fault of careless pedestrians. King
Alfonso and Queen Victoria toured
the city in an automobile Saturday
at low speed to set an example under
tho new law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-12
MEXICAN REBELS
CLAIM VICTORIES
Declare Great Losses In
fIicted on Federal Troops on
Western Front.

Advices today to De la Huerta
representatives here declared the
Mexican revolutionary forces had re-
occupied Orizaba and cut communica-
lions there, while revolutionary cav
airy had entered Esperanza. 1t was
said communication also had been cut
between Orizaba and Cordova.
On the western front, De La Huerta
troops were said to have inflicted
losses greater than all previous" on
the federal forces at Octolan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-12
SIMULTANEOUS RAIDS
ORDERED BY BUTLER
Philadelphia Police Lieutenants
Gotten on Phone at One Time
and Told to "Go Get EN-"
By the Associated Press.

PHILADELPHIA. February H.
Brig. Gen. Smedley D. Butler, direc-
tor Of public safety, suddenly appear
ed at the electrical bureau. the NUM-
cipal communication center. early to-
day and ordered all police districts
plugged in" simultaneously.
Connections established, he COM
manded the lieutenants at the dis
trict stations to turn out for a drive
to last until midnight. He ratified of
a list of suspected places in each dis
trict, concluding his remarks with
go get 'em!"
Results Of the drive soon were APP
parent. in raids and arrests
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-12
5000 TRANSFERS STRIKE.
Chicago Union Demands 81 Cents
a Day Wage Raise.

CHICAGO, February 12.-Eisht
thousand members OF Transfers
Local Union 731 went on strike today
to enforce a demand for a wage in
crease Of 81 cents day and an eight
hour day instead Of nine hours. The
hauling Of coal and merchandise will
not be affected, but construction work
and public improvements are expected
to be seriously affected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-12
JAMES R. THOMAS DIES.
Father Of First Woman Doctor t,
Practice in Washington.

Word has been received in this city
Of the death of James r. Thomas, a
retired druggist of Trenton, N. J., and
the father of DR.. Ada r. Thomas, said
to be the first woman doctor in this
city. He died at his home in Trenton
in Trenton tomorrow afternoon at
$50 o'clock.
Mr., Thomas was eighty-three years
old. and had conducted a drug bust
MSS in Trenton for many years. He
was a Methodist and was widely
known as a devoted church worker.
Besides his daughter. DR.. Thomas of
this city, he is survived by two sons,
George H. Thomas, this city,
and Howard Thomas of Tren-
ton. and three other daughters, Miss
Edith Dean Thomas, Miss Mary l..
Thomas and Miss Elizabeth Thomas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-12
ATTACKED WITH Ratchet
Joseph Zimmerman, Grocer, Set on
by Burglar.

As Joseph Zimmerman. grocer, al
e51 sth street northeast, opened his
store today he was attacked by a col
ored burglar, who inflicted several
wounds on him with a Ratchet. Out
cries by the victim attracted his wife
from the upper floor and nearby resi-
dents, but the burglar escaped before
the arrival Of ninth precinct police
men. The man. according to the
police. had gained entrance to the
store through kitchen window,
Zimmerman was taken to Casualty
Hospital, where physicians said his
condition was not critical.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-12
SPECIAL NOTICES.

NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DEBTS con-
tractfd by other than myself. RAYMOND L.
RROWN. formerly go 18th St NV. 14s
HEDGES, ALL KINDS Or SHRUBBERY,
roses. evergreen. furnished and planted.
lawns put in irst-claSs order and cared for.
Rich soil. +. A. HERRELI, & son, garden
crs. 726 10th ST. ne. Line. 1910.
ROOMS PAPERED WITH BEST OATMEAL.
Hormoniiled embossed PAPER, Sc to $12.
Plasterirg. Columbia 235i. 13s
THINKING ABOUT BUILDING? SEE RELY
about building your garage, remodeling your
houses or stores Phone Line. 1414. 15s
no WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN: TAKE NO.
tice that the certificate Of sale for taxes on
lot Is, square 1877. Washington. D. c., on
March 49, 1907, issued TO Michael l. Weller.
applied to the Commissioners, D. c., to issue
NEWBOLD. 1720 Mass ave. nv. Wash
ington, D. c.
WANTED TO BRING VAN LOAD OF FUR.
nitnre from New York. Philadelphia and viii
TRHNsFER AND STORAGE co. .
WANTED-A vANL0AD OF FURNITURE
FROM NEW YORK CITY. FEB. I3th
FROM PITTSBURGH... FEB 18th
FROM NEW HAVEN. ............FEB 18th
FROM NEW YORK CITY. FEB corn
w T9a sERVicE FOR SMALL, LOTS Ie1H;2g Th
AND FROM BOSTON AND INTERMEDIATE
POINTS.
THE BIG TRANSFER COMPANY. INC,
Il25 14th ST. NV MAIN $3.50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-12
FORT TO BE SCHOOL.

The Fort Wingate military post in
New Mexico is to converted into a
school for Indians. Plans announced
today call for the education there Of
Navajo children from New Mexico
and Arizona,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-12
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS.
: CHRIST CHURCH

go G street SC. Founded 1895.
REV. WILLIAM CURTIS WHITE. Rector
FEBRUARY 10--1:30 am, Holy Com
nrnion; 9:s5 an, Sunday school; II an,
Sermon TO Boy Scouts; $3.50 pm, Young
Peoples meeting; Pm. short, bright
sssAiAS services.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-12

KNONS ROOFING 119 Ord st. s.W.
NSO1NS COMPANY Phone Main 9aa.
REED FURNITURE A SPE-
cialty; made to order, repaired.
painted and upholstered; chairs
caned. The Wickercraft, Po-
tomac 1924.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-12

In New York city there are now more
than LIS, 900 telephones served by 129
central offices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-12
Our Printing
has made a legion Of satisfied Gus.
toners.
The National Capital Press
l210-l212 St. NV.
ROOF WORK

of any nature promptly and capably
looked after by practical roofers.