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New Britain herald., 1924-11-17

States, who was chief of cabinet of the foreign ministry in 1912. says In hts letter that he has the clearest recollection as to the use of the secret funds which he handled in his post under Premier and Foreign Minister Poincare.
 "I can therefore emphatically deny tho allegations in the documents you submitted to mo regarding the use you are supposed to have made of those funds In your relations with tho press." Mir. Daeschner wrote.
 II do not hesitatc," he added, "to affirm that you gave no subsidy or allocation in any form to any mem Der of the press" He recalled that the secret funds at that time amount cd 10 only 100000 francs gold and had to be used for many purposes, so that any balance which could have been used really secretly would have been extrcmly small and altogether inadequate for 1t to have been possible for you to make use Of, as charged" M. Daeschner also declares that Poincare's purpose In going to St. Petersburg In 1912 was largely to smooth out misunderstanding due to the attitude of NJ. Iswolsky, the Russian ambassador to France, and the lack of cooperation between the French ambassador to Russia and Sergius Sazanoff. who shortly before that had succeeded lswolsky as Russian foreign minister.
 stephen Pichon, French foreign minister in 1913, in his contribution to the correspondenc said
 "The remarks Georges Louis attri- butes 10 me are so improbable that I hardly need to deny them. I af- firm 10 you that I never said nor thought things so contrary to the truth and to the sentiments I have never ceased to have for you. X X know definitely that as premier, minister of foreign affairs and presi- dent of the republic you always worked to maintain peace"
 NJ. Pichon further remarked that he regretted that Clemenceau was not sooner called to the direction of our policy during the war" but ex- plains that M. Poincare felt he could not precipitate cabinet crisis in order to bring the tiger" to power. M. Pichon concludes:
 T cannot countenance the ene- mics of France who are trying to sabotage the peace after having de- liberately provoked the war. using information so contrary to the evi- dence to place us in an unfortunate position before the world, and I deny absolutely such lamentable | fabrications."
New Britain herald., 1924-11-17
MEXICAN MINISTER
First Political Envoy To Soviet Rus sia Presents Ills Credentials To Foreign Minister

Moscow. Nov. l7.-Vastlio Yasillo, the first Mexican minister to soviet liussia, arrived yesterday, presented his credentials and had a long talk with Foreign Minister Tchitcherin. Interviewed later, he said there was every prospect of increasingly cor dial relations between the two coun- tries, He believed there could be nothing in these relations which would be inimca 10 the interests Of the United States, provided each country had due respect for the in- dependence and liberty Of action Of the other.
 The envoy also voiced confidence ip the possibility of active trade rea- tions between Mexico and Russia, as his country was in a position to ex- port silver, copper, hemp and other articles, and could use many raw materials which Russia produced.
 The remainder Of the Mexican diplomatic staff is expected to arrive next week.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-17
MIME. HEREOF PRESIDES
Leads Congress of International Woman Council Which Will Dis CtIss All Branches of IIndea,ors.

Lyons, France, Nov. 17.--A con- eres7 of the International Women's Council, at which all branches of social cndcavors engaged in by women will be discussed. is to open here tomorrow under the chairman ship of Mime. Herriot, wife of the French premier.
 Among those to attend are Mime. Avril de Sainte CroiX, president of the French section; Lady Aberdeen. president of tho British section; Mime. Lippens, alderwoman of Brus- scls, head of the Belgian branch, and Mmc. Chaponniere ChaiX, liai- son officer between the International Red Cross, the League Of Nations and the feminine associations.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-17
FEAR FOR RESULT
 OF OPIUM MEETING
London Times ShieS at "Dras.
 tic" American Proposals

London, Nov. lT.--Calling atten- ton In an editorial to the opening today at Geneva of the international opium conference, the Times says the meeting derives particular i'm portance from the official and wholehearted cooperation which the United States is giving the League of Nations work in this di- rection. The fact that the Ameri- can representatives on this occasion are fully accredited, and not merely observers, is dwclt upon as signifi- cant.
 The paper. however, Is manifestly concerned for the result. owing to the drastic proposals" which Rep resentatiVe stephen c. Porter, the chief American delegate, is to sub nit, although 1t admits that there will be general sympathy for the aims of the congress regarding the drug.
 Tt is easy for a congress far ro- moved from those countries which derive considerable part of their revenue from the production of opium to pass resolutions for its suppression, the editorial says, But when Mir. Potter and his col leagues meet the representatives ot China, Persia, India and the other producing countries they will as suredl find that the apium habit is so deeply ingrained in millions of Orientals that it can at best only be suppressed by degrees, and that, so long as the demand continues, the interests Of the producing countries must at least be considered"
 The paper says 1t would be ex- tremely unfortunate If the confcr- ence failed of practical result, that the effect in the United States would be dcplorable"
 Rooms may be rented at nice sum if you seek the aid of the clas- sifed ads.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-17
POWERS WATCHING AMERICAS STAND
Anxious to Know J, s. Attitude
 on Opium
By The Associated Press.


 Geneva, Nov. 1.-The probable attitude of the United States at the international opium conference open ing here today was a subject of eag- CT discussion following the sensation al collapse of the preliminary meet ing.
 The first conference came to a close yesterday without achieving either of the objects for which 1t was convoked-failing to form any estimate of the amount of opium re- quired for smoking purposes or of the date when importation of the drug for this purpose could be ter minated. and taking no measures to curb illicit production in China.
 Japan's spokesman declared that, until she was assured freedom Of opium importation, his country would not sign the convention which had been drawn up in rough form. Portugal was dissatisfied over the treatment of the situation in Macao. and China was averse to acting until the European powers agreed to in stitue a system of rationing and registering opium smokers in their far eastern colonies.
 Despite the suspicious atmosphere developed during the preliminary conference there seems to be general expectation that stephen c. Porter and his four colleagues of the Amer ican delegation will be able to bring something helfpul out of the meet ings opening today. They are be- lieved to be entering the conference with detinit set of proposals in the form Of a draft convention, and 1t is understood that among their recom- mendations Is the prohibition within definite period Of years of all i'm portaton of raw opium into far east ern countries for smoking purposes.
 The primary object of the confer ence, in which more than forty coun tries are expected 10 participate, is to grapple with the problem of the traffic In dangerous narcotic drugs, cndeavoring to limit the manufac- tue of these drugs and the cultiva- ton of the plants from which they are produced to the medical and scientific ueeds of the world.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-17
Passengers Endangered
 In Crash of Ferryboat

New York, Nov. 17.--More than 200 passengers aboard the Erie rail- road ferryboat Arlington were en- dangered yesterday afternoon when a New York Central tugboat crashed into the starboard side of the ferry. boat as it was entering the New York slip. The tugboat plowed an ls.foot hole ia the cabin wall of 'he other boat. One passenger George Eitel Of Hackensack. N. J.. was slightly injured, being struck in the arm by flying splinter.
 Captain Frank H. Larkin Of the Arlington said he had sounded his horn but that the captain Of thc tugboat had paid no attention 10 the signal.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-17

Fancy booths. good music and dancing until midnight make up the rest of the program advertised else- where.
 Tomorrow night will be Mardi Gras night. Prizes will be awarded to the lady and gentleman wearing the funniest costume, A competitive guard drill by guard teams from lodges of Odd Fellows will be sn- other feature Of tomorrow evenings entertainment. A beautiful silver trophy will be awarded the team presenting the fanciest drill.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-17
Jury Discharged After
 9l Ballots; No Verdict

Cleveland, O., Nov, 17.--A record for Cuyahoga county for the length of time a jury was out is believed by coVrt officials to have been es- tablished here when the jury in the case of five former officials of the Municipal Savings and Loan com- pany was discharged after being out sovfnty-three hours and taking nine ty-one ballots, Discharge Of the Jury followed the nervous break down of Mrs. Clara Grconough, Lakewood, after 8 session which lasted until early today.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-17
LOSSES RIGHT ARM
E. C. Wheeler, Trapshooting Star,
 Victim of Accident.

Kansas City. Mo, Nov, 17.-~E. c. (C'hieD Wheeler of Pawhuska, Oklan one of the best amateur trapshooters in the country, has competed in his last tournament. His right arm vas amputated at hospital here yestcr- day bccause of an infection after in jury in an automobile accident last week,
 Wheeler was on his way to Kansas City 10 enter a tournament when his motor car overturned, breaking his arm in three places. Wheeler, an Indian of considerable wealth, has faced the traps in virtually all the big shoots of recent years, including the grand American handicap, Americas trapshooting classic.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-17
INDOOR MIDWAY PROGRAM

Good harmony pleases almost everybody. The Lucelle Sisters, who will be one attraction at the Indoor Midway now being held in Odd Tel lows hall, present g pleasing per fcrmance of dancing and singing, including some close harmony num- hers All who attend the Midway this evening will have an opportu- nit. 10 sec these clever artists.
 A novelty act which never fails to interest an audience Is Johnny Jones combination of dancing, singing and roller skating. He is also on the pro- gram for this evenings entertain mnnt.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-17
OLD MAN 4 SUICIDE.
Was 56 Years Old-Ieft Note EN plaining That He was Crayy,

Freehold, N. J.. Nov. 17.-Michael Griffin, 75 years of age, hanged himself in the barn at the rear of his home yesterday because he was crazy and cripple" according 10 a note he left. Griffin. who came here from Scranton, Pa, several years ago, was said to have been a prosperous business man there but had worked as an odd job man around town here,
 The reference in tho notc to be ing crippled referred 70 a curvatur- nt the spine which hc had borne through life. He was unmarried.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-17
PO|NCARE DENIES
 HE CAUSED STRIFE
Publishes Letters Repudiatins
 Attacks Made
ny rhs Assoclated PEes..

Paris. Nov. 17.-lrormer Premier rolncare today answered accusations that he was partly responsible for the world war by publishing through the Havas Agency letters from Jules Cambon, stephen Pichon and Emile Dasechner in which the three men rcpudiate entirely the late Georges Louis supposed conversations, as recorded in high diary. extracts from which were printed by L'oeuvre yesterday.
 M Poincare also casts doubts on the authenticity of the diary and says some day he may supplement official revelations Of the pre-war period with private contemporary letters written by Paul Cambon, Gerard, (former American nmbassa- dor 10 Germany and many other authoritative persons, and by Georges Louis himself"
 "They will strengthen further cor rections I am sending you," M. Poincare added in transmitting the documents, "and at the same time show fully the continuity of the ef- forts made by all the cabinets of the republic in the interest of peace"
 Jules Cambon, who was ambassa dor to Germany when the war be- gan. speaking for himself and his re- gently deceased brother, Paul Cam bon. said In his letter that Louis alleged diary notes were mani festly erroneous" and added: T have no recollection of having met Georges Louis during the war. However, if I saw him, his memory gave to our conversation a char acter it did not have. My brother is no longer here to give his testi- mony, but I can say for him what I say for myself: We did our best he and I, working with you to ward off the imminent peril of war, and we were certain that not the slight est responsibility for the events of 1914 could be placed on the govern ment of France"
 Remembers Clearly.
 Emile Daeschner recently appoint. | ed French Ambassador to the limited
New Britain herald., 1924-11-17
HURT IN FOOTBALL GAME

Washington, N. ]. Nov. 17.--John Bodine, captain O: the Washington Football Team, who was kicked in the head Saturday during q game with an Easton, Par eleven, was still unconscious today Although Bodino has hnru in 3 coma since four p. m. Saturday physicians said they expected him to recover.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-17

histaking a corncob pipe. which a pedestrian pointed at him, for \ revolver. a man being chased by police In Middletown. Conn, halt ed and was held until he could be taken into custody.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-17

II you arc discouraged and do not know where 10 go or 10 whom tc 20 for advice and Information. turn 10 the classified ads. They are an immense help.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-17
Remembers Clearly.

Emile Daeschner recently appoint ed French Ambassador to the United
Evening star., 1924-11-23
THEOLOGIAN TO- TALK
ON OUTLAWING WAR
DR.. Wilkinson, Dean at Missionary
College, to Lecture at
Belasco.

DR.. 3. c. Wilkinson, dean of
theology of Washington Missionary
College, will answer the question,
Can War Be. Outlawed?" in alecture
he will give at the Shubert-Belasco
Theater tonight, ii Is announced. The
public is invited and no admission
charge will be made.
"A vastly different condition Of
affairs prevails everywhere today
from what existed in 1914" declares
DR.. Wilkinson. THE world takes
TOO little note of the compelling
realities of the hour. It Is sleeping
upon d volcano, and now Is the time
10 prepare, not for the things which
are not going to be, but for the things
which are going to be. The great
question at this moment confronting
every American Is, Can the abolition
Of war be brought about without, be-
traying the vital interests of our
country? Are the professed aims Of
the Bolshevists, the ringing decision
Of devout Christians, the high ideals
of optimistic statesmen possible, con-
fronted as they now are by the heavy
momentum displayed in the hysteria
of races living a different civilization
than ours?
Dr. Wilkinson has travelled exten-
siyely, especially in the countries IN
which the World War was fought.
He is a firm believer in the full in
spration of the Bible and has been
for many years a student or the
prophetic Scriptures.
Evening star., 1924-11-23
GIRLS CLUB COMEDY
CAST is ANNOUNCED
Miss Grace Sprucebank to Head
Cast Of Come Out Of the
Kitchen"

Miss Grace Sprucebank, who made
her theatrical debut here last Spring
In Daddy Long-Legs." produced by
the ST. Pauls Girls Club, will play
the leading role in Come Out of the
Kitchen" a comedy to be. produced
by the girls club, starting tomorrow
night at the school hall on V street
and continuing until Wednesday
night.
Among the other members of the
club who will take part in the play
Lynch. William Began Loveless.
who will be the leading man in the
cast, will be supported by Bart Co.'S
tella, James Ellicott and Irwin
Drexal.
The comedy, which is being di-
rected by Arthur B. White, concerns
a Southern family confronted with
financial problems. The only alter
native to bankruptcy. 1t seems, is
for the family to lease its house TO
a. wealthy Northern gentleman. 1t
develops that all preparations are
made for the coming OF the new
occupant when 1t is found that there
are no servants as guaranteed in the
lease. The young members of the
family relieve the situation, however,
by assuming the role OF servants.
Miss Alice Langdon. who played SO
Daddy Long-Legs,,' will assume a
prominent role In the comedy and
Kathleen Dillon Will appear as
Mandy" Her ability in character
impersonation as shown on previous
occasions will enable her TO play a
part shat is considered a difficult
one.
Evening star., 1924-11-23
EDUCATION LEADERS
TO MEET IN CAPITAL
College and School Heads in Dis
trict and Nearby States
to Convene Friday.

Representative of colleges and
schools in the District OF Column bi a
and the Middle Atlantic States, COM
prising Pennsylvania, Maryland and
Delaware, will meet Friday and Sat
urday in d convention 10 discuss
problems OF common interest The
meetings Friday will be held at the
New National Museum, while the
meetings Saturday will be at Cor
coran Hall OF George Washing ton
University.
Among the speakers at the meet
ings will be DIR. William Mather
Lewis. president OF George Washing
ton University; Mrs. Mabel Cant
Murphy of Western High School.
Col. L. Spaulding, jr.. OF the War
College, Prof. Roy J. Deferrari OF
Catholic University, DR.. E. A. Eek
hardt of the Bureau OF Standards,
Gen. Amos A. Fries, Commissioner OF
Education John J. Tigert and DR.. John
II. Denbigh, president of the associa-
ton.
The meetings Friday will be gen
eral ones, while Saturday the dele
gates will divide into groups for dis
cussion of problems in the teaching
of special subjects. A dinner will be
held Friday evening at the Raleigh
Hotel, general headquarters of the
meeting.
Evening star., 1924-11-23
CAPITAL TO HEAR
!. FAMOUS 0RGAN|ST
Ernest Macmillan 10 Play at
First Congregational
Church Friday.

Washington music lovers Will have
an opportunity to hear one OF the
greatest and youngest organists of In
Jernational reputation next Friday
afternoon when Ernest Macmillan of
Toronto, Canada, will give a recital
at 4:30 o'clock at the First Congre-
gational Church. His program will
include works by the masters of or
gan composition. He will play Bach's
''Toccata and Fugue In F." the an
dante movement OF Beethoven's
First symphony" "Gavotte" and
"Minuet" by Handel, Daquins lie
Coucou," the scherzo movement from
Guilmants Fifth Sonata" "Medita
tion St. Clothilde" by James, I'm
termezzo" by Hollins, Rocco" by
Palmgren, the scherzo movement
from Widor's Fourth Symphony" and
Cesar Franck's Finale in B fat"
. The career of this remarkable mu
Sician, who IS just SO years old, began
when he was 10 years old and rnade
an appearance before 1000 people IN
Massey Hall, Toronto. He then spent
Four years studying IN England. He
won the diploma OF Associate of the
Royal College OF Organists when Is
years old and that OF a, fellow at IT.
AS candidate with the highest marks
he won the Lafontaine prize and
graduated the same year from oxford
University as bachelor of music. He
was brilliant scholar along other
lines as we'll as music and gained dis
tinction in the modern history course
of the University of Toronto after his
return to Canada.
Intcrned In Germany.
Back again In Europe, studying in
Paris, Mr.. Macmillan visited Bayreuth
Germany. in the Summer of 1914. The
war broke out and he was unable to
leave Germany. For four years he was
interned at Ruhleben prison camp.
where he spent his time in composition
and in organizing and leading q chorus
and orchestra among the prisoners. Ben
Jamin Dale, English composer, and a
Fellow prisoner at this time, said Of
Ernest Macmillan: 'It is clear that in
Mr.. Macmillan we have conductor Of
rare promise. Such a combination of
perfectly natural technique with splen-
did musicianship will assuredly lead to
brilliant achievements in the future"
During his imprisonment Macmillan
was granted the degree OF doctor of
music of Oxford University His thesis
for this degree was a musical setting of
Swinburne's famous ode, England"
This work has since been performed by
the MendelsSohn Choir with the Phila-
delphia Orchestra in Canada, and by the
Sheffield Choir in England
AS composer Mr.. Macmillan has
done especially remarkable. work in
chamber music, much of which was
played in Dresden.
As a concert organist he has ap-
peared in Chicago at the conven-
ton of the National Association Of
Organists and In New York at the
Wanamaker Auditorium. He has ap-
peared in other leading American
cities in a decidedly successful Ameri-
can transcontinental tour. He is now
organist and choirmaster of the
Timothy Eaton Memorial Church of
Toronto and is noted especially as a
fine Interpreter of Bach. His memory
and versatility of playing are both
remarkable. Henry T. Finck has
called him the "Dupre of our north
ern neighbor and a real Berlioz in
the art of orchestration.'
Evening star., 1924-11-23
COLLECTION DAY FOR
CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY
Archbishop curley Issues Appeal
for Aid From
Churches.
sr..,,1 p,sp.tcb to The Star.

srecial Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE. Md, November 22.-
The annual collection for the Cath
clio University of America, ordered
by the members of the American
Hierarchy, will be taken up. at all
masses on the first Sunday In Advent,
November 80. In order to give due
notice to the laity Of this collection.
announcement will be made at all
masses tomorrow by the reading OF
the archbishop's letter OF appeal.
In his ppeal the archbishop says:
The work of the Catholic University
is essentially the work of Catholic
education and is inseparab1y con.
nected with; the work Of Catholic
schools and colleges. The future OF
the university is bright. The prelates
OF the church are in favor of its
work. Every hall and classroom is
crowded and great improvements
have been made In material equip
msnt."
In conclusion, the archbishop re-
quests the priests OF the diocese t.
do more than give this collection
fnaudible mention at the masses TO
morrow and on November 80. H.
says: IF eloquence can be called
into play when urging the supper
Of dance or a card party for SOM
parish purpose, surely we can ant
ought to get earnestness and warmth
10 our words when appealing 70
financial aid for the center Of Cath
oiic higher education"
Evening star., 1924-11-23
PLAN CHRISTMAS PARTY.
Legionnaires' Children to Be Wal
colt Post Guests.

Legionnaires' children will be
guests at an American Legion
Christmas party to be staged by the
Stuart Walcott Post, December %,
at the Mount Pleasant Masonic lodge
room. The grown-ups have been IN
vited, too.
A large Christmas tree will be
provided, loaded with ornaments and
gifts for the children. Santa Claus
has promised to be present in person.
Music and refreshments are on the
program. The Walcott Ladies' Aux
Hilary Unit, with the assistance of
the adopted Boy Scout Troop, No. 16,
will be in charge.
Officers Of the Walcott Post for
the ensuing year will be elected
Tuesday night. at meeting in the
board room of the District Building,
1t Is announced.