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Evening star., 1924-09-12
EASY DAY AHEAD
FOR WORLD FLYERS
Sleep Late and Have No
Duty But Short Defense
Test Flight.

For the first time since they have
been in Washington the world flyers
were permitted to sleep as late as
they desired in their rooms at the
New Willard Hotel today. They
started arising at 9:30 o'clock and
by IL o'clock all had breakfast and
were ready to carry out the only
official duty expected of them-a fly
over the city for the admiration of
she entire District which has waited
several days to see them in action.
Lieuts. Weslie p. Arnold of the
Chicago and Jack Harding. jr.. of the
New Orleans, made several purchases
and went to Boiling Field afterwards.
while the remainder of the world
flight expedition. Lieuts. Smith,
Wade and Nelson. were driven to the
field through the downtown section
past hundreds of admirers who
recognized them.
Immediately on their arrival they
went to the engineering hangar at
the south end of the field and saw
that their planes were hauled onto
the line and in condition for flight.
Unless adverse weather reports
are received from Moundsville tomor-
row morning the three planes will
take off from Boiling Field between
8 and 10 o'clock under present plans.
They will be allowed to continue
their journey westward without cere-
mony.
Evening star., 1924-09-12
DAVIS ASKS TRIAL
ON c. 0. P. RECORD
Replies to Charge. of Too
Many Issues That He Is
Willing to Take One.
By the Associated Press

by the Associated Press.
DENVER, Colo, September IL
John w. Davis, the Democratic presi
dental candidate, was ready today tc
conclude his campaign in Colorado
with rear-platform speeches at
Brighton and Greeley, en- route to
Cheyenne, Wyo.. where toEight he
will deliver the third of his series of
addresses scheduled fer the West.
Speaking here last night to an au-
dience which taxed the capacity of
the municipal auditorium. Mr.. Davis
met the recent claim of the Repub-
1ican leaders that his party Is putting
forward too many issues with the
declaration that he would meet them
on single ground-the record of
their administration of government
in the past four years.
Would Take One Issue.
Assailing that record on the basis
or isolation as a foreign policy. the
leasing of the naval oil reserves. the
tariff. the conduct of the Veterans
Bureau and reclamation and conser-
Natlon. Mr.. Davis said he was willing
10 try the case on the Republican
record alone"
summing up his indictment of the
hepuDlican administra tion, the Dem
ocratlc standard bearer said it had
ADOPTED a foreign policy unsuited
ankle to the dignity and interest of
the American people
ENACTED in the Fordney-
tarlff law both unjust and extortion-
ate. based on no principle other than
greed e' ''iaii
nquandered the national resources
ana dissipated the naval oil reserves.
Delayed justice to settlers m
reclamation projects
penled to the veterans of the last
ana former wars the care and attrn-
ton that was their due.
Exhibited fatal lack of concerted
action between the President and Con-
sreSs and showed inability to frame
or. or carry out any consistent policy for
the general welfare" -0'
put to the people of Colorado and
1ne west Mr.. Davis said in conclu-
SION. the plain issue of common hon
esty in the Government. / ask them
10 mold the Republican party. as a
pollticai organization. to the account
ing which is due. I appeal to their
memories and their consciences TO di-
rect their Judgment"
Evening star., 1924-09-12

national manager for La Toilette.
Another telegram from Mr.. Bellaine
reported that a set of La Toilette
electors had been accepted by the Sec
retary of State Of Washington.
In the telegram alleging misuse Of
La Follette's name, Mr.. Bellaine said:
Republicans exhausting every re-
source to confuse voters. Attempting
to get one set of electors on ballots
as La Toilette independent progress
sive party another as La Toilette
Independent party another group
trying to get on as La Toilette State
party without electoral candidates.
Have not yet filed State ticket We
are taking legal steps to oppose all
efforts to misuse La Follettes name
or title, progressive party, on official
ballot I"
Evening star., 1924-09-12

that are all wool and
W ell tailored and
worth $40 and SIS
each. Most of them
are gray and tan
and are in sizes 81
to 40.
Evening star., 1924-09-12
Gila Monsters Bite Not Fatal.

DR.. Leo Lobe. in THE Venom of
Heloderma," published by the Car
negie Institution of Washington, af-
firms that mo death of d human
being has come to our knowledge
that can be attributed to the bite of
Gila monster. The bite of this
animal is in man either followed by
no symptoms or by a local swelling"
According to Nature Magazine.
Joseph s. Edwards of Los Angeles
has kept many species for more than
25 years. They have been perfectly
gentle and never offered to bite.
They are handled as unconcenedly
as if they were fence lizards.
Evening star., 1924-09-12
SENSATION IN FICTION.
Chesterton Explains Liking O,
Readers,

LONDON, September 11.-Mr. G. X.
nesterton' speaking at the City of
London Vacation Course in Education
said
we all like sensationalism. 1t is
no use complaining of people who
read stories about murders After all.
Hamlet and Macbeth were stories
OF murders. 1t is no use complaining
that human beings are interested in
human beings at the most exciting
crises of their lives"
Evening star., 1924-09-12
CHARGES G. o. P. MiSUSES
NAME OF LA Toilette
Washington State Manager De-
clares Effort Made to Confuse
Voters by Several Tickets.

BY the Associated Press
CHICAGO, September IA legal
fight against alleged misuse of La
Follettes name in attempts to CON
fuse voters" through fling of candi-
dates on the ballots of Washington,
was announced by John e. Bellaine,
manager for La Toilette in that
State. in a telegram received today
by Representative John NJ. Nelson,
Evening star., 1924-09-12
HOSPITAL BODY NAMED.
Hines Selects Committee to See
Site for Building.

Appointment Of committee of
three. headed by Judge George A..
Wingate of Brooklyn, N. Y. to inspect
sites for the proposed thousand bed
neuropsychiatric hospital to be con-
structed either in New York, New
Jersey or Connecticut. was announced
today by Director Hines of the Vet
erans Bureau. Other members of the
committee are Dr. Thomas Salmon of
New York and DR.. Henry A. Cotton
of Trenton, N. J..
The committee will report on it's in
spection of sites to Director Hines.
who will decide where the hospital
shall be erected.
BY order of the director the pub
licity division of the bureau has been
abolished, effective today, and its per-
sonnel transferred Charles w. Swan
has been head of the publicity office
for the past three years
Evening star., 1924-09-12

their mode Of living and ambitions,
proved Of such interest that his
views. garnered from the acknowl-
edged leaders of every class, were
set up in book form, profusely Illus
trated by photographs, and the first
copy will be personally conveyed to
the President by the author.
Evening star., 1924-09-12

All-wool coatings in dark, servceable colors;
full lined with dependable satinette. and in the
approved Fall models. Sizes 16 to AZ.
Evening star., 1924-09-12
GIFT TO THE PRESIDENT.
First Copy Of Extensive Medical
Treatise to Be Presented.

President Coolidge will be asked to
accept for himself on behalf Of the
nation the first copy of an extensive
treatise on major problems Of Amer
lea and Spain and their relationship
to each other. The presentation will
be made by DR.. ]. w. Gershberg of
New York City. general practitioner
in medicine and surgery and author
Evening star., 1924-09-12

OF the volume which is dedicated
jointly to the President of the United
States and the King of Spain.
DR.. Gershberg, who holds certif1-
Gates of graduation from the majority
Of medical colleges in the capitols of
Europe. has spent the last fourteen
years in that country in extensive
research work. Spain, its people,
Evening star., 1924-09-12
Loved Him in Striking Way.

From london Answers.
Kindly Old Soul--My boy, don't yoH
know 1T is wrong to fight? Don't you
know the. Good Book says we should
love our enemies?
Tommy Calmly backing the other
boys eye)-Yep; but this fellows
friend o. mine.
Evening star., 1924-09-12
IS Mems s Sturdy Suits

that are sure to give
wear and service and
worth double the
price. Sizes are
from SO to ~, mostly
up to SO.
Evening star., 1924-09-12
The Worst to Come.
From the Boston Transcript.

From the Boston Transcript.
Don't you think we have heard the
worst of the discords in our party?
Not yet replied the musical Dem
ocrat. Just wait until our glee club
gets to practicing."
Evening star., 1924-09-12

Two baby wild bob cats adopted by
a blue house cat in Phoenix, Ariz.. are
thriving under domestic conditions.
, 1924-12-24
NOTICES FOR "BET 4EL AT
RICAN EPISCOPAL CHURCH
CRAFTSMANSHIP ST. CROIX.

The Christmas Season is here, an we
wish to extend to all our Members and
Erie IDS the hpartiest greeting OF the
Season. May God prosper o4t commun-
ity with the abundance of His Goodness
in Love. Faith and true Fellowship.
Our Christmas Communion will be adj
ministered at six o'clock Thursday morn
ing, all are asked to come out and be re-
freshed by this Holy Participation; the
Christmas Message will be delivered at
ten o'clock Christ mas Day, By Brother
1. j. Ash, we are sure that we will en-
joy this Season of Yuletide.
Our Sunday services will proceed as
usual:
Early prayer and praise 600 a. m.
Preaching at 1920 a. m. & 7:45 p. II.
Sunday School at 1870 p. IN.
Special Memorial Service at 600 p. M.
We ask that all be pr,5aat at this service
to pay tribute to our departed Saints.
Peace to their ashes.
True knowledge of The Messiah" and
rs that your business ?" are respective
ly the subjects of the |discOurses for next
Sabbath, and the pastor wishes to see all
of the members and friends at the Ser
vices. A Merry Christmas to All.
ELISHA C. S. ROBINSON,
Pastor,
, 1924-12-24
A Gum Laugh Eur G4riatnaa IaiI
IrtuF Away UllP 8lttpH.
Mr. 0'Gnnlahan'H MtatakR.

An amusing scene occurred in Justice
Youug's courtroom an evening or two
since. Two sons Of the "Ould Sod. full
of chain lightniog'' and law, rushed
IN, and advancing 10 the Justices little
law-puipit at the rear of the courtroom,
both began talking at once.
"One at a time, if you please. - said
the judge.
"Judge-yer-honor-will l sphake
thin?" said one If the men.
Silence ~ roared his companion. II
ann here. Let me talk Pnwat do you
know about law?
Keep still yourself, sir" said the
judge, Let him say what ne wants"
We'll. | want me maine off the paiper.
That's phwat | want, said the man.
off what paper?" asked tae Judge.
well, off the paper: Ye ought to
know what paper. Sure, ye married
me. they say"
TO whom?" asked the judge.
Some female, sir; and l don't want
her sir. 1t don't go! and | want me
maine off the paper"
"Silence!' reared the friend, bringing
his huge fist down upon the little pulpit,
just under the judges nose, with a tre-
, 1924-12-24
LOCAL
Tomorrow being Christmas Dav we
take this opportunity of wishing all our
readers A MERRY CHRISTMAS,

To-day is the birthday of our faithful
pressman Mr.. John De La Motta. We
wish to congratulate him on the occasion
of the completion of his Goth birthday.
Mr.. Motta has been in the Avis" Office
since 1889. He is as jolly as a boy of
sixteen and is also one of the leading
members of the Lutheran choir. We
hope he will live to enjoy many more
years.
Xmas gifts were distributed yesterday
among the school children. All seemed
happy with their little presents. We un-
derstand that the goods came from Red
Cross headquarters.
, 1924-12-24

various entertainments are gong 70
be given during the ,day4 Of Christina
See adds in this issue of the different
happenings, and make the Yuletlde a
time Of enjoyment.
The sloop ''Mizpah' from St. Tho mas
arrived here this morning with mails and
passengers.
Christmas dinners were distributed
among the poor yesterday at the head
quarters of the St. Croix Labor Union. We
understand that the Society in New York
of which Mr.. Casper Holstein is Chair
man is the donor. Very kind of the .olks
on the Mainland to remember the poor
and needy at Christmas time.
The entertainment held last night in
the Theatre by the School ChldreD was
very. amusing. The Theatre vas packed
10 It's utmost capacity. Ihe teacners
who worked hard in making the event
full evening such a success did not labor
in vain for the children gave excellent
account of themselves when impressed
the general public of the able training
"a, l.. Esq } represented good Old Santa,
gee VIZ, didn't he look like him?
The post Office will be closed 10 NOR
row, Christmas Day, and on the 2Grh.
and no mail will BE- run to Frederiksted
on those days. M Ills will be dispatched
to Frederilsted today al 9 a. m. aud 2
p. m.
, 1924-12-24
Why Worry Yourself About A Christmas
Gift When You Can Buy A Beautiful
Scripture Calendar For lust &c.,

Our Calendars are the very best on
the market and will be a daily reminder
of your gift. Call or send to No. 4 Hos
pital Street for one now.
c.. S. MAYHEM,
Agent for st. CrOjT.
, 1924-12-24

The sloop ''Mizpah" from St. Tho mas
arrived here this morning with mails and
passengers.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-06-14
Halls Catarrh Medicine

Those who are in 2 rundown" cordi-
ton will notice that Catarrh bothers them
much more than When they are in good
health. This fact proves that while
Catarrh is a local disease, it is greatly
influenced by constitutional conditions.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is a
ternal, and has been successful in the
treatment of Catarrh for over forty years.
Sold by all druggists.
F. ]. Cheney & Co, Toledo. Ohio.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-06-14

Taffeta silk is a friend, tried and
true, to every daughter of Eve, from
the time of her first perky little party
frock to that of her last sweetly dig
nified afternoon gown. 1t is most kline
to the awkward age when SHARP
angles must be softened. It's crisp
ness and color make it very f1attering
especially in berufied frocks like thai
one pictured.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-06-14
MISS MILDRED MACK
COMMISSIONER FOR HOUR.

Miss Mildred Mack, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. George w. Mack, % Glen
dale avenue, formerly of Atlantic City,
was one of the members of the civics
class in the Atlantic City High School,
who won election as a commissioner
and assumed control of the municipal
administration, as a lesson and an
experiment in civics, the past week.
Miss Mack is a student in the soph-
omore class this year, and was elected
by her school associates as a repre-
sentative on the student board of ad-
ministration control. During the hour
which Atlantic City was controlled by
the student commissioners, she held
the post of Director of Public Safety
meeting every qualification of the
office.
Miss Mack is quite popular in the
younger set of this city. She posses
ses a charming personality and a
sweet soprano voice that always de
lights her listeners. She is a member
of Salem NJ. E. Church, a soloist and
member OF the Junior Choir; also a
member of the Mercedes Club.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-06-14
H "JOLLY TEN"

The Jolly Ten" Club spent a gala
evening at the home of Mrs. E. L
Haines. Atlantic City, when they
entertained the men. The rooms were
beautifully decorated. The evening
was spent with games and music.
Mrs. Ellis R. Warner won the ladies'
prize for highest score at cards, and
Mr.. E. L.. Haines won the gentlemen's
prize. At a late hour a dainty lunch
was served. Everyone present had a
wonderful time. Present were: Mr.
and Mrs. John F. Gilbert, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ellis R. Warner, Mr.. and Mrs
Raymond P. Soul, Mr.. and Mrs. John
R. Van SAINT, Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley
M~egronigle, Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin E.
Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence G. Nay
lor, Mr.. Harry Briggs and Mr.. and
Mrs. E. L. Haines.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-06-14

Photograph shows. left-Mrs. Hazel
Eotchkiss Wightman, present holder OF
the women's indoor championship and
captain of the United States woman's
international team, conversing with
Mrs. Marion Zinderstein Jessup. Both
are prominent members of the United
States team and will play in the won.
ems international team match at Vim.
bledon, England.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-06-14

Money well spent is that invested In
subscription to The Pleasantville Press
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-06-14

CHARLES w ELIOT President
Emeritus Of Harvard Univer
sity, who recently celebrated his
ninetieth birthday gives the fol
lowing recipe for add ne a fu
score of years TO the Biblical the
score years and Ten:
How "A live long-Ga to church
Keep a chan heart and ? good o
sciencsAAxe. your miad exercise
body ,eally tlinl
Exercise regularly eat in modera
ton. take a full allowance of sleel
Avoid Indulgence in Injuries an
the habitual use of any drug wha'
soever-not only of alcohol. but n,
tobacco. tea and coffee"
President Eliot holds first posi
ton among Americas grand OLD
men" He has witnessed in his
life the development of railways
steamships, submarines acre
planes. breech-loadine guns. tn
telegraph telephone. TWO Ger
postage of radio automobiles. the
X-ray elevators and sk1scraper
He ~7s President of Howard whe,
the Hohenzollerns founded the
German Empire
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-06-14
TOWNSHIP REFUSES TO
LIGHT BOULEVARD

William Hauenstein, political leader
of Egg Harbor Township, declares thaI
the Township will not light tbatn6
of the Observation-Disclosures
7r-srn +ee-5s1ndAy- H.
Atlantic City and Pleasantville.
Because the State does not appro-
pirate funds to light State highways,
and it recently took the boulevard
over as such a highway, the refusal OF
the Township to bear the expense oil
lighting probably means the portion OF
the boulevard lying in Egg Harbor
Township will be in darkness.
The cost of maintaining lights would
amount to more than Egg Harbor
Township gets from the land adjoin-
ing for taxes, it is said. The section
is that being developed by Benjamin
Fox.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-06-14

Muggins: "Wigwag certainly does
everything in his power to make his
wife happy" Buggins: Yes, he will
even argue with her by the hour?"
The Washington times., 1924-04-16
Chicago Grain Market.

CHICAGO, April 16. - Grains
were irregular at the start today.
Wheat started u cent to 4 cent
higher on scattered buying, but met
with some significant selling on the
upturn and reacted. Trade, small
and undecided.
Corn started unchanged to u
cent lower, excepting for Septem-
Der, which was " to Y cent higher.
Trade small, with commission
houses filling limited orders on both
sides.
Oats started steady to a shade
firmer, with offerings light and
little scattered commission house
demand.
Provisions started steady, with a
moderate trade in lard and ribs.
Opening prices:
Wheat-May. $1.O1ss to $1O1X;
July, $1.0S% to $1OSA; September,
$1.04k.
Corn-May, 7sA cents to 76M
cents; July, TIN cents to 70 cents;
September, 77% cents.
Oats-May, 46h cents to 46A
cents; July, 1885 cents to 43% cents
| September, 39R cents to 40 cents
The Washington times., 1924-04-16
APRIL DIVIDENDS
WILL TOTAL
MILLIONS
interest and Disbursements
on Stocks and Bonds Will
Reach 1884, $780, 900.
BY MUNROE ROBERTS.
Copyright. 1894. by Cosmopolitan
News Servica.)

NJ News Service.)
NEW YORK, April 16.--American
investors will receive checks for
$685., $50 600 this month as interest
and dividend disbursements on
stocks and bonds of corporations
and governments.
The largest item in this list 10
the $149, 100000 payment by Uncle
Sam to holders Of fourth Liberty
loan ~ per cent bonds, checks for
which will be received today N all
towns and cities removed lone. days
mail" from Washington. The ag'
gregate Of interest payments is
$685., 525 900, according to the month
ly compilation of the Journal of
Commerce, against $284,350,000 in
the same mouth last year.
Stockholders will receive a total
Of $91 1896, 600 against $89, $3.50, 900 the
same month last year, the source of
payments being approximately 30
industrial companies.
In the first four months Of 1924
American Industrial companies paid
stockholders 1912 ,220, 300, while COM
bined disbursements of steam and
street railways, for dividends, totaled
$143,775,700. This is exclusive of
stock dividends, some Of which will
carry increased cash disbursements
Immediately, while others will offer
only promise of larger dividends
in the distant future.
Public offering was made today
by the National City Company of
an issue of $4,000, 900 city of Potter.
dam sinking fund forty-year 6 per
cent gold bonds at SO to yield over
6.12 per cent This is the first
time that the Dutch city has en-.
tered a foreign market to obtain
new money.
An offering was made by Drexel
& Co. and Charles D. Barney Of an
issue of $4,000, 900 General American
Tank Car Corporation 5k per cent
equipment trust certificates, series
B, due 1925 to 1884, at prices to
yield from to SIS per cent.
Other offerings included $2,250, 600
Columbus Railway Power and Light
Company refunding mortgage 8 per
cent gold bonds. due 1941 at par.
Curb Stocks.
FURNISHED BY W. B. HLbbs & Coz
The Washington times., 1924-04-16
EARLY TRADING
MARKED BY
DULLNESS
Prices Bid Up at Opening,
But Improvement Fails
to Keep Up.
BY H. j. DUIZEND.
(Copyright, 1924, by Cosmopolitan
kanzn QnrHnino L

News Service.)
NEW YORK, April 16.-After ex-
tending yesterdays rally in initial
dealings the stock market showed
signs of renewed irregularity in
the first two hours trading today.
At the opening the list gave every
promise to carry through its demon
stration against the short interest.
Under active trading prices were
bid up impressively in most groups
hut it soon became apparent that
constructive interests were loath
to follow up the improvement. Con-
sequently, with the most urgent de-
mand from bear sources supplied
stocks turned extremely dull and a
somewhat lower price range en-
sued.
There was, however less DISPOSE
ton among professional operators
to renew downward tactics on q
large scale. The prompt reception
by England and France OF the
Dawes plan and the more encour-
aging news from steel centers were
restraining factors, according to
reports, incoming business of the
United States Steel Corporation in
the first half of April was some.
what above the March average
The approaching holiday and the
extraordinary seize of the short
interest also initiated against any
aggressive bear policy at this
juncture.
The Washington times., 1924-04-16
Foreign Bonds.
For the nine months ending Wi

For the nine months ending with
March of this year exports were
valued at $3,324,263,974 as against
imports valued at 1851, 491 $50, an
export excess of $672,771,994. The
decrease in imports for the nine
months ending with March, 1924,
was $72,441, $50, when compared
with the corresponding period of
last year, while the increase in ex-
ports was $329,339,199. Exports in
March dropped more than SIS, 000,-
900 under February, and imports
declined more than $4,000, 900.
Exports of gold in March of this
year were valued at $817,374 as
against imports of $34,322,375 as
against imports of $34,322, 1875, an
import excess of $33,505, 001. For
the nine months ending with March
of this year gold exports were
valued at $7,955,09 as against i'm
ports valued at $305,352,756, an i'm
port excess of 1927 ,397,6 57. Silver
exports in March Of this year were
valued at $8,355,27S against i'm.
ports valued at $6,220,934, while for
the nine months ending with
March, 1924, respective totals were
$72,648,SS1 and $65,522,269.