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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-06-28
SCIENCE -
Power Projects

.uARNEssiNG the ocean ia,
IL for power Is being expenmen,ss
with and written about more than
at any previous time. aitho thin /,
Ia oenturies-old scientific problem.
For several years the sea IA,
furnished power for the city a
Asbury Park. n. j. In France "a.
o00. 900 francs have been provided "a,
the government for the cons,rys.
ton Of dams and electrical ma,
ehinery on the coast Of BRITTANY
where there is a tidal differences d.
Is feet. This project is expected "a
develop several thousand horzspov.
er OF electricity. and 70 pay for IL.
self in two years.
A project that Is the opposite 10
this In the form Of the energy ussd
10 develop the power is the plan
10 harness the great volcano Ta,s
in the mountains between Chile and
Bolivia. Engineers plan 10 convert
into electric power the energy DE-
veloped by the . boiling lakes Ia
Tatio's depths. and 10 use /, %
conquer the mountains with electro
! railways.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-06-28

WILLIAM MeFEE. the British
w novelist. pays the Amsrl
can people a compliment He
thinks We are exceptional In our
acceptance Of the criticisms Of
foreign visitors We don't get
angry a. them,
Mr Melee ought 10 know why.
Every American man and woman
feels sure that our visitor means
his nciEhbors and not himfslf.
and he rather likes 70 have him
crlticiae SIR brown neat door. OF
Mr.. johnson across the street
II doesn't mean that We arc
liberal or broad minded NJ ALL
nut We DO like 20 see our fellow
citizens AZ others zee them.
Mr. McFes tells one thing
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-06-28
Behind the Curtain

livery organized graft ring has its central figure the
l. brains" who stands behind the curtain and pulls
the strings.
This party always takes the bulk Of the Doodle and
the least risk Frequently he is clever attorney
occasionally banker, but generally politician.
The small fry sometimes get caught. They prostitute
their honor and morals and take patry reward that
usually is dissipated in riotous living.
The criminals who protected are forced to pay
to the limit They get little for themselves except free
dom from Jail punishment. And when the ring broken
even this protection is withdrawn.
There usually is "a goat-a clever, INSCRIPTIONS man
who holds position similar to foreman in an indus
trial plant He is the connecting link who takes the col
lectons. He usually gets paid handsomely-but fire.
quently goes to the pententiary.
The real leader-the behind the curtan-never
pays the price.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-06-28

they should be.
A damp cloth or oiled rag IRE the
best, the hygienIsts say.
A carpet sweeper is more hygienic
than a broom and vacuum cleaner
Is better than either.
Dust catching curtains. chairs and
plush are unhygienic.
The up.to.dato movable rug is bet.
ter than the stationary carpet.
For bacteria rides in the air and
Is likely to take the dust particle
for a gallop thru the room.
SO, when doing the summer dust.
ing DO 1T WITH DAMPENED
RIGS.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-06-28

phone. I'll zee her in a minute"
FRANK HAGUE. mayor Of
Jersey City. came 10 the Waldorf
20 put his head together with
some Of the other big political
bosses. Said he: we can stage
a pretty good fight over in Jer.
sey."
Submerged by hundreds Of
visitors. workers and hangern.on.
coRDEL.L HULL. national
chairman and boss OF tha whole
show. had just enough wind LEI,
TO murmur: Another day or
two--anothcr day--or two"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-06-28
What Folks
Are Saying

CIiAs. n. ELLEN. Farmers Sugar
company. Defiance. Ohio: THE
wheat farmer Ia lroks today because
he oanno, figure soii depoylia. He
has been n poor banker by growing
whoa, and other crops that have
withdrawn all the mineral deposits .
MASAHIfiO 0TA, Tokyo police de.
partmeut: Japanese must behave
In manner In keeping with the
dignity OF great nation
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-06-28
QUESTIONS
AND
ANSWERS

Won can get an answer 70 any
Il question of fact or informa-
tion BY writing 20 The Question
Editor. stare WashinEton bu-
Tsau. is7a NJ Y. ave. Washington.
b. a, inrlosinK Z cents In stamps
for reply. Medical legal and
MARITAL advice cannot be given.
nor can extended research be un-
dertAksn. Unsigned requests can
not be ansaeTsd EDITOR
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-06-28
Are You Guilty?

DARON WILLY KN0BLOCH DR0STE, of Germany,
ID launched an international Association Against the
Tyranny of Parents in New York city last week. The
object of the organization is ''to assist the of
nobility and old American families to follow their
talents"
There is no valid reason for limiting the associa-
tons detectives Parents in general inclined to be
tyrannica at times Check up yourself and how
often you give the kids bawling out just because you
feel like it and think it's your personal privilege
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-06-28
Be Courteous

JNTIIEN you have been in strange city, YOU have
Wv doubtless asked stranger how to get to Main ST.,
and have been told that you were standing on It, To
thousands of people here now-our tourist frends-Se
attic is just strange city Bagdad is to YOU and
they WILL without doubt stop you to ask questions
that seem trivial TO you.
Put yourself in their place, and answer you would
want to be answered under the circumstances.
remembering always that the tourists courteous host is
YOU
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-06-28
A THOUGHT

lie that followeth after yain per.
sons ashall have poverty enough
Prov. xxv!iL;l9.
VANITY keeps PERSONS IN favor
with themselves who are out OF
favor with all otherH.-s Shakespeare.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-06-28
4 LETTER FR0M
AVkfDGE Mann
June %, 1921.

q
Dear Folks:
Here's day when cheerful life is good ana worth
the while Tell me troubles by the earfuI will merely
and smile. Fields clover even work ia
not 70 bad Like kid when school is happy CAV
and glad Why Is all my heart light My vacation
starts tonight
When think about Notwithstanding all the daily biz
have found anticipation half the Joy there s Never
ns we 90 our dreaming do we get the things that Jar
things always seeming better they really arei
sti ought TO make me gay-getng weeks off with
payl " 80
80 tomorrow, I'll be knowing thrills Of lazy life
Soon thereafter I'll be gongwhere? You1 have Ia as ,bo
Wife, Anyway guess ia better write little bit at that;
10 IN write you all letter daily telling where at
N'uaae II A2mn>
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-06-28
Women and Politics

JNTHEN first entered politics they stood behind
w another in admirable fashion. 1t was matter
of sex loyalty.
But they have apparently learned the way Of the
politicians. The women's attitude in the present city
controversy of which Mrs Henry Landes is the storm
center shows as divided an opinion among the
would be expected should have started the affair
, 1924-03-19
TELEGR MS.
ST CROIX STATION.

Pater,ead Scotland, March 18th
The dismantled crui-er Sutiaj, y 600
tons. adrift in the North Sea tor a tort-
nigh. with Unity men on board, vas
located today ~ miles from lhis port A
d stroy p vas andlag by the wa ship.
Tll S.. lei was toNei Ou5 OF the 0aVai
s asion #. Roy b in the Firth Of for,h
far Bp!f!s.. whore she was 10 be h'oke1
lD. but ga February 18th sne oroE2
v on her tug IN a yale. Inc
Graf WI. n Went TO huat for her allied
=, locate Inc vessel Meanwhile the cru
i,,r wa si.hted aY several fishing boats
and on March 6Jh she received some
stores from a ira Eler. Since then t1E
and ROUGH weather nave continually b#tt1
81 Re >aarch~rs.
...,l of Sam Cd, Mar
a 10. C.,,na, Sarramon aed Cracio
have b n completely dest 'oyeo by
p~arthau.kes. The people IN the stricken
districts have left their homes and are
camping IN the open. Socks continue
with mil or intensity and 5000 distinct
tremors lave been felt thus far.
Berlin March 4ta.-Preslicnt Ebert
TO-DAY fxsd May 4th as the day for the
holding Of general elections.
Ganevl March 14th-Every body IN the
l. qgue ii Nations circles tonight vas OF
the opinion that the League today had
one Of he biggest days IN lis history
though he work Of its council. Il settled
tba conflict over Msmel. which has been
. dange .ous problem for Europe for
%nars il definitely launched the problem
60 ,bo construction Of Hungary, lndu-
enc N the Little Entente to sign The Hun
Evening star., 1924-02-23
BANK PRESIDENT
CAPTURED IN D. G.
Ely, New, Man Who EIuded
U. S. Agents Three Years,
Held EmbezzIer.

After eluding Department Of Jus
ing made a spectacular escape in 1922
at the point of a gun, Arthur B.
Witcher, former president of the Ely
National Bank of Ely. New, was ar
rested here today, and was to be ar
raigned this afternoon for violation
of the national banking laws.
Witcher. a man Of more than fifty
years of age, is charged with embez-
false entry by which he is alleged to
have absconded with more than
$4,000.
He was to be arraigned before
H. Macdonald late today. An order
of removal was to be asked of the
District Supreme Court for his trans
fer to Nevada, where he is wanted.
Witcher is said by government Of
ficials to have record as q spec
time wore a Vandyke beard, had an
erect and soldierly bearing and
pleasing personality. He spoke
fiuently both English and Spanish. !,
His escape, from go" government 1Ihens
he had been cornered in a room by a
Government agent from Denver.
The records show that the fugitive
foiled his pursuer by pretense, hold
ing up his hand and saying that he
would make no trouble under arrest.
When the agents gun had been re-
turned to his pocket, however,
Witcher, according to the record.
backed skillfully to his dresser, from
which he flashed gun. With this
weapon he backed his pursuer across
the street and into q woods, Where
he made his escape.
The Ely National Bank, according
tn the reports Of the controller OF
currency, is now capitalized at
S25, 900 and has deposits of about
$3.50, 200.
Evening star., 1924-02-23
P0|NCARE TAX PLAN
WINS, 354 TO 218'
Deputies Give Approval to
Entire Revenue and
Economy Program.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PARIS. February 23.-The chamber
Of deputies approved Premier Poin-
cares entire taxation and economy
plan this morning after an alI-night
session. The vote was 354 10 Els.
The sitting was the extension Of a
session lasting all day yesterday. and
was the longest'in the annals Of the
French parliament.
The deputies plo6ded through
hundred-odd articles, modifying some
and adding to others; then harked
hack TO those clauses which they had
reserved as requiring special consid-
Grafton. The articles debated dealt
with measures to make the war
profits; to catch and punish tax
dodgers, and prevent speculation on
the exchange market.
The clause authorizing the govern
menr to issue treasury notes stipu-
lates that the amount shall not ex-
ceed 1000, 100000. francs, as compared
with the $4,000, 100000 contemplated.
Finance Minister de Lastevrie took
occasion to deny n current report
that the government intended con-
Solidating the national defense and
treasury bonds or reducing the rate
on them.
Taken as a whole, the measures
voted are expected to yield more
than 7.5o0.000,000 francs, including
100000, 900 in economics; 100000
900 from the application of sharp
measures against tax dodgers. and
O00,00o,000 from new taxes, and
20 per cent increase in existing ones.
Abolition of the match monopoly also
will bring in a round sum.
Evening star., 1924-02-23
BUYS ROCK CREEK
TRACT AT $4,000
Commission Acquires Lyons
Mill Area, South of Mas
sachusetts Avenue.

Sixteen acres of land on the norti,
bank Of Rock creek. midway between
the Q Street bridge and the culvert
under Massachusetts, avenue, directly
opposite Oak Hill cemetery. have just
been purchased by the Rock Creek
Parkway Commission for $4,000.
The purchase includes the site of
the historic Lyons mill, built of stone
in the early days of the District and
now a romantic ruin.
The tract is the largest level area
in the valley Of Rock creek south OF
sential part of the proposed Water
side drive which is to connect Po-
tomac Park with Rock Creek Park.
II comprised three parcels of land
and was part of an old estate.
Negotiations are being conducted
by the Parkway Commission also for
the acquisition of land on Pennsyl-
vania avenue between 26th street and
Rock creek for inclusion in the park
area. Included in that section is lot
sol in the square west of square IA.
improved by a large building, No.
2e13 Pennsylvania avenue, occupied
by the Columbia Transfer and Stor-
age Company. The owner has fixed
the value Of that lot at $4,000. The
Mellon, Weeks and Wallace, consid-
erS the valuation excessive and prob
ably will institute condemnation pro-
ceedings-
Evening star., 1924-02-23

on the committee. In regard to the
substitute measure he asserted that
thre was some cause for alarm In his
mind in the setting up of special
fund as provided in the bill outside
of the participation of Congress
Senator Ball, in explaining In fuil
the substitute measure, said that 1t
provided for the total receipts of the
2-cent-a-gallon gasoline tax going to
the credit of the District in the red
eral Treasury. to be expended by the
Commissioners.
This special fund, he said. would in
no way cut off the regular appro-
priations Of Congress on the 60-40
basis for. road repair and mainte-
nance, but would merely give to the
Commissioners without restriction ap-
proximately a million dollars year
for maintenance of streets and i'm
provements of the lighting condi-
tions.
The personal property tax and the
81 a car reg istration fee would be
handled in exactly the same manner,
he said, as at present.
Pointing out that by means OF this
measure Washington could go ahead
as a city of it's size should do, in de-
velopment Of its streets and lighting
conditions. Senator Ball said that he
felt that Washington citizens should
get solidly behind the plan.
Evening star., 1924-02-23
McADoo TO ENTER OHIO.
Will File as Candidate for Nomi.
nation Next Week.

By the Associated Press.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, February "a
William G. McAdoo will submit him
self to Ohio voters as a candidate for
the democratic nomination for Presi-
dent, probably early next week.
This was determined here today at
Ia conference of McAdoo supporters
with Secretary of State. Thad H.
Brown, w. D. Wilkin, Cleveland at
torney, and Hamilton G. De Weese of
Columbus were advised by, the Sec
retary of state that 1t would be nec-
essary to obtain written consent of
McAdoo in order that he might enter
the race and they Immediate wired
him at Los Angeles to forward the
necessary documents. While McAdoo
had expressed Willingness to enter the
Ohio campaign, it was said, he had
not consented in writing.
In order that there might be no
difficulty through delay in the mails,
Brown said that he would permit the
McAdoo declaration to be filed upon
receipt of telegraphic consent from
the former Treasury secretary, pro-
viding written confirmation followed.
While no definite date was set for
the filing of the declaration, it was
indicated that it would be submitted
to tho secretary of state early in the
week. Next Friday is the final filing
date.
Evening star., 1924-02-23
SUBSTITUTE GAS TAX MEASURE
PROPOSED BY SENATOR BALL
Suggests 81 Registration Fee and Full PrOperty Rate.
Says Plan Is Best ObtainabIe
...- at Present.

y substitute gasoline tax bill for
the District of Columbia, providing
Tor cents a gallon tax on gaso-
line, full personal property tax and
4 81 registration fee. was suggested
to the special joint civic committee
by Senator l.. Heisler Ball. chairman
or the Senate District committee,
when the committee appeared before
him today for discussion of the pro-
posed bill.
In presenting the substitute meas
ure Senator Ball urged that the cit
liens of the District give it their
support, inasmuch as it was prob
ably the most favorable legislation
that could be obtained at this time.
He pointed out that the temporary
reciprocity arrangement with Mary
land was due to end March / and
that imm mediate action was necessary.
Following some discussion and re-
marks from members of the special
committee, it was decided that the
committee should go into executive
session on the substitute measure
and report back to Senator Ball.
Edward +. Colladay, president of
the Washington Board of Trade and
chairman of the special committee,
was the spokesman for the automo-
tive and civic interests represented
Evening star., 1924-02-23

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, February IA sum-
mons and complaint for $1,1o0.o00
damages was filed against Edward w.
Box, donor Of the American peace
award, today by Frank Hendrick, a
lawyer who was one OF the more
than $4,000 persons to submit peace
plans in competition for 100000
prize. ... .,.i
Hendrick based his suit on the con-
tention that the plan submitted by
iiim, ''n fairly considered" would have
been unanimously selected, as the
prize winner. The. demand for $780,
900 is for the prize offered by the
former publisher and the suit for
81 600, 900 represents, Hendrick con-
tends. the value of the publicity Mr.
Box has received as result of the
prize award
Evening star., 1924-02-23
ENTERS
PRIMARIES IN OHIO
Files Declaration Today.
Voters to Make Choice
on April 20.
By the Associated Press

Dy Inc Assoclated fress.
COLUMBUS. Ohio. February e3.-
President Coolidge formally entered
today the Ohio republican presiden-
tial preference primaries for Presi-
dent by filing his declaration with
Secretary of State Brown.
simultaneously with Mr.. Coolidge"s 5
filing, Arthur l. Garford Of Elyria,
Ohio, also filed with the secretary of
state an authorization for the use of
his name as second-choice candi-
date, in compliance with the Ohio
primary law.
Both President Coolidge and Mr.
Garford also filed with the secretary
Of state formal notice of the desg-
nation by them of Hoke Donithen Of
Ma rion, Ohio, President Coolidee's
Ohio campaign manager. as their rep
resentative Ito sign all declarations
and statements required of me- to con-
form with the primary election laws
of the state Of Ohio
In his declaration Of his candidacy
Mr.. Coolidge also requests that his
name be printed on the official pri-
mary ballot. thus officially entering
himself in the preferential primary
of April %, at which delegates TO the
national convention will be elected.
Mr.. Coolidge,s declaration was
signed at Washington, February II,
and is witnessed by Edward T.
Clark and Edwin c. Geisser. White
House secretaries. Mr.. Garford's au-
thorization for the use of his name as
second choice by Coolidge candidates
for delegate was signed here today
and witnessed by Stella O'Neall and
Virginia Chadwick, clerks in Coolidge
headquarters.
A full complement of Coolidge can
didates for delegate, both delegates
at large and by districts. have been
selected by his managers and are ex-
pected to be.filed within a few days.
Candidates for delegate at large
will file with the secretary of state.
McADOo TO ENTER OHIO.
Evening star., 1924-02-23
500 Food Packages
Reach Hamburg for
Starving Doctors

By Radio to The Star and the Chicago
Daily News. Copyright, 1924.
BERLIN, February 23.-Five
hundred SO food packages for
half-starying. physicians have
reached Hamburg and will be dis
tributed to the neediest cases
through the Allen committee.
The packages are the gift of an
anonymous American donor. Each
contains 12o pounds of staple food
stuffs. The plight of German
physicians Is pitiable. The secre-
tary of the Chamber Of Physicians
of Berlin and the province of
Brandenburg says not one-tenth
of It's members are able to support
their families on their professional
incomes. Many are doing menial
jobs and more help Of this kind
will be greatly appreciated.
Evening star., 1924-02-23
POLAR FLIGHT HOPE ABANDONED.
NAVY MAPS SHENANDOAH PLANS
Admiral Mofeu Conters With Lieut. Commander
LUsdo,cne Future Use of Dirigible
Repairs Discussed.

With all hope abandoned that Con-
gress will approve the Navy's air
expedition into the north polar re-
gions in time for the project to be
launched this summer. Rear Admiral
Moffett, chief OF the Navy bureau of
aeronautics, began today to map out
with Lieut.. Commander Zachary
IAansdowne, commander of the dirig-
Ipfe Shenandoah, plans for the future
use of the big craft.
In the conference between the two
air Service officers. questions con-
corning the repair of the Shenandoah,
made necessary by the gale which
tore the ship from it's mooring mast
at Lakehurst, y. j., recently, and mat
ters of detail relative to it's person
mel and general condition Of the ship
itself were discussed.
-.sCommander Lansdowne- expressed
confidence that the Shenandoah could
be put in condition in time for the
trip to the pole this summer, but was
Evening star., 1924-02-23
POLICE RECAPTURE
GASSED BURGLAR
BIackiacked and Shot Twice,
''Ventri|oquist" Who Es-
capped Is Trapped.

Twenty-four hours after he was
ckjacked, gassed and shot twice
while making an effort to escape
from the police at the Quality Phar-
macy. northeast corner of 5th and I
streets northwest, John Thomas
Fletcher, colored. 73s Columbia road
northwest, alleged confessed burglar,
was captured at the home of his
uncle. 623 B street northeast, early
today, where he wac found with his
wife.
Fletcher, whose police record gives
him the alias of "Possum," was found
to be suffering from bullet wounds
in the left shoulder and through the
thigh. Rather than seek hospital
treatment and chance being captured,
the wounded man had received treat
ment at home. The wound in his
clans think serious results soon
would have followed had he not re-
ceived surgical aid.
woanaed Man Quietly Submits.
The wounded man was taken with
out any show Of violence on his part
and while being conveyed to Emer-
gency Hospital he made no attempt
to escape, in sharp contrast with his
action yesterday in holding at bay
a squad of police armed with pistols.
black jacks and tear gas bombs when
he was cornered in the basement of
the pharmacy, and in escaping from
a patrol wagon en- route to the hos
pital after he eventually had been
subdued.
Accomplice In Sought.
Convinced that Fletcher had at
least one accomplice. quantities Of
liquor, candy, perfumery and other
articles having been taken from the
store, police arrested four other occu-
pants Of the Columbia road house and
are holding them for investigation.
The men arrested were recorded as
Harris and Wilson r. Lucas. They
denied knowing anything of the do
ings Of Fletcher in the drug store.
Lieut.. Frederick M Cornwen of
No. 6, and Lieut.. Guy E. Burlingame
of No. accompanied Policeman Ma
haney to the house in which Fletcher
was captured.
Prisoner II Reticent.
When placed under arrest, the
prisoner showed no inclination to dis
cuss yesterday mornings exciting af-
fair. He at first denied being the
man wanted. Later, 1t is stated, he
admitted having been there and ex-
planned that the first wound, that in
the thigh, was received while he was
in the cellar, the second being re-
ceived when he was in the store.
F1etcher's record at police head
quarters shows he was arrested Feb
ruary q, 1921, by Precinct Detective
Thomas Nalley. charged with house
breaking and given a sentence of ten
months. A similar charge was filed
against him today.
Evening star., 1924-02-23

informed that information given the
Navy Department by congressional
leaders indicated there was no chance
Congress would give the necessary
approval that soon. II would be
necessary, in order for the expedition
to start this summer. for Congress
to act within two weeks and thus
permit the preparatory work for th q
flight, stopped by President Coolidge
pending approval by Congress, to be
again resumed
Officers at the Navy Department
also were busy explaining today that
Lieut.. Commander Bartlett, attached
to the polar board in an advisory
capacity, had been in error last night
when he announced in an address
broadcast by radio that the Shenan-
doah would leave Lakehrust June ]
for the polar flight. Commander
Bartlett prepared his speech some
time ago and failed to correct it
in the light@of later developments.