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New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
GOVERNMENT BOAT
 IS BADLY DAMAGED
Lighter L-l00 on Verge Of
 Breaking Up in Sound

New London. Dec. t7.-Wrecking lighter L 100 attached to the quar- termaster's department in this iur- isdction, Is ashore and badly dam, aged by 8 heavy sea near the wharf at Fort Michie, Gull Island, 1t was learned here today when aid was sought from the Merritt. Chapman and Scott Co
 The wrecking tug missioner, Captain Da~id ]. Hunt, was sent out from here today and will make an effort to salvage the vessel, She Is reported 10 have six feet of water In her hold at high tide, however, and ts on the verge of breaking up. sey- etal holes have been punctured in her bottom.
 The lighter left here last Thurs day In tow Of the government steam CT General Nathanael Greene, after she had taken on 900 tons of coal at the Chapel Coal Co. here, con- signed to Fort Michie.
 Shortly after the cargo had been unloaded at the Fort Mtchie wharf Sunday heavy gale struck up. tearing the lighter from her lashing and sending her ashore where she stuck fast All available pumps have since then been installed in an effort to float the vessel.
 Large holes opened up on her hull SO that the pumps were not adc- qUate to take care of the increasing flow of water, The pumps was then abandoned and assistance was sought from this city.
 Although the coal cargo had been entirely removed from the lighter when the storm sent her ashore, q steam roller used for road work st the forts under this jurisdiction is still aboard the vessel
 Army authorities figure the value Of the lighter at 520,o00 when in good condition and If the attempt 10 salvage her is unsuccessful the steam roller as well may be total loss.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
R. K. CHANGES ARE IMPOSSIBLE
D. < H. Says It Cannot Carry
 Out Orders

New York, Dec 1.-The interstate commerce commission Is asking vari. ous railroads to install automatic trah control devices of an efficiency which does not exist, according 10 brief filed by the Delaware and Hudson company at Washington to- day.
 , The brief, which asks that the Delaware and Hudson, a hard coal carrier, be exempted from the order, asserts that there is no device in the market in sufficient state of develop ment to fulfill the commissions re- quirements. It further alleges that, in the present state of the art of railroad signalling. insta llation of such devices would be a waste of money badly needed for other traf- fic purposes and would do more harm than good. The brief Was pre- pared by Walter c. Moves and H. T. Newcomb, attorneys of the road, in behalf of Leonor r. Lores, president.
 The Delaware &; Hudson bases its conclusions upon experiments conr ducted under It's own auspices over a three mile stretch of trade, It found, according to the petition, that existing devices required further developments and improvement and further and more extensive tests and experiments without which they fell short of the commissions specified tons,
 To introduce the proposed train stop and train-control devices would probably derange and impair ths present automatic block signals and would contribute toward accidents and disasters. 1t was said.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
SHIPPING EXPERT GIVES TESTIMONY
Rossbottom Advises Govt. to Do
 It Right or Quit

Washington, Dec. 17.--Thomas H Rossbottom, general manager of the United States line of the Elmer gency Fleet corp. was called as the first witness today by the house com mittee investigating the shipping board and its subsidiary organiza- tions.
 After inquiring into activities of the [. S. lines the committee plans to call Leigh C. Palmer, president of the fleet corporation, either to- morrow or Friday es the last wit ness before closing open hearings In the investigation.
 Mir. Rossbottorn said the land per sonnel required to handle the Levia- than could operate two additional ships Of the same type at only s25,- 900 or sS0,000. more per year than the amount needed at present. He explained that the force had to be maintained tr care for the vessel but had much Idle time when the ship was at sea.
 The deficit for the United States lines for one year and eight months ending June 30, 1923, was s4,529,- 900, he added, and the deficit for the fiscal year ending June 30 last was s2,99700o.
 Rossbottom declared the lines agents found difficulty In meeting competition of private corporation solicitors who wine and dine" pros- pective customers.
 Agents of the lines. he said, are limited to s5 per day for expenses while competitors frequently prac- tlce playing poker and voluntarily lcsing." to get business.
 Asked how much expense money he would allow government solici- tors. he said that $8 for personal ex- penses and S4 for entertainment should be the maximum per day.
 The present method of govern ment operation. he said, was mo credit" adding that the government should go into the business on the right scale or abandon It.
 Mir. Rossbottom said definite policy az to continuation of the lines should be established and the fleet built up. No private companies, he added. could meet present passenger service of foreign competitors.
 The post office department off cials, he asserted, are literally breaking their necks to give us bust ness" However, he added, the department uses every means of eE- petition the malls, whereas the British may hold up mall two or three days to send 1t in British ship. American business men. he said, haven't the same feeling of patriotism" to permit this.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
Indian Commissioners
 Are Not Ones Involved

Okmulgee, Okla, Dec l1.-Misap- propriation of Indian funds totaling more than sS.000.00o Is charged in g. report to the congressional com- mittee which recently. investigated Indian probate affairs at Muskoges, as made public here by Hugh Mur- phy, former Okmulgee county judge. The report says that the alleged ms- appropriations took place four years ago, and that they were car ried on with the sanction of etate courts. It's arraignment is directed at the office of the commissioner of the office of Indian affairs and re- terred 10 the Indian bureau' and the Indian department It makes no charge against the board of In dian commissioners,
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
President Said to Be
 In Favor of 2 Yr. Plan

Washington, Dec 1.-The recom- mendation of thetnterstste commerce commission that the physical valu- stion of railroads be completed in the next two years appears likely to receive the support of President Coolidge.
 Senators who discussed the sub iect with him today came away with the impression that he viewed the work as of prime importance in con nection with basic rate making and the collection Of sums due under the recapture clause of the transporta- tion act.
 Additional appropriation of sl,- 27o,Oo is estimated by the com mission as necessary for ccntinu- ance of the work during the next fiscal year. with sl,77s,o0o required in the year following
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
BASEBALL MEETING DELAYED

Chicago, Dec. 1.-The joint meet ing Of ths major league baseball clubs vas postponed until , ?. m. to- day after the peace committee of ths American league vas called on by Commissioner Landis. The con- mittee composed of Col. Jacob Rup- pert of New York. Thomas shlbe of Philadelphia and [. S Barnard Of Cleveland, supposed to have borne the olive branch in connection with the controversy between Commis- sionor Landis and Ban Johnson, re- tired 10 go to 3 meeting of the American leagIe club owners,
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
OUCH! LAME BACK RUB LUMBAGOOR
 BACKACHE AWAY

Kidneys cause blckache? No! Lis- ten, Your backache Is caused by lumbago. sciatica, or a strain, and the quickest relief Is soothing, pene- trating st. Jacobs Oil. Rub 1t right on your painful back, and instantly the soreness, stiffness and lameness disappears, Don't stay crippled Get a small trial bottle of St, Jacobs oil from your druggist and Timber up. 4 moment after It is applied you'll wonder that became of thebackache or lumbago pain
 Rub old. honest St. Jacobs oil whenever you have soiatica, neural- gla, rheumatish or sprains. as 1t is absolutely harmless and doesn't burn the skin,
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
KIWANIS CLUB ID
 MEET SANTA CLAUS
Tree and Social Scheduled for
 Next Wednesday Evening

A Christmas tree with 3 Santa Claus and gifts for the members, special program and a general good time, will he the order Of the day at the meeting Of the New Britain Ki- wanis club next Wednesday, Christ mas eve, according 10 an announce ment made today by tho new presi- dent, Attorney Donsld Gaftney.
 IL was stated that Rev. Dr. A. A. Ahlquist Wlll have the Kiwanis dou- ble quartette there to furnish music. The committee in charge consists Of H, C. Billings, chairman, Attorney Morris D, SaXc. Harry OConnor, William F Fenn, A. r. Marsh and H. Y. Stearns
 Harry H Howard Ton the attend ance prize today and Dwight Skin ner was selected 10 supply the next prize
 A novel stunt 10 ascertain f all members were acquainted with each other was lnaugurated when Dr. H. T. Bray was called upon to introduce 10 the crowd all the men at two ta- tles. pr Bray made good job or f, making but two mistakes in d group of 1S men
 Essay By school Children
 It was announced that an essay contest will be conducted among the children of the upper grades in the schools on the sUhJect The Advan- , ages of Living in New Britain Harry Vessels vas appointed chair man of the committee. Other mem hers are pr E I Fromen ana l Frank E, Rackcliite
 Attorney Saxc and Past President 1 Charles ". Hawkins were named 3 speakers committee
 William Coplishaw spoke on the need Of more attention by civic clubs to the day nursery and ad- yised the members 10 visit that in stitution
 Some Of the members of the club will get Tn touch with Miss Cora NJ. ! Beale at the Welfare association this week and will take care of some ! Christmas baskets for needy fami- ! les next week.
 Some of the conditions which he faced in 1S86 when he graduated from Yale and the attitude Of older men towards the rising generation of today were dwelt upon by At torney r. B. Hungerford, who spoke 1 for a few minutes.
 Music was given by 2 quartet con- sisting of Harry O'Connor, (. w.. Parker. Harry Ginsberg and stanton | Ashley, with Sturman Dyson at the piano. and one composed of Lester peming. Harry Ginsberg, Rev. pr 1 A. A. Ahlqust and Dr, A, S, Grant with William s. Cannon at the piano
 A committee consisting of H. C.. ! Billings, chairman; Harry Ginsberg, Herbert Martin, Frank Rackliffe, Jro pr. H. I. Bray and Norman Morrill, was named to arrange for the annual banquet fn Janrary
 President GatfneT made hls tn- augural address,
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17

Boston. and John J. Lenahah, presi- dent of the American.Irish historical society.
 Nearly every parish in the Roman Catholic diocese of Albany was rep resented by its pastor and tho chan eel of the spacious cathedral was filled with clergy. The service was confined 10 the impressive ritual Of the church and there was no eulogy.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
K. OF (. CARD TOURNEY

Members of Daly council, k. of C. who consider themselves card sharps will engage in tournament at the club rooms on Franklin square Fri day. Saturday. Monday and Tuesday evenings. The 45 experts are rarin' to go and the varntsh on the tables is in danger of being knuckled off. Turkeys will be awarded to the best nlavers
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
Special Notice

The New Britain Chapter of Hadaszsh will hold a benefit card party at the home of Mrs Nathan Berson of 1514 Stanley St tonight (Wednesdayl. Refreshments Ulll be served. Prizes will he awarded All are welcome.-advt,
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
ZONING BOARD NfEEIS.

Chairman Thomas Linder has called a meeting of the zoning com mission Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock to receive and act on the en- ablng act and the first draft of a proposed zoning ordinance, Members of the common council will be wei come to attend and participate in the discussion.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
DIVIDENDS DECLARED

Syracuse, N r. Dsc. 17,-An ez- tra dividend of E share and an extra stock dividend of one-aftieth of a share on common were de- clsred by directors of Syracuse Washington Machine corporation at meeting in New York.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
FNTERTATys AT BRIDGE.

Mrs. Martin J. Horw1tE entertain e1 at two tables of bridge yesterday afternoon at her home, 217 Win throp street The prizes were won by Mrs. George Berson and Mrs. David r. Nair. Luncheon was served.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
MAY RETURN TO CHURCH
[, E, C, Experiment Not Altogether Satisfactory To Members - Local Preachers May Address Class.

Local ministers who arc interested will be invited 10 address Every mans Bible class during the months Of January and February. according 10 action taken at meeting Of the executive committee last evening
 It vas voted to have d committee approach the officials of the Metho- dist church with a view to renting the church Sunday mornings for the class sessions after January l. The theater meetings will be continued for the next two Sundays, They will start at 9:30 d. m.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17

Greece now has more than 1,oon,- 100 refugees, most Of whom are destitute,
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
PICTURES

You will be agreeablv sur prised at the values m Frank Thompson pictures. at soc up
Evening star., 1924-08-17
R. M. WHITNEY DIES;
FRIEND FINDS BODY
Newspaper Man Succumbs to
Heart Disease in New
York Hotel.

BY the Associated Press
NEW YORK, August 1S.-Richard
Merrill Whitney, director Of the
American Defense Society at Wash
ington. ID. c., was found dead in the
Pennsylvania Hotel tonight by DR.. H.
A. Houghton. lifelong friend. who
mad gone to the hotel to pay a social
eau. Heart disease was given as the
cause of death
Mr.. Whitney was a native of Maine
and at an carly age went with his
parents to live in Alexandria, Va.
He was graduate of Harvard and
was So years old.
Richard Merrill Whitney was well
known in official, diplomatic and
newspaper circles in this city, having
worked here several years as a news
paper man, the greater part of the
tlme as correspondent for the AS
soclated Press at the State Depart
ment Mr. Whitney formerly lived
in Los Angeles, Calf. where, for
number of years, he was engaged in
newspaper work. In connection with
his profession. he travelled extern
sively in Central and South America
and during his work in this city he
was looked upon AS an authority on
Latin American affairs.
AT one time Mr. Whitney was seri-
ously considered by President Hard
ing for appointment to a diplomatic
post In one of the Central American
countries.
Press Club of this city and during
his residence here his son, Richard
NJ. Whitney, jr., was an inferno at
Emergency Hospital. Mr.. Whitney
and his family, during the past year,
have made their home in California,
although he has maintained an Office
here in the Albee Building.
Evening star., 1924-08-17
Births Reported.

Tn" following births have been reported to
the Health department in the last "a hours:
Camille +. and 4ntoinette r. CoIucci girl
Naymond +. and Selma l.. Hopes. boy.
Nicholas and Ida Young, boy.
Emory V. and Helen NJ. Garner. girl
Ellwoof f. and Elizabeth Werner girl
Frederick and Annie l.. Ellis. girl.
iewsi B. mad Elizabeth VI. Perkins, girl.
Thomas and Mildred Bathel, girl.
Ilerbert and Anna Bauer boy
Philip and Marguerite Ryan, boy
Leroy V. and Helen l.. Gordon, girl
George f. and Ruth A. Rinker, girl.
Benjamin l.. and Halle A. Reede boy.
Lawrence Z. and Elizabeth c. Laubscher,
girl.
Roy j. and Phyllis n. Penn boy
James w. and Margaret Quiggle boy
walter q. and Carol Slcox. boy.
Samuel 5. and Marian DeS Bradford boy
Max and Jean Nimetz, girl
Myer {. and Esther VI. Kandlpman, girl
James W. and Vera NJ. Roberts boy.
David +. and Dorothy A. Cummins girl
Andrew r. and Margaret r. FederIine, boy
William and Martha Coates. girl.
Frank mad Lucille Thomas. boy.
Hamilton and Ruth Whittingt ton boy
clarence and Mildred Washington, boy
William A. and Helen J. Spriggs boy
Reginald &. and Nola Young. girl.
Evening star., 1924-08-17
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses were issued
yesterday:
Bertram Major and Thelma May Mowbray.
Roosevelt Miles and Agnes f. Kelley.
Theodore G. Buehler and Lucille Meeks
:. charies Clements of Esmont. Va, and Ber-
ina Price of Warren, Va.
James Boyd and Emma Ware.
Luther Ray Shackelford of Richmond Va
and Mary Archer Children of Dumbarton, Va
Joseph Middleton and Sarah Duckett.
George Emmert Elliott and Marie Frances
Griffin.
Peter Michael McCluskey of Boston, Mass
and Margaret c. White
George f. Allen and Sarah F. Allen.
Harry J.. Burlington and Helen G.. Gilbert
Ira Howard Dalziel and May Frances Har-
pine. both of Clarendon, Va.
Arthur William Syce and Deborah Ann
Carroll
Charles r. Henry and viole. NJ Halvey.
Robert f. Hawkins and Eliza Thomas
Mlburn Brown and Gertrude Bowman.
Elmer Harry Anderson and Thelma Schmidt
both of baltimore, Md
John Il. Clarke Of Mclean, Va, and Mari
ANNA a. Manfre of this city.
Arthur 6. Maynard and Lucy J.. Hereford.
Maurice l.. Colburn and Henrietta p. Cissell
Edwin T. Bean and Mary aBeckett.
Evening star., 1924-08-17
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been reported 10
the health department in the last "a hours:
Maud {. Welcker, -. In3 G st. Sc
Margaret Abbott. Il. Columbia Hospital
William l.. Davis. "a. Emergency Hospital
John H. Rumbaugh. So. Little Falls rd
D. c.
Mary f. Jones. I. 1891 Georgia ave.
Wayne Willis. a6. Walter Reed Hospital.
James a. Macauley. 81. 1906 T st.
catherine Roth, 81, Home for Aged, Blue
Plains.
Phillip Huhn. 20. 1929 st. Sc.
Catherine f. Siifer SO. 31a Southbrook Cts
Fred kettner: 3. Georgetown University
Hospital
pital.
Edward Holland. a.. Gallnser Hospital
Harriet Williams. 20. 4l2 X St Sc.
Louise Perry, 3S st. Elizabeth's Hospital
Irene Crawford. %, Providence Hospital
Hattie Blackwell. !. Children's Hospital
Evening star., 1924-08-17
THE WEATHER

District of Columbia, Maryland and
Eirginia-Showers today; tomorrow
fair; moderate temperature; moderate
southwest, shifting to northwest and
north winds.
West Virginia-Cloudy to partly
cloudy today; showers in east por-
ton this morning; tomorrow fair;
moderate temperature.
Temperature.
Midnight, SO; 2 am, 81: am. So:
6 am. SIS: am, 66: 10 am, IS; Il
noon, II; pm, so: 4 pm, 81: 6
pm, IS; S pm. "A; 10 pm, y. High
est, so7: lowest, 5o.1.
Relative humidity-S am, II per
cent; pm, Al per cent; pm. 65
per cent
Rainfall Is pm. to 8 p.m.)-None.
Hours of sunshine-11.5.
Temperature same date last year
Highest, so. Lowest, 66.
Tide Tables.
compiled by United States Coast
and Geodetic Survey.)
Today-Low tide, 4:04 am. and
4:3l pm; high tide, 1858 am. and
1922 pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide, 4:54 am. and
5:17 pm; high tide, 10:44 am. and
HOS PIN.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rose, 5:23 am; sun
sets, pm.
Tomorrow-Sun rises, 5:24 am;
sun sets. 6:5s pm.
Moon rises, 1858 pm; sets. STA am.
Automobile lamps to be lighted
one half hour after sunset.
Weather in Various Cities.
Evening star., 1924-08-17
3n Memoriam.

BUTLER: Err, ALICE BUTLER who died August
Sleep on. dear mother thy work is dome
A battle well fought, victory won.
You sleep without suffering and feel ne
pain.
We are praying. dear mother. we will meet
HER CHILDREN. JENNIE MATTHEW'S.
OLIVIA CLEMENTS AND EDWARD
BUTLER. AND HER GRANDCHILD,
CARROLL BARNETT
CoRDELL. In sad hut loving remembrance of
our dear mother. TALLIE H.. who left US
two years years aso today; AuGnst :, III, Il 1872. ,
MOND AND MARY FRANCIS.
EDWARDS. Memories Of Mrs. MINNIE Ed
WARDS, who departed this life August Il.
one year ago today.
My mothers hand is on my brow,
Her gentle voice is pleading now;
Across the years marr'd ny sin
What memories of love steal in.
Once more I see that look of pain,
The anguish in those eyes again;
My heart is sad. for well l know
NY sin has causd this bitter woe.
While others sco7n'd me in their pride,
She gently drew to her side;
When all the world had turnd away
My mother stood by me that day
The memories of bygone years,
My mothers love. my mothers tears.
The thought Of all her constant care.
Doth bring the answer to her prayer.
O mother. when think of thee,
'Tis but a step 10 Calvary;
Thy gentle hand upon my brow
Is leading me to Jesus now.
HER DAUGHTER. MAUDE HOLLIvEE.
FREEMAN. In memory of my dear husband.
WILLIAM \. FREEMAN. who departed this
life three years ago today. August H. 1921
Loved in life. remembered in death
DEVOTED WIFE, KATIE FREEMAN
HAMILTON. A token of love 10 the sacred
memory Of my dear mother, CHARLOTTE
HAMILTON. who departed this life five
years ago today, August II, 1919
DEVOTED son, GEORGE II. HAMILTON.
HILL. In sad but loving remembrance Of our
dear other, MAGGIE HILL. who entered
.b .<st year ago today, August IT,
1873, and our dear father. who enteed into
rest one year ago. August 9. 1923.
Rest on, dear mother and father, thy labor
is DER.
Those willing hands will work no more.
faithful mother and Gather. both loving
and kind.
A better mother and father we could never
find.
THEIR DEVOTED CHILDREN, MAURICE.
ANITA AND DOROTHY.
SCHLOSSERG. In sad but loving remem-
brance of dear husband and devoted
father, ii HANK SCHLOSBERti. who departed
this life 10 years ago. August IL 1914
LOVING WIFE AND SONS
WEBER. In loving memory Of our dear wife
and mother. MARGRETHA WEBER, who
departed this life four years ago today.
DEVOTED HUSBAND AND CHILDREN.
Evening star., 1924-08-17
J. NJ. RIDGEWAY RITES.
Funeral Service for Accident Vic
tim Tuesday.

Funeral services for James NJ. Ridge
way 90 years old, who died at Casualty
hospital Friday, following a street car
,,' accident will be conducted at j.
Wdiham Lee and Sons funeral parlors,
332 Pennsylvania avenue. Tuesday
morning at II o'clock. Interment will
be in Rock Creek cemetery.
Mr. Rldgeway was native of Silver
Hiil' Md He had been a resident of
thls city for the last IS years. For
several years he worked as a paper
hanger
he Is survived by three brothers,
George T., John A. and Harry ii.
Ridge"ay, and sister, Mrs. Lille
Banks. He resided at 404 Tulip avenue,
Takoma Park, Md.
Evening star., 1924-08-17
SEARCH FOR MISSING MAN
Veterans Bureau and Police Seek
Elmer F. Sharp.

The Veterans Bureau and police
have been asked to help locate Elmer
F. Sharp, a war veteran, who dis
appeared from his room at 2O26 Ii
street northwest. after having made
plans to live here with his wife,
whom he brought from their home
in Delaware.
He came to Washington to go to
school at the National Radio 1nsti-
tute, 1928 Connecticut avenue, and
had made his plans to attend He
had made arrangements for both him
self and his wife while he went
to school. Friends told bureau
officials he had planned to go up the
river a few days ago. but only for a
short while. Sharp was 20 years Of
age, about feet 6 inches tall, had
dark hair and brown eyes. His wife
is now staying with friends at 5i
Rhode Island avenue northwest.
Evening star., 1924-08-17

hand, the La Toilette influence goes
to Bryan, he will be chosen and ad-
vanced under the twelfth amendment
to the Presidency.
THE possible, If not probable. con-
fusion shows the unmistakable
symptoms of the breakdown of the
American party system by the intro
duction Of the European bloc control.
But in addition to that result 1t ex-
tends to a small minority the con-
troll of the selection Of the head OF
the nation. 1t calls for radical
change by the abolition of our
effete electoral college system In the
choice of the President, where the
popular vote may be repudiated by
the selection Of a minority candidate
for President"
Evening star., 1924-08-17
Viii Raise Funds
To Put Radios in
AU ID. C.. Hospitals

A plan to raise a fund for the in
stallation of radio receiving sets in
Washington hospitals and institutions
that have not already been provided
with them will be announced by lie
Roy Mark from station WCAP at SIS
o'clock tonight.
The Army. Navy and Marine Bands,
comprising more than 200 musicians,
have volunteered their services for
massed concert at the American
League base ball park at O'Clock
on the evening of September 19. the
entire proceeds of which will go into
the fund
The aim of the movement is to use
the radio to take entertainment and
cheer to those whose physical condi-
ton prevents them from seeking out
side recreation.