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The Washington times., 1924-12-29

Kelly from the general neighbor.
hood Of Pittsburgh. Billy is at
home now passing the holidays at
the Kelly home in Mckinley street.
Unfortunately, Mrs. Kelly is i'll,
and will not be able to run her
own party tonight, but she has
three able deputies in Mrs. Adam
Wyant, Mrs. Louise McFadden and
Mrs. Howard Reside. Mrs, Nc
Fadden has a son at home from
college also, Dartmouth in this case.
seem to have heard that John
Coolidge had accepted for this
dance. I know Mrs. Henry Wilder
Keyes, Senator Keyes' wife, ac-
cepted for her two elder boys, and
at least two Of the younger Mondells
are. to be there, and David Reed, jr.-
IL he's in town-and thereN be a
lot more-quite an official company
in an unofficial way.
JStill younger group will be en-
tertained by Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard
L. Nicholson, jr., VINO are giving
party at Lenwill, their homo near
Rockville, for their eldest son,
Leonard Nicholson, Sd.
y \
The Ambassador of Belgium and
Baroness de Cartier have been
Joined by the latter's niece, Miss
Betty Connolly, Of New York, who
will remain with them the greater
part Of the season.
MRS. GMLETT TO
RECEIVE ON NEW YEAR.
Mrs. Gillett, wife of the Speaker
Of the House, will be at home on.
New Year Day.
X X y
Mrs. Stone, wife of the Attorney
General, returned to Washington
last night after holiday visit at
ner nome in New York. She was
Stone.
Attorney. General and Mrs. Stone
VIII be at home on New Year Day
from 4 to o'clock, receiving in the
palm room at Meridian Mansions,
where they make their home.
4 X +
The Secretary of Labor and Mrs,
Davis, who have been travelling in
South America for several weeks.
are expected in Washington tonight
Their young son, Jimmie Davis, is
with tuOm.
Charles B. Warren, sometime
American ambassador to japan.
has arrived in Washington from
his home in Detroit and is at the
Willard for several days.
X + 4
NINE. GROUITCH is
RECOVERING FROM ILLNESS.
Nine. Grouitch, wife Of a former
minister Of the Serbs, Croats and
Slovenes, who is visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles MacVeagh, is slowly
recovering from a sharp illness.
After January she will be the
guest OF Mrs. Stephen B. Elkins. 1
The secretary of the French EN-.
bassy and Nine. Heilmann and
their daughters have Cancelled their
social engagements because of the
death of Nine. Heilmann's mother
at her home in France.
X \
Mrs. John Crayke Simpson enter
tained company of sixty at lunch.
The Washington times., 1924-12-29

Syracuse, N. Y, the old home Of
Admiral and Mrs. MacDouga.l. iil-
cluding Mr. and Mrs. Charles Some,
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Stone, Mrs.
Charles Andrews, Miss Annette An
drews, Mrs. ]. q. Hazard and Miss
Katherine Fowler.
After q short wedding trip Mr..
Sears and his bride will saii for
China and viii make their home
The Washington times., 1924-12-29

in Picking. He IL to be connected
with the legation.
~
MISS LEETCH TO WED
THIS AFTERNOON.
The wedding Of Miss Dorothy
Lyman Leetch, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Paul Leetch, and
CONTINUED on Page 81
The Washington times., 1924-12-29

tables adorned with Christmas deco.

tables adorned with Christmas deco.
rations.
Doctor and Mrs. Simpson win be
hosts at dinner preceding the. Chill
dren's Hospital ball on the evening
Of January 2, where they win occupy
a box.
GIVES LUNCHEON FOR
BALL COMMITTEES MEMBERS.
Mrs. Stanley Rinehart, chairman
dren's Hospital ball to be held on
tained informally at luncheon today
avenue for the members OF the
which the President and Mrs. Cool.
idge will attend were discussed.
Mrs. Frederick III. Brooke, presi-
dent OF the board Of lady visitors
Of the hospital, was present. The
other guests were Mrs. Eldridge
Jordan, Mrs. Horace Westcott, Mrs.
Harold Walker, Mrs. William Hard
and Mrs. John r. Dryden, who has
been in charge Of the sale Of boxes
in the absence. Of Mrs. Richard
Holland Wilmer. Mrs. Wilmer Is
spending the holidays in Atlanta,
Ga, but will return in time to at.
tend the bah.
Guests at the ball which the
President and Mrs. Coolidge will at
tend will be greeted by Mrs. Rine-
hart, Mrs. Brooke and the other
members Of the ball committee.
In spite Of the constant demands
upon the time Of a woman Of her
many activities, Mrs. Rinehart has
been working constantly and most
effectively for the success Of the
ball which bids fair to set new
standard Of scotland financial
success.
The promise Of the President and
Mrs. Coolidge to be present which
was announced from the White
House ten days before the event
gave a flip to the interest OF So
ciety folk in the ball and hogtesses
are now busy arranging dinner
parties to precede the dance. AL
the boxes have been sold, some OF
them twice over, tickets are in
great demand.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Livesay,
of st. Augustine, Fla, are holiday
guests Of the latter'S sister and
lbrother-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Long, in Washington.
The Washington times., 1924-12-29

con today at the Washington Club.
The guests were seated at small
Evening star., 1924-12-02
REFUSES COMMUTATION.
Carolina Governor Denies Clemency
to Officers Slayers.

COLUMBIA, s. c., December g.
Gov. Mcleod late yesterday issued a
statement in which he refused the
request of hundreds of citizens of
Chesterfield County that he commute
the death sentences of Mortimer N.
King and Frank Harrell, who are
under sentence to be electrocuted
here next Friday for the murder of
Maj. Samuel III. McLeary.
Evening star., 1924-12-02

eleventh week this year that load
ings have exceeded the million mark
although the figure was decline of
$3.50 compared with the preceding
week, due, it was said, to the usual
seasonal drop in freight traffic.
By districts, increases in 1oadings
of all commodities over the week
ending November Is were shown in
all except the Eastern, Allegheny
Pocahontas and Northwestern re-
gions.
Loadings by commodities were re-
ported as follows:
Coal, 1858 cars; increase. 1924
Grain and grain products, 59,697; in
crease, 4,3S4. Western districts alone
showed grain loadings of 1924; in
crease. 6,424. Live stock. 44,051; de-
crease, 1894. Merchandise and less
than carload freight, 252,716; de-
crease, 1852. Miscellaneous freight
360,594; decrease, 1910. Forest
Evening star., 1924-12-02
COURTS DELAY THREE
INTERESTING TRIALS
Tax Publicity, Hearing
of Giants Leader and Failon
Cases Postponed.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, December 2.-Three
trials which have caused wide public
interest were postponed when they were
called in courts here yesterday.
Pleading in the Governments case
against the New York Herald Tribune
for publication Of income tax returns
was adjourned for a week by consent in
United States District Court.
Trial in Federal Court of Charles A.
Stoneham, part-owner of the New York
Giants. and others on charges growing
Evening star., 1924-12-02

out of the alleged transfer of brokerage
accounts was adjourned until Decem-
Der Is because no Federal judge was
available to preside.
Trial in United States District Court
of Thomas b. Falon, indicted with Gas
ton B. Means and Elmer Jarrecke for
obstructing justice and attempting to
bribe former Attorney General Daugh-
erty and other Government prosecutors.
was postponed until January g.
Evening star., 1924-12-02
.ENDOWS ORIENTAL STUDY.
Rhode Island Man Makes Gift to
University Of Chicago.

CHICAGO, December John
Nicholas Brown Of Providence. r. l.,
has given $4,000 to the Oriental In
stitute Of the University of Chicago.
the amount to be used specifically for
the payment of the salary Of a new
member of the staff. which conducts
important researches in Egypt, 1t was
announced tonight. An invitation has
been extended to DR.. A. De Buck Of
Eurem, Holland, to fill this position.
under the title Of Secretary of the
Coffin text project Working under
the direction of DR.. James H. Breast
ed, head of the institute. he would
assist in deciphering inscriptions
found in the ancient collins Of Egypt.
Evening star., 1924-12-02

The greatest depth of the Mediter-
ranean Sea is 14.436 feet.
Evening star., 1924-12-02
STUDENT FOUND DEAD.
Senior at Florida Institution Be
lieved Heart Disease Victim.

LAKELAND, Fla, December g.
John Cade, a senior at Southern Col
lege, was found dead yesterday in
the bathroom of the home in which
he was living here. He was believed
at first to have been asphhyXiated, but
an open window caused Investigators
TO abandon that theory. A bruise was
found on his forehead. but physicians
said it apparently had been caused
by a fall. Heart disease was given
as the cause of death. Cade came to
the college from Seville, Fla.
He who sows courtesy reaps friend
ship, and he who plants kindness gath
erS love.
Evening star., 1924-12-02
GIVES SCHOONER AID.

MOBILE. Ala, December "a radio
message from the fruiter San Jose,
bound for New Orleans, received here
yesterday, reported giving aid to the
NJ Turner Mobile schooner, off tie
west coast of Cuba. No details of the
assistance given were made in the mes
sage. 1t was not believed here that
the smaller vessel is in serious trouble
Evening star., 1924-12-02
FREIGHT LOADINGS
SET new RECORDS
Total of 1,010,122 Cars Filled in
Week Ending November %, In
crease of 1888 Over 1928.

Record-breaking loading OF cars
with revenue freight continues. ac-
cording to figures made public today
by the American Railway Associa-
tion's car service division. A total
of 1.010,122 cars were loaded during
the week ended November %. an in
crease of 1928 over the correspond
ing week last year, marking the
Evening star., 1924-12-02
70 HURT IN TORNADO.
Great Storm Sweeps From Sea
Over Nice.

By the Associated Press.
NICE. France. December "A tor
nado swept the city yesterday afternoon,
lasting about 20 seconds, while a
great waterspout appeared just off
shore. A number of buildings crurn-
pied under the fury of the storm and
about 70 persons were injured. :
The severe wind caught n crowd on
the promenade and many persons
were hurled to the groun1. A row Of
great palms along the Maditerraneaa
was demolished.
Evening star., 1924-12-02

products, 72.01S; increase. 1883. Ore,
1886; decrease, $3.50. Coke, 10,177;
increase, 1913.
Evening star., 1924-12-02

Before you buy securities from any
one be sure they are as good as your
Dollars.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-10-23

votes for President Coolidge in
Pine county, 800 for Theodore
Christensen and 5000 for God
frey G. Goodwin provided 1900
vote here in the General election
on November 9TH. The Senator's
estimates may not be entirely
right but his remarks were ac-
cepted good-naturedly
Mrs. Nick Perkins of Pine City,
who had arranged for this po-
litical meeting had prepared a
good program. Camel Christian
son of Hinckley, sang two beauti-
ful songs. His excellent bass
voice was thoroughly appreciated
by the large audience which
filed the spacious Family Thea
tire. The Pine City orchestra en-
tertained with music and a little
Miss danced a Scotch dance.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-10-23

SO per cent of whom did work on
the farms of their parents where
they resided. 1t IS apparent,
then. that but 77,4S5 could be
said to be engaged in any form
of agricultural occupation out
side of the home farm; and these
alone would be the subject OF
Legislation under the so-called
child labor amendment unless a
regulation or prohibition of work
by children on the farm of their
parents is intended.
I'VE have the word of some of
the Federal officers themselves
that the purpose of this amend
ment is to regulate the employ
ment of boys and girls on the
farms" said President o. E.
Bradfute, of the American Farm
Bureau Federation. No one re-
sents the exploitation of child
labor any more than the farmers
themselves. By the same token
nobody will resent Federal inter-
ference in the tasks which it is
necessary and right for farm
boys and girls to perform more
than their own parents"
Farmers should give this
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-10-23

other public utilities as proposed
by the third party, Mr.. Christian
son came out strongly against It.
He said that out of every IL peo-
pie gaiufully employed there IS
one person working for the pub
lie and that percentage should be
decreased rather than increased.
He put this question TO his audi
ence: Under government owner
ship of railroads who and what
will decide as 10 who shall be a
section hand or who shall be di-
vision superintendent? Will
ability and desire to work and ac-
complish something be the decid-
ing factor or will Misunderstanding
and ability TO get votes for the
party in power be the deciding
factor? The speaker urged
strongly personal initiative.
Mr. Christensen is a very able
speaker, a man with backbone,
has been tried and not found
wanting and will, il elected gov
eruor iill the position with honor
aud dignity. The state of Mime
sofa can be thankful that it had
man like Theodore Christensen
as chairman Of the appropriations
committee during the good times
that followed the war for he held
back on the purse strings of the
state and often was criticised
for not being liberal enough.
Had a weaker man been there the
result could very easily have been
Mr.. Christensen
caused the enmity of many by I
has stermness and for his refusal
10 bow 10 the whims and fancies
" the many. He is man with
and sticks to them
regardless Of the outcome.
Born in Minnesota of pioneer
parents, over in Lac Qui Parle
ounty, a worker and a self-made
nan. Mr.. Christianson concluded
lis address by stating that his
ympathies as governor, if chosen
% that position, viii not be with
he drones Of society but with
he workers.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-10-23
REAL GOVERNOR TINRER

For the past 10 years the edi-
tor Of this paper has watched
with interest the rise Of Theodore
Christensen Of Dawson, in the
political Influence Of the state
We have been interested in his
upward trend because he is level.
headed, a square shooter and pos.
sesses great ability and after
hearing him again AZ Pine City
Monday evening we have been
further strengthened in our be-
lief that he is Of real gubernator
ial timber and il elected to the
office Of governor win 6il that
position better than il has been
filed for some time.
There is no beating around
the bush" with Ted He comes
out flat-footed and tells you
where he stands. As chairman
Of the appropriations committee
Of the state legislature Mr..
Christianson has had much to do
with state expenditures.
Political opponents have tried
to make capital out Of the IN
crease. Mr.. Christensen stated
that 10 years ago the Legislature
appropriated 10 million dollars
for state expenses. 81 Of which
was state aid to schools distri-
buted in every district Of the
state. The last session appropri-
ated ~ million dollars. but aid TO
schools was increased 81 million,
thus making an increase of Sc
per cent in the actual state gov
eminent expense for TIE 10 year
period or about s per cent each
year. The speaker submitted
these figures 10 heads Of house
holds and left il for them to de-
eide il their expenses had not in
creased as much, RE added far
Their that the Republican party
had no apologies TO make for the
increase in state aid 10 schools
in order that more sparsely set
tied communities might be aided
and thus afford educational OBJ
portunities 10 the boy and Girl
out in the woods the same as
those in the population centers,
Giving his views on govern
ment ownership of railroads and
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-10-23

Several short talks were given
by others at the Pine City meet
ing Monday evening. The prin-
cipaI talk before Mr.. Christian
son appeared was given by God
frey G.. Goodwin Of Cambridge,
Republican candidate for Con-
oress in the Tenth district, who
dwelt principally on the constr
tuition Of the United States, GO
ing back INTO history and explain
ing its origin and how il is really
a contract between the govern
ment and every citizen. guaran-
tecing to every individual certain
inalienable rights that may not
be over-ridden by and governing
body. Mr.. Goodwin is a good
speaker and makes an impression
as a calm and deliberate thinker.
lie has been resident Of Cam
bridge for % years and county
attorney there for nearly 20
years. lie stands we'll in his
home community where they
know him as a neighbor and that
is likely one of the best recon-
mendations a man can have.
DIR. VI. r. Dredge of Sandstone.
was chairman of the meeting
and Senator Adolph s. Larson was
among those who was called upon
for a few remarks. Mr.. Larson
predicted q majority Of 1000
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-10-23
SAYS PROSPECTS GOOD

o. B. Steen from east of Hinck-
ley, who is a candidate for the Of
flee of state representative, was
a caller in Askov Saturday. Mr..
Steen stated that his campaign
is going along in good shape and
that he has assurance of good sup
port even in the southern part Of
the county where his opponent,
Joseph f. Therrien, lives and
where the bulk of the vote is.
Mr.. Steen is farmer and as such
a taxpayer of the county and
feels that citizens all over the
county will be Interested in send
ing a real estate taxpayer to the
legislature.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-10-23
FARMERS ADVISED TO
OPPOSE AMENDMENT

Reactions received by the Min
nesota Farm Bureau Federation
to the proposed child labor
amendment to the Federal con-
stituti0n Indicate that there is
considerable misunderstanding
regarding the intent and purpose
of this amendment, especially IN
its relation to agriculture.
This amendment provides that
the Congress shall have power
to limit, regulate and prohibit
the labor of persons under eigh-
teen years of age and that the
power of the several states IS UNI
impaired by this article. except
that the operation of state laws
shall be suspended to the extent
necessary to give effect to legis-
lation enacted by the Congress.
When this amendment was up
for discussion and before the
final vote was taken in the Sem
ate as to the form of the amend
ment it was proposed to modify
its terms SO as to exclude from
its provisions those engaged in
outdoor employment, or agricul-
ture and horticulture, reduce the
age limit to 10, strike out the
power to prohibit" require ratif-
cation within five years, or to
confne the congressional power
to occupations of Special haz-
ard. But these proposals We're
According to the census of the
United States 1,060,858 children
were gainfully employed in 1920.
OF this number 647. 800 were emf
ployed in agricultural pursuits,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-10-23

The use Of cosmetics invariably harmful the complexion
alamnsy There great danger in this practice IN
mueh poisonous substances prevalent face powders hair dyes
depsor bsmohng preparations and other common eautng
agents.
The employment cosmetics unfortunately has become and
What was considered form the mode
with the average woman certainly cities Most paint ell OF
powders Of different types The at least
long Of cosmetics and yet many Of these
Of the danger they are mourning
place. the purely mechanical obstruction effected
BY creams powders and employed the face The pores our
ubng and escretoy ducts
these constantly shut on the obstruction alone bound injus
any skin
Then have the specific chemical action depending on the sup
Utility strength and durability OF the ppcs
along with the character the nOum sppmercur srsenc
etc
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-10-23

Nearly a billion dollars was lost
in worthless stocks the past year,
but anyway the losers had the
fun of thinking how much money
they were going to make.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-10-23

If you want to do your children
a favor. there is nothing better
you can do than to refrain from
criticising their school teacher in
front of Window Citizen.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-10-23

amendment careful consideration
before they register their vote on
it in the coming election.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-10-23
PAID ADVERTISEMENT

Prepared and inserted by Alfred p
Personal Compaign Committees.
>. 81. Wennerberg. Sec'y Center City.
Mimi. for which the sum OF $3.50 is to
he paid for two Insertions
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-10-23

Buy or sell-big or small deals
makes no difference, the
American Want Ads are at your
service.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-10-23
Cosmetics Invariably Harmful to the Com
plexion, on the Increase

ny PROF. H. ~ COLE, Western Reserve University.
he use Of cosmetics which is invariably harmful 70 the con
Evening star., 1924-06-13
20 STOCKS QUOTED
EX-DIVIDEND TODAY
Lifts Extra Large Because June Is
Falls on Sunday-Other Timely
Wall Street Briefs.
By the Associated Press.

More than seventy stocks were
quoted dividend on the New York
Stock Exchange today, the list being
unusually large, as June Is falls on
a Sunday. Among them were Ameri-
can Can preferred, American Locomo-
tive preferred and common, American
Woolen preferred and common
American Beet Sugar preferred. Mid
land States Steel, Gulf States Steel,
Great Western Sugar, Adams Expr ess,
National Lead, Pere Marquette and
St. Louis and Southwestern.
Some of the largest steel companies
in the north were said to be inter-
ested in deals affecting large tracts
of iron and coal lands in the Gadsden
district of Alabama involving from
$4,000 to 100000 acres. understood to
be under option.
Stocks of slab zinc increased 1886
tons in May. the. American Zinc In
stitute reports, the total at the end
of the month being 43,364 tons. An
increase of 104 tons had been report
ed in April after a decline of Sis
tons in March.
Charter rates for tank steamships
in the Atlantic coast oil trade have
declined sharply in the last two weeks,
25 cents d barrel now being quoted
for shipments of crude from United
States gulf ports to points north of
l"O SHlpplHS tdHh-
ers recently bought by Cities Service
Company were said to have been
chartered to move cargoes from the
gulf to New York and Philadelphia
at % cents a barrel
The Atlantic Refining Company
owns $4,000 of the 92S,00o shares of
common stock of the Superior Oil
Corporation, and the Old Dominion
Oil Company 10000 shares, leaving
a balance of $4,000 shares in the
nf inns afa al in
vestors. an individual average of
about loo shares.
Evening star., 1924-06-13
Rail Bonds Strong.
TODAY'S NEW ISSUES.
New Financing Comes at Time of
Exciting Trading.
By the Associated Press.

by the ASSoslated Irees.
NEW YORK, June 1S.-New bond
offerings today include $1,000 900
Bertha Consumers Company, Pennsyl-
vania first mortgage per cent sink
ing fund gold bonds at 100 and ac-
crued interest to yield per cent
81, 000, 900 American Public Service
Company first lien per cent gold
bonds at 94l2, to yield 6i2 per cent.
and S1.000,00U Baton Rouge Electric
Company first mortgage 51a per cent
gold bonds, Series A. at 93 and in
terest to yield more than 6 per cent.
With the activity in the bond mar
ket continuing unabated. prices again
swept to new high levels today. Fur
ther slackening of time money rates
proved an incentive for general ac-
emulation and several favorable
railroad developments brought sharp
rallies in this list.
Five United States government OBJ
legations scaled new peaks-the
Treasury 4As and four Liberty Az s
issues.
French republic lines also attained
new high levels, and gains ranging
from one to three points were gen
eral among domestic corporation
mortgages.
Evening star., 1924-06-13
RUSH AFTER BONDS
GREATEST IN HISTORY
Old Time Traders Recall Nothing
Like Yesterdays Scramble
at Opening.

NEW YORK, June 13.-The scram-
BILE for bonds at the opening of yes
terday's trading on the stock ex-
change was unprecedented in the
history of the market, according to
old-time bond traders. Caught una
wares by the reduction in rediscount
rates, Wall street flooded bond houses
with orders, and the early trading be-
came so 'frenzied that the exchange
machinery at one time was halted to
restore order. Revised figures of the
total sales for the day showed they
were s2,000.000 larger than the first
count revealed.